We've loved living in Lenexa and have found that our neighborhood is great, the schools are wonderful and there so are many other benefits to being in this area. In addition to being close to I435, I35 and 69, Overland Park and Olathe and downtown KC are easy to get to, and just minutes away. It's also a short (40 minute) drive to the airport - just head north on 435. Here are some links to help you become familiar with our part of Lenexa.

OAK HILL HOMES ASSOCIATION:   Oak Hill is a vibrant suburban neighborhood in the heart of the City of Lenexa in Johnson County, Kansas. With over 300 homes, the neighborhood spans several blocks of beautiful rolling hills within walking distance of bike trails, parks and playgrounds, elementary schools and shopping centers.

Oak Hill feeds into the Shawnee Mission School District, and is just 15 minutes Southwest of Kansas City. Residents are able to enjoy not only Lenexa's public amenities such as libraries, pools and a recreation center, but also the Lenexa BBQ Competition and The Spinach Festival. Kansas City's Plaza, Historic Westport and the Power and Light District are always just a few minutes away.

The Oak Hill Homes Association was established in 1983, and has been active in the neighborhood ever since. The Homes Association is dedicated to keeping Oak Hill a clean and friendly place to live. We provide a pool, well maintained common areas and weekly trash collection. Parties and neighborhood activities are also held regularly, and neighbors are encouraged to live, as well as celebrate together. 

SHAWNEE MISSION SCHOOLS: The Shawnee Mission School District is nationally ranked among the top 4 percent of school districts nationwide. The average Shawnee Mission School District teacher has more than 14 years of experience, and 80 percent of our teachers have a master’s degree or higher. The College Board named 198 students as 2009 Advanced Placement Scholars for their excellent scores on AP exams. 25 students named National Merit Finalists in the 2010 National Merit Scholarship Program.

Rising Star Elementary:  A great Elementary school located at the corner of 87th and Candlelight Lane, you can walk to school on nice days and enjoy the walking path behind the school. With great music and art programs, excellent teachers and staff - we've loved this school and the quality of  education three of our children have received.

Westridge Middle School: 7th and 8th Grades receive preparation for high school while being able to take advantage of a great music program.

West High School: A great school with great music, arts and sports. We've had youth involved in the Bio-tech program, Marching and area renowned jazz bands, drama programs, sports teams and a debate program that consistently produced national qualifiers.

City of Lenexa: With a population of approximately 45,000 - Lenexa is a jewel in Johnson County. In the Summer of 2009, Money Magazine named Lenexa the 29th best small town in America, and while often over-shadowed by neighboring cities, Lenexa offers the perfect mix of small town and city benefits.

Johnson County Library: Johnson County Library includes a Central Resource Library and 12 neighborhood libraries in Johnson County, Kansas. There's one just around the corner: the Lackman Branch.  In 2009, over 2.7 million people visited library locations, and 2.2 million people visited the Library's Web site from their homes, offices and other locations outside the Library. Established in 1952 by volunteers, the award-winning Johnson County Library checked out over 6.9 million items in 2009.

Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park: At the corner of 87th and Lackman is an 80 acre park with a community pool, shelters, local museum, skate park and tennis. Home to the Kansas State Championship BBQ, the Lenexa Spinach Festival, the Water Festival and the Enchanted Forest, it's a great place for special events or daily walking. 

Shawnee Mission Park: Only two miles from our front door . . . this is an incredible park. 1,250 acres of trails, play areas and lake, there's something for everyone. If you're checking out our neighborhood, you have to take a tour of the park.