Regulars at Frisco Lake Park in Olathe could hardly believe their eyes. The record rainfall beginning Wednesday evening extended the lake by a few yards in some places, blocking off pathways and structures.
Workout equipment along the sidewalk was submerged on Thursday afternoon, and water lapped against tree trunks. A sign reading “No Swimming” used to sit at the edge of the lake, but now, the water extends yards beyond it.
“I’ve never seen it flooded this much ever. We’ve had rains, but I’ve never seen it flood this bad,” said Janet Garcia, who grew up going to Frisco and now brings her children there.
This week’s rains affected outdoor recreational spaces across Johnson County. The county’s parks district announced closures due to flooding, and some cities within the county reported closures of municipal parks…