Black Hoof Southern Connection Trail Expansion Project
- Project typeParks
- Project cost$1.7 million
- Project schedule2026–2027
Project purpose
Trails are an important part of Lenexa's quality of life, providing opportunities to walk, bike, connect with nature and travel between neighborhoods and community destinations. During the development of the Parks & Recreation Master Plan, more than 1,000 residents shared input, and walking and biking trails emerged as a top priority. The Black Hoof Southern Connection advances that priority by expanding the trail network and filling a key connectivity gap.
Project description
The project will create approximately 1.47 miles of trail connections along 95th Street between Monticello Road and Lone Elm Road, connecting Buffalo Meadows Park to Black Hoof Park. Improvements will include greenway trail connections, a spur to a planned private trail in the Silverleaf neighborhood and reconstruction of the existing trail through the Brampton neighborhood. Together, these improvements will provide new connections between parks and neighborhoods while expanding opportunities to walk and bike throughout western Lenexa.
New proposed trail
Project team
Designer: Vireo, LLC
Construction firm: To be determined
Current status
Oct. 7, 2026: Lenexa Parks & Recreation hosts an open house at Buffalo Meadows Park Shelter for nearby residents to learn about the project, share how they would use the new trail and give ideas for privacy, landscaping and features they'd like to see along the trail.
If you were unable to attend, please take this survey by Oct. 23 to give input.
Aug. 18, 2026: Lenexa City Council approved an amendment to the Consultant Services Agreement with Vireo, LLC for additional design and construction documents and construction administration.
Aug. 11, 2026: Trail alignment study findings presented to Lenexa City Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting. Consultant identified four priority segments where trail connections would most benefit the City’s goals. Black Hoof Southern Connection was identified as the first trail to undertake.