Evan Knaus Memorial Tree Walk
Scenic Black Hoof Park at 90th Street and Monticello Road offers many delights for nature lovers, including boating and fishing on Lake Lenexa, a unique dam and spillway, natural play areas for kids, and miles of trails through open grass and wooded areas. On your next visit, look for a sign near the Oak Shelter that maps the Evan Knaus Memorial Tree Walk.
Evan Knaus was a City of Lenexa employee who worked as part of the Parks & Recreation landscape crew. He passed away in February 2016 while on the job. His family, friends and co-workers funded a unique memorial to honor Evan’s passion for nature and trees.
Along the Black Hoof Park Trail that surrounds the lake, nearly three dozen trees are identified with plaques that show a typical leaf and list their key characteristics. As you stroll or jog around Lake Lenexa, you can learn about the diversity of our trees while also enjoying the beauty of nature.
Approximate trail length: 2.5 miles.