In 1939, there was only 100 surface acres of water. Today, Lake Shawnee has 410 surface acres of water. This represents about 2.75 billion gallons. Lake Shawnee is a game sanctuary for waterfowl and other animals. Picnic and observation areas are located along eight miles of shoreline. The 1,110 acre park is today one of the Midwest’s finest recreational centers.
Furthermore, Lake Shawnee is host to the following special events: | |

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