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Shawnee Riverfront Park
Park · Shawnee, Kansas
Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today
Cold waterCold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 35°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion.
- Water temp 35°F (1°C)
- Streamflow 20 ft³/s
- Gage height 44.99 ft
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge MILL C AT JOHNSON DRIVE, SHAWNEE, KS (3.7 mi away), as of Oct 20, 4:30 AM gauge-local time.
- Flow is above the 75th percentile for Oct 20 (median 9 ft³/s over 24 years); fast water is the top river-drowning risk. — USGS daily streamflow statistics, as of Oct 20, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
Why, sources & official advisories
- Water temperature is 35°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. — USGS gauge 06892513, as of Oct 20, 4:30 AM gauge-local time
No official beach-advisory feed for Kansas yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.
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It’s 35°F at Shawnee Riverfront Park now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.
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Weather at Shawnee Riverfront Park
50°F, Clear · H 71° / L 49° · 6% chance of rain3-day forecast
Frequently asked questions
- Where is Shawnee Riverfront Park?
- Shawnee Riverfront Park is a park in Shawnee, Kansas.
- What is the water temperature at Shawnee Riverfront Park?
- As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Shawnee Riverfront Park in Shawnee, Kansas is 35°F (1°C), measured by USGS gauge 06892513, 3.7 miles away.
- Can you swim at Shawnee Riverfront Park?
- Cold water — serious cold-shock risk today: water temperature is 35°F, cold enough to cause cold-water shock on sudden immersion. Checked October 20, 2026.
- How is Shawnee Riverfront Park rated?
- Shawnee Riverfront Park in Shawnee, Kansas has an average visitor rating of 4.3 out of 5, based on 17 reviews.
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5500 Frisbie Rd, Shawnee, KS 66226
Shawnee, Kansas 66226
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- ›Weekday mornings (8–10 AM) are typically less crowded
- ›Check the forecast 2–3 days ahead for best planning
- ›Avoid holiday weekends for a quieter experience
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