This 7,200-acre impoundment is just 17 miles from downtown Kansas City, set amid rolling hills and grassland.
Sailing is popular, as is canoeing on tributary streams.
Fishing includes largemouth bass, crappie and channel and blue catfish. Clay county operates three recreational areas on the lake which offer full-service camping, beaches picnic areas, marinas and boat ramps. Trapshooting is even available in one area. Paradise Pointe Complex features two 18-hole golf courses. Hunting, hiking and other outdoor recreation in surrounding areas.