The Chamber of Commerce has information readily available to fill requests from new residents and businesses wanting to locate in Shawnee. The Shawnee Economic Development Council assists both new and existing businesses. The SEDC maintains an inventory of available buildings and land for development. Shawnee residents take pride in their City's parks, homes and schools. Two excellent public school districts, Shawnee Mission and DeSoto, serve Shawnee children.
Parents also have the option of several private and parochial schools located in Shawnee.
Residents may enjoy a number of parks for recreation and outdoor activities in the City and surrounding areas. Shawnee is proud of the 1250-acre Shawnee Mission Park and Lake within its city limits. Tomahawk Hills Golf Course and Recreation Center offers golf, swimming, indoor sports, and athletics, youth and cultural programs. At the Old Shawnee Town Trading Post, visitors may purchase a variety of handmade arts and crafts items. The Johnson County Museum is also located in Shawnee and houses unique exhibits, artifacts, and photographs of early life in Johnson County.