By Nora Lucas
Shawnee Mission Park offers many options to have a picnic either on the lakefront or near the woods.
Location
Parks with a large abundace of space serve as great picnic spots
May 24, 2017
When picking out the perfect spot for a picnic, make sure to pick an area that’s open and grassy. If other people are also picnicking in the area, be sure to set your blanket down far away from others; it is important to find a balance between the desolate and the overcrowded. Although people-watching can be a fun pastime, too many people nearby can make your picnic unenjoyable.
Make sure to keep weather in mind when planning your picnic. It doesn’t have to be sunny out, but make sure to check the forecast for rain. While clouds are OK — they even help to block out too much sun — a rainy picnic is not fun for any parties involved.