With a population of 114,000 and growing, Olathe is the second largest among the 21 communities in prosperous Johnson County, and the fifth largest city in the state. It is located just 20 miles southwest of downtown Kansas City, with all of the cultural advantages of a major metropolitan area.Olathe offers a life style of exceptional quality. A drive through Olathe's attractive gently-rolling neighborhoods shows a well-planned, pleasing community. Outdoor recreation offers a variety of activities, including running, jogging, bicycling, fishing, boating, team sports and just relaxing. The Olathe area is popular for hot-air ballooning and sailboarding. Olathe has two public lakes: Olathe Lake with 172 acres of water surface, and Cedar Lake with 45 acres.