Kansas City Friends of Alvin Ailey’s Tyrone Aiken explores ideas surrounding the commodification of Black and Brown bodies in his newest dance I am Not 4 Sale Case Park, 905 Jefferson Saturday, June 27 8:01 PM Choreography, Tyrone Aiken, Artist: Tyrone Aiken, Winston Dynamite Brown, Latra Wilson Program – Section 1 – Just a Package… leave me […]
Parks play many important roles in our communities with freedom of expression among them. Central to the mission of public parks is the idea that all people — no matter the color of their skin, age, income level, ability, sexual orientation or gender identity — have access to and feel safe at their local parks. […]
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners has scheduled the following community engagement sessions to hear from residents concerning removing the name J.C. Nichols Fountain and J.C. Nichols Parkway. Thursday, June 18, 2020 6 p.m. Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Blue Parkway **THIS WILL BE BROADCAST LIVE ON CHANNEL […]
Commissioner Goode requests the renaming of the J.C. Nichols Fountain located in Mill Creek Park and the renaming of J.C. Nichols Parkway
In an effort to bring continued summer learning to more families, the Kansas City Public Library is partnering with Kansas City Parks and Recreation for “Pop In at the Park” starting the week of June 8. This is part of the Library’s continued effort to reach our community while our physical locations remain closed during […]
Go explore! KC Parks has miles of beautiful, natural-surface trails located on varied terrain throughout the Kansas City area. Each trail is open for hiking, trail running, and biking. Please don’t hike, run, or ride on muddy trails. Blue River Parkway Trails Location: Blue River Road and E Blue Ridge Blvd. Length: 25 miles Description: Winding […]
Per KCMO Covid guidelines, it is expected that all events in KCMO should follow the mask and social distance guidelines.
The Missouri Legislature voted to designate Kansas City’s Korean War Veterans Memorial as Missouri’s official Korean War Veterans Memorial.
ONLINE EXHIBITION DATES: MAY 1 – JUNE 26, 2020 View the works and purchase online>> For the second year, KC Parks is excited to partner with Buttonwood Art Space on this special exhibition featuring works of Kansas City, it’s icons, sports teams, jazz themes, and beautiful parks and cityscapes! You won’t be disappointed! Artworks include […]
Per KCMO Covid guidelines, it is expected that all events in KCMO should follow the mask and social distance guidelines. Everyone should be wearing a mask and staying six feet apart. Depending on area case numbers, events may be required to submit a mitigation plan. KC Parks Re-Opening Plan>> KC Parks Fitness Center Guidelines>> KC […]
City of Kansas City Parks and Recreation will begin offering Day Camp for children, of working families throughout the metro.
Stay active and make KC better together — even while we’re apart. Park use has exponentially increased during the pandemic, and unfortunately, the amount of loose litter has too. So next time you or your family head out to a park, trail, or take a walk along one of the beautiful boulevards, we hope you’ll […]