As the commemoration of the centennial of World War I (2014-19) continues, the National World War I Museum and Memorial will honor veterans and active-duty military members with free admission during Veterans Day Weekend, Friday-Sunday, Nov. 10-12, and half-price admission for the general public. A slate of events and activities are planned, including a free, […]
The Forestry Operations Division of Kansas City Parks and Recreation has received a $25,000 Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance (TRIM) grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC). TRIM grants assist Missouri communities with the management, improvement and/or conservation of their trees and forests. The grant will be used to expand the City’s capacity to […]
Kansas City Parks and Recreation is now an official sponsoring host agency of Special Olympics, Missouri and is recruiting athletes of all skill levels to compete on the inaugural KC Parks Special Olympics Basketball Team. Eligible athletes should be at least 8 years of age and have an intellectual disability. “We view our sponsorship as the opportunity to […]
On October 25, neighbors, community leaders and fountain enthusiasts joined together in celebration at the rededication of the Meyer Circle Sea Horse Fountain. Nearly $1 million of public and private money helped fund the rehabilitation and repair of this iconic and historic fountain which had been dormant for two years.. The statuary portion of the fountain, […]
Kansas City, MO Parks and Recreation Director Mark L. McHenry was recently elected President of the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA). He is the first and only director from Kansas City to lead this prestigious national organization. McHenry was officially installed at the AAPRA banquet held during the National Recreation and Park Association’s Annual […]
Despite the threat of rain and a cold front that moved into the area Tuesday morning, leaders and supporters of the Kansas City Museum convened for coffee, Seven Swans Créperie, and a Construction Kickoff Ceremony to celebrate the commencement of construction on the Kansas City Museum restoration and renovation project. Gathering in the Grand Hall of […]
On October 11, 2017, the Paseo Gateway Intersection Redesign will be revealed followed by a Design Workshop for the Monument that will be located at the intersection. The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation department invites you to join your neighbors and be the first to view the design and join in the […]
Anita B. Gorman recently received The Honorable Cornelius Amory Pugsley Medal from the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration (AAPRA) at a banquet held during the National Recreation and Park Association’s Annual Conference in New Orleans. She was presented the award by KC Parks Director Mark L. McHenry, who was installed as president of AAPRA at […]
WHAT Special public ceremony to celebrate the commencement of the first stage of construction to add exhibition galleries and amenities to the Kansas City Museum. WHO City Officials, Museum Staff, Project Team Members, along with representatives from the Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department, and members of the Parks Board and Kansas City Museum Foundation […]
The City of Kansas City, Missouri, is again asking residents to join the discussion to help shape the citywide priorities that will serve as critical guidelines for the next five years. Councilmembers are collecting information they’ll use to set the next budget. Feedback from residents is always appreciated, but it’s especially helpful when delivered in […]
On September 22, community leaders celebrated the past, present and future of South Kansas City at a time capsule burial ceremony and ribbon cutting for the new parking lot at the Trailside Center. The lot was a former restaurant and blighted parking lot. Construction began in March and was recently completed with 31 total parking spaces, two of which are ADA. […]
Celebrate the mind-boggling, awe-inspiring, beauty of the seasonal monarch migration at Jacob L. Loose Park Garden Center, 5200 Wornall Rd., KCMO, Saturday, September 23rd 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Hosted by the Kansas City Native Plant Initiative (KCNPI), Monarch fans can pretend to fly a miniature migration route while observing caterpillars, chrysalises and adult butterflies close-up. During […]