Community members are invited to attend an open house public meeting to learn about and discuss the development of the Strategic Plan and Business Plan, as well as the Design Process for the future Kansas City Museum and its upcoming stages of renovation. There is no formal presentation, and community members are welcome to come […]
The Municipal Art Commission of the City of Kansas City, MO, through a competitive selection process, chose eight local artists (see list below) to activate Ilus Davis Park from June through September with temporary artworks and performances. Food trucks will be on site for lunchtime purchases. In the event of rain, performances will take place […]
KCMO has agreed to participate in this educational initiative by turning off the lights in day lit areas of city buildings on Friday, June 17 at noon for one hour. Participating KC Parks facilities include the Parks Administration Building, Lakeside Nature Center, Southeast Community Center and KC North Community Center. More about the 2016_DaylightHour_CityPartnership
Join KC Parks, Feast Magazine and the Food Truck Mafia for our second food truck event of the season! Each month through September, we’ll highlight prominent fountains throughout KCMO while guests enjoy food from some of the city’s most popular food trucks and entertainment from some of KC’s finest musicians. A portion of the proceeds […]
Lydia Avenue and 99th Street will be used as a Detour Route During Construction. KC Parks plans to implement a new segment of Trail across Indian Creek that will impact the existing Indian Creek Trail and Blue Trails between the Green and Red Railroad Bridges east of Lydia Ave. KC Parks has contracted for construction of […]
On Saturday, May 7, the Heart of America Council, Boy Scouts of America and Kansas City Parks and Recreation are teaming up to beautify Kansas City for spring. An estimated 500 Scouts, volunteers, and KC Parks employees will celebrate DIG DAY by planting more than 80 of the city’s community flower beds across 35 locations […]
The City of Kansas City and Kansas City Public Schools will celebrate their investments in upgrading the Central Park athletic facilities during an event starting 10:00 a.m. Tuesday, April 26 at the park. The celebration will take place on the track in the south side of the park along Linwood Blvd. Free on-street parking is […]
Today Mayor Sly James, Dayton Moore, General Manager of the Kansas City Royals, Tony Reagins, Major League Baseball (MLB) Senior Vice President of Youth Programs, Darrell Miller, Vice President of Youth & Facility Development, Royals players and other civic and community leaders broke ground on the Kansas City MLB Urban Youth Academy. Announced in September, […]
The Show-Me State Games and Shelter Insurance® are hosting a Torch Lighting Ceremony and Run in Kansas City on Tuesday, April 19, in preparation for the 2016 Show-Me State Games. The event will begin at 1:30 p.m. at Mill Creek Park. The event will begin with a brief Torch Lighting Ceremony at 1:30 p.m., including […]
The Kansas City Parks Department and The First Tee of Greater Kansas City are hosting a dedication ceremony for the new Tom Watson Golf Academy, a program that provides golf-focused learning and mentorship for Kansas City area youth to help build a further love of the game. The event begins at 11:15 a.m. Saturday, April […]
The Forestry Operations Division of Kansas City Parks and Recreation received a 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. Kansas City was awarded a $1300 grant for forestry staff continuing education. The […]
KC Parks recently submitted its application for the National Recreation and Park Association’s Gold Medal Award. The Gold Medal Award honors communities throughout the United States that demonstrate excellence in long-range planning, resource management, and agency recognition. Each agency is judged on its ability to address the needs of those it serves through the collective […]