7th grade student Josephine Cotton (pictured) was named the winner of the 7th and 8th grade division of the Kansas City Rose Society poetry contest, which was sponsored in partnership with The Rose Society and Kansas City Parks Department. Contest judges named Josephine the winner and presented her with a $50 prize and a certificate […]
WHO: Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation WHAT: Waterworks Park Public Meeting WHEN: Thursday, February 26, 6:30-7:30 p.m. WHERE: New Hope Church of the Nazarene, 4330 North Oak Trafficway Kansas City, MO 64116 MORE: KC Parks will provide an update on planned improvement in Waterworks Park,N.E. 32nd St. & N. Oak Trafficway, including a walking trail within the park and a picnic […]
Chris DeLong has volunteered for the last decade in Kansas City, Missouri parks, first building trails with ERTA in Swope Park and for the last three years offering his time and talents in midtown’s Roanoke Park. As a Roanoke Park Conservancy volunteer, Chris has worked on honeysuckle eradication, trail building, and reforesting, as well as […]
When you think of Starlight Theatre, images of summer musicals and concerts come to mind. But this February, Starlight is shaking things up in Swope Park. Just in time for Valentine’s Day, Starlight is staging its first-ever winter season musical, 50 Shades! The Musical Parody. This sexy satire of the “Fifty Shades of Grey” phenomenon […]
WHO: City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation WHAT: Removal of vending machines and transition to concession sales with healthier snack options WHEN: Beginning February 2, 2015 WHERE: All ten KC Parks community centers. Link to locations> PROJECT: KC Parks has partnered with MU Extension and the City of Kansas City, MO Health Department to pilot Eat Smart in the […]
The Parks and Boulevard system in Kansas City is one of the jewels of our city. The Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners began in 2006 to adopt standards which impact what can be done within the City’s Right of Way, and also set expectations on what should be developed and maintained on the property […]
Thirty-five Parks and Recreation employees were recently recognized for their collective 730 years of continuous service to the City of Kansas City, Missouri. Thank you for your dedication! FIVE YEAR AWARDS ADMINISTRATION Financial/Procurement Services: Chesere Gayhardt COMMUNITY SERVICES Community Centers: Jon Lindsay Lakeside Nature Center: Kimberly Hess TEN YEAR AWARDS NATURAL RESOURCES Central Region: Karen […]
Let the beautiful roses in the historic Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden in Loose Park inspire your child/student to write an original Valentine poem! Submissions are to be postmarked by February 14th, 2015. How to write: Each original poem MUST include the word “rose” at least once. The poem must be typed or legibly […]
The Fairy Princess first appeared in 1935 at Kline’s Toyland and delighted children until her reign ended with its closing in the 1970s. In 1987, The Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall revived The Fairy Princess tradition which continues annually the first three weekends of December. To past generations of Kansas City children, the holidays […]
WATCH: KSHB 41 News Story LOOK: Facebook Photo Album WHO: City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation and City of Fountains Foundation WHAT: Renovation of J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain WHEN: Beginning December 2, 2014 WHERE: Mill Creek Park, Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. and J.C. Nichols Parkway PROJECT: The J.C. Nichols Memorial Fountain is undergoing major renovation this […]
As Starlight Theatre prepares to celebrate its 65th year of bringing live musical entertainment to Kansas City audiences, the iconic outdoor theatre has finalized its 2015 Broadway season lineup. As in most years, Starlight will feature five weeklong shows in its Broadway season, but the theatre also has booked two weekend special engagements to add […]
WHO: City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation WHAT: Cliff Drive will be closed to vehicular traffic for construction projects WHEN: Wednesday, November 26, 2014-Spring 2015 WHERE: Cliff Drive, The Paseo and Maple Boulevard to Cliff Drive and Gladstone Boulevard MORE: Cliff Drive, a state scenic byway in historic Northeast Kansas City, will be closed to vehicular traffic beginning November […]