At their June 22 meeting, the KC Parks Board of Commissioners voted to appoint Deputy Director Roosevelt Lyons as the Interim KC Parks Director. A national search is underway to find a replacement for Director Terry Rynard, who is retiring effective July 6, 2021. “As I prepare to retire from KC Parks I could not be more proud […]
Kansas City joins in the global celebration of free music events. ENTIRE SCHEDULE OF EVENTS>> Make Music Kansas City, a wild and wonderful mix of free musical events, will make its debut on Monday, June 21. Make Music Day is a celebration of music held around the world on the same day in more than 1,000 […]
KCMO recognized for work to build equity and increase resident engagement Kansas City is the City of Fountains in the heart of the nation, but now the City can add another title — an All-America City! The National Civic League named Kansas City an All-America City award winner this week after the City presented three […]
It is with mixed emotions I announce I will be retiring as KC Parks Director effective July 5, 2021. The City of Kansas City, Missouri is offering a retirement package and after decades of working at KC Parks, I felt it was time for me to retire. I grew up my entire life enjoying everything […]
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Department is excited about three new programs and partnerships for children and teens in the community. These new programs are in addition to our traditional summer camp that is going on at seven of our locations. STEaM Summer Camp is a partnership with aSTEaM Village for 3-6 graders […]
Pictured: The Chamomile Suite at Suite Tea at Watkins “C” RanchSuite Tea, the Kansas City based hospitality company known for their elevated camping suites and unique experiences, proudly announces their new partnership with Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation, making way for their second glamping village in the heart of Kansas City. With plans to […]
The City of Kansas City Missouri Public Works crews will begin installing Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard signs this weekend. The KC Parks Board of Commissioners voted unanimously on April 13 to rename a stretch along Brush Creek that is now Blue Parkway, Swope Parkway, and Volker Boulevard after Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. In […]
Kansas City Rose Society helps visitors learn more about each rose with a quick scan of their phone The Kansas City Rose Society (KCRS), celebrating 90 years of supporting the internationally acclaimed Laura Conyers Smith Municipal Rose Garden, is thrilled to announce an exciting addition to the garden. The KCRS launched a Rose Library website this […]
Harmonica and Bucket Drumming Clinics for all ages! WHAT/WHENIn celebration of Make Music Kansas City on June 21, adults and children of all ages are invited to learn a few notes on a free harmonica and join in on fun and interactive drumming workshops. Space is limited, register today. FREE Hohner Harmonica Experience for BeginnersMonday, June 21, […]
Creation of the Quality of Life Investment District and Partnership with Center for Neighborhoods The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation has created a fourth maintenance district to help combat inequity within the park system. The Quality of Life Investment District (QLID) will now manage all KC Parks located in five of the six zip […]
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Board of Commissioners is offering opportunities for the Community to join in the conversation on renaming a section of Oak Street from 45th-52nd to Volker Boulevard. The Board has approved the renaming of a major thoroughfare of Blue Parkway, Swope Parkway, and Volker Boulevard in honor of Dr. […]
Celebrate the official start of the 2021 fountain season in the City of Fountains! Fountain Day is a Spring ritual and holiday unique to Kansas City. WHENTuesday, May 4 at 10 a.m. WHERE Delbert J. Haff Circle Fountain, Meyer Boulevard and Swope Parkway (entry to Swope Park) ABOUT DELBERT J. HAFFDelbert J. Haff (1859-1943) was a Park […]