Record local observations from April 30-May 3 As community science initiatives — which provide a safe way to connect people with nature and each other during the pandemic — continue to grow in popularity, this year’s sixth annual City Nature Challenge is expanding to more than 400 cities across six continents. The global event, co-organized by […]
Volunteers are needed to help survey new fountains and sculptures in the Metro. On Friday May 7th and Saturday, May 8th, from 9 – 11 a.m., members of the Kansas City Adopt a Monument committee will show volunteers how to measure, photograph and document new public art. The upside-down Shuttlecock on the north lawn of […]
To celebrate Earth Day, KC Parks is offering several opportunities for anyone to participate. Spring Cleaning events are scheduled for April 22, 23, and 24 and KC Parks has prepared litter kits with gloves and trash bags for anyone to pick up at nine of our Community Centers (excludes Westport Community Center which is closed for renovations). If […]
Free Outdoor Music Making Events to be held across the City as Part of Annual Global Celebration The first annual city-wide Make Music Kansas City, a wild and wonderful mix of free outdoor musical events, will make its debut on Monday, June 21. Make Music Kansas City is part of Make Music Day, a global […]
Today, the KC Parks Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to rename a stretch of road along Brush Creek, that is now Blue Parkway, Swope Parkway, and Volker Boulevard, Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Boulevard. Combined, they connect South Plaza to the East near the Brush Creek Community Center. The boulevard intersects with Troost Avenue, The Paseo, […]
With an exciting 4-show line up, Starlight plans to welcome patrons under the stars this summer. While the coronavirus pandemic kept Starlight dark for the first time in 70 years last summer, Starlight leadership and staff are excited to announce that live productions will return to the historic theatre’s stage with the 2021 AdventHealth Broadway […]
KC COVID-19 Memorial Tribute to be Held at National WWI Museum and Memorial April 10th The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Department invites you to join us Saturday, April 10, 2021 at 7:30-9:30 p.m. for the KC COVID-19 Memorial Tribute at the National WWI Museum and Memorial. This event is in recognition […]
The Sorcerer’s Apprentice is a brand-new musical that was set to open in England this year. Now, a streamed version of the live production is available to audiences for a limited time. Starlight is excited to announce another fantastic streaming production with Starlight@Home. The Sorcerer’s Apprentice, an enchanting new musical, will stream with a limited […]
Kansas City Mayor Quinton Lucas, Kansas City Manager Brian Platt, and Public Works Director Michael Shaw today held a press conference to share Kansas City government’s efforts to address litter and illegal dumping, to remind residents how to report litter to the City, and ways the community can get involved in outdoor cleanup efforts. The […]
Local poet and Executive Director of the Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, Glenn North, kicked-off the groundbreaking for the 15 and the Mahomies Playground at Martin Luther King, Jr. Square Park with this original poem. Beautiful words stir my heart. I will recite a lovely poem about the king,for my tongue is like the pen […]
As we close out Women’s History Month, we would be remiss if we did not include our Director, Terry Rynard. Terry is the first female Director in the 129-year history of the City of Kansas City, Missouri’s Parks and Recreation Department. Terry Rynard grew up in Kansas City, walking to school each day through the […]
