KC Parks Asking for Public’s Help to Stop Vandalism
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Department is asking for the public’s help in taking care of our Parks.
KC Parks News
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Starlight to Host Third Life-Saving Blood Drive as National Blood Shortage Continues
Swope Park organizations are once again partnering with Community Blood Center (CBC) for one final, life-saving blood drive of the year to be held in the Applause Club at Starlight Theatre.
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KC Parks and the Community Celebrate a New Urban Trail~and Kicks Off Twelve Days of Trails
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Department has a new urban trail in Blue Valley Park, thanks the Heartland Conservation Alliance (HCA) and a grant from the National Recreation and Parks Association. Through the grant, HCA collaborated with the Blue Valley Neighborhood Association, Urban Trail Co., Habitat Architects and Nomad Trails to […]
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Make a Difference While You Distance
Stay active and make KC better together — even while we’re apart. The City of Kansas City Missouri Parks and Recreation Department is asking everyone to Make a Difference While You Distance during the City’s Safer at Home Covid-19 Guidelines. Park use has exponentially increased during the pandemic, and unfortunately, the amount of loose litter […]
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Penguin Park Coloring & Activity Book Now Available
Publication aimed for kids—and former kids—who love KC’s park treasure Author and illustrator Kevin Worley, who grew up in Kansas City’s Northland and frequently visited Penguin Park as a child, has published The Penguin Park Coloring & Activity Book. The book is currently available on Amazon, and a portion of proceeds from the sale of the book […]
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National World War I Museum and Memorial Veterans Day Activities
Admission to the Museum and Memorial is free for veterans and active duty military personnel from Saturday, Nov. 7 through Sunday, Nov. 15.
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Borded Carnosos: Border Carnage Exhibit Now Open in Budd Park
Border Carnage MoLCA” is an evolving, traveling exhibition by Kansas City-based artist Israel Alejandro Garcia Garcia on display in Budd Park
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Proposals Being Accepted for Leasing of KC Parks Five Public Golf Courses
WHO: The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Department WHAT: KC Parksis accepting proposals for leasing of the Heart of America Golf Academy, Minor Park Golf Course, Hodge Park Golf Course, Shoal Creek Golf Course and Swope Memorial Golf Course. WHEN: Proposal deadline is Wednesday, November 18, 2020 at 2 p.m., KC Parks Administration, 4600 E 63rd Street, Kansas […]
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KC Parks Offers Community Gratitude Walls
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation kicks off a month of Gratitude providing the Kansas City Community an opportunity to express their thankfulness on ten Community Gratitude Walls located throughout KC Parks. The idea is designed to give the community an opportunity to share for what they are thankful. KC Parks Director Terry Rynard […]
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Join KC Parks for Winter Magic in Swope Park!
Winter Magic is Kansas City’s Premier Christmas Drive Through Lights Experience and will will OPEN on November 2, 2020!
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KC Parks Ambassadors Host Make A Difference Mondays
Since launching our volunteer program dedicated KC Parks volunteer groups have contributed to help beautify our parks and boulevards
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KC Parks Celebrating Lights On Afterschool!
Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of communities