The Kansas City community is invited to submit short films or animations for the 6th annual Brush Creek Film Festival on Thursday, May 9 at Theis Park along our beloved Brush Creek. The mission of this event is to entertain, share ideas, and build community through creative and visionary short films about the creek and […]
Collaboration Aims to Fuel the Next Generation of Big 12 Athletes through Safer Sports Access Phillips 66® is proud to announce that they will be contributing $100,000 towards revamping the basketball courts in the Parade Park community in Kansas City, Mo. This year’s Big 12 Basketball Tournament marked the 36th consecutive year Phillips 66® has […]
Hundreds of trees pruned for safety and beautification. The City of Kansas City is proud to announce its efforts in maintaining and enhancing its urban tree canopy within the Quality-of-Life Improvement District (QLID). Through strategic planning and collaboration, the City undertook a comprehensive tree pruning initiative, made possible by the Tree Resource Improvement and Maintenance […]
At the Missouri Parks and Recreation Association’s conference, held last week in St. Charles, former Kansas City Parks and Recreation Director Mark L. McHenry was inducted into the prestigious MPRA Hall of Fame.
Wherever there’s a need, KC Parks Ambassadors are always ready to serve. Kansas City is a better place because of their leadership and service, and their generosity is to be commended. KC Parks Ambassadors are a team of dedicated community members who volunteer once a month or more with the Kansas City Missouri Parks and […]
KC Parks partners with Buttonwood Art Space for an all Kansas City exhibit with sales benefitting KC Parks The Kansas City exhibition First Friday opening will be held on April 5, 2024 from 5:00-8:00 p.m., at Buttonwood Art Space, 3013 Main Street, Kansas City, MO 64108. The gallery exhibit will feature more than 150 works […]
The City of Fountains Foundation is celebrating 50 years of supporting Kansas City fountains. Founded in 1973, the non-profit organization works closely with the Parks Department and their endowment funds help keep many of our fountains flowing and provide conservation to our iconic sculptures. Now is your chance to help our fountains by purchasing special […]
In inclement weather, the determination to close Kansas City Parks & Recreation facilities or cancel classes may occur. Notifications and updates are now provided via the Rainout Line which can be accessed the following ways: · Call the Rainout Line at 816-306-3323 · Visit www.rainoutline.com and register for alerts from KC Parks · Download the Rainout Line App […]
Giving the community a way to get active The Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department community centers have new fitness equipment in time for the new year. The upgrades feature a range of exercise equipment to help cater to everyone on their fitness journey. Residents can now enjoy the benefits of new treadmills, strength equipment, elliptical machines and so […]
The following employees were recognized for continuous years of full-time service to the City of Kansas City on December 14th. FIVE YEAR AWARDSCOMMUNITY SERVICES Community CentersTARYN ANDERSENLAURAQUETA COLLINSLETHA ESTILL ENGINEERING and PLANNINGArchives ANGELA MOSS Engineering and Planning DANIEL WEBER NATURAL RESOURCES North Region LANDON BAILEYARIKA BANDY Central Region MOHAMMED BALAALAN BODIETERRY MAHAN QLID JOE EVANSDESHAWN EVANS TEN YEAR AWARDSCOMMUNITY SERVICES Community Centers ROBERT […]
Unveiling a lasting tribute for Commissioner Mary Williams-Neal The City of Kansas City and the Parks and Recreation Department is inviting the public to the renaming ceremony of Brush Creek Community Center to the Mary Williams-Neal Community Center. The new name honors the life of Commissioner Williams-Neal. She sadly passed away back in April and […]
One Carload, One Ticket, One Price Just in time for the holiday season, Winter Magic on Cliff Drive is back in the Historic Northeast. The Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department is inviting everyone to KC’s premiere drive-thru holiday light show. Families will drive through the longest animated light tunnel in the Midwest! There are […]