Thank you to the KC Parks Ambassadors who volunteered in the extreme heat at the Ethnic Enrichment Festival in Swope Park, August 18-20. As a result of their efforts, the 2023 event was the most environmentally-friendly in the festival’s 44-year history. Over three days, volunteers sorted and hauled hundreds of buckets of food scraps and […]
Six new courts added for residents to enjoy and be active. Kansas City officials, KC Parks staff and local Pickleball players gathered this morning for the ribbon cutting and official opening of a new six-court Pickleball Complex in Minor Park. The courts, located at 1601 Red Bridge Rd., are accessible from Red Bridge Road between […]
Free events celebrating all forms of music! Kansas City Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of Make Music Day tomorrow. A key component of Make Music Day is the opportunity for non-musicians to create music themselves. Kansas City’s inaugural citywide Make Music KC in 2021 was a huge success featuring 62 bands, ensembles and solo artists donating their time and talent […]
Harmonica and Bucket Drumming Clinics for all ages! Kansas City Parks & Recreation is excited to announce the return of Make Music Day on June 21st. Adults and children of all ages are invited to participate in a free harmonica and/or join an interactive drumming workshop. Space is limited; registration is free but is strongly recommended. Free drumming workshop […]
Mayor Quinton Lucas continues the longstanding tradition Summer is officially here and that means Mayor’s Night Hoops, Mayor’s Night Nets and Club KC are back. Mayor’s Night Hoops is continuing to help prevent youth violence in Kansas City. The grand kick off is June 16th at the Southeast Community Center from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. “I am proud […]
Children of all abilities are encouraged to attend Kansas City’s Parks & Recreation Department is excited to bring the Pop-Up play program to different parks across the area. Staff members are bringing equipment, activities and games to parks and playgrounds for kids to play with. It’s a self-led play time where children and parents can […]
Northland Trailhead named after long-time KC Parks Commissioner On May 5, current and former KC Parks leadership and Northland residents gathered to unveil a new trailhead sign on Happy Rock Trail within Maplewoods Greenway, 2001 NE Barry Road, named in honor of Commissioner David Mecklenburg. The 3-mile trail is one of most popular in Kansas […]
Carl DiCapo served as a Park Commissioner from 1986-1992. He passed away on April 26, 2023, but his legacy lives on. Carl DiCapo was born in 1927 in Kansas City, MO. He married his wife, Anita, in 1954. They raised three children (Jack, John David, Carl Michael) and doted on three granddaughters (Lauren, Alexandra, Ava) […]
The free outdoor event celebrates all forms of music! Kansas City Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of Make Music Day on June 21st. Registration opens April 21st for the third annual city-wide musical celebration, a wild and wonderful mix of free outdoor events. Make Music KC is part of Make Music […]
Enjoy free lunchtime concerts in downtown Kansas City Kansas City Parks and Recreation is excited to announce the return of the Garment District Grooves for its fifth year. Every third Wednesday of the month from April until October live bands will play at Garment District Place, a quaint downtown park. Food trucks will also be […]
At the April 6th City Council meeting, KC Parks Ambassadors were recognized for their service to the city and for National Volunteer Appreciation Month with a courtesy resolution sponsored by Councilwoman Kathryn Shields: Declaring April 2023 as National Volunteer Month and recognizing the outstanding individual contributions and collective impact of KC Parks Ambassadors in the […]
Mary Williams-Neal was appointed to the Board of Parks & Recreation Commission in 2019. Kansas City is celebrating the life of Commissioner Mary Williams-Neal. She was not only known for her great leadership within the City but her deep dedication to its residents. Commissioner Williams-Neal was born in Pace, Mississippi and traveled to Kansas City, […]