Construction set to begin January 1st, 2025, closed until spring of 2026  Kansas City Parks and Recreation is thrilled to announce an exciting new chapter for the historic Swope Memorial […]

Get your furry friend into the holiday spirit  Kansas City Parks and Recreation is excited to announce its inaugural Santa Paws in the Park. The family and dog-friendly event will

Kansas City was awarded a $4.25 million grant from the National Park Service’s ORLP program for major improvements. Updates include a neighborhood trail, a new playground, and renovations to shelters,

 The Pet Memorial Christmas Tree is a shimmering, touching, heartfelt tribute to cherished pets who are no longer with us. As the holidays and end of the year approach, many

Kansas City’s 3rd and 5th Districts are getting an exciting addition to the Brush Creek Greenway, the Brush Creek Cultural Heritage Trail. This project celebrates our community’s rich culture and

Memorial will Pay Respect to Children who Lost their Lives to Violence  On October 24, KC Parks hosted a groundbreaking for the Children’s Memorial at Hibbs Park. The department has

Richard Allen joined the Kansas City, Missouri, Parks and Recreation Department in 1999 as a Landscape Architect I. Richard kept his career moving forward promoting from Landscape Architect I, to

One Carload, One Ticket, One Price Kansas City’s favorite holiday lights drive-thru event, Winter Magic, is moving to the Northland this year! The Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department invites

Eighty-two original works of art are currently on display at the Discovery Center, 4750 Troost, through November. The pieces were created “plein air” during the Brush Creek Art Walk painting

An unveiling ceremony was held October 3 for the first of ten historic markers interpreting the Byram’s Ford Battlefield of the Battle of Westport in Kansas City, Missouri. The ceremony