On January 22, in a limited engagement, Producing Artistic Director and Founder of The Black Repertory Theatre of Kansas City Damron Russel Armstrong will take the stage at the Bruce R Watkins Cultural Heritage Center as Chief Butler of the White House Alonzo Fields in Looking Over the President’s Shoulder. When Alonzo Fields accepted a […]
All young birders ages 8 to 17 are invited to join the the new Missouri Young Birders Club of Kansas City. No previous experience is necessary, just a love for birds! The Kansas City chapter is one of several Missouri Young Birders Clubs (MYBC) starting up around the state, an effort spearheaded and directed by […]
At the KC Parks Employee Awards Breakfast on December 12, Director Mark L. McHenry announced the naming of the department’s biannual employee service awards after longtime Parks employee Mary Edith Lillis. “Mary Edith was on staff for 50 years providing superior service to our citizens. She defined the word recreation in our City, ” said […]
December 12, 2018. . .This morning, KC Parks honored 44 employees for their combined 665 years of continuous service to the City of Kansas City, MO with an awards breakfast held at Union Station. Thank you and congratulations! FIVE YEAR AWARDS ADMINISTRATION Deputy Director: Teresa Rynard COMMUNITY SERVICES Recreation Services: Jordan Brown Community Centers: Robert […]
Purchase custom #KCParks #WhereKCPlays socks ($16/pair) at Parks Administration, 4600 East 63rd St. Trfwy. Then #ShowUsYourSocks by tagging @KCMOParks on social media.
To purchase, contact Lisa Heishman at 816-513-7519 or lisa.heishman@kcmo.org ‘Tis the Season! This year, you can make a difference while spreading holiday cheer. KC Parks is excited to share our limited-edition holiday cards. Cards come in a variety pack of 12, featuring three holiday park scenes by local artist George Lightfoot. The cost is $20 per pack […]
WHO City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Heartland Tree Alliance WHAT Heartland Tree Alliance, a program of environmental nonprofit Bridging The Gap, and Kansas City Missouri Parks and Recreation will plant 60 trees at the National World War I Museum and Memorial to honor the sacrifices made by America’s military personnel and their families […]
On November 7, KC Parks Director Mark L. McHenry received the Heart of Kansas City Individual Achievement Award from the Greater Kansas City Attractions Association. McHenry, who will be retiring at the end of 2018, was honored for going the extra mile to further the goals, objectives and spirit of the tourism and hospitality industry […]
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreations is accepting sealed statement of qualifications from interested individuals, and/or agencies for instructor(s) at our Community Centers. Proposers must include the following with their proposal to be evaluated on the following criteria: Candidates must possess the ability to demonstrate in a class style setting to teach […]
On October 19, KC Parks Director Mark L. McHenry received the Southtown Foundation Award for Leadership at the 32nd Annual Southtown Awards Luncheon. McHenry, who will be retiring at the end of 2018, was honored for his 44+ years of service to Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation and for the significant role he has played […]
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation and Public Health Department have teamed up to offer free annual community center passes, a $250 value, to KCMO residents from zip codes 64126, 64127, 64128, 64129, 64130, OR 64132. To receive one of 50 remaining passes, residents are asked to participate in “Life X,” the […]
The namesake of Jerry Smith Park in South KC, a successful Kansas City automotive dealer and philanthropist, also owned a world-class toy collection that included planes, trains, and automobiles. The collection, Going Places, is currently displayed at The National Museum of Toys/Miniatures. About The Park Jerry Smith Park provides a southern anchor for Kansas City, MO’s park and boulevard […]