The blood drive will be held Wednesday, December 9 and Thursday, December 10. As the national blood shortage rages on, Starlight and several neighboring Swope Park organizations are stepping in to help. The local blood supply has not been stable since March, when the COVID-19 pandemic became widespread in the United States. In response, Swope […]
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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
‘Legacy Jump’ to kick off Veterans Day activities.Free admission for Veterans/Active Duty Military Saturday, Nov. 7 – Sunday, Nov. 15 & Half-Price General Admission for the Public on Veterans Day, Nov. 11 In commemoration of Veterans Day, the National WWI Museum and Memorial serves as a fitting place to honor those who have served — […]
EXHIBITION HOURS: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Monday, Thursday and Fridays thru December 15, 2020. “Borded Carnosos | Border Carnage MoLCA” is an evolving, traveling exhibition by Kansas City-based artist Israel Alejandro Garcia Garcia on display in Budd Park (near the northwest corner of St. John Ave. and Brighton Ave.) in the Indian Mound neighborhood of […]
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 […]
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 […]
UPDATE (1/8/21): Thank you to everyone who helped make Winter Magic in Swope Park a huge success. Winter Magic, Kansas City’s Premiere Christmas Lights drive thru experience was open from November 2, 2020-January 2, 2021 as a partnership between KC Parks and Jolt Lighting. Organizers were hoping to attract 20,000 cars in this first year, […]
A new initiative from the KC Parks Ambassadors, Make A Difference Mondays, invites the community to help Kansas City, MO Parks and Recreation staff and volunteers tackle the loose litter problem on The Paseo every Monday morning through November 30,2020. WHO: Kansas City Parks and Recreation WHAT: Make a Difference Mondays – Community Litter Cleanups on […]
The City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation will be celebrating Lights On Afterschool in some special ways. Lights On Afterschool is the only nationwide event celebrating afterschool programs and their important role in the lives of children, families and communities. The effort has become a hallmark of the afterschool movement. The Afterschool Alliance organizes Lights […]
I hope everyone in the community is continuing to enjoy our warm fall weather and our public open spaces including Kansas City’s numerous beautiful parks We encourage you to continue to enjoy our 12,000+ acres of parkland. However, please continue to follow the guidelines issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and […]