Mini-pitches increase soccer participation and improve the lives of youth On October 3rd, two new soccer mini-pitches officially opened in Central Park as part of an effort to improve the health and well-being of the region’s youth through soccer. Led by the U.S. Soccer Foundation, several local and national partners teamed up to fund and install these mini-pitches—small, hard-court soccer […]
Four new fields added for more than 500 youth soccer players Immediate Release: September 26th, 2023 The City of Kansas City and the Parks and Recreation Department are excited to announce the completion of four new soccer fields in Tiffany Hills Park. The fields have more than 500 soccer players on a weekly basis for games and practice. Youth soccer participation […]
This year, two Walktober events will feature quick paint competitions with artists painting plein air along the trails for a cash prize. More about Walktober>> Sunday, October 8, 2023Swope Park, 4177 Pavilion Road9-9:15 a.m. Artist Check-in at the shelter9:15-11:30 a.m.: Competition (please turn in completed works by 11:30 a.m.)11:30 a.m.: Judging11:45 a.m.: Purchase Award- $250 Sunday, October 22, 2023Penguin Park, […]
Walk, ride or run a different KC Parks or Jackson County trail the first four Sundays in October! The fifth season of Walktober kicks-off in the 1800s with a walk through Missouri Town Living History Museum, then travels to Kansas City’s largest park~Swope Park, next out to the beautiful vistas of Lake Jacomo, and concludes […]
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) […]