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April 3
Winnwood Park Playground Ribbon Cutting
April 7
Project Blue River Rescue in Swope Park

April 13
Show-Me State Games Torch Lighting Ceremony
and Run

April 17
Fountain Day at The Spirit of Freedom Fountain

April 19
Native Sons and Daughters A dedication was held for the new
monument in Ilus Davis Park honoring
of KC Monument The Native Sons and Daughters of Greater
Kansas City, Inc., an organization dedicated
to the historic preservation of the unique
Dedication and rich heritage of greater Kansas City.
History @ Monument events were held
throughout the summer to raise awareness
of the new marker and educate the public
April 21 on Kansas City’s history.
Earth Day at Lakeside Nature Center

Arbor Day Celebration in Loose Park
April 28
25th Anniversary of Waterwell Athletic Complex
May-September
Kansas City Northern Railroad Open for Season
(Weekends and Holidays)
Art in the Park Installations in West Terrace Park

May 4-12
KC Plein Air Festival in Penn Valley Park
Hundreds of baseball fans showed up at the May 5
Kansas City Urban Youth Academy to celebrate The Derby Party at the Kansas City Museum
the grand opening of the $19 million state-of-the-
art facility in The Parade Park. Partners in the Let’s Play! Festival in West Terrace/Case Park
facility include Major League Baseball, Kansas
City Royals and KC Parks.

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