News Releases: Archives

Calendar of Events

News Releases

Public Meetings

Did You Know?

Activities

Meeting Minutes

Back


Girls Volleyball Camp begins July 7 in Shawnee
06/11/2008
Registrations are now being taken for a Girls Volleyball Camp being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

This program is for girls entering grades three through nine duri...
 
Sailing II Class offered for adults starting July 8
06/11/2008
Intermediate skills for sailing will be covered through a class being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. The class is called Sailing II and is for ages 18 and older.

P...
 
T-Ball Program Offered For Age 4 Beginning July 7
06/11/2008
Helping parents teach young children the developmental skills needed for baseball is the aim of an instructional program starting in July.

The program is called Introduction to Sports - T-Ball ...
 
T-Ball and Saturday T-Ball offered for youth
06/11/2008
Separate T-Ball and Saturday T-Ball programs for ages five through seven are being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning in early June. Search for the keywords "baseball...
 
Learn to Swim Classes for youth offered beginning July 7
06/11/2008
The next session of Learn to Swim Classes for youth being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District begin at two locations starting July 7.

In all, eight different levels of Le...
 
Johnson County Sailing Society to conduct second of two
06/04/2008
All sailors and sailing enthusiasts are invited to join the Johnson County Sailing Society for a special event on Saturday, June 21, at Shawnee Mission Park Lake, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee and Lenexa....
 
New intergenerational Geocaching Treasure Hunt set for June 23 at Matt Ross Community Center
06/04/2008
Bring the grandkids and come try out a new kind of treasure hunt using Global Positioning System (GPS) technology during a new program being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Par...
 
Splash 4 Cash event for youth is July 4 at Roeland Park Aquatic Center
06/04/2008
Splash 4 Cash is the name of a new special event for youth planned for July 4 at the Roeland Park Aquatic Center (RPAC), 4843 Rosewood, Roeland Park.

For this event, about $100 in change will b...
 
Pomona Lake's Blackhawk Trail is site of second Summer Adventure Walk for 50 Plus
06/04/2008
The Blackhawk Trail at Pomona Lake south of Topeka will be the second of four destinations to be visited this year as part of Summer Adventure Walks being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the John...
 
First Great American Family Campout is June 28 in Shawnee Mission Park
05/28/2008
What could be better than a family campout right here in Johnson County? A new program being offered by the Children's Services Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District will give ...
 
Second Overnight Fishing Opportunity of 2008 at Shawnee Mission Park is June 21
05/28/2008
The second of four overnight fishing opportunities planned at Shawnee Mission Park Lake during 2008 will take place on June 21. After 11 p.m. on that date, the park will be open strictly for fishing o...
 
Grillin’ and Chillin’ With the Grandkids program offered at Roeland Park 50 Plus on June 26
05/28/2008
Grandparents can have some summertime fun with their grandchildren during an intergenerational program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Now in its third year, t...
 
JCPRD Community Charities Golf Tournaments to take place June 27 at Heritage Park Golf Course
05/28/2008
Space is still available for participation in a June 27 golf tournament to benefit Johnson County Park and Recreation District charity efforts. This event will take place on Friday, June 27, at the He...
 
Parent & Child Twilight Hike offered on June 27 at Ernie Miller Park
05/28/2008
An intergenerational program being offered in late June at Ernie Miller Park allows children ages two to six with a parent or guardian to explore park trails as the sun sets.

The program is cal...
 
Fourth Annual KidFest is June 21 at Antioch Park
05/21/2008
Now it its fourth year, the KidFest event will be back from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. on June 21. This event is being presented by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Children's Service's Depart...
 
JCPRD beaches & marinas opening soon
05/21/2008
Two beaches and three marinas operated by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District are scheduled to open for summer use beginning in late May. The facilities include: The Shawnee Mission Park B...
 
New Summer Fun Cookout for all ages planned for June 20 at Shawnee Mission Park
05/21/2008
Have some summer fun by joining the Olathe 50 Plus program and the Boys & Girls Club for a cookout in the park being planned by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation Distric...
 
Sailboarding Class offered for ages 16 and older begins June 21
05/21/2008
Experience the excitement of surfing, combined with the speed of sailing while learning the Olympic sport of sailboarding through a summer class being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation...
 
Red Hat Night at The Theatre in the Park's June 19 performance of
05/21/2008
An organized evening outing of Red Hat sisters to a performance of "Oklahoma!" at The Theatre in the Park, 7710 Renner Road, Shawnee, is being planned by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County P...
 
AARP 10-week walking program lands in Johnson County this summer - 50 plus encouraged to sign up for free program
05/21/2008
AARP and the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) announced recently that the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District will host one of twenty pilot 10-Week Wal...
 
Fifth Annual Paws in the Park is June 21 at new location - event moves to the Shawnee Mission Park Beach
05/21/2008
Now in its fifth year, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Paws in the Park Dog Contest will take place on June 21 at a new location. This year's event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p...
 
Eleventh Annual Kids' Fishing Rodeo for ages 12 and under is June 21 At Shawnee Mission Park
05/21/2008
The eleventh Annual Kids Fishing Rodeo at Shawnee Mission Park Lake, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee, will take place from 9 to 11 a.m. on Saturday, June 21.

This event is free to the public and is b...
 
New Park Master Plan Meetings on three properties set for early June in De Soto and Olathe
05/17/2008
Members of the public are invited to attend two workshops meant to provide opportunities for input on new master plans for Sunflower Nature Park in Edgerton, as well as two relatively large future par...
 
50 Plus Plans Adventure Walk at Powell Gardens on June 12
05/16/2008
Powell Gardens is the destination for an adventure walk being planned by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District on Thursday, June 12.

Participants will visit...
 
New 50 Plus Disc Golf Lesson and League offered during June
05/16/2008
Disc Golf is the subject of two new programs begin offered in June by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

In this popular sport, players throw a disc int...
 
Get Organized with New Cutting Clutter seminar on June 10
05/16/2008
Are you overwhelmed by clutter? If so, come meet a professional organizer through a new program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

This program is called Cutting...
 
Bubble Makers and Airplane Excitement program In June 11
05/16/2008
Paper Airplanes and Soap Bubbles are two favorite outdoor summer activities and the topics of a program for youth being presented by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District

Bubble Maker...
 
New Intergenerational Geocaching in the Parks program begins in June
05/16/2008
Using a Global Positioning System (GPS) to locate hidden caches in Johnson County Park and Recreation District parks is the goal of a new series of intergenerational programs being offered beginning i...
 
Learn to Dive Level 1 & 2 classes offered for youth beginning June 9
05/14/2008
Looking to participate in a challenging and fun activity this summer. The Johnson County Park and Recreation District is offering two levels of Learn to Dive classes this summer.

Offered are Le...
 
Knights in Shining Armor program offered for youth on June 9
05/14/2008
Brave young ones seeking knighthood are called to the round table through a program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District called Knights in Shining Armor.

This progra...
 
Girls Volleyball Camp begins June 9 in Shawnee
05/14/2008
Registrations are now being taken for a Girls Volleyball Camp being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

This program is for girls entering grades three through nine duri...
 
Pirate Treasure Hunt is Theme of Art Camp beginning June 9 & 16
05/14/2008
A pirate treasure hunt is the theme of an art camp for youth being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District in early June.

The program is called Pirate Treasure Hunt Camp and ...
 
Beginning Adult Swim Lessons offered beginning June 4
05/09/2008
Adults who want to become safe in or around the water can do so through a class being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Beginning and intermediate Adult Swim Lessons a...
 
50 plus walkers will picnic at Shawnee Mission Park, hike along streamway for June 4 outing
05/09/2008
A picnic in Shawnee Mission Park and a hike in the nearby Mill Creek Streamway Park are planned for June 4 as an adventure walk being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and R...
 
Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater Programs offered on June 6 & 20
05/09/2008
Bring the family to the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater on Friday evenings during June for educational and entertaining programs. The programs last about a...
 
Free Fishing Weekend at JCPRD Parks is June 7 & 8
05/09/2008
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District has established the weekend of Saturday, June 7, and Sunday, June 8 as the annual Free Fishing Weekend in District parks. This will coincide with the st...
 
T-Ball and Saturday T-Ball offered for youth
05/07/2008
Separate T-Ball and Saturday T-Ball programs for ages five through seven are being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning in early June. Search for the keywords "baseball...
 
May 23 is Registration Deadline for Jayhawk Baseball Camp
05/07/2008
Boys entering grades one through five during the 200-09 school year are invited to participate in a Jayhawk Baseball Camp being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. The registra...
 
First Overnight Fishing Opportunity of 2008 at Shawnee Mission Park is May 31
05/07/2008
The first of four overnight fishing opportunities planned at Shawnee Mission Park Lake during 2008 will take place on May 31. After 11 p.m. on that date, the park will be open strictly for fishing onl...
 
Stingrays Summer Swim Team for youth begins June 2
05/07/2008
Youth of all ability levels are invited to join a summer league swim team based at the Roeland Park Aquatic Center, 4843 Rosewood, Roeland Park.

The program is called the Stingrays Swim Team an...
 
First of Two Presentations of T.A.K.E. Self Defense Program on the Field at Kauffman Stadium is May 17
04/30/2008
Two dates have been scheduled this year for presentation of The Ali Kemp Educational (T.A.K.E.) Seminars on the playing field at Kauffman Stadium. The Kansas City Royals, 98.1 KUDL, and the Johnson Co...
 
First of Two Presentations of T.A.K.E. Self Defense Program on the Field at Kauffman Stadium is May 17
04/30/2008
Two dates have been scheduled this year for presentation of The Ali Kemp Educational (T.A.K.E.) Seminars on the playing field at Kauffman Stadium. The Kansas City Royals, 98.1 KUDL, and the Johnson Co...
 
Sailing I Class Offered for adults beginning May 27
04/30/2008
Learn the basic skills of sailing through a class being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Sailing I is for ages 18 and older. Participants will learn about types of bo...
 
Annual In Step and In Shape Walk & Health Expo is May 28
04/30/2008
Join a celebration of good health and fitness for mature active adults when the Johnson County Park and Recreation District presents its 13th annual In Step and In Shape Walk and Health Expo on May 28...
 
Summertime Arts & Crafts Festival is May 17 at Antioch Park
04/24/2008
Arts and crafts of all types will be on display when the Johnson County Park and Recreation District conducts its twenty-third annual arts and crafts festival, The Summertime Arts & Craft Festival.
 
Registrations being taken for Bikesource Duathlon & Triathlon at Heritage Park on May 18
04/24/2008
Registration deadlines are approaching for the BikeSource Duathlon and Triathlon at Heritage Park, which will take place beginning at 7:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 18, in Heritage Park, 16050 Pflumm Road, ...
 
Openings remain for Outdoor Discovery Camp at Shawnee Mission Park
04/24/2008
Letting children have experiences exploring wild places, building forts in the forest, and developing a closeness to nature are among goals of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Outdoor...
 
Middleton is JCPRD's new Planning and Development Manager
04/23/2008
Longtime Johnson County Park and Recreation District Landscape Architect Cliff Middleton has been promoted to Planning and Development Manager.

Middleton officially stepped into his new positio...
 
Roeland Park Aquatic Center to close for summer preparations
04/23/2008
The Roeland Park Aquatic Center will close to the public for portions of two weeks as annual preparations are made for the facility's summer season.

The RPAC, which is located at 4843 Rosewood ...
 
Dine, Dish and Of Course....Dessert event for Red Hatters is May 22 at Roeland Park Community Center
04/23/2008
Dine, Dish and of Course....Dessert is the name of an event for area Red Hatters being offered in late May by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Partici...
 
Johnson County Sailing Society to conduct first of two
04/23/2008
All sailors and sailing enthusiasts are invited to join the Johnson County Sailing Society for a special event on Saturday, May 17, at Shawnee Mission Park Lake, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee and Lenexa.<...
 
Property Donation Proposal Presented to JCPRD Board
04/19/2008
An area resident has presented a proposal to give the Johnson County Park and Recreation District use of slightly more than 60 acres to build a streamway park along a portion of Camp Branch Creek. If ...
 
Spring Wildflower & Butterfly Walk Offered for Adults on May 10
04/16/2008
If you've ever wanted to learn more about native wildflowers, a Spring Wildflower & Butterfly Walk being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District can help.

This program is for...
 
Family Kayak Lessons offered on May 14 and 21 at Shawnee Mission Park
04/16/2008
Learn the basics of flatwater kayaking through an introductory workshop being offered twice in May by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Family Kayak Lessons are for ages 10 and ...
 
Overland Park Arboretum is site for final 50 Plus Spring Hike on May 14
04/16/2008
The Overland Park Arboretum is the final location to be visited for this year's Spring Hikes being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. These hikes are...
 
50 plus plans hike on the Katy Trail on May 8
04/09/2008
An opportunity to hike on a portion of Missouri's Katy trail is being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District in early May.

The program is called K...
 
KC Wildlands Sets May 3 Workday at Ernie Miller Park
04/09/2008
A prairie remnant at Ernie Miller Park is one of three sites for community restoration work which will take place during a Kansas City Wildlands workday planned from 9 a.m. to noon on Saturday, May 3....
 
Basic Drama class offered for youth beginning May 3
04/09/2008
Youth can get basic instruction in the theater skills of movement, voice, diction, improvisation, and script reading through a program being offered in early May by the Johnson County Park and Recreat...
 
High School Swim Training offered in early May
04/09/2008
High-school-age participants can get a jump on the swim season or keep up their speed and skills through a program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

The program...
 
Animal Tales Storytime Sessions Continue During May at Ernie Miller Nature Center
04/09/2008
Lizards and bunnies are the themes of the final two spring Animal Tales Storytime sessions planned at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe.

Ani...
 
Free Duathlon and Triathlon Training Workshop is April 30
04/02/2008
Want to know what kind of training is needed to prepare for a triathlon? A free workshop being offered by BikeSource and the Johnson County Park and Recreation District can help.

During this wo...
 
Spring Hikes for 50 Plus continue on April 24 and 30
04/02/2008
The Parkville Nature Sanctuary and Missouri's Knob Noster State Park are the next two destinations to be visited as part of Spring Hikes being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County P...
 
La Grande Birding Fiesta is April 26 at Ernie Miller Nature Center
04/02/2008
A south-of-the-border fiesta to welcome back hummingbirds, orioles, warblers, and other feathered friends after their winter vacation in Latin America is the theme of a special event scheduled in late...
 
Breakfast & Bargain Bonanza is April 26 at RPCC
04/02/2008
A huge community garage sale is being planned for April 26 at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood, Roeland Park.

The program is called Breakfast & Bargains Bonanza and is will begi...
 
Mildale Farm Community Day set for April 26
04/02/2008
The public will have an opportunity to fish and explore the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Mildale Farm property during a Mildale Farm Community Day set for April 26.

The event i...
 
Panzon's Restaurant to hold Twelfth Annual Fundraiser to benefit local Special Olympians on April 27
04/02/2008
Panzon’s Mexican Restaurant, located at 8710 Lackman Road, Lenexa, will hold its twelfth annual fundraiser to benefit the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Special Olympics Program from no...
 
JCPRD Summer Catalog Available After April 28
04/02/2008
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Summer ACTIVITIES catalog will be available the week of April 28. The free quarterly publication lists more than 500 programs offered by the District ...
 
Artists sought for Summertime Arts & Crafts Festival on May 17
04/02/2008
Craftspersons and artists of all types are invited to enter the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's twenty-third annual spring arts and crafts show, The Summertime Arts & Crafts Show.
 
Personal Trainer program offered by appointment for 50 plus in Olathe
03/26/2008
One-on-one sessions with a personal trainer in Olathe are offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

During Personal Trainer sessions, the trainer wi...
 
Ali Kemp self defense seminar slated in April at Kansas City's Gregg Klice and Hillcrest Community Centers
03/26/2008
A program which represents a living legacy in honor of Ali Kemp, a 19-year-old Leawood resident who was murdered while working as a lifeguard at a residential subdivision pool in the summer of 2002, i...
 
Yang Style Tai Chi in the Park Offered for Adults at Antioch Park
03/26/2008
Experience Tai Chi in the outdoor setting at Antioch Park during a new program being offered for adults being offered beginning in mid-April by the Experience Tai Chi in the outdoor setting of Antio...
 
Introduction to Irish Dance class offered for youth on April 19
03/26/2008
Irish Ceili (pronounced kay-lee) dancing is not only "O'erobic," but also great fun! A new class being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District will introduce youth ages eight to 11 ...
 
Shawnee Mission Park Off-Leash Area now open, road across dam reopens March 25
03/24/2008
The Shawnee Mission Park Dog Off-Leash area is now open for public use during regular park hours, effective March 24. Also scheduled for reopening on Wednesday, March 25, is the road across the dam at...
 
Bill Maasen is JCPRD's new Superintendent of Parks & Golf Courses
03/19/2008
Longtime employee Bill Maasen has been selected to serve as the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's next Superintendent of Parks and Golf Courses.

Maasen, who is currently Planning an...
 
Public invited to TimberRidge Adventure Center Open House on April 12
03/19/2008
The public can come see and experience the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's TimberRidge Adventure Center during an Open House scheduled for April 12. Also on the same day, a related Open ...
 
Money Management From a Women's Perspective Program offered on April 9
03/19/2008
Financial Advisors from Waddell & Reed Inc. will explain the basics every woman needs to know about financial health during a program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.<...
 
Home School Sensations art class offered beginning April 10
03/19/2008
A Home School Sensations Art Class being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District is meant to expand and supplement home schooling efforts.

This program is for children six t...
 
Orienteering workshop offered on April 12
03/19/2008
Do you enjoy hiking cross-country but fear losing your way? If so, join the Johnson County Park and Recreation District for a Map and Compass Workshop beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 12 at the ...
 
Acting it Out Theater class offered for ages 6-8 beginning April 5
03/19/2008
Games and exercises meant to increase self-esteem and awareness are part of an acting class for the very young being offered in early April by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

T...
 
Dancing With Disney I & II offered for ages 3-6 starting April 5
03/19/2008
Youth ages three to six can have fun learning the basics of tap, ballet and tumbling to the beat of various Disney songs during two classes being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation Dist...
 
Dancing With Disney I & II offered for ages 3-6 starting April 5
03/12/2008
Youth ages three to six can have fun learning the basics of tap, ballet and tumbling to the beat of various Disney songs during two classes being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation Dist...
 
Introduction to Sports - Outdoor Soccer begins April 5
03/12/2008
Helping parents teach young children the developmental skills needed for soccer is the aim of an instructional program starting April 5.

The program is called Introduction to Sports - Outdoor S...
 
Self defense program for Ages 12 and older to be presented on April 5 in Olathe by The Ali Kemp Educational (T.A.K.E.) Foundation
03/12/2008
A self-defense program meant to help women and girls fight the kind of violence which killed a 19-year-old Leawood resident during the summer of 2002 is being offered at an Olathe location in early Ap...
 
Women's Golf Association and Working Ladies Golf League both get under way at Tomahawk Hills Golf Course in early April
03/12/2008
Two separate women's' golf groups which both play at the Tomahawk Hills Golf Course, 17501 Midland Drive, Shawnee, are beginning their seasons in early April. The groups are the Tomahawk Hills Women's...
 
Lifeguard Training offered beginning March 30 and April 7
03/05/2008
Lifeguard training classes are being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning in late march and early April at two times and locations.

Lifeguard training is for age...
 
JCPRD Early Childhood Development Centers to conduct Open House and registration on April 2
03/05/2008
Open houses will be conducted from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 2, at all four of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Early Childhood Development Centers.

During the open h...
 
First Kicks Soccer program offered for ages 3-6 begining March 29
03/05/2008
A fun introduction to the basics of soccer is in store for youth ages three to five who participate in a spring program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

The pro...
 
After 28 years, Superintendent of Parks Bill Cobb retires from JCPRD as of March 21
02/29/2008
After more than 28 years with the Johnson County Park and Recreation District, Superintendent of Parks and Golf Courses Bill Cobb has announced he'll be retiring on March 21.

Cobb said he's loo...
 
Ernie Miller Nature Center park naturalist garners two awards
02/29/2008
This spring, Park Naturalist Andrea Johnson of the Ernie Miller Nature Center is the recipient of two different awards recognizing her as an outstanding young professional in the interpretive field.
 
JCPRD's Chad Tower now a USA-Triathlon Certified Race Director
02/29/2008
The director of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's three duathlon/triathlons recently joined less then 100 people from across the country who have become certified race directors.
 
Volunteers sought to help prepare The Theatre in the Park facility for 2008 season
02/29/2008
Instead of a single opportunity for volunteers to help get the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's The Theatre in the Park facility ready for its summer season, this year, multiple opportuni...
 
New intergenerational American Girl© Tea Party is March 19
02/27/2008
Girls ages four to 12 are invited to bring their mother or grandmother and their doll to participate in an American Girl© Tea Party being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District on ...
 
Self Defense program for ages 12 and older to be presented at KC North Community Center on March 20
02/27/2008
Kansas City Missouri Park and Recreation's KC North Community Center will be the site of a free self defense seminar scheduled for March 20.

This program is being presented by The Ali Kemp Educ...
 
Spring Break Challenger Skillbuilder Camps for ages 5-8 begin in mid-March
02/27/2008
Providing boys and girls ages five to eight opportunities to develop fundamental skills in a number of popular sports is the aim of Challenger Skillbuilder Camps being offered during Spring Break by t...
 
Intergenerational Easter Mosaic Program offered on March 18
02/27/2008
Participants can make beautiful mosaic decorations to celebrate the Easter season through a program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

This program is called East...
 
Soccer Academy offered for ages 4-12 beginning March 26
02/27/2008
Helping young soccer players develop their fundamentals and knowledge of the game is the aim of a program being offered in late March by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Soccer ...
 
Spring Break Volleyball Camp for grades 3-8 begins March 17
02/27/2008
Providing boys and girls in grades three through eight with basic skills in the game of volleyball is the goal of a Spring Break Volleyball Camp being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation...
 
VHS tapes can be submitted for The Theatre in the Park auditions
02/25/2008
An additional option is being offered for those who want to audition for The Theatre in the Park’s 2008 summer season but will be unable to attend auditions on March 1 and 2.

VHS audition tapes...
 
New Leaping Leprechauns program for ages 3-5 offered on March 14
02/20/2008
Children ages three to five can celebrate St. Patty's Day with a new class being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District called Leaping Leprechauns.

During this program, part...
 
Spring Break Trout Stocking set for March 14
02/20/2008
An additional 3,000 pounds of rainbow trout will be released into two Johnson County Park and Recreation District lakes during a supplemental stocking in mid-March.

The public is invited to wat...
 
March 2 is deadline for 18th annual St. Patrick's Volleyball Tournament
02/20/2008
March 2 is the deadline for teams wishing to register for the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's 18th Annual St. Patrick's Day Volleyball, which will take place on March 15 at the Roeland P...
 
Squaw Creek Birdwatching Trip offered by Johnson County Park and Recreation District on March 15
02/20/2008
Join the Johnson County Park and Recreation District for a late winter birdwatching trip to the Squaw Creek National Wildlife Refuge on Saturday, March 15. The trip will depart from the north side of ...
 
New Take Control Now program offered for youth starting March 16
02/20/2008
Parents can help their children take control of their healthy choices through a new program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

The program is called Take Control ...
 
Spring Fling Fun offers nature-related Activities during Spring Break, March 17-21
02/20/2008
Bored during Spring Break Week? Bring your family and friends to Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 North Kansas-7 Highway, Olathe, for a fun and educational program

Each day during Spring Break ...
 
The Theatre in the Park 2008 Auditions set for March 1 & 2
02/13/2008
Auditions for Theatre in the Park’s 2008 summer season of musicals have been set for early March. All of this year’s auditions will take place at the Leawood Middle School, 2410 W. 123rd St., Leawood....
 
Spring Season of Animal Tales Storytime sessions begins March 5 at Ernie Miller Nature Center
02/13/2008
A new season of Animals Tales Storytime sessions is beginning at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Ernie Miller Nature Center in Olathe. Young children and their parents are invited to...
 
50 Plus plans Men's Follies at JCCC on March 9
02/12/2008
Talented men who can wow the crowd with their singing, dancing, and comedy talents will take the stage during the the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's 50 Plus Department's second annual M...
 
March 5 is registration deadline for Barnstormers Spring Break Baseball Camp
02/08/2008
Boys in grades one through six are invited to participate in a Barnstormers Spring Break Baseball Camp being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District over Spring Break Week, March 17...
 
Spring Hikes for 50 Plus begin March 5 with Rails to Trails trip
02/08/2008
The Ottawa segment of the Prairie Spirit Trail will be the first of seven destinations to be visited this year as part of Spring Nature Walks being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson Cou...
 
Biddy Basketball Clinic & Advanced Clinic Both begin March 1
02/06/2008
Biddy Basketball programs for girls and boys ages five to seven are being offered in early March by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. For ages five to seven, a Biddy Basketball Clinic i...
 
Adult Beginning and Intermediate Golf Lessons Begin March 1
02/06/2008
Beginning and intermediate golf lessons are being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning in early March. Golf lessons are for adults 18 and older and are instructed by PG...
 
New Pickleball Lesson and Intramurals offered in early March at Matt Ross Community Center
02/06/2008
Pickleball is the subject of two new programs begin offered in early March by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Both will take place at the Matt Ross Community...
 
Bird House Workshop offered for families on March 1
02/06/2008
Attract birds like wrens and chickadees to your yard by putting up a birdhouse you and your family can build through a Bird House Workshop being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation Distr...
 
JCPRD Summer Park Hours Begin March 1
02/06/2008
Summer hours of 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. go into effect March 1 for many Johnson County Park and Recreation District parks. These summer hours will stay in effect through Oct. 31.

District parks impac...
 
Storybook Tales Theater program for youth begins March 1
02/06/2008
Storybook Tales is the name of a beginning drama program for youth being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Designed for young thespians ages five through seven, this p...
 
KC Wildlands Sets Feb. 23 Workday at Ernie Miller Park and other metro park sites
01/30/2008
"Long Johns and Loppers" is the theme for a Kansas City Wildlands workday been scheduled for the afternoon of Sunday, Feb. 23, from 1 to 4 p.m. at Ernie Miller Park, 909 N. Kansas 7 Highway, Olathe.
 
Shawnee Mission & Heritage Park Trout Stockings set for Feb. 20
01/30/2008
The public is invited to come watch as rainbow trout are stocked in Shawnee Mission Park and Heritage Park Lakes in late February.

Approximately 4,000 pounds of rainbow trout will be stocked in...
 
Pollard is New 50 Plus Manager for Johnson County Park and Recreation District
01/30/2008
Rhonda Pollard of Lenexa has been named the next 50 Plus Manager for the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Pollard has worked as the District’s Overland Park 50 Plus Director since F...
 
JCPRD Children's Services Sites in Gardner Receive Literacy Grant for New Program
01/30/2008
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Children's Services Department recently received a grant of $500 to be used to establish a new program meant to get younger children excited about rea...
 
Digital Management class offered for adults on Feb. 20
01/30/2008
If you have images and files stored on your computer and you don't know what to do with them, a computer class for adults being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District can help.
...
 
James Azeltine is JCPRD Board Chair for 2008
01/28/2008
James Azeltine of Leawood was recently elected by his fellow Johnson County Park and Recreation District Board of Commission members to serve as chair during 2008.

"My goal as chair is to maint...
 
Be a part of annual national bird count at free Great Backyard Bird Count event on Feb. 16 at Ernie Miller Nature Center
01/24/2008
Stop by for 15 minutes or stay all day at a free public birding event which will take place at the Ernie Miller Nature Center on Saturday, Feb. 16. This will be the first time the local nature center ...
 
New Red Hat Tea Event for 50 Plus is Feb. 14 at Matt Ross Community Center
01/23/2008
Come enjoy an afternoon of tea and treats and learn about Red Hat Society activities being planned by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District during a new special eve...
 
Storybook Theater Program offered for youth beginning Feb.16
01/23/2008
Storybook Tales is the name of a beginning drama program for youth being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Designed for young thespians ages four and one-half through ...
 
Mad Science® Junior Engineers program for kids is Feb. 18 at RPCC
01/23/2008
Come spend a no-school day learning about structures, geodesic domes, bridges, and arches during a program for ages seven through 12 begin offered at the Roeland Park Community Center on Feb. 18.
...
 
Sunday Afternoon Nature Program offered during February at the Ernie Miller Nature Center
01/16/2008
Bring the family to the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Ernie Miller Nature Center in February for Sunday Afternoon Nature Programs for educational and entertaining programs. The program...
 
Home School Sensations Art Class Offered Beginning Feb. 7
01/16/2008
A Home School Sensations Art Class being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District is meant to expand and supplement home schooling efforts.

This program is for children six to...
 
JCPRD Spring Activities Catalog Available After Jan. 24
01/16/2008
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Spring ACTIVITIES catalog will be available after Jan. 24. The quarterly publication lists more than 600 programs offered by the District from March t...
 
Celebrate Laura Ingalls Wilder's birthday with Laura's Legacy program at the Ernie Miller Nature Center on Feb. 9
01/16/2008
Celebrating the birthday of Laura Ingalls Wilder, early Kansas Pioneer and author of the beloved "Little House on the Prairie" books, is the purpose of a special event planned at the Ernie Miller Natu...
 
New Valentine Tea Dance for 50 plus is Feb. 12 at RPCC
01/16/2008
Dance to live orchestra, enjoy refreshments, door prizes and the crowning of a Valentine sweetheart will take place during a new Valentine Tea Dance being planned by the 50 Plus Department of the John...
 
Registrations now being taken for Johnson County Spring Youth Soccer
01/10/2008
Jan. 28 is the deadline for signing up for the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Spring Youth Outdoor Soccer program. This program is for boys and girls ages four to 13 and most play will ...
 
New Mommy & Me Mosaic Valentine Frame program offered on Feb. 2
01/09/2008
Children and a parent or guardian can create a colorful mosaic picture frame for Valentines Day through a new intergenerational program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District...
 
Mother's Day Out offered at RPCC during February
01/09/2008
Young children will enjoy a day of creative learning and play opportunities during a Mother's Day Out program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District at the Roeland Park Commu...
 
Beginning Youth Racquetball class offered starting Feb. 6
01/09/2008
A Beginner's Racquetball classes for ages 12 through 17 is being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District at the Athletic Club of Overland Park, 10440 Marty, Overland Park.

Th...
 
Mixed Martial Arts program offered for adults beginning Feb. 6
01/09/2008
A fantastic high energy, fat burning, confidence-building workout that will give you a fighting chance against would be attackers is the promise of a mixed martial arts programs being offered for adul...
 
Valentine Necklace program offered for adults on Jan. 24
01/02/2008
Do you have the perfect Valentine's dress but can't find the right necklace to go with it? A workshop for adults being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District can help.

The p...
 
Introduction to eBay® Class offered for adults on Jan. 29
01/02/2008
An eBay®-trained education specialist will cover all aspects of the online marketplace during a program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

The program is called I...
 
Girls can learn to make crafts and toys in new American Girl© Molly program on Jan. 26
01/02/2008
Girls ages eight to 12 will learn to make practical crafts and toys from American Girl© character Molly McIntire through a new program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District....
 
New Money Management program offered on Jan. 29
01/02/2008
Learn the basics of personal money management to reach short and long term goals from a financial advisor during a new program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

...
 
Melissa Wyckoff named Executive Producer for JCPRD's The Theatre in the Park
12/28/2007
Melissa Wyckoff has been named the new Fine and Cultural Arts Manager for the Johnson County Park and Recreation District where her duties will also include serving as Executive Producer for The Theat...
 
Yoga Program Offered at Ernie Miller Nature Center Starting Jan. 17
12/26/2007
Adults can relax and reflect while participating in yoga in a natural setting through a program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District at the Ernie Miller Nature Center. 909 ...
 
Two Theater Classes offered for youth beginning Jan. 19
12/26/2007
Children can get an introduction to the theater through new classes offered in late January by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

The classes are: Basic Drama for ages nine to 14 ...
 
Self defense program for ages 12 and Older to be presented Jan. 19 at Lee's Summit location by The Ali Kemp Educational (T.A.K.E.) Foundation
12/26/2007
A program which represents a living legacy in honor of Ali Kemp, a 19-year-old Leawood resident who was murdered while working as a lifeguard at a residential subdivision pool in the summer of 2002, i...
 
New Calligraphy class for adults begins Jan. 19
12/26/2007
Learn the art of beautiful lettering through an adult calligraphy class being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning in late January.

This class will take place at...
 
Home Buyers Seminar offered for adults on Jan. 22
12/26/2007
First-time home buyers, as well as those who have not bought or sold a home in some time, can benefit from a seminar being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

This prog...
 
Web Site Design class offered for adults Starting Jan. 9
12/19/2007
An interactive class teaching the basics of building and publishing a web site is being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District in early January.

The program is called Web De...
 
TuTu Ballerinas /Budding Ballerinas classes offered for girls beginning Jan. 12
12/19/2007
Basic instruction in beginning ballet is offered for girls ages three-and-one-half to five years and ages five to eight through two classes being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation Dist...
 
Clay Creations & Pottery Throwing classes for youth start Jan. 12
12/19/2007
Two clay classes for youth are being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning Jan. 12 at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Rosewood, Roeland Park.

The classes ...
 
College Planning Finance program offered on Jan. 15
12/19/2007
Learn how to get started saving toward your family's educational goals from a financial advisor during a new program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Shinfen Ci...
 
Itty Biddy Soccer Clinic offered in early January
12/12/2007
A program meant to teach young children the basics of soccer is being offered in early January by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

The program is called Itty Biddy Soccer Clini...
 
Mother's Day Out offered at RPCC during January
12/12/2007
Young children will enjoy a day of creative learning and play opportunities during a Mother's Day Out program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District at the Roeland Park Commu...
 
Potter's Delight adult beginning pottery class begins Jan. 9
12/12/2007
Create original pottery, both functional and fun, in Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Potter's Delight beginning pottery class for adults 16 and older. Participants will learn creative de...
 
Itty Biddy & Biddy Basketball programs offered in early January
12/12/2007
Three instructional basketball programs for young children are being offered in early January by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. The programs are: Itty Biddy Basketball Clinic for boy...
 
Sunday Afternoon Nature Programs begin Jan. 7 at Ernie Miller Nature Center, Olathe
12/12/2007
Bring the family to the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Ernie Miller Nature Center in January for Sunday Afternoon Nature Programs for educational and entertaining programs. The programs...
 
High School Musical Program offered for youth beginning Jan. 5
12/05/2007
Youth ages eight to 12 can learn to dance and jump like the students in the movies "High School Musical" and Jump In" through a program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District...
 
Mixed Martial Arts program offered for adults beginning Jan. 2
12/05/2007
A fantastic high energy, fat burning, confidence-building workout that will give you a fighting chance against would be attackers is the promise of a mixed martial arts programs being offered for adul...
 
Aqua Energy class offered for adults starting Jan. 4
12/05/2007
A challenging water fitness class for ages 14 and older is being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning in early January.

The program is called Aqua Energy is for ...
 
Dancing With Disney I & II offered for ages 3-6 starting Jan. 5
12/05/2007
Youth ages three to six can have fun learning the basics of tap, ballet and tumbling to the beat of various Disney songs during two classes being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation Dist...
 
George Washington at Valley Forge outreach program available from Ernie Miller Nature Center through January
11/28/2007
The trials and accomplishments of George Washington and his Continental Army during the brutal winter of 1777 is the subject of a living history presentation being offered for groups by interpretive s...
 
Johnson County Park and Recreation District will again recycle Christmas trees at three locations beginning Dec. 26
11/28/2007
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District will again be accepted post-holiday contributions of discarded natural Christmas trees at three locations.

Collection sites are: the northeast c...
 
Winter Break Volleyball Camp offered Dec. 26-28 for grades 3-8
11/28/2007
Providing boys and girls in grades three through eight with basic skills in the game of volleyball is the goal of a Winter Break Volleyball Camp being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation...
 
Dec. 19 is Deadline for Winter Break Basketball Camp Registration
11/28/2007
Dec. 19 is the registration deadline for a Winter Break Basketball Camp for boys and girls in grades kindergarten through six being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

...
 
Mad Science® Holiday Convention for kids is Dec. 28
11/28/2007
The Roeland Park Community Center is the place to be for youth ages seven to 12 when the Sixth Annual Mad Science® Holiday Kids Convention takes place on Dec. 28.

Offered by the Johnson County ...
 
Wildlife Presentations offered for groups by JCPRD interpretive staff
11/28/2007