Johnson County Park & Rec, KS

Hispanic Heritage Month

The Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center is proud to launch a month-long virtual celebration for National Hispanic Heritage Month. Building upon the success of last year’s in-person event, “An Evening of Latino Arts, Music, and Poetry,” and adapting to current gathering restrictions and health protocols, this year’s celebration is moving online. Join the Johnson County Museum and Johnson County’s Fine and Performing Arts Departments in celebrating the rich local Latino history, art, and culture September 15 through October 15.

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October 2020

Wed Oct. 21

2020 Fall Trout Stocking - Kill Creek Park
Wed Oct. 21 - Sat Oct. 24

Kill Creek Park Lake Closed to Fishing
Wed Oct. 21 - Sat Oct. 24

Shawnee Mission Park Lake Closed to Fishing

Wed Oct. 21

2020 Fall Trout Stocking - Shawnee Mission Park
Wed Oct. 21

Regular Board Meeting
Fri Oct. 23

Trick-or-Cache at Antioch Park

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One-mile section of Mill Creek Streamway Park to close for five days beginning Oct. 19

A roughly one-mile section of the Gary L. Haller Trail in the Mill Creek Streamway Park in Olathe will be closed for approximately five days in late October for repairs, Johnson County Park and Recreation District officials announced. Read on...
JCPRD winter park hours begin Nov. 1

Winter hours of 7:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. go into effect Nov. 1 for many Johnson County Park and Recreation District parks. These winter hours will stay in effect through Feb. 28. Read on...
Construction of new restroom at Shawnee Mission Park’s dog off-leash area begins soon

Construction of a new restroom building at the dog off-leash area in Shawnee Mission Park is expected to get under way in early October, Johnson County Park and Recreation District officials announced. Read on...
Applications accepted for CARES Act-funded subsidies for JCPRD school-age remote learning and child

Johnson County Board of County Commissioners have awarded CARES (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security) Act funds, which will subsidize Johnson County Park and Recreation District school-age remote learning and child care programs. Read on...
Join JCPRD ribbon cutting events to open two new facilities on Oct. 17 and 24

Two ribbon cutting events for new facilities are being planned by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District for mid- and late October. Read on...
Project to remove and replace three shelters in Shawnee Mission Park to begin week of Sept. 21

Three picnic shelters located near the north shore of Shawnee Mission Park Lake are closing for demolition and replacement, which could take up to six months, according to Johnson County Park and Recreation District officials. Read on...
Enjoy Kansas City Symphony concerts in Johnson County parks

The first of 14 free outdoor chamber music concerts performed by various ensembles of Kansas City Symphony musicians at JCPRD parks and facilities will take place on the evening of Thursday, Sept. 17, in Heritage Park. Read on...
Reserve your 2020 Fall Group Hayride now for best choice of dates

Enjoy the crisp autumn air by taking a hayride through Oak Ridge Parklands at Shawnee Mission Park. Read on...
Animal Tales Storytime sessions continue on Oct. 8 and 22

“Fox’s Tale” and “Who’s There?” are the themes of October Animal Tales Storytime sessions being presented by JCPRD’s Outdoor Education Department. Social distancing and COVID-19 safe practices will be encouraged during these programs. Read on...
Two sessions of in-person Travel Show for 50 Plus set for Oct. 21

Upcoming travel opportunities being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District will be previewed during two sessions of an in-person travel show in late October. Read on...
Co-ed Ninja Training Camp gymnastics program for ages 6-12 begins Oct. 23

Two hours of ninja fun are in store for children enrolled in a gymnastics program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District in late October. Read on...
Orienteering workshop for ages 16 and older offered on Oct. 24

Do you enjoy hiking cross-country, but fear losing your way? If so, join JCPRD for a Map and Compass Orienteering Workshop beginning at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Oct. 24, at the Ernie Miller Nature Center, 909 North Kansas 7 Highway, Olathe. Read on...
Show your artistry and have fun during new Chalk the Walk – Halloween Edition program

Ghosts, goblins, Jack-O-Lanterns, and pretty much anything that makes you think of Halloween are fair subject matter for a new and recently-announced sidewalk chalk event being planned during the last week of October by JCPRD. Read on...
Learn about the “The Lifestyle of Aviation” during new virtual program on Oct. 27

Ever thought about traveling by small plane but thought it was out of reach? Learn more about the aviation lifestyle during a virtual program being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Read on...
Explore the Four Pillars of Wellness during new virtual series beginning Oct. 27

In today’s diet-crazed world full of fads and trends, it can be difficult sorting out how to lead a healthy life. A new series of virtual programs being offered by JCPRD's Corporate and Community Wellness Department may be able to help. Read on...
Explore the “Spooky Skies” during new virtual program on Oct. 28

Take a tour of fall skies during a virtual program being offered by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation Distric Read on...
Once in a Blue Moon Hike for ages eight and older is Oct. 30 in Ernie Miller Park

By the light of a blue moon, join the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Outdoor Education staff for a quiet hike to connect with nature and the night sounds. Read on...
Lanesfield School Fall Open House set for Oct. 31

Participants of all ages can celebrate autumn in a one-room schoolhouse built in 1869 and restored to its appearance of 1904. The Lanesfield School Fall Open House event will run from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. On Saturday, Oct. 31. Read on...
Animal Tales Storytime sessions continue on Nov. 5 and 19

“Forest Secrets” and “Turkey Gobble" are the themes of November Animal Tales Storytime sessions being presented by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Outdoor Education Department. Read on...
Next Green at Heart Hike for adults is Nov. 1 in Ernie Miller Park

Adults are invited to experience the power of a walk in nature fused with the awareness of yoga to stretch and renew their mind, body, and spirit during an early November program being offered for adults. Read on...
Ernie Miller Park Owl Prowls offered on Nov. 6-8, 12, and 20

Great horned, barred, and screech owls make their homes in Ernie Miller Park. Come learn more about these fascinating birds during Ernie Miller Nature Center’s Owl Prowl offered on five dates during November. Read on...
Learn about Smart TV's and Streaming Networks during new virtual program on Nov. 5

Puzzled by your smart TV and or need help figuring out streaming networks? A new virtual program being offered by the Corporate and Community Wellness Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District may be able to help. Read on...
Next Little Critters Day Out program is Nov. 5 at Ernie Miller Nature Center

Your Little Critter will enjoy two hours of fun and education on Thursday, Nov. 5, as parents enjoy some personal time during a program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Outdoor Education Department. Read on...
Co-ed Ninja Training Camp co-ed gymnastics program for ages 6-12 begins Nov. 6

Two hours of ninja fun are in store for children enrolled in a co-ed gymnastics program being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District in early November. Read on...
Girl Scout Daisy & Brownie Badge events are Nov. 7 at TimberRidge Adventure Center

Girl Scouts looking for an opportunity to earn two badges should plan to attend one of two early November special events at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s TimberRidge Adventure Center near Olathe Read on...

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Join Us for a Series of Outdoor Concerts at JCPRD Parks and Facilities.

Join Us for a Series of Outdoor Concerts at JCPRD Parks and Facilities.

Hispanic Heritage Month

October 2020

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