New Exhibit NOW OPEN!

Explore how a modern American society emerged in the 1920s at the Johnson County Museum's latest exhibit, THE TURBULENT TWENTIES! The decade is often viewed as a time of roaring fun, prosperity, and good feeling. while consumerism was up, jazz was hot, an...

Buy One, Vet One

In partnership with the Arts Council of Johnson County and After Action Network, Operation: Art, any program designated as B1V1 will include an additional $5 fee allowing a Veteran to join the same or any other participating program at no cost.

Zombie Prom Auditions!

TTIP Winter Academy Zombie Prom Auditions September 29th from 12:00pm-5:00pm for ages 12-18.

Welcome to Ernie Miller Nature Center

Gatherings such as weddings, graduations, corporate events, and birthdays are welcome. To ensure the use of a shelter, reservations are recommended.

JCPRD seeks public input on plans and projects

The Johnson County Park and Recreation District is seeking public input on a total of three plans and projects.

Public input and opinion is being sought on a new JCPRD Natural Resource Plan: A Conservation Tool for a Sustainable Future now under developmen...

Sept. 29 ribbon cutting set for Stilwell Community Park inclusive playground

A ribbon cutting date has been for the new inclusive playground located in Stilwell Community Park, 6402 W 207th Street, Stilwell.

The ribbon cutting event will get underway at 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, Sept. 29, and will run until 1 p.m. The event will incl...

Accessibility project to close SMP Off-Leash Dog Area

A construction project which will add an accessible trail to the Off-Leash Dog Area in Shawnee Mission Park will begin on Aug. 13, and will result in the complete closure of the popular off-leash area.  The off-leash area is projected to reopen o...

Sunflower field planted for public enjoyment at Heritage Park

A sunflower field is adding color and generating a lot of interest this fall in the southeastern corner of Heritage Park. 

The eight-acre field of the state flower came about after the idea was suggested by a member of the Johnson County...

New season of 50 Plus Bingo begins Sept. 27

A new season of themed bingo games is being kicked off  in late September by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. In all, four bingo sessions will be presented at three locations through mid-December.&nbs...

2018 Fall Hayrides offered for organized groups at two parks

Enjoy the crisp autumn air by taking a hayride through Oak Ridge Parklands at Shawnee Mission Park or in Heritage Park. Organized hayrides for groups are available through the Johnson County Park & Recreation District and conclude with a warm campfire...

Parent & Child Twilight Hike offered on Sept. 7 and 28 in Ernie Miller Park

An intergenerational program being offered in mid- and late-September 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 called Twilight Hike and is offered at 7 p.m. on Fri...

First of two Public Hayrides offered on Sept. 30 in Shawnee Mission Park

In addition to fall hayrides for organized groups, each year JCPRD also offers opportunities for individuals and family members to enjoy the crisp autumn air from a tractor-drawn hayride without having to worry about reaching minimum numbers or placing a ...

Free storytime programs offered at Mill Creek Activity Center beginning Oct. 1

Join us for five free new storytime presentations being offered during October at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Mill Creek Activity Center.

October program dates and their themes include: Oct. 1, “Disney© World Day;” Oct. 8, “Krazy Kids...

Animal Tales Storytime sessions continue on Oct. 3, 17, & 18

Fall colors, sights, and sounds, as well as night critters, are the themes of October Animal Tales Storytime sessions being presented at two locations by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Outdoor Education Department.

October Animal Tales p...

“The Happy Man and his Dump Truck” is subject of next museum Retro Storytime program on Oct. 3

Parents and their preschoolers will love stories and illustrations from long ago, read by a special guest from the 1950s All-Electric House during a series of programs being offered monthly through December at the Johnson County Museum.

This program is cal...

Chili Bingo special event for 50 Plus set for Oct. 4 at Roeland Park Community Center

Join us as we celebrate National Chili Month during a special event being bingo  program being presented in early October  by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

This program is called Chili Bingo. M...

Explore fashions of the past during next Homeschool History Adventures session on Oct. 5

Learn about fashion trends of the past during the next Homeschool History Adventures programs presented by the Johnson County Museum in early October.

During these programs, which are for ages seven to 13, participants will examine artifacts from the museu...

Whimsical Woods program returns to Ernie Miller Park on Oct. 6

There's nothing scary about a Halloween special event being offered at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's Ernie Miller Park in early October. The program is called Whimsical Woods and is for ages 11 and younger accompanied by a parent or gu...

Mixed Media class for adults on Oct. 8 is part of B1V1 partnership

A new adult art program in Mixed Media offered in early October  is part of a new partnership between the Arts Council of Johnson County After Action Network's Operation: Art, and the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Exploring with pai...

Tricks & Treats Bingo for 50 Plus set for Oct. 10

“Tricks & Treats” is the theme of the next bingo session being offered in early October by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. 

All of this season's bingo sessions begin at 1:30 p.m. and will feature a do...

Family Night Hike offered on Oct. 12 in Ernie Miller Park

Brave the park after dark with your family. during a special event being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District in mid-October.

This intergenerational program is called Family Night Hike and is for ages eight and older with an adult. Pa...

New Family Overnight Camping 101 event at TimberRidge Adventure Center set for Oct. 12

Play hooky with your kids and come learn about camping during a new mid-October event at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District's TimberRidge Adventure Center.

Family Overnight Camping 101 is the name of this event, which begins with tent set-up a...

Museum Launches After-School Care Program for 2018-2019

It's New!  Be a part of the inaugural Museum Explorers Club -- an After-School Care program featuring cultural enrichment activities and outdoor play.  Enrollment starts on Monday, May 6 for the 2018-19 school year for children enrolled ...

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