Sept. 22 Grand Opening event set for Big Bull Creek Park

A much-anticipated grand opening event has been for the new 2000+ acre Big Bull Creek Park located between Edgerton and Gardner in southwest Johnson County.

This event will get underway at 11 a.m. and run to 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 22, at 204...

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...

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...

Johnson County Museum to participate in Smithsonian Magazine's 14th annual Museum Day on Sept. 22

The Johnson County Museum will offer free admission on Saturday, Sept.22, as part of Smithsonian magazine’s 14th annual Museum Day. The museum, located at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center,8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park, will offer...

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...

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...

“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...

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...