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Inside JCPRD

By the Johnson County Museum The Johnson County Museum recently joined Museums for All, a signature access program of the Institute of Museum and Library Services (IMLS), administered by the Association of Children’s Museums (ACM). Museums for All is designed...
Guest written by Johnson County Museum Emerging Museum Professional Intern Jessica Sapien  In honor of Women’s History Month, the Johnson County Museum celebrates the women who work to make social, cultural, and political change in Johnson County. This blog is...
By Guy Gardner “Son of a Preacher Man,” “These Boots are Made for Walkin,” “Downtown,” and “SHOUT!” – these are just a TASTE of the songs you will get to experience when you see “SHOUT! The Mod Musical” running March...
By David Markham Next time you’re visiting the Ernie Miller Nature Center, don’t be surprised if you see a barn owl wildly bobbing its head up and down to a Shakira song. Or a red-tailed hawk intently looking at the...
By David Markham Sure, we offer 17 youth camps over spring break (March 11-15), but there’s so much more, including the first (indoor) show of Theatre in the Park’s 2024 season, Kids’ Day Out sessions, art labs, daily nature programs,...
By the Johnson County Museum                                                                              In May 1951, county officials and a crowd of residents gathered in the courthouse square in Olathe. County leaders, with the help of Masons, were laying the cornerstone for the new, 1952 Johnson County Courthouse....
By Fine Arts Coordinator Ryan Bell It’s the end of May, Memorial Day is right around the corner, and you’re looking for something fun to do with the whole family. Why not come to Antioch Park, enjoy the beautiful scenery,...
JCPRD’s 2024 summer camps are now online at JCPRD.com/camps. Camp registrations start at noon on Jan. 29. Printed copies of the camp guide have been mailed to past participants and will available after today (Jan. 24) at JCPRD facilities and Johnson...
By David Markham Guided by its mission to enrich the Johnson County community through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education and public service, JCPRD made tremendous progress in meeting its lofty goals and objectives in 2023, including beginning or completing...
By David Markham When the weather transforms JCPRD parks into winter wonderlands, it opens the door to seasonal recreation opportunities including, but not limited to, sledding, cross-country skiing, and winter hiking. These are not only fun activities, but they also...
By the Johnson County Museum As we bid farewell to 2023, the Johnson County Museum is proud to reflect on a year filled with achievements, community engagement, and memorable moments. Throughout the year, we remained dedicated to our mission of...
By Superintendent of Culture Susan Mong As we joyfully reflect on the past year, we are thrilled to share the incredible journey of our second full year of public art in JCPRD parks, trails, and facilities.  This vibrant endeavor has...