By David Markham A Leawood man who channeled his grief over the 2002 murder of his daughter into an organization which has taught tens of thousands of girls and women
Inside JCPRD: Three impactful moments in the REDLINED exhibit
By The Johnson County Museum The Johnson County Museum’s new special exhibition, REDLINED: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation, opened on Kansas Day (January 29) last month. The exhibit is extensive, chronicling
Inside JCPRD: Major gift announced for JCPRD Public Art Program
By David Markham The Parks & Recreation Foundation of Johnson County recently announced a major gift pledge From Carol and Fred Logan of Leawood. The Logans have agreed to gift
Inside JCPRD: One original production and six Broadway shows new to the Theatre in the Park stage planned for 2022 season
By David Markham A Renaissance-set musical farce. Beloved Disney heroes and royalty in the kingdom of Auradon. A substitute teacher tasked with turning his students into a mind-blowing rock band.
Inside JCPRD: Adults are an important audience JCPRD seeks to actively engage
By David Markham JCPRD presents programs and events to serve a number of audiences, and while youth programs are often in the forefront, especially at this time of year when
Inside JCPRD: Johnson County Museum opens new special exhibit on the history and lasting legacies of redlining
By the Johnson County Museum Redlined: Cities, Suburbs, and Segregation, the Johnson County Museum’s newest special exhibition, opened this Saturday, Jan. 29. The exhibit explores the history of redlining and
Inside JCPRD: Camp Director Diana Bliss loves summer camps as much as the kids do!
By David Markham If it were up to Park Naturalist Diana Bliss, she’d be running youth camps all year long! “I think that it is essential to give kids an
Inside JCPRD: 2022 looks to be another busy year for JCPRD planning, design, and construction projects
By David Markham Planned for 2022 are a variety of improvements to JCPRD parks and facilities, including several ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) improvements as well as studies, which pave
Inside JCPRD: Time to start thinking about summer camps!
By David Markham I know it’s only January, but have you thought about what you’d like your child to get out of summer camp this year? JCPRD’s programmers and camp
Inside JCPRD: Farming in January? The history of hotbeds
By the Johnson County Museum January is here, and so is the start of the growing season. While the idea might seem strange to most today, Johnson County farmers like
Inside JCPRD: 2021 was another successful year of service for JCPRD
By Executive Director Jeff Stewart The Johnson County Park and Recreation District had much success in achieving many of our established 2021 goals and objectives. Our strategic plan (Legacy Plan)
Inside JCPRD: The Parks & Recreation Foundation of Johnson County introduces the Access + Equity For All Fund
By David Markham The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County announces the Access + Equity For All Fund, a program that raises funds for scholarships, projects, and accommodations that reduce
Inside JCPRD: Sunflower jelly and teeny-tiny tinsel trees…buy local from the Johnson County Museum Store
By the Johnson County Museum The newly expanded Johnson County Museum Store is the perfect place to pick up unique holiday gifts for everyone on your list. From mid-century modern housewares to
Inside JCPRD: A very merry Mid-Century Christmas
By the Johnson County Museum Each year, Johnson County Museum staff transform the All-Electric House’s interior and exterior into a Mid-Century Christmas wonderland, placing holiday touches throughout the home that
Inside JCPRD: We have trails and great scenery that are perfect for after-celebration outings!
By David Markham JCPRD has some great places for you to exercise or just get outside If you overdo it (again) over Thanksgiving and want to walk, run, or bike