By David Markham Besides officially opening new JCPRD facilities to the public, two October ribbon cutting events will also celebrate the legacy of two Johnson County families. The public is

By the Johnson County Museum From Sept. 15 through Oct. 15 each year, we commemorate National Hispanic Heritage Month. It is a time to celebrate the culture and contributions of

By David Markham For the public, a series of concerts in JCPRD parks during September and October are a chance to hear some classical music beautifully performed for free. For

By Tim Bair What do you do when you can’t do what you do? I’ll tell you. You do what you do… differently! That’s what you do! And that’s what

By David Markham We already knew our virtual programs help people stay safe while taking part in activities from their own home, but now we also know they can help

By the Johnson County Museum     On Aug. 31, 2020, the Johnson County Museum opens a traveling exhibit: Coney Island: Visions of an American Dreamland, 1861 – 2008. This exhibit, which will

By David Markham One trend that JCPRD’s 50 Plus fitness programmers have seen this year is the growth and popularity of chair yoga, which essentially takes yoga off the mat

By Gymnastics Coordinator Kendra Martiny  Many families have expressed a preference right now for limiting their time spent in indoor, public areas, so JCPRD saw the potential to adapt programs

Written by the Johnson County Museum Jesse Clyde “J.C.” Nichols was a visionary who epitomized the postwar suburban neighborhood developer. Born in Olathe on Aug. 23, 1880, Nichols moved away

By David Markham As part of adjusting to life in the era of COVID-19, JCPRD has elected to not print its usual full September through December catalog. At 16 pages,

By Fine Arts Coordinator Devin Graham The arts have the remarkable ability to create a sense of togetherness, belonging, and community. They can help decrease stress, loneliness, and anxiety. They

By David Markham We who work in the field of parks and recreation feel like we do a lot more than provide spaces and opportunities for people to have fun.

By David Markham A playful new “critter” arrived in Antioch Park’s Dodge Town Play area a few months ago this year and is in need of a name. JCPRD is

By The Johnson County Museum (Part 3 of 3) Johnson County is fortunate today to be home to many outstanding hospitals, clinics, doctor’s offices, and other medical facilities. But this

By the Johnson County Museum and JCPRD’s Fine & Performing Arts Department A brand-new art exhibition is coming to the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center. Entitled Resilience, Reflection, Rebuilding