By Tim Bair Who hasn’t been there before? You’re stuck in a cottage cleaning ashes out of the fireplace, hounded day in and day out by your evil step mother
Inside JCPRD: Plan ahead for summer safety
By David Markham Each summer, Johnson County Park and Recreation District staff members encounter – and sometimes have to assist – folks who are not adequately prepared for conditions they’ve
Inside JCPRD: New lighting and turf are already a hit at Mid-America Sports Complex
By David Markham The first portion of the first phase of improvements at Mid-America Sports Complex (MASC) opened in late April to positive public reaction. More amenities have opened since,
Inside JCPRD: A disco-licious treat continues this weekend, followed by a musical-theater-murder-mystery-who-done-it!
By Tim Bair If you love the music of ABBA, get thee to Theatre in the Park! “Mamma Mia” is in the house and plays its final performances Wednesday through
Inside JCPRD: The greatest American designer you didn’t know you knew
Guest written by Paul McCobb Collector Sam Hildreth The Johnson County Museum’s newest temporary exhibit, Paul McCobb: America’s Designer, features a collection of the wide range of designs that Paul
Inside JCPRD: Summer fun is on its way!
By David Markham Warm weather, sunny days, and relaxed COVID restrictions will very likely mean that fun summer activities of all kinds are in high demand this year! JCPRD is
Inside JCPRD: TIP opens its 2021 season with a little disco, a glass slipper, a musical detective, dancing newspaper boys and a little HIP HOP
By Producing Artistic Director Tim Bair Summer has arrived… and boy, are we looking forward to getting back on stage again! June 4 is just around the corner, and that
Inside JCPRD: After a year of COVID-19, JCPRD gymnastics program is stronger than ever
By David Markham Despite a crazy year when practices were cancelled for months and staff had to find new ways to offer training, Recreation Coordinator and Kansas Kips Gymnastics Team
Inside JCPRD: The Barkleys – Preserving Johnson County
By the Johnson County Museum On April 24, the newly redesigned entrance to Shawnee Mission Park off 79th and Renner Road was rededicated as Barkley Plaza. Since opening in 1964,
Inside JCPRD: Two great race options for May
By David Markham JCPRD is hosting two major race events during May, and they couldn’t be much different from each other. First up is the Heritage Park 5K, 10K, and
Inside JCPRD: Looking for ideas for activities this weekend? Here’s a few.
By David Markham Update: The Kansas City Symphony concert scheduled for Thursday, April 22, in Heritage Park, has now been postponed due to cold temperatures. A new date and time
Inside JCPRD: Dance! Sing! Act! Audition!
By Tim Bair Well, even though it is later than usual… it’s THAT time of year again at Theatre in the Park! That’s right, it’s time for auditions! This year
Inside JCPRD: Johnson County’s thrifty past
By the Johnson County Museum A temporary exhibit on display at the Johnson County Museum explores the little-known history of a once common object, the feed sack. How does the
Inside JCPRD: New boat cleaning station will help keep invasive species out of Shawnee Mission Park Lake
By David Markham The first line of defense to protect JCPRD lakes against zebra mussels and other aquatic invasive species (AIS) involves empowering and educating boat and kayak users. An
Inside JCPRD: Join the new Trail of Savings on Wednesdays beginning April 7!
By David Markham As usual, JCPRD is planning more than 500 great spring and summer programs, including classes, camps, and special events, but you won’t find information about them in