Johnson County Park & Rec, KS

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July 2020

Wed Jul. 15

Regular Board Meeting
Thu Jul. 16

Tropical Luau for Ages 2-5
Fri Jul. 17

Movies in the Park - The Muppet Christmas Carol

Sat Jul. 18

Movies in the Park - How the Grinch Stole Christmas
Sat Jul. 18 - Sun Jul. 19

Overnight Fishing at Heritage Park
Fri Jul. 24

Movies in the Park - Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles

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Travis Buell will begin Aug. 3 as the new deputy director of the Johnson County Park and Recreation

An Augusta, Kan., man with more than 20 years of experience in the field of parks and recreation, including positions in Oklahoma and Washington state, has been hired as the new deputy director for the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Read on...
Shawnee Mission Park beach closed until July 18

The Shawnee Mission Park Beach is closing effective immediately after a staff member tested positive for COVID-19, Johnson County Park and Recreation District officials announced. Read on...
Ernie Miller Park Friday Programs offered on July 10, 17, & 24

Bring the family to the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Ernie Miller Park for educational and entertaining Friday Family Programs inside the Ernie Miller Nature Center during July. Read on...
JCPRD Overnight Fishing Saturdays set for July 11, 18, & 25

Overnight Fishing Saturdays during July are being planned by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District for July 11 at Lexington Lake Park, July 18 at Heritage Park, and July 25 at Shawnee Mission Park. Read on...
New RecXtra-Summer Edition camps offered beginning July 13 and 20

An opportunity for youth to kids to learn, socialize, and grow is being offered in the form of a new camp being presented by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Read on...
Youth will explore the science of heat and electricity during a Mad Science® workshop in mid-July

Youth can learn more about the science behind heat and electricity during a two-hour Mad Science® workshop for being offered in mid-July by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District at the Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse. Read on...
New Tropical Luau event for ages 2 & 3 is July 16 at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

Young children can take a tropical trip to the clubhouse during a new special event being presented in mid-July by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Read on...
Family Kayak lessons offered on July 18 in Shawnee Mission Park

Learn the basics of flatwater kayaking through an introductory workshop being offered twice in mid-July in Shawnee Mission Park by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Read on...
Three Summer Break Basketball Camps begin July 20 & 22 for grades K-3

Two two-session and one four-session Summer Break Basketball Camps with Challenger Sports for boys and girls in grades kindergarten through three are being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning in late July. Read on...
Summer Break Volleyball camps for grades 3-8 begin July 20 and 28

Providing boys and girls in grades three through eight with basic skills in the game of volleyball is the goal of two different Summer Break Volleyball Camps being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District at two different locations. Read on...
Intergenerational baking class offered on July 22 at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

With the renewed interest generated by people staying home over the past few months because of the pandemic, an intergenerational late July class in baking is even more topical than when the current My JCPRD Activities catalog was first printed! Read on...
Join the Johnson County Sailing Society for Come Sail with Us event on July 25

All sailors and sailing enthusiasts ages 18 and older are invited to join the Johnson County Sailing Society for a free program on Saturday, July 25, at Shawnee Mission Park Lake, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee and Lenexa. Read on...
Shooting Sports Family Fun Time program planned on July 26 at TimberRidge Adventure Center

Families can safely try their hands at some shooting fun on the archery and BB gun ranges during a late July program being presented by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District Read on...
New Animals in Art camp for youth begins July 27

Young artists will find out why and how animals have been an important piece of our artistic history in a new art camp for ages eight through 13 which was recently announced by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. Read on...
Great Shrubs for the Landscape program for adults is July 30 at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

If your landscape is looking a little tired and it is time for a face-lift, a new program being offered in late July by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District might be able to help. Read on...
Creative and Cultural Arts Lab camps for youth begin Aug. 3 & 10

Youth can work with professional artists, dancers, and actors as they explore the many opportunities in the cultural and creative arts during two different week-long sessions of a new art camp. Read on...
Three different yoga programs for adults begin in early August at Mill Creek Activity Center

Three different yoga programs for ages 14 and older are being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning in early August. Read on...
Roadwork closes Heritage Park trail pedestrian access point beginning May 18

The Heritage Park trail pedestrian access point located at the intersection of 159th and Pflumm will be closed as the city of Overland Park installs a new roundabout. Read on...

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Looking for a space to hold your next event? Look no further! JCPRD has a venue for you! Whether you're preparing for a corporate event, family reunion, wedding, rehearsal dinner, birthday, or any other event, JCPRD has an excellent space for you, whether it's the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, one of our park clubhouses, or one of our beautiful shelters.

Learn more about our facilities and discover which one will be great for your next event!

Can’t make it to the museum right now? That is OK, we have you covered with new virtual content! Enjoy a special tour of the All-Electric House, a real 1954 ranch-style house that sits inside the museum. Explore great activities to pair with Little Golden Book stories, just like we read during “Retro Storytime” programming! Hear about the themes and major periods of Johnson County History with our exhibit overview videos.

Calendar

July 2020

Wed Jul. 15

Thu Jul. 16

Fri Jul. 17

Sat Jul. 18

Sat Jul. 18 - Sun Jul. 19

Fri Jul. 24

Stay informed

Travis Buell will begin Aug. 3 as the new deputy director of the Johnson County Park and Recreation

Shawnee Mission Park beach closed until July 18

Ernie Miller Park Friday Programs offered on July 10, 17, & 24

JCPRD Overnight Fishing Saturdays set for July 11, 18, & 25

New RecXtra-Summer Edition camps offered beginning July 13 and 20

Youth will explore the science of heat and electricity during a Mad Science® workshop in mid-July

New Tropical Luau event for ages 2 & 3 is July 16 at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

Family Kayak lessons offered on July 18 in Shawnee Mission Park

Three Summer Break Basketball Camps begin July 20 & 22 for grades K-3

Summer Break Volleyball camps for grades 3-8 begin July 20 and 28

Intergenerational baking class offered on July 22 at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

Join the Johnson County Sailing Society for Come Sail with Us event on July 25

Shooting Sports Family Fun Time program planned on July 26 at TimberRidge Adventure Center

New Animals in Art camp for youth begins July 27

Great Shrubs for the Landscape program for adults is July 30 at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

Creative and Cultural Arts Lab camps for youth begin Aug. 3 & 10

Three different yoga programs for adults begin in early August at Mill Creek Activity Center

Roadwork closes Heritage Park trail pedestrian access point beginning May 18

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