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June 1 Grand Opening event set for Meadowbrook Park

A June 1 grand opening has been set for the much-anticipated Meadowbrook Park and Clubhouse, located at  9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village.

The event will take place from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., and will involve a ribbon cutting at 10:30 a.m., and comment...

New season of Animal Tales Storytime sessions begins May 1 at Ernie Miller Nature Center

Animal Tales Storytime invites young children and their parents to come listen and learn during any or all of the six sessions scheduled on two Wednesdays per month between May 1 and July 24. 

Animal Tales Storytime is for ages two to six. All chi...

New season of 50 Plus Bingo begins May 1

All of this season's bingo sessions begin at 1:30 p.m. and will feature a dozen games of bingo, as well as food, prizes, and fun. Bingo prizes include  gift certificates to local restaurants and businesses. For Johnson County residents, the cost ...

50 Plus Plans May 22 Wednesday Walk at Harrisonville's Omega Trail

Travel to Harrisonville, Mo.'s, City Park  during the first of two Wednesday Walks being planned this season by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. 

Participants in this Omega Hiking Trail walk will ...

JCPRD marinas and beaches open for summer on May 25

After being open on Saturdays and Sundays throughout May, the Shawnee Mission Park Marina will open daily for the summer season beginning May 25. Other aquatics facilities operated by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District, including the Shawnee ...

Roeland Park Aquatic Center reopens May 25, for summer season of open swims and lessons

The Roeland Park Aquatic Center will open on Saturday, May 25, for its summer season and will operate daily through Aug. 11. RPAC hours are noon to 8 p.m. Monday through Saturday, and Sunday from noon to 6 p.m. Exceptions to these hours are anticipated on...

New Horizons offers band rehearsals beginning May 28

Calling all music lovers! Dig out your old instrument or rent a new one and join a group of fun-loving musicians age 50 and beyond in the New Horizons Band. The group will begin band rehearsals starting May 28 at the Roeland Park Community Center, 4850 Ro...

Pre-competitive and competitive Stingrays Swim Teams for youth begin May 28

Both pre-competitive and competitive summer swim teams for ages six to 19 are being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District beginning in late May.

The teams include Pre-Competitive Stingrays for ages six to eight, and Competitive Stingra...

“A Day in the Park” special event returns to JCPRD parks on June 1

A day-long celebration of our community’s trails, parks, and recreational spaces first introduced in 2010 is returning in early June. 

On June 1, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District will present A Day In the Park by offering ...

Annual Free Fishing Weekend in JCPRD parks is June 1 & 2

The  Johnson County Park and Recreation District has established the weekend of Saturday, June 1,  and Sunday, June 2, as the 2019 Annual Free Fishing Weekend in district parks. This coincides with the state of Kansas’ &ldq...

Temporary museum exhibit examines “The Wizard of Oz” beginning June 1

Tracing the growth of the “The Wizard of Oz” phenomenon, exploring its global appeal, and illustrating its influence on popular culture are aims of a new temporary exhibit opening June 1 at the Johnson County Museum.

Expanding Oz is the...

First Overnight Fishing opportunity of 2019 at Heritage Park is June 1

The first of two overnight fishing opportunities planned at Heritage Park Lake during 2019 will take place on June 1. Other June overnight Johnson County Park and Recreation District fishing opportunities are planned for June 8 at Kill Creek Park and June...

First JCPRD youth and preschool swim lessons of summer begin June 3, 8 & 17 at two locations

Preschoolers and youth can spend part of this summer learning to swim or improving the swimming skills they already have through swim lessons being offered by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District at the Roeland Park Aquatic Center, 4850 Rosewoo...

50 Plus participants can "Learn to Play" games through new programs on June 4 & 17

Hand and Foot and Mexican Train Dominoes are the next two games players can learn through the next two programs in a series being offered for the first time by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

This program is calle...

Step into Wellness event for 50 Plus is June 5 in the new Meadowbrook Park

A new name and a new location are planned for an early summer special event which has provided 50 Plus participants with an opportunity to get outside, enjoy local trails, and stay active for 24 years now.  

This event is called Step Into Wellness...

Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater programs offered on June 7, 14, 21, & 28

Bring the family to the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s Ernie Miller Park Amphitheater on Friday evenings during June and July for educational and entertaining programs. The programs last about 45 minutes and are designed for all a...

June 7 deadline set for June 28 Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament at Lenexa Community Center

Register by June 7 to participate in the Summer Slam Pickleball Tournament being presented by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. This tournament will take place on June 28 at the Lenexa Community Center.

Awards will ...

New program offers Family Fun Time on June 9 at TimberRidge Adventure Center

A new program offered in early June offers families an opportunity to experience outdoor activities at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s TimberRidge Adventure Center near Olathe.

Family Fun Time is the name of this adventurous eve...

New Bug Hunt event for ages 3-5 offered on June 11 at Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse

Young children with a parent can learn about insects during a new special event being planned by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District at the newly-opened Meadowbrook Park Clubhouse.

Bug Hunt is the name of this event, which is for ages three to ...

Lanesfield Escape Room! You Gotta Try It!

Test your skills at the Lanesfield Escape Room!  Perfect for groups of 4-6 people who love to solve a good mystery. A recent escapee shared, "This escape room is a hidden gem! Clues involve arithmetic, literature, history and geography. Each...

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The Johnson County Museum relies on the generosity of residents, past and present, to build our collections. We actively collect objects, photographs, and papers from all periods of the county's history. If you have materials you'd like us to consider, pl...

Basketball Leagues

JCPRD offers a wide range of basketball leagues, camps and clinics for both girls and boys...

Adult Leagues

Offering a wide range of adult sports for basketball, slowpitch, soccer and volleyball...

Youth Leagues

Offering a wide range of youth sports for softball, basketball, soccer and volleyball...