Posted on: May 2, 2018
The Shawnee Mission Park Marina will begin weekend operations on May 5 and 6, and opens daily for the summer season beginning May 26 and continuing through Aug. 12.May 26 is also the date of a grand opening for the new Shawnee Mission Park Beach House, as...
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: April 26, 2018
For over two decades, an early summer special event has provided 50 Plus participants with an opportunity to get outside, enjoy local trails, and stay active. The 23rd Annual In Step and In Shape event will take place on Wednesday, May 23, in An...
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: May 2, 2018
Bring the family to the Johnson County Park & 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 ages. Pro...
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: May 9, 2018
A day-long celebration of our community’s trails, parks, and recreational spaces first introduced in 2010 is returning in early June.On June 2, the Johnson County Park & Recreation District will present A Day In the Park by offering free adm...
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: May 9, 2018
The Johnson County Park & Recreation District has established the weekend of Saturday, June 2, and Sunday, June 3, as the 2018 Annual Free Fishing Weekend in district parks. This coincides with the state of Kansas' "Free Fishi...
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: May 9, 2018
Celebrate National Trails day on June 2 with a free visit to the Johnson County Museum.If you haven't experienced the museum in its Metcalf location - or even if you have - come enjoy the museum, including the 1950s All-Electric House, and the 2,500 squar...
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2018
Bring the family and try a modern-day scavenger hunt that ends with hotdogs and s'mores during an early June special event being offered by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District.S’more Family Fun is the name of the event, which is for all ages...
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2018
“Play Ball” is the theme of the next bingo session being offered in mid-June by the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park & Recreation District.All of this season's bingo sessions begin at 1:30 p.m. and will feature a dozen games of bingo, as ...
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2018
Come join us for the eleventh annual Great American Family Campout and enjoy a rare opportunity to sleep under the stars in Shawnee Mission Park and take part in other outdoor activities.Whether you are an experienced camper or are looking for an activity...
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: May 18, 2018
Enjoy dinner and some cool jazz on a hot summer night with live music during a mid-June special event being planned for all ages by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District.Dance & Dine with the KC Dixieland Band is the name of this...
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: May 2, 2018
Learn the basic skills of sailing through a class being offered by the Johnson County Park & Recreation District beginning in late May.Sailing I is for ages 18 and older. Participants will learn about types of boats, launching techniques, docking, mai...
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: May 9, 2018
The first of two overnight fishing opportunities planned at Heritage Park Lake during 2018 will take place on June 2.Other June overnight fishing opportunities are being planned for June 9 at Kill Creek Park and June 23 at Shawnee Mission Park.After 11 p....
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: May 9, 2018
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 & Recreation District at the Roeland Park Aquatic Center, 4843 Rosew...
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JCPRD News Releases
Posted on: May 9, 2018
Bring the family, get outdoors, and have an adventure at the Johnson County Park & Recreation District's TimberRidge Adventure Center during a new special event being offered in early June.This program is called Family Fun Time, and is for ages eight ...
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