By David Markham
Flowers are starting to bloom, grass is getting greener, and warmer days are just around the corner! It’s time to start planning some spring and summer fun, and JCPRD has a new season of programs to help...
By Guy Gardner
If 56 years ago you saw Theatre in the Park’s first production and said, “I want to do that…but not for 56 years,” your time is up. It’s time. Theatre in the Park’s Summer Auditions are coming...
By the Johnson County Museum
The Johnson County Museum’s new special exhibit, “Ripples: Water, Community, and You,” explores the area’s water history, from ancient seas and aquifers to modern water systems and management practices. Johnson County is fortunate to have...
By David Markham
This year we offer more than 20 youth camps over spring break (March 17-21), but there’s so much more, including the first (indoor) show of Theatre in the Park’s 2025 season, Kids’ Day Out sessions, art labs,...
By Guy Gardner
Alright y’all, grab your hairspray, fluff up that big Southern hair, and settle in because we need to talk about something important. And no, it’s not how much butter belongs in cornbread (answer: a lot). It’s about...
By David Markham
The South Loop Trail, a two-mile paved trail on Shawnee Mission Park's south side which completes a 5-mile paved trail around the park’s lake, opened in late 2024 and is seeing use by park patrons.
“As soon as...
By the Johnson County Museum
The Johnson County Museum’s newest special exhibit, “Ripples: Water, Community, and You,” opens this weekend! The immersive exhibit delves into the history of natural and human-made water systems in our area. For centuries, humans have depended...
By Guy Gardner
Get ready to dive into a world of color, courage, and kindness because the Blue Curtain Project is hitting the road this spring with “POLKADOTS: The Cool Kids Musical!” This bright and bold production is part of...
By David Markham
Embark on a journey filled with excitement and discovery with JCPRD’s summer camp guide, which is online now at JCPRD.com/camps in the form of a digital flipbook, and full program descriptions!
Registration begins at noon on Wednesday, Jan....
By Jeff Stewart
As the year came to a close, I reflected on all that’s been accomplished at the Johnson County Park and Recreation District (JCPRD). Our mission to enrich the community through excellence in parks, recreation, culture, education, and...
By Recreation Coordinator Dave Driscoll
At any stage of life, maintaining good health and wellness is essential, and for those ages 50 and beyond, it becomes even more important to focus on staying active and engaged. JCPRD’s 50 Plus Department...
By David Markham
As of Jan. 1, separate county fishing permits will no longer be required to fish in JCPRD waters.
This change is the result of a memorandum of understanding recently approved between the Johnson County Board of Park and...
