Inside JCPRD

By Johnson County Museum Education Assitant DJ Holzhueter  A recent donation to the museum included a history mystery: an envelope tucked into a book, yellow with age, and covered in tiny, strange pencil sketches. At first glance, it looks like a...

By David Markham More than 30 fall- and Halloween-themed programs are being offered by JCPRD this October, including many favorites. Returning favorites include: The Gary L. Haller Memorial Golf Tournament, Fablewood Forest, Haunted Tales Variety Show, Public Hayrides, Cars in the...

By David Markham Two separate and independent outside studies have confirmed the presence of flying squirrels in eastern Kansas, including in at least three JCPRD parks. “We found flying squirrels in Heritage Park,” said Lydia Robbins, a graduate student working on...

By Theatre in the Park Producing Artistic Director Tim Bair Every once in a while, we like to do something a little different at Theatre in the Park. And this fall... different has fangs, and no singing or dancing. But don’t...

By David Markham The Picture Your JCPRD photo contest returns for a third year with a new sponsor, new judges, and new prize options. The 2026 contest begins Sept. 1. It's free to enter, and the final submission deadline is...

By the Johnson County Museum For generations, people have come to Johnson County for very different reasons. Some were forced here by federal removal policies. Others crossed oceans, state lines, or the Kansas City metro in search of work, land,...

By David Markham A total of $800,257 in grants recently awarded through Johnson County Stormwater’s new Green Infrastructure Grant Program will allow JCPRD to jumpstart key initiatives in the agency’s Natural Resources Plan for 2026 and 2027. “JCPRD is thrilled to...

By JCPRD Recreation Specialist Jennifer Nixon Live Well Age Well returns as a free annual celebration of wellness, connection, and lifelong learning for the 50 Plus community. This engaging resource fair will take place on Aug. 27 at the Johnson...

By the Johnson County Museum Community is more than a place on a map. It is something people create through shared work, traditions, institutions, celebrations, and everyday efforts to build belonging. The Johnson County Museum’s special exhibit, “Everyday Democracy: Life, Liberty,...

By Theatre in the Park Producing Artistic Director Tim Bair Some stories jump off the page dressed as fairy tales. Some arrive with castles, enchanted furniture, magic carpets, talking snowmen, or a crab with surprisingly strong calypso sensibilities. And then there...

By David Markham Cooler temperatures and colorful fall leaves are right around the corner, so it’s time to start planning some third- and fourth-quarter fun! JCPRD’s September through December season of programming is getting under way soon. This season includes more...

By Theatre in the Park Producing Artistic Director Tim Bair If you've seen Disney's “The Little Mermaid,” you probably know the story. A curious young mermaid dreams of another world. She takes a leap into the unknown, discovers who she is,...