Parks & Pools

A new outdoor fitness court in western Shawnee allows visitors to do a variety of quick exercise routines for free. On Thursday, Shawnee city officials cut the ribbon on the new National Fitness Campaign Fitness Court near West 48th Street...

A new park replacing the old Marty Pool at 75th and Conser streets in northern Overland is one step closer to reality. The new park, called Marty Park, will feature elements like a splash pad — a nod to the...

As plans to expand the Greater Kill Creek Park area move forward, the Johnson County Park and Recreation District is once again asking for public input. On Saturday, JCPRD will host an open house for residents to learn more about...

Nall Park, the largest park in the city of Roeland Park, is on track for a complete overhaul thanks, in part, to a newly secured federal grant. The city secured a $1.5 million federal grant, with the help of U.S....

Overland Park officially opened its 84th city park this week, nodding to the city’s longtime connection to its sister city, Bietigheim-Bissingen, Germany. On Monday, Overland Park, joined by officials from Bietigheim-Bissingen, dedicated the park, formally opening it for the community....

The Soggy Doggy Swim Time event at the Leawood Aquatic Center drew a large crowd on Tuesday. It was the last event of the summer swim season at the aquatic center, 10601 Lee Blvd., and dogs were able to enjoy...

Western Johnson County residents shared their dreams for the future revamping of Kill Creek Park, while reviewing early plan concepts this past Saturday at an informal open house hosted by the Johnson County Park and Recreation District. The county is...

Some Johnson County cities are starting this week to close pools for the season or shorten open hours as the season winds down. After all, classes start for all six Johnson County public school districts next week, reducing the number...

Plans to develop a park in Shawnee aimed at cyclists received unanimous approval from the city council. On May 12, the Shawnee City Council approved a roughly $329,000 contract with a local design firm to create a master plan and...

This Thursday and Friday marked the last days of school for most students in Johnson County's public schools — and that also means IT'S POOL SEASON! Here's our rundown of outdoor public pools in Johnson County, including opening and closing...

Roeland Park city officials say they now anticipate a 12-foot-tall bike-shaped sculpture planned for installation at the city's R Park will finally be ready for children to climb on this summer. That comes two years after officials originally hoped the...

Popular paved bike and hike trails that closed for several months during the 69Express toll lanes project in Overland Park are set to reopen soon. In a recent project email update, the Kansas Department of Transportation said that Indian Creek...