Park and Recreation
Live Well Age Well event set Sept. 7
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program is excited to host their annual Live Well Age Well event from 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 7, at the Johnson County Arts & Heritage Center, 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.
50 Plus offers virtual programs during summer
The Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program has a variety of virtual programs for the summer.
New small dog area opens at Stoll Park
A new area for small dogs opened recently in the Dog Off-Leash Area at Thomas S. Stoll Memorial Park, 12500 W. 119th St., Overland Park.
'Cattails' artwork returns to park
In early 2022, Johnson County Park and Recreation District staff “rediscovered” a piece of artwork in Shawnee Mission Park which was created and donated in the early 1970s by late Overland Park artist Arlie Regier.
Museum plans new exhibit about trains
Johnson County Museum's new exhibit remains on track to open May 13 at the Arts & Heritage Building 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.
Project nears end at SM Park Marina
Renovations at the Shawnee Mission Park Marina began in November, and Johnson County Park and Recreation District officials are striving for a Memorial Day Weekend opening, although the project has experienced delays due to spring rains.
Cover Story: Ready, set, play! Aging adults like pickleball
Jan Brunks and Debbie Turner are friends and rookies in pickleball.
Summer fun includes day trips, nature walks
The weather is heating up and so are the trips and travel-themed programs for Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department.