Johnson County Kansas

A century ago, John Lewis Barkley became a World War I hero, receiving the Medal of Honor. Forty years later, he helped to create the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

At the Amazing Family Race March 20, 2021, participants can use clues to play games, solve puzzles and have fun.

Traveling has come to a halt during the pandemic, but the itch to explore new adventures remains alive in the patrons of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department. Thus, the launch of virtual book club, “Wanderlust.”

Browse activities in March and April 2021for the 50 Plus Department of the Johnson County Park and Recreation District.

Shawnee Mission Park has a newly-redesigned eastern entrance and a memorial plaza honoring John Lewis Barkley, a Medal of Honor recipient from World War I and the first superintendent of the county’s park district.

The Johnson County Museum is rolling out new socially-distanced Family Field Trip Days at the Lanesfield School Historic Site in March and April.

The 2021 trout season has started at lakes in Kill Creek Park, 11670 Homestead Lane, Olathe, and Shawnee Mission Park, 7900 Renner Road, Shawnee and Lenexa.

Despite the COVID-19 pandemic, the 2021 State of the County address by Ed Eilert, chairman of the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners, will be presented virtually at 11 a.m. Tuesday, March 30, 2021.

The Johnson County Board of County Commissioners (BOCC) unanimously approved a resolution on Feb. 4 to establish a 25-member Charter Commission with eight members named by the board.

Now more than ever, people want to learn more about the food they consume and if there are any added preservatives or pesticides. It is easy to know what is in your food when you grow your own fruits and vegetables.