Johnson County Kansas

Johnson Countians are invited to take an unforgettable adventure to Finland with the Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Program!

Residents are invited to join Johnson County Park and Recreation’s 50 Plus on the road for more adventures of history, culture and interesting characters in the upcoming March and April travel opportunities, including:

“Ripples: Water, Community and You,” will run through Jan. 11, 2026. This exhibit takes visitors on a journey through the history of water in Johnson County, revealing how this essential resource has continuously influenced our environment and community development.

Summer hours of 5 a.m. to 11 p.m. go into effect March 1 through Oct. 31 for many Johnson County Park and Recreation District parks.

Sponsored by 50 Plus, a Singles Spring Fling is set from 2:30 to 4 p.m. April 25 at the Matt Ross Community Center, 8101 Marty St., Overland Park.

A 50 Plus Bingo 100 Times the Fun will take place from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. March 5 at the Matt Ross Community Center, Overland Park.

The 50 Plus Lunch & Learn program scheduled from noon to 1:30 p.m. April 4 will feature the “Dole Institute of Politics” by Julie Clover, public education director from the institute at Lawrence.

Warmer weather is on the horizon, which means outdoor pickleball is almost back!

50 Plus is offering beginning pickleball lessons at 9 a.m. March 19 and April 16 at the Matt Ross Community Center and at 1 p.m. March 5 and April 2 at the New Century Fieldhouse.

Have you ever wondered what the inside of that big rig or tractor looks like?

The annual open house at the TimberRidge Adventure Center, 12300 Homestead Lane, Olathe,will be from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. April 26.