Park and Recreation
TIP’s outdoor season ends Aug. 5
The Theatre in the Park’s season features three mid-summer shows before ending on Aug. 5 on the outdoor stage in Shawnee Mission Park.
Back-to-school fun set Aug. 9 for all ages
Gamin’ with the Grandkids fun is featured from 1:30 to 3 p.m. Aug. 9 at the Tomahawk Ridge Community Center, 11902 Lowell Ave., Overland Park.
Summer includes trips & walks
The sunshine is out in full force, and so is Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus travel department.
Cover Story: Special Olympians are athletes of all ages
Athletes of all ages are the heart of Special Olympics. They train together, enjoy friendship and social interaction together, and have lots of fun together.
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.