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new events/classes

Puzzle Madness

Created by LSPR intern, Ben Palmer, this jigsaw puzzle competition at Gamber Community Center on March 24th was race against teams (up to 4 participants) to finish building their puzzle the fastest. 500-piece puzzles were hidden from the teams until the timer started. The fastest team won! Ben shared his inspiration for this new event, “I’ve always loved doing puzzles with my family and friends. I saw that Lee’s Summit didn’t offer this event and I knew that it could be exciting for the community. I wanted to offer a fun family friendly competition, and I’m happy to see the positive response already received.”

HIIT into Summer

Cardiorespiratory training which calls for repeated bouts of short duration, high-intensity exercise intervals intermingled with periods of lower intensity intervals of active recovery. Designed to motivate each participant individually, emphasizing fun and comradery, keeping everyone invested in meeting their own fitness goals. Nate Thomas, Recreation Supervisor shared, “The class helps people get a jumpstart on their fitness goals for the summer. We are excited to offer it.” HIIT into summer will be offered at the Longview Community Center aerobic studio from 1:001:50 PM on Sundays.

Pleasant Lea Park Renovation is Complete

By Melissa Pfannenstiel

Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation (LSPR) is pleased to announce that Pleasant Lea Park has reopened following a makeover. Located in south Lee’s Summit, this 16.4-acre park features a 0.8-mile path with a pedestrian bridge.

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) awarded LSPR a $250,000 grant for the Pleasant Lea Park upgrades. It is the department’s largest single grant award.

Multi-sport courts, an adventure treehouse playground, three slides, a tot swing, web

Mouse Creek Plans are Underway

By Melissa Pfannenstiel & Steve Casey

LSPR has begun the planning process for the construction of the Mouse Creek neighborhood park. The park will be located just west of the Eagle Creek subdivision. Plans for the park include an 18 Hole Disk Golf Course, Multi-Sport Court, Play Area, Open Green Space, Paved Trail, Dog Park, Batting Cages, Infield Practice Fields, four Soccer/Football Practice Fields, Pickleball Court and Picnic Shelter.

Steve Casey, Superintendent of Park Construction stated, “The Eagle Creek neighborhood is a very active community with young families. From our e-survey and public open house on January 31st, neighbors indicated that they wanted more walking and bicycling trails with connectivity to surrounding trails. In addition, they wanted better access to