LETTER from the
ADMINISTRATOR Like many of you, as a parent I have heard the all too familiar words, “Dad, I’m bored.” This topic of boredom is one that a staff member suggested might be a good article for the Illustrated. I couldn’t agree more, so I asked her to put some thoughts together. We focused on some of the unique, free and low cost options we provide which you can read about on page 2. Speaking of unique experiences, you may want to consider spending the afternoon with your family at Sylvia Bailey Park enjoying Fall Fun Days. Fall Fun Days runs throughout the month of October and you can enjoy great activities like our 5-acre corn maze, the hay mountain and slide, farm games, and our very popular corn box. We also offer special events like Flashlight Fridays and a Haunted Corn Maze. For more information on Sylvia Baily Park turn to page 4. I’m sure you know by now that Lea McKeighan Park opened in late May and has been a popular destination for adventure play, water play, and pickleball. However, I’ve been asked one question the most: “When will the ice rink open?” I’m excited to share that in mid-October we will transition the pickleball courts to our outdoor ice rink, which we have named Summit Ice. This will be our inaugural season and we will work with KC Ice, our management company, to provide extensive programming, rentals and open skate opportunities. We are very excited to add this new addition and programming to our park offerings. For your convenience, we provided some initial information on the back cover. Although we are mid-way through the summer, you can continue to enjoy several cultural art events at Legacy Park Amphitheater. These events include five free events and three ticketed events featuring illusionist Andy Gross, Petty TheftKC & Journeyman (Tom Petty & Eric Clapton tribute bands), and the Legacy of Legends concert featuring Shooter Jennings and Ben Haggard, which will conclude our season in September. For more LPA information turn to page 13 or visit RockTheAmp.net. Finally, I would like to thank each and every one of our staff for their dedication, passion, and commitment to making LSPR great. As we prepare each issue of the Illustrated, I’m always impressed with the amazing facilities, parks, programs, and special events we make available for our community. “Every Age, Every Season” is our motto, and one we take great pride providing to you and your family each day. I’m fortunate to be surrounded by talented and inspiring staff that make Lee’s Summit a great place to play! Enjoy your parks system!
Joe Snook, CPRP | Administrator 220 SE Green Street | Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 816.969.1504 | fax: 816.969.1515 | www.lsparks.net
CONTENTS 4............... Pooch Paddle, Trick-a-Bike and Sylvia Bailey Park “Fun Fall Days” 5..................................LSPR’s History and Milestones: Part 2 6-7 ��������������������������������������� Legacy Park Community Center 8-9 ���������������������������������������������Gamber Community Center 10-11 �������������������������������������Harris Park Community Center 12-13 �������������������������������������������������������������Summit Waves 14 �������������������������������������������������������������������Youth Athletics 16-17 ��������������������������������������� Lea McKeighan Park is Open 18-24 �������������������������������������������������������������Activity Guide 24 ����������������������������������������������������Volunteer Opportunities 25................HCA Article: Type 2 Diabetes, Father/Daughter Dance Save-the-Date and Mistletoe Madness 26 ������������������������������������������ No School Day & Break Camp 27 ��������������������������������������������������������������������������������� RevUp 28-29....................City Council, Parks & Recreation Board, Dog Park Rules 30-31 ������������������������������������������������������������������Park Finder 32........................................Outdoor Summer Fitness Events
CONTACT INFO LSParks.net • (816) 969-1500 Fax: (816) 969-1515 lspr@cityofls.net 220 SE Green St., Lee’s Summit, MO 64063 Gamber Community Center.............................. (816) 969-1580 Harris Park Community Center.......................(816) 969-1540 Legacy Park Community Center.....................(816) 969-1550 Summit Waves.......................................................... (816) 969-1545 LS Historical Cemetery........................................(816) 969-1590 Inclusion Coordinator........................................... (816) 969-1555 Lea McKeighan/Summit Ice............................ (816) 969-1560
ON the COVER
Lea McKeighan Park Splash Pad opening week quickly becomes a hot spot to cool off. Photograph taken by Collin McCage, Marketing Coordinator for Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation.
Lee’s Summit Illustrated • Summer/Fall 2018
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