2018 Spring North Kansas City Enrichment Guide

ENRICHMENT

SPRING 2018

Fun

ON THE FIELD A Night Out in Macken

Bridging Lives, Enriching Families

NKC Parks & Recreation MISSION STATEMENT The North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Board is committed to providing the residents and business community of North Kansas City with the best possible environment for family recreation and leisure time enjoyment.

VARIETY

We are committed to providing a wide variety of leisure facilities and services.

FOR ALL

We are committed to promoting organized recreational and social programs for all ages.

ENCOURAGE

We are committed to encouraging public utilization of park facilities.

We will cooperate with civic or recreational groups to maximize this commitment.

HOLIDAY

ADDRESS MAINTAIN

1201 Clark Ferguson Drive North Kansas City, MO 64116

We are committed to maintaining our park facilities in the best possible condition.

816.300.0545 www.nkc.org

COMMUNICATE

We are committed to keeping the public informed of plans and activities and to respond to users’ suggestions and criticisms.

FOLLOW US

ADVANCE

FACEBOOK

T WITTER

North Kansas City Parks and Recreation @nkcparksandrec

We are committed to a continuous program of upgrading and expanding programs and facilities as funds permit.

Our picnic facilities, walking trail, tennis courts, ball fields and playgrounds are some of the most popular facilities of their kind in the Northland.

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STAFF AND BOARD OF DIRECTORS

CLOSURES

STAFF

PARK BOARD

Kelli Votypka, Director

Elizabeth Ryan, President

Monday, May 28, 2018

Cheryl Martin, Recreation Manager

Chuck Cash, Vice President

Robert Wages, Recreation Coordinator

Pamela Tucker, Secretary

Marcia Hansen and Sandy Medina, Administrative Assistants

Ande McMurtry, Treasurer

John Alas, Park Foreman

Roberta Larsen

Cynthia Garcia and Pam Linder, Park Maintenance Workers

Pat Stidham

Ken Karnes

Heather Waterfield JoAnn Wile

A note from the director’s desk

This winter, the Parks and Recreation Board completed a Capital Improvement Project on baseball/softball Field #2 and #3 at Macken Park. Work was completed to enhance the quality of play: new field dirt, proper alignment of bases, dugout reconfiguration and padded back stops.

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YOUTH PROGRAMS ADULT PROGRAMS SPORTS EVENTS PARKS

The new Parks and Recreation Center opened to the public on Monday, January 29, 2018. The facility has so many wonderful things to offer the community from programs, special events and rental space for your special celebration. Please see page 13 for pricing and room options. Our new facility allows us to host all of our “Encore,” youth and adult Enrichment classes from make-and-take art, glutenfree cooking, preschool parties, summer camps and so much more.

We will celebrate our Second Annual Arts in the Park, Friday and Saturday, June 8-9, 2018 at Macken Park. This year’s event will include fine artists and makers, plus a fantastic line up of entertainment, food vendors and a beer garden supported by local breweries. As part of the event, we will host The Elders Friday, June 8, 6:00 pm, as one of the last stops of their farewell tour. See the back cover for the schedule and more information.

North Kansas City Parks and Recreation offers a wide variety of programs and events throughout the year, so keep an eye out for what we have coming up in 2018. Follow us on Facebook at facebook.com/NKCParksAndRec for updates on our programs, registration deadlines and upcoming events. We can’t wait to see you and your family enjoying North Kansas City Parks and Recreation.

Kelli Votypka

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Youth Programs PRESCHOOL PROGRAMS

FLOAM MAKING CLASS

We will have fun while learning to make homemade floam! Then we will make our own floam sculptures.

LUAU FUN

Ages 3-5 | Cheryl Martin Join us for some summer fun! We will make leis and a Hawaiian skirt, play luau bingo and more.

Thursday, June 7, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Activity #202004 Cost: $10

Friday, June 1, 10:30 am - 12:00 pm Activity #201001 Fee: $8

Register by May 25

MOMMY AND ME TIME

Ages 1-4 | Heather Collinsworth Join us for some mommy and me time.

We will read stories, make a craft and do some sensory exploration. Snack provided.

Session 1: Monday, April 16, 9:00 am - 10:00 am Activity #201002-01

Register by April 9

Session 2: Monday, May 21, 9:00 am - 10:00 am Activity #201002-02

Register by May 14

Session 3: Monday, June 18, 9:00 am - 10:00 am Activity #201002-03

Register by June 11

Fee: $5 per session

KITE MAKING

Let’s fly some kites! Learn how to design and make your own kite. Class will be held at Macken Park Shelter 6.

Register by April 12

MOTHER’S DAY CRAFT

Come and create a special Mother’s Day gift for your mother or grandmother! Then the children will wrap their present to keep it a surprise until Mother’s Day!

Thursday, May 3, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm Register by April 26

Activity #202005 Cost: $10

Register by June 14

ALCOHOL INK COASTERS AND ART We will learn how to work with alcohol ink medium and make a set of four coasters and one small painting.

Register by June 28

YOUTH SUMMER CAMPS ROBOTICS USING THE LEGO WEDO SYSTEM Build and program robots in this introductory Robotics class using the LEGO® WeDo® system. Learn basic programming skills, simple engineering concepts and the names of robot components. Work in small groups to complete several projects using tilt and motion sensors. This is a great way to prepare young Robotics enthusiasts for our more advanced Robotics programs.

Monday-Friday, June 11-15, 9:00 am - 12:00 pm Activity #202007 Cost: $125

EMOJI T-SHIRT

Emojis are the best! You will create your own emoji t-shirt in this class. Please specify your size when you register.

Thursday, May 31, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

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Thursday June 21, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Ages 7-9 | Play-well TEKnologies

Thursday, April 19, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

Activity #202003 Fee: $15

We make a tie dye project every year, and this year we’ll be making socks!

Each child will get to tie dye two pairs of socks! Parents are welcome to join in on the fun. Please let us know your sock size when registering. Class will be held at Macken Park Shelter 6.

Activity #202006 Cost: $10

Ages 4-12 | Heather Collinsworth

Activity #202002 Fee: $10

TIE DYE SOCKS

Thursday July 5, 6:00 pm - 7:00 pm

YOUTH ART PROGRAMS

Activity #202001 Cost $10

Register by May 31

Register by April 26

Register by June 4

Unless noted otherwise, all classes are held at the Parks and Recreation Center, 1201 Clark Ferguson Drive.

ROBOTICS USING THE LEGO EV3 SYSTEM Ages 9-13 | Play-well TEKnologies

Build and program robots inspired by a galaxy far, far away using the LEGO® WeDo® system! Lift an X-Wing from Dagobah swamp, program a droidsorting factory, and land an Imperial Shuttle using motion sensors. In small groups, learn basic programming, engineering, and robotics concepts in a fun Jedi-themed environment.

Monday- Friday, June 11-15, 1:00 pm - 4:00 pm Activity #202008 Cost: $125

Register by June 4

TEEN ART CAMP

Ages 13-18 | Heather Collinsworth This week long art camp is designed for teens who want to pursue additional art education. This art camp will help artists explore different art mediums, including drawing, painting, multi- media art and sculpture, focusing on the art medium that the campers enjoy most. Each student will complete two art projects during the week, and one of their projects will be chosen to be on display at Paper Birch Landing Gallery for a month following the camp.

Monday-Friday, July 9-13, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Activity #202009 Cost: $50

Register by July 2

SUMMER IMAGINATION ART CAMP Ages 6-12 | Heather Collinsworth

Join us for a 5-day Summer Imagination Art Camp. This multi-media art camp invites campers to explore, imagine and discover art in unique new ways!

Artists are invited to experiment with a variety of art materials and styles, which encourages creative thinking and problem solving. Projects include painting, drawing, sewing, dying, printmaking and performance art! One project from each student will be selected at the end of the camp, to hang for a month at the Paper Birch Landing Gallery in Northtown.

Monday-Friday, July 16-20, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Activity #202010 Cost $50

Register by July 9

CLOVER KIDS CAMP: MISSION 4-H

Ages 5-7 | MU Extension, Clay County Extension Staff, 4-H youth leaders and 4-H adult volunteers Clay County 4-H and North Kansas City Parks and Recreation are partnering to host a week-long day camp for 5-7 year olds. Campers will experience a wide variety of activities. Campers will have mini-missions each day around topics such as health/nutrition, art, nature, robotics and much more. This camp is open to all youth regardless of their enrollment in 4-H. Snacks will be provided.

Campers need to bring their own lunch each day. Camp will be held at Macken Park Festival Shelter.

Monday-Friday, July 23-27, 8:00 am - 3:00 pm Activity #202011 Register by July 16 Cost: $30 first child; $20 each additional sibling

FROM REAL LIFE TO CANVAS

Ages 8-16 | GK Callahan, MU Extension During this week-long art class, we will use photography to capture the “real world” around us. We will learn how to take photos and then transfer them onto a canvas like the old masters would. Each day we will spend time drawing in a sketchbook, introducing some art history, studying a different artist or style of art, while working on the completion of our final project: a painting. We will spend a majority of our time learning drawing and painting techniques. We will also have a visit by a nutrition specialist from the University of Missouri who will teach us about healthy eating and provide an afternoon snack. Bring a sack lunch, and be ready to get creative!

Monday-Friday, July 30-August 3, 9:00 am - 3:00 pm Activity #202012 Cost: $90

Register by July 23

ROBOTICS CAMP

Ages 8-12 | MU Extension In this beginners Robotics SPIN Club, participants will spend the week exploring EV3 Lego robots through hands-on building and programming. Come experience what 4-H has to offer and be a part of a robotics team!

Monday-Friday, August 6-10, 8:00 am - 12:00 pm Activity #202013 Cost: $50

Register by July 30

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Adult Programs MAKE AND TAKE PROGRAMS

Ages 16+ | Heather Collinsworth

ROPE LAUNDRY BASKET

Come and learn a fun technique to turn a basic laundry basket into something beautiful!

Tuesday, April 10, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Activity #203001 Cost: $20

Register by April 3

SUCCULENT PLANTER

We will be making these adorable succulent planters! Each one will come with all supplies and a real succulent plant.

Tuesday, May 29, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Activity #203006 Cost: $25

PALLET FLAG

Register by May 22

Learn how to make a personalized string art wall hanging. Let us know what state you would like to do when you register.

Create a beautiful pallet flag to decorate your yard this summer! Please remember these are large pallets and you will need a way to transport it home. Class will be held at Macken Park Shelter 6.

Tuesday, April 24, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Tuesday, June 5, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

STATE STRING ART

Activity #203002 Cost $25

Register by April 17

JAPANESE MOSS BALL PLANTER

Join us to make this amazing planter. No more clutter on window sill…hang your plants instead! One plant and all supplies are included.

Tuesday, May 1, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Activity #203003 Register by April 24 Cost: $25

DECO MESH FLOWER WREATH Come make this cool deco mesh flower wreath. All supplies included.

Tuesday, May 8, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Activity #203004 Cost: $35

Register by May 1

PHOTO COLLAGE LETTER

Collage a letter of your choice! Bring your favorite photos in color or black and white.

Let us know which letter you want when you register.

Tuesday, May 22, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Activity #203005 Register by May 15 Cost: $20

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Activity #203007 Cost $40

Register by May 29

RAINBOW LIGHT ABSTRACT CLASS

Come and paint this abstract rainbow light. Abstract painting is so much fun and allows a lot of room for creativity.

Thursday, June 14, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Activity #203009 Cost $35

Register by June 7

REGISTER TODAY! To register, go to www.nkc.org > Departments > Parks and Recreation. You can also sign up and make payments over the phone or visit the Parks & Recreation Center, Monday-Saturday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm at 1201 Clark Ferguson Drive.

HEALTHY LIVING CLASSES

Ages 16+ | Heather Collinsworth Cost: $20

GLUTEN-FREE BREAD

Join us to make two different kinds of gluten free loaves of bread. Premade loaves will be available to taste!

Are you trying to live a gluten-free lifestyle, whether because of an allergy or simply as a healthy choice, join us to learn how to enjoy a variety of foods and snacks. Our trained chef has worked in restaurants in Denver’s Capitol Hill and has developed special menus for dietary restrictions.

Thursday, May 24, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

GLUTEN-FREE ITALIAN COOKING

Wednesday, June 6, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Come and learn to prepare a classic Italian meal that you would never guess is gluten-free! We will prepare a roasted tomato zucchini pappardelle, stuffed eggplant boats and a chickpea flour pasta.

Wednesday, April 18, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Activity #203010

Register by April 11

GLUTEN-FREE PIZZA NIGHT

Join us to make a fabulous gluten-free pizza! We will work with a cauliflower crust and make a supreme pizza.

Veggie-only option is available for vegetarians.

Wednesday, May 2, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Activity #203011

Register by April 25

GLUTEN-FREE BAKING

Learn how to make gluten-free baked goods. We’ll make a wonderful muffin batter that can be used as a base for many different flavor combinations! We will also learn how to make a great cookie batter.

Wednesday, May 16, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Activity #203012

Register by May 9

GLUTEN-FREE DATE NIGHT DINNER

Activity # 203014

Register by May 17

GLUTEN-FREE MEAL PLANNER

Meal planning when you are on a gluten-free diet can be a challenge, but we will try to make it a little easier for you with this delicious dinner idea: roasted pepper chicken, cilantro lime quinoa, and coconut ginger soup.

Activity #203015

Register by May 30

HOMEMADE NATURAL CLEANING PRODUCTS

Are you ready to go all-natural with your cleaning products? Learn how to save money and get rid of all those harmful chemicals by learning some tried-and-true recipes for home cleaning products. You will learn how to make: all-purpose cleaner, glass cleaner, tile cleaner, oven cleaner, dusting polish, air freshener and laundry detergent. Each student will take home samples of each item we make.

Tuesday, June 12, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Activity #203016

Register by June 5

VEGAN COOKING

Learn aspects of vegan cooking that you can bring into your everyday life! We will make an appetizer, main dish and dessert.

Wednesday, June 27, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm Activity #203017 Register by June 20

Do you want to cook a special dinner for your someone special, but they are on a gluten-free diet? We will make a meal that is impressive, delicious and gluten-free: pork medallions with mushroom sauce, parmesan biscuits, and spaghetti squash with ricotta sage sauce.

GLUTEN-FREE SNACKS

Wednesday, May 23, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Wednesday, July 11, 6:00 pm - 8:00 pm

Activity #203013

Register by May 16

We will make great snacks to have around the house or take on the go! Learn to make chewy fudge granola bars, flourless peanut butter oatmeal cookies, herb roasted chickpeas and paleo tortilla chips.

Activity #203018

Register by July 3

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Sports YOUTH LEAGUES North Kansas City Parks & Recreation youth sports programs are NON-COMPETITIVE leagues. The programs emphasize skill development, learning the rules of the game, playing as a team, sportsmanship, and most importantly to have FUN! All practices and games are held at Macken Park.

Children may register with one “buddy” for youth team sports. BOTH registration forms must be received along with the registration fee for each child at the same time. If you are new to the NKC Sports Program, you will be placed on a team by the NKC Parks & Recreation staff.

FALL SOCCER (COED)

INTERESTED IN COACHING?

Practices during the week and Games on Saturday and possibly Sunday depending on number of teams. Season begins August 4. Volunteer coaches needed! Child must be currently in the grades below:

North Kansas City Parks & Recreation Department is always looking to have capable volunteers coaching our sports programs!

Ages 5 years-8th Grade

Division A: K, 1st Grade or Age 5 by 07/31/18 Activity #205001-01

Division B: 2nd or 3rd Grade Activity #205002-01

We need coaches for: Bitty Soccer, Youth Soccer, and Youth Baseball. If you would like to sign up or just need more information, contact our Recreation Coordinator, Robert Wages at rwages@nkc.org or call our office at 816-300-0545.

Division B: 4th or 5th Grade Activity #205003-01

Division D: 6th, 7th or 8th Grade Activity #205004-01 Registration: June 4 - July 6 (or until teams are filled) Fees: (includes t-shirt and Trophy) Divisions A & B: $60 Divisions C & D: $65

ADULT LEAGUES SUMMER COED SOFTBALL

This is a D-LEVEL softball league. “D” leagues are for new teams and teams playing at a recreational level. Coed Games are on Sunday evenings. All games are played at Macken Park. Teams are required to provide their own game balls. Each team will play 8 double-header regular season games and an end of season tournament. Winner(s) of the tournament will receive championship t-shirts! Teams may pay a $50.00 non-refundable deposit to hold the spot and pay the rest of the fee by June 30th. All fees must be paid

by June 30th or the team will risk losing its spot.

Activity #206001-01 Registration: June 4 - June 29 Fee: $400 per team

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SUMMER MEN’S SOFTBALL

This is a D-LEVEL softball league. “D” leagues are for new teams and teams playing at a recreational level. Men’s Games are on Thursday evenings. All games are played at Macken Park. Teams are required to provide their own game balls. Each team will play 8 double-header regular season games and an end of season tournament. Winner(s) of the tournament will receive championship t-shirts! Teams may pay a $50.00 non-refundable deposit to hold the spot and pay the rest of the fee by June 30th. All fees must be paid

by June 30th or the team will risk losing its spot.

LESSONS/CAMPS YOUTH & ADULT TENNIS LESSONS

Tennis is a great sport to stay active at any age. Come and learn the basics of tennis in this 4-week program. Beginning level courses will be learning how to score and play the game as well as the basics in serving and groundstrokes!

Intermediate level courses will build on the fundamentals of the game as well as finding consistency in the game!

Maximum 10 participants per class, so sign up fast! All lessons will be played at Macken Park, Courts 5 & 6.

Activity #206002-01 Registration: June 4 - June 29 Fee: $400 per team

Saturdays, May 5 - May 26

EVENTS

Intermediate Youth (Ages 10-15): 10:00 - 10:50 am

PITCH, HIT AND RUN

Ages 7-14 | Macken Park Field #1 Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run is a FREE event that tests three of the most fundamental aspects of baseball/ softball -- pitching, hitting and running.

PITCH: Participant is tested throwing strikes to a designated Strike Zone target.

HIT: Participant hits a ball off a stationary tee for distance and accuracy.

RUN: Participant is timed, starting from second base, touching third then touching home plate.

All of the events are individually scored and converted to a total point score through the use of conversion tables.

Participants will compete in each of the three components of Major League Baseball Pitch Hit & Run and accumulate a total score based on his/her performance. Winners will move on to Regionals and continued success can lead to a chance to compete in Nationals.

Saturday, April 21, 2:00 pm Fee: Free Register day of event or online at pitchhitrun.com

Beginning Youth (Ages 6-9): 9:00 - 9:50 am Activity #: 105011-01 Activity #: 105012-01

Register by Friday, April 27 Register by Friday, April 27

Beginning Adult (Ages 16+): 11:00 - 11:50 am Activity #: 106006-01 Fee: $40

Register by Friday, April 27

YOUTH ARCHERY CAMP Parks and Recreation Center

This camp will be a fun chance to learn how to properly shoot a bow and arrows. Participants will learn safety, proper form and practice on targets with a trained archer.

After the completion of camp, everyone will have a better understanding of the fundamentals of archery and be able to use that knowledge outside of class competitively or recreationally. Participants need to bring a sack lunch.

Saturday, May 12, 9:00 am - 1:00 pm Activity #105013-01 Register by April 27 Fee: $30

REGISTER TODAY! You can mail in your registration form with payment, call to use a credit card, go to www.nkc.org, or stop by the Parks & Recreation Center Monday-Saturday 9:00am-5:00pm at: 1201 Clark Ferguson Drive, North Kansas City, MO 64116 There will be a late fee of $10.00 per registrant if you register after the deadline.

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Special Events NORTH KANSAS CITY PARKS & RECREATION CENTER

SATURDAY, APRIL 7, 2018

1:00 pm-3:00 pm

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT Macken Park Tennis/Pickleball Courts

Come watch the action of the inaugural Bob Libbey Pickleball Tournament, featuring men’s, women’s, & mixed competitions.

Matches begin at 9AM each day.

While you cheer on the pickleballers, enjoy food trucks and a beer garden while you watch!

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70s funk in conjunction with arts in the park

June 8 July. 13 cherry bomb

7 p.m.

disco dick

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7 p.m.

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Special Events Interested in becoming a sponsor? Contact us at 816-300-0545 or visit us at the new Parks and Recreation Center, located at 1201 Clark Ferguson Drive to pick up a sponsorship packet.

June 22, 6 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Macken Park

In Conjunction with Movies in the Park: “Moana”

FREE EVENTS! FB/NKCParksAndRec

SPONSORED BY

JUNE 22 MOANA

in conjunction with Night Out in Macken

JULY 27 THE GREATEST SHOWMAN SEPTEMBER 15 JUSTICE LEAGUE

in conjunction with Back to School Bash in conjunction with Back to School Bash

MACKEN PARK FESTIVAL SHELTER MOVIES BEGIN AT DUSK • CONCESSIONS FOR SALE

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back to school bash September 15

Halloween Spooktacular October 27

MISTLETOWNE MARKET November 16-17

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Parks DAGG PARK

MEMORIAL PARK

2000 Iron Street (21st Avenue between Howell and Iron Streets)

23rd Avenue between Iron and Howell Streets

This 5-acre park was renovated in 2016, and features interactive water play with an ocean theme without standing water.

PARK AMENITIES

• Two playgrounds, including designated areas for ages 2-5 and 5-12 • Two spraygrounds, including the Woods Fountain area for children up to 2 years old • Public restroom building and one family changing restroom • Park shelter available for rent.

• Two picnic shelters are first come first serve. Each has an 8-foot table and a trash receptacle. No portable grills are allowed at any of the shelters.

MACKEN PARK 1002 Clark Ferguson Drive (Northeast corner of Clark Ferguson Drive and Howell Street) This 60-acre park is utilized for sports leagues, walking,s picnicking and more.

PARK AMENITIES

• Four large park shelters available for reservation • Festival Shelter – reserved for large gatherings • Three baseball/softball fields • Two soccer fields • Six tennis courts • Three public restroom buildings • Four racquetball courts • One-mile asphalt walking trail • Two playgrounds • Park Service Complex

The park commemorates the history of wars fought involving American citizens. A replica of the Statue of Liberty is located in Memorial Park.

WAGGIN’ TRAIL DOG PARK 432 E 32nd Avenue (32nd and Swift Avenues) This 4.7 acre off-leash dog park is a partnership between the City of North Kansas City and the City of Kansas City, Missouri. There are separate areas for large and small dogs, and each area features a paved walking trail and multiple obstacles.

WHEEL PARK Southwest corner of Clark Ferguson Drive and Ozark Street Just south of Macken Park, Wheel Park offers a paved, half-mile roller-blading and bike trail.

COMMENTS OR CONCERNS? CONTACT US North Kansas City Parks & Recreation 816-300-0545 parks_rec@nkc.org

DOG PARK ISSUES? Animal Control 816-271-6024 Police Non-Emergency 816-274-6032 Parks 11

Rental Information SHELTER RENTALS CAPACITY

RESIDENTS

NON-RESIDENTS

Dagg Park Laguna Bay Shelter

25 people

$60

$85

Macken Park Shelters #2 & 3

60 people

$30

$70

Macken Park Shelter #6

80 people

$50

$80

Macken Park Shelters #1 & 4

100 people

$50

$100

Macken Park Festival Shelter #5

200 people

3 hours; No grills allowed.

$300 + $100 deposit

All Macken Park shelter rentals are for 6 hours; all shelters have electricity and grills.

Inflatable permit is an additional $25; Rental company must provide proof of insurance.

Any parties interested in hosting a special event at Macken Park must submit a Special Event Usage Permit at least 45 days prior to the date of the event.

Any reservation change will incur a $25 change fee.

SHELTER RULES 1. A Special Use Permit needs to be submitted 45 days prior to the event for approval.

2. Arrive at your reserved site within 15 minutes of the designated starting time. Failure to comply will result in forfeiture of your reservation. You must vacate the site at your designated ending time if another group is waiting to use the facility.

3. City ordinance #3883 prohibits all alcoholic beverages, including beer, on park property, which includes parking area. Violators are subject to arrest and prosecution. Groups not adhering to this regulation will have future reservation requests denied.

4. Public address systems, loud speakers, and similar apparatus are prohibited in the park unless permission is granted by the Parks and Recreation Board. Dance bands, orchestras, record hops, dance parties and similar activities are prohibited.

5. Pop up tents, canvassed coverings, or any form of tables and chairs are not allowed to

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be brought in to parks for any reason unless you have approval from the Director. Special permission may be granted to set up these additional apparatus on a request basis.

6. All unauthorized vehicles, commercial and private, are prohibited beyond the designated areas, thus all picnic and sports equipment, etc., must be carried to the picnic areas and ball diamonds.

7. Applicant is responsible for leaving the facilities in clean and presentable condition. Please use receptacles for trash.

8. If the reservation is not used and not canceled, future reservations may not be approved.

9. There is no tape of any kind, metal fasteners (staples, tacks) allowed on any of our shelter structures. Failure to comply will result in loss of future reservations.

10. A person may reserve two shelters per visit.

PARKS AND RECREATION CENTER RENTALS Nestled in the beautiful landscape of North Kansas City’s Macken Park, we offer a serene environment with a contemporary look, stone fireplace, and floor-to-ceiling windows, overlooking our premiere terrace and the lush green grounds of the park. Our facility also features a drop-down screen and projector and a state-of-the-art sound system for sharing presentations, videos and photos with your guests.

All rentals require a 2-hour minimum. Remember to include set up and tear down in your rental time.

Multipurpose Room

Cottonwood Meeting Room

• Patio access • A/V option available • 15’ x 15’ dance floor option available

Up to 67 people

Wedding/Banquet layout: Up to 120 people Classroom/keynote layout: Up to 112 people For an additional cost, the capacity can be increased with the patio as an overflow. Please contact us for more information about this option.

Pricing

Resident: $70/hour Non-Resident: $85/hour A/V (Optional): $40

Multipurpose Room East • Patio access • A/V not available Wedding/Banquet layout: 60 people Classroom/keynote layout: Up to 56 people

Pricing

Resident: $60/hour Non-Resident: $70/hour

Multipurpose Room West • No patio access • A/V option available Wedding/Banquet layout: 60 people Classroom/keynote layout: Up to 56 people

Pricing

Resident: $55/hour Non-Resident: $65/hour A/V (Optional): $40

Pricing

Resident: $45/hour Non-Resident: $50/hour A/V (Optional): $25 Microphone not available

Maple Game Room Up to 26 people

Pricing

Resident: $45/hour Non-Resident: $50/hour

A La Carte Amenities These options may be added to certain rental agreements.

Contact us for more information.

Audio/Visual Includes screen, projector, hook up, handheld microphone or lapel microphone

Pricing: $40

Catering Kitchen Includes refrigerator, freezer, ice machine, stove, microwave and warming oven

Packages The Macken Package • Four consecutive hours • Full Multipurpose Room • Patio access • Catering kitchen

Pricing

Resident: $415 Non-Resident: $535 Additional hours available at a per-hour rate.

The Nuptial Package Ceremony and Reception

• Four consecutive hours • Full Multipurpose Room • Patio setup for ceremony or reception • Catering kitchen • Lobby for cocktail, ceremony or buffet/bar setup • The Elm Bridal Suite

Pricing

Resident: $1,120 Non-Resident: $1,925 Additional hours available at a per-hour rate.

Contact Us

Resident: $45/hour Non-Resident: $55/hour

1201 Clark Ferguson Drive North Kansas City, MO 64116 816.300.0545 www.nkc.org

Lobby

Monday–Saturday: 9am–5pm

Pricing

Cocktail party setup: Up to 70 people Seated ceremony setup: Up to 95 people

Office Hours

Venue/Event Space Hours Monday–Thursday: 9am–5pm Friday & Saturday: 9am–11pm

Pricing

Resident: $50/hour Non-Resident: $60/hour

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June 8 & 9, 2018 Macken Park

Friday 5-10 pm | Saturday 10 am-10 PM

Art & Maker Fair friday, june 8

saturday, june 9

stage entertainment 6 Pm The Elders 8 Pm cherry bomb

STage entertainment 11 am Doo dads (kids entertainment) 12 pm spoken word poets 1 pm Poor bishop hooper 2:30 Pm plein air 3 Pm candice hill 4:30 Pm Mr. STinky FeeT (kids entertainment) 6 Pm Scott Peery 8 Pm switch roaming entertainment 10 am-5 pm Mike debis, spin artist 1-3 pm Sister Act face painting and Balloon art 3-5 pm abracadabra extravaganza kids activities 10 am Activity, Paper birch landing 11 Am Doo Dads (stage) 12 pm Activity, Paper birch landing 4:30 pm Mr. Stinky feet (stage)

roaming entertainment 6-8 Pm Sister act face painting and balloon art

Beer Garden

Featuring local breweries and food trucks

Friday 5-10 pm | Saturday 6-10 pm

BrewFest

NKC craft tasters and food pairings Saturday 3-6 pm $25 in advance | $30 day of event Tickets available April 1, 2018 www.artsinthepark.org

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