Activities Guide Spring/Summer 2013

Activities guide Spring/Summer 2013

816-513-7500 | kcparks.org Volunteers & Park Partners PHOTO RELEASE Dear Friends of Parks and Recreation,

Volunteering with Parks and Recreation can be a fun and rewarding experience Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation frequently videotapes and photo- Thank you for your confidence and commitment to KC Parks. Your support of our department and our City was confirmed last August by for all ages. Each year, volunteers provide thousands of hours of service to parks, graphs participants enjoying our programs, special events, parks and facili- the 63% approval of Question #1. The passage of this sales tax provides KC Parks with a stable funding source and ensures that Kansas City programs and community centers and are essential to our success. Volunteers ties. These images are used by KC Parks and the City of Kansas City, Missouri can continue to have one of the best parks and recreation systems in the country. work in a variety of roles including tutoring, coaching and mentoring to youth in publications, on the web, for television/cable promotions, or to use as is at community centers; planting flowers and helping with landscaping on park seen fit. The images are used at the City’s discretion and become its sole As you glance through this Activities Guide you will notice results from the tax including extended hours in our community centers, ex- grounds; or assisting with special events such as the Ethnic Enrichment Festival, property. panded summer enrichment camps and athletic programs, and enhanced marketing efforts (be sure and check out our new website at the Wilderness Run or Party in the Park. www.kcparks.org). As you look around the City this spring, you will see additional flower beds, cleaner and safer playgrounds, increased INCLUSION mowings, and more timely removal of graffiti and litter. KC Parks has formal partnerships established with neighborhood, community, KC Parks continues to listen to our residents in order to provide the programs and services that best serve our public. We look forward to business and not-for-profit organizations for programs, events and projects. KC Parks provides inclusive recreation opportunities that welcome, accommo- seeing you out enjoying our amenities this season and, as always, appreciate your ongoing enthusiasm and support. These partnerships allow our department to leverage resources and generate date and successfully include individuals with disabilities within existing parks citywide interest and support for our system facilities, programs and events. We and recreation programs. For more information: appreciate your support! Contact: Sincerely, Sheronda Stonum, 816-784-5200 Sharon Estrada, 816-513-7509 Mark L. McHenry, Director [email protected] [email protected] kcparks.org Contacts

City of Kansas City, Missouri Hillcrest Community Center Aquatics & Athletics Manager Central District Superintendent @KCMOParks Parks and Recreation Department 10401 Hillcrest Road 64134 Tammie Tritico, 816-513-7666 David Burke, 816-513-8554 4600 E. 63rd St. 816-784-7000 [email protected] [email protected] Kansas City, MO 64130 Center Director: David Hams MISSION 816-513-7500 Spraygrounds South District Superintendent Kansas City North Sam Duncan, 816-513-7655 Gene Kotlinski, 816-513-8930 Director Community Center [email protected] [email protected] To improve the quality of life by providing recreational, leisure, Mark L. McHenry, 816-513-7503 3930 N.E. Antioch 64117 and aesthetic opportunities for all citizens, and by conserving and [email protected] Mowing & Tree Issues 816-784-6100 Midwest Pool Management Action Center enhancing the environment. Center Director: Lisa Nichols 816-350-2628 Deputy Director 311 or 816-513-1313 Terry Rynard, 816-513-7503 Line Creek Community Center & Athletic Field Permits, North We will accomplish this mission by providing quality programming, [email protected] Lakeside Nature Center Ice Arena Tammie Tritico, 816-513-7666 making the best use of existing resources, developing a supportive 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. 64132 Board of Commissioners 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive 64151 [email protected] 816-513-8960 and influential constituency, developing effective collaborations Karmen Bradley, 816-513-7503 816-513-0760 Center Director: Kimberly Hess and partnerships, and acquiring and preserving natural features. [email protected] Center Director: Dan Smith Athletic Field Permits, Central Kevin Kearney, 816-513-0634 [email protected] Community Services Division Marlborough Community Center [email protected] Community Services Manager 8200 The Paseo 64131 Shoal Creek Living Mark Bowland, 816-513-7590 816-784-3100 Athletic Field Permits, South History Museum [email protected] Center Director: Brian Dennis Helston Singleton, 816-513-0633 7000 N.E. Barry Road 64156 [email protected] 816-792-2655 Community Center Supervisors Southeast Community Center Linda S. Myles, 816-513-7534 4201 E. 63rd St. 64130 Plaza Tennis Center Marketing Division CITY OF KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI OFFICIALS [email protected] 816-513-0632 4747 J.C.Nichols Parkway 64112 Media & Film/Photo Shoot Permits Alan Schmelzle, 813-513-7657 Center Director: Helston Singleton 816-784-5100 Heidi Downer, 816-513-7527 [email protected] [email protected] City Council Board of Parks and Tony Aguirre Community Center Golf Services First District Recreation Commissioners Brush Creek Community Center 2050 West Pennway 64108 Doug Schroeder, 816-513-7650 Special Event Permits Scott Wagner, Dick Davis Jean Paul Chaurand, President 3801 Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. 64110 816-784-1300 [email protected] Shannon Dooley, 816-513-7675 816-513-0730 Second District McClain Bryant Center Director: Mindy Valines [email protected] Center Director: Olijoel Sheppard Natural Resources Division Ed Ford, Russ Johnson Allen Dillingham Westport Roanoke Natural Resources Manager Race Permits Garrison Community Center Third District Aimee Gromowsky Community Center Forest Decker, 816-513-7523 Jenny Chronister, 816-588-2793 1124 E. 5th St. 64106 Melba Curls, Jermaine Reed 3601 Roanoke Road 64111 [email protected] [email protected] David Mecklenburg 816-784-1140 816-784-5200 Fourth District Center Director: Gregory Collins Mayor Center Director: Sheronda Stonum North District Superintendent Jim Glover, Jan Marcason Gregg Klice Community Center Kevin Evans, 816-513-9585 Fifth District Sylvester “Sly” James 1600 John “Buck” O’Neil Way 64108 Bruce R. Watkins Cultural [email protected] 816-513-0651 Heritage Center Cindy Circo, Michael Brooks 3700 Blue Parkway 64130 Center Director: Carol Green Sixth District 816-513-0700 Scott Taylor, John A. Sharp Director: Jesse B. Barnes [email protected]

1 June July - National Parks and Recreation Month April-September 2013 EVENTS . 9-14 Flashdance-The Musical – 8 p.m. 1 National Trails Day – 8 a.m. Starlight Theatre, Swope Park, 4600 Starlight Rd. Blue River Trail/Confluence Trail www.kcstarlight.com April Blue River Athletic Fields, I-435 & Blue River Rd.,

6 Project Blue River Rescue – 8 a.m.-5 p.m. 20 Party in the Park – 9 a.m.-5 p.m. – 1-5 p.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. 2 Rose Show & Rose Day Swope Park, Meyer Blvd. and Swope Parkway Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden in Loose Park , 5200 Pennsylvania www.lakesidenaturecenter.org www.kansascityrosesociety.org 23-28 The Little Mermaid – 8 p.m. 9 Fountain Day – 11 a.m. Starlight Theatre, Swope Park, 4600 Starlight Rd. Children’s Fountain 6 Clips of Faith Film & Beer Tour – 7-11 p.m. www.kcstarlight.com Waterworks Park, N Oak St. at NE 32nd St. Brush Creek Amphitheater, Theis Park, 47th & Oak St. ongoing Events August www.clipsoffaith.com Car-free Weekends 13 Community Center Open Houses 5-11 Footloose – 8 p.m. Friday, 2 p.m. through Monday, 8 a.m. KC Parks Community Centers (excluding Gregg/Klice) | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. 7 Jazzoo Starlight Theatre, Swope Park, 4600 Starlight Rd. Cliff Drive Scenic Byway in Kessler Park from Belmont Avenue west Line Creek CC | 2 p.m.-4 p.m. | Free Open Skate Kansas City Zoo, 6800 Zoo Drive, Swope Park www.kcstarlight.com along Gladstone Boulevard and Cliff Drive west to The Paseo www.kansascityzoo.org 14 Community Center Open Houses 16-18 Ethnic Enrichment Festival Mother Nature Reads 12-6 p.m. 8 Dragon Boat Festival & Races – 10 a.m. Friday | 6-10 p.m. Saturdays | 10 a.m KC North | Southeast | Tony Aguirre | Hillcrest Brush Creek on the Country Club Plaza Saturday | Noon-10 p.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. Line Creek | 12:20-2:20 p.m. | Free Open Skate Ward Parkway and JC Nichols Parkway Sunday | Noon-6 p.m. www.lakesidenaturecenter.org www.chinagardensociety-kc.org Swope Park, Meyer Blvd. and Swope Parkway 20 3-Trails Crossing Volkswalk – 8:30 a.m.-4 p.m. www.eeckc.org Trailside Center, 9901 Holmes Road The Power of an Image Exhibit 8 BUGS Extravaganza – 10 a.m-2 p.m. www.trailsidecenter.org April-May | Tuesday-Saturday | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. 17 What’s Out at Night? – 10 a.m-2 p.m. Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center, 3700 Blue Parkway www.lakesidenaturecenter.org Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. 27 Earth Day – 10 a.m.-3 p.m. www.lakesidenaturecenter.org Hike Swope Park with a Naturalist Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. 9 Ride the Fountains Bicycle Tour – 8 a.m. Saturday | April 13, 27 | May 4, 25 | June 8, 22 | July 6, 20 www.lakesidenaturecenter.org Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd. September August 3, 17 | September 7, 21 | 10 a.m. www.ridethefountains.com 7-13 Miss Saigon – 8 p.m Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. 27-28 Chalk Walk in the Historic Northeast Starlight Theatre, Swope Park, 4600 Starlight Rd. www.lakesidenaturecenter.org Saturday and Sunday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 9 Festival of Fountains – 11 a.m-5 p.m. www.kcstarlight.com The Concourse in Kessler Park , Benton Blvd. and St. John Ave. Union Station, 30 W Pershing Rd. www.chalkwalk.org www.kcfountains.com Downtown Farmers Market 7 Heartland Heat Triathlon – 7 a.m. May - October | Thursdays | 10:30 a.m.-1 p.m. Tiffany Hills Park, 9400 N. Congress 11-16 Catch Me If You Can – 8 p.m. Ilus Davis Park, E. 11th St. and Oak St. May Starlight Theatre, Swope Park, 4600 Starlight Rd. 7 Dippin’ Dogs Swim Party – Noon-2 p.m. www.kcstarlight.com Kansas City Organics Farmers Market 4 Celebrate Urban Birds – 10 a.m-4 p.m. The Bay Water Park, 7101 Longview Rd. May - October | Saturdays | 8 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Lakeside Nature Center in Swope Park, 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. www.dippindogs.com 14-16 Kansas City Wide Open Disc Golf Tournament Minor Park, East of Holmes on Red Bridge Rd. (111th St.) www.lakesidenaturecenter.org www.kcorganics.com Water Works, Cliff Drive, Blue Valley, Swope Disc Golf Courses 7 Dance in the Park – 6:30 p.m. www.kcfdc.org 11 National Train Day Celebration – Noon-4 p.m. Roanoke Park, Valentine Rd. to 34th St. & Karnes Blvd. KC Northern Miniature Railroad Kansas City Northern Miniature Railroad 15 Kids Fishing Derby – 8 a.m. May-September | Saturdays | 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Frank Vaydik Park, 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive 8 Dippin’ Dogs Swim Party – 1-4 p.m Spring Valley Park Lake, E. 28th St. & Spring Valley Drive Sundays and Holidays | 12-6 p.m. Springs Aquatic Center, 9400 N. Congress Ave. Frank Vaydik Park, 5940 N.W. Waukomis Drive 12 Mother’s Day for Mother Earth Puppet Pageant – 1 p.m. www.dippindogs.com Brush Creek Amphitheater, Theis Park, 47th & Oak St. 18 World’s Largest Swim Lesson – 11-11:45 a.m. In the PINK of the Evening Free Concerts www.stonelionpuppets.org Swope Park Pool, 6700 Lewis Rd. May-August | Every Third Saturday | 7-9 p.m. 8 Jazz in the Garden – 4:30-6:30 p.m. Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden in Loose Park 5200 Pennsylvania The Colonnade in Kessler Park 26 Celebration at the Station – 3 p.m. 18–July 7 Heart of America Shakespeare Festival – 8 p.m Tuesday-Sunday and Monday, July 1. NO SHOW July 4. www.kansascityrosesociety.org 2013 Benton and Gladstone Blvds. Union Station, 30 W. Pershing Rd. Southmoreland Park, Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd. and Oak St. www.northeastartskc.org www.kcsymphony.org www.kcshakes.org 20-21 Wonders of Wildlife (W.O.W.) School Thimble Thursdays Free Concerts 31-June 6 Spamalot – 8 p.m. Camp Lake of the Woods in Swope Park 27 Concert in the Park – 6-8 p.m. www.wondersofwildlife.org May 16- June 20 | Thursdays | 12:15 p.m. Starlight Theatre, Swope Park, 4600 Starlight Rd. Roanoke Park, Valentine Rd. to 34th St. & Karnes Blvd. Garment District Place, W. 8th St. between Washington & Broadway www.kcstarlight.com @ThimbleThursday Please verify dates and times by visiting the Parks and Recreation website at kcparks.org.

2 3 Kansas City, Missouri has two public water parks to meet your aquatic DROP-IN PROGRAMMING GUARD Learn to Swim WATER PARKS needs no matter where you live! This class is designed for those aged 10 and older and offers Lap Swimming beginner through intermediate swimming skills taught in a small Need an early morning wake-up? Morning lap swimmers will be class environment. Pre-registration is required. able to take advantage of the 50-meter pool. Session 1: June 3-13 Session 2: June 17-27 June 3 - August 8 | Monday-Thursday | 7-9 a.m. Open Saturday, May 25-Monday, September 2 Session 3: July 8-18 Session 4: July 22-August 1 $2 per visit | free for season pass holders. Mon-Thurs | (S) (B) 10:45-11:15 a.m. | (B) 7:15-7:45 p.m. $50 per person | $40 for season pass holders Splash n Play Parents with children under the age of 10 can avoid the crowds and enjoy the activity pool and sprayground. Limited to the first 100 SPECIAL EVENTS participants each day. June 3 - August 8 | 9-11:30 a.m. Aqua Camp (S) Monday - Thursday | (B) Tuesday and Thursday The perfect 3-day program for the water bug in your family! $5 per child | $4 for season pass holders | parent/guardians are free Registration includes lunch, instructor led activities and open (The Springs only: Mondays are FREE for season pass holder and 1 child) swim time each day. Program is limited to 50 participants. Pre- registration required, ages 10-14. The Springs Aquatic Center The Bay Water Park River Walking July 1-July 3 | Monday-Wednesday | 9:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 9400 N. Congress Ave. 7101 Longview Rd. Walk against the current in our lazy river and test your balance $45 | $36 for season pass holder Kansas City, MO 64153 Kansas City, MO 64134 and strength in a low-impact way. Work at your own pace, no Water Safety Awareness Clinic www.thespringskc.com www.thebaykc.com instructor to lead you, but lifeguards to watch your progress. This brief introduction to water safety teaches the use of June 3 - August 7 | Monday and Wednesday lifejackets, rescue equipment and basic water safety. Children HOURS (S) 9:30-11:30 a.m. | (B) 9:30-11:30 a.m., 7:15-8:30p.m. under the age of 10 must be accompanied by a swimming parent. Monday-Friday 12-8 p.m. Monday-Friday 12-7 p.m. $5 per visit | $4 for season pass holders Pre-registration required, limited to first 100 participants. Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday 12-7 p.m. June 22 | Saturday | 9-10:45 a.m. Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday 1-6 p.m. FREE for season pass holders | $4 for ages 4-14 (includes admission for the day) SESSION REGISTRATION PROGRAMMING Holidays 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Holidays 1-6 p.m. Freaky Friday Teen Party

When the Park Hill School District is When the Hickman Mills School The park is all yours at this special party for 13-18 year olds Classes meet for 8 weekdays, Monday through Thursday for 2 weeks. in session, The Springs will operate District is in session, The Bay will featuring a DJ spinning your favorite tunes, games and prizes. on the following schedule: operate on the following schedule: Register by calling 816.350.2628 Parents are encouraged to attend at no charge. Season passes are not allowed for this special event. Monday-Thursday Closed Monday-Thursday Closed classes fill quickly so don’t wait to register! Friday 5-8 p.m. Friday 4-7 p.m. May 31 | June 14, 28 | July 12, 26 | August 2, 9 | 7:30-10 p.m. Saturday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday 12-7 p.m. $10 per person | $7 each for pre-registered groups of 10 or more Sunday 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday 1-6 p.m. Group Swim Lessons Super Sunday Family Day Bring your children ages 6 months and up for all levels of group Enjoy a Sunday afternoon soaking in the sun and fun. Music, swim lessons. Pre-registration is required. 2013 ADMISSION & SEASON PASSES games, prizes for the whole family. All children must be Session 1: June 3-13 Session 2: June 17-27 accompanied by swimming adults. General Admission 2013 Session 3: July 8-18 Session 4: July 22-August 1 SEASON PASS HOLDER BENEFITS June 30 and July 28 | Sunday | 1-6 p.m. 48” and taller $9 Mon-Thurs | (S) (B) 9:15-9:45 a.m. | 10-10:30 a.m. | 10:45-11:15 a.m. Under 48” $6 Discount of 20% for birthday parties, group swim lessons, junior (B) 7:15-7:45 p.m. | 8-8:30 p.m. Normal Admission Fee programs, water aerobics, splash n play. Senior, age 65 and older $6 $50 per person | $40 for season pass holders Friday Family Swim Party Child, age 1 and under FREE Free Monday Splash n Play for season pass holder and/or 1 family Enjoy an after hours party featuring music games and prizes for the whole 8 visit pass $60 member (The Springs only). family. All children must be accompanied by swimming adults. Private Swimming Lessons Cheaper by the dozen (12+) $7.50 Season passes are not valid for this special event. Private lessons offer the greatest flexibility. One-on-one private Pre-registered groups $6.75 BIRTHDAY PARTY PACKAGES June 21 and July 19 | Friday | 8:30-10:30 p.m. lessons include four 30-minute classes with a trained instructor. Twilight admission after 5p.m. $3 off $4 per person over the age of 1. Simply Fun $165 all day admission for 12, reservation of the Pre-registration is required. Regular Season Passes (May 16 and later) birthday area for 90 minutes, frozen treat from the concession $18 each | 4/$60 | sorry no discounts for season pass holders Monday Madness Teen Party 48” and taller $130 stand and a special t-shirt for the birthday child. The park is all yours at this special party for 10-15 year olds Under 48” $80 featuring a DJ spinning your favorite tunes, games and prizes. Senior, age 60 and older $80 Deluxe $215, same items in Simply Fun plus a hot dog, chips and Junior LifeGUARD Parents are encouraged to attend at no charge. Season passes drink for each party guest. Youth ages 10 to 15 are exposed to lifeguarding techniques, first Discount Season Passes (March 16-May 15) are not allowed for this special event. aid, and CPR training. Ability to swim 50 meters and submerge 48” and taller $75 Superdooper $265, same items as Deluxe but also includes July 1 and August 5 | Monday | 8:30-10:30 p.m. underwater is required. Successful completion of the Junior Under 48” $60 $10 per person | $7 each for groups of 10 or more 18 cupcakes, color coordinated table goods, and postcard style LifeGUARD program results in a FREE certification class prior to Senior, age 60 and older $60 postage paid invitations. the 2014 summer. Pre-registration is required. Do you have a business or organization that is interested in Discount Season Passes (prior to March 15th) Session 1: June 3-13 Session 2: June 17-27 advertising on Splash Radio? This exclusive radio station plays 48” and taller $65 Packages must be booked 7 days in advance and are available Session 3: July 8-18 Session 4: July 22-August 1 at The Springs and The Bay and is heard by tens of thousands of Under 48” $55 7 days a week. Call 816-350-2628 for more information and to Mon-Thurs | 9:15-10:30 a.m. people visiting these parks each summer. Call 816-350-2628 for Senior, age 60 and older $55 reserve your party. Weekend spaces fill quickly. $50 per person | $40 for season pass holders rates and more information.

4 5 Group Swim Lessons Water Safety Awareness Clinic Bring your children, ages 6 months and up, for group swim lessons. This brief introduction to water safety teaches the use of lifejackets, Levels available include beginners to pre-swim team. Classes are 30 rescue equipment and basic water safety. Children under the age SPRAYGROUNDS minutes in length. Pre-registration is required. of 10 must be accompanied by a swimming parent. Pre-registration Open Saturday, May 25-Monday, September 2 Session 1: June 3-13 Session 2: June 17-27 required, limited to first 100 participants. Daily (except where noted) | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | FREE ADMISSION Session 3: July 8-18 Session 4: July 22-August 1 Saturday | June 22 | 11 a.m.-12:45 p.m. | FREE event and Monday-Thursday | $35 each G participants enjoy free admission to Swope Park after the event. Blue Valley Park Harmony Park 9-9:30 a.m. | 9:45-10:15 a.m. | 4:30-5 p.m. | 5:15-5:45 p.m. | 6-6:30 p.m. 1801 White Ave. E 10th St. and Agnes Ave. G 11:30 a.m.-12 p.m. | 12:15-12:45 p.m. LifeGUARD Academy Central Park Longview Tract Participants will learn lifeguard training techniques, leadership, Linwood Blvd. and Bales Ave. 7101 Longview Rd. (Closed Monday) 11:30-12 p.m. | 12:15-12:45 p.m. responsibility, first aid, CPR/AED and earn lifeguard certification. Nelson C Crews Square Jacob L Loose Park 11:30-12 p.m. | 6:15-6:45 p.m. Candidates must attend all sessions to be eligible for certification. E. 27th St and Michigan Ave. W 52nd Terr. and Summit Ave. G Session 1: June 3-27 Session 2: July 8-August 1 (Closed Wednesday) Private Swimming Lessons Douglas Playground at MAJOR POOLS Private lessons offer the greatest flexibility. One-on-one private Monday-Thursday | 9-10:45 a.m. | 4:30-6:15 p.m. | $50 Lykins Square G Grace Williams Nicholl Park lesson includes four 30-minute classes with a trained instructor. E 8th St. and Myrtle Ave. Open Saturday, May 25-Monday, September 2 SPECIAL EVENTS 2632 Jarboe St. Lessons are customized to meet the needs of everyone, including Parade Park (modified hours begin August 12) Garrison Square infants, children, adults and seniors. Pre-registration is required; Monday Mania Family Party 1600 John J Buck O’Neill Way 4th and Forest Ave. Swope Park Pool Grove Park Pool available at all major pools. Join us for a late night swim with your family at your local swimmin’ Sunnyside Park 6700 Lewis Rd. G Benton Blvd. and Truman Rd. $18 each or 4/$60 hole. Facilities stay open until 9 p.m. with no additional admission Golden Oaks Park W 83rd St. and Summit St. charged. Dance and swim as a DJ plays the latest and greatest hits. NE 46th St. and N Antioch Rd. Monday-Thursday | 1-4 p.m. Monday-Friday | 1-7 p.m. Diving – Team KC Parks July 1 | August 5 June 17 | July 29 Friday | 1-7 p.m. Weekends/Holidays | 1-6 p.m. Join us for a new diving program that will teach you all the aspects Rentals Weekends/Holidays | 1-6 p.m. Thursdays are $1 Days @Grove of competitive diving. No experience is necessary; our expert in- June 3 | July 15 August 12 Looking for a cool place to have your child’s birthday party or family event? Sundays are $1 Days @ Swope structors will insure that divers learn proper, safe technique in an G G Shaded picnic tables are available for reservation at several spraygrounds. Moonglow Madness Teen Party Brush Creek exciting and energetic environment. Divers may attend as many or Limited capacity; space fills quickly. The following spraygrounds have picnic The pool is all yours at this special party for 13-18 year olds featur- Budd Park Pool Community Center as few practices as their schedule allows. Competitions are held tables available from 11 a.m.-7 p.m. each day for $25 per picnic table (two- G ing a DJ spinning your favorite tunes, games and prizes. All partici- Budd Park Esplanade & Denver Ave. Emanuel Clever II Blvd. and Cleveland Ave. weekly on Wednesday evenings. hour time block). Rentals are made on the odd hour. Book your table(s) at pants receive a free glow necklace or bracelet. Parents are encour- Monday-Friday | 1-7 p.m. Monday-Friday | 12-6 p.m. Session 1: June 3-13 Session 3: July 8-18 kcparks.com. Each table holds 8-10 people. The sprayground remains open aged to attend at no charge. Season passes are not allowed for Weekends/Holidays | 1-6 p.m. Weekends/Holidays | 1-6 p.m. Session 2: June 17-27 Session 4: July 22-August 1 during the rental. this special event. Tuesdays are $1 Days @ Budd Mondays are $1 Days @ Brush Creek Blue Valley – two (2) tables Longview – eight (8) tables Tuesday and Thursday | 5-6:30 p.m. | $35 per person, per session Thursday | June 6, 20 | July 11, 25 | August 8 | 7:30-10 p.m. G Monday | 5-6:30 p.m. | $35 per person, per session $10 | $7 for pre-registered groups of 10 or more Loose – three (3) tables Parade Park – two (2) tables Modified Hours (begin August 12; all major pools) G Sunnyside – two (2) tables Monday-Thursday | Closed GUARD Learn to Swim World’s Largest Swimming Lesson This class is designed for ages 10 and older and offers beginner Friday | 4-7 p.m. Join us as we a break another Guinness World Record! This FREE through intermediate swimming skills taught in a small class envi- event increases awareness of swim lessons and is held simultane- Weekends/Holidays | 1-6 p.m. ronment. This class is ideal for the middle or high school student. ously around the world. Pre-registration is requested but not re- General Admission 2013 Pre-registration is required. quired. Large groups are encouraged to attend. Participants are Session 1: June 3-13 Session 3: July 8-18 encouraged to stay and swim at no charge for the rest of the day! Regular Admission $3 Session 2: June 17-27 Session 4: July 22-August 1 Tuesday | June 18 | 11-11:45 a.m. Group Admission (Swope Only) $2 Monday-Thursday | 9-9:30 a.m. | 4:30-5:00 p.m. | $35 per person G Six Punch Pass $12 G (valid at any major pool) Discovery LifeGUARD Party in the Park: Free Swim Pool Party Individual Season Pass $25 Experience team work and cooperation while learning basic first aid, res- In celebration of National Parks and Recreation month, you can enjoy (valid at any major pool) cue breathing and water safety. Basic swimming skills are necessary and free or low-cost, family friendly activities at Swope Park attractions VIP Season Pass $35 space is limited. Free prizes for participation and attendance. throughout the day and cool off for free in Swope Park Pool. (bring one friend at no charge, valid at any major pool) Session 1: June 3-13 Session 3: July 8-18 Saturday | July 20 | 1-6 p.m. Session 2: June 17-27 Session 4: July 22-August 1 G Birthday Party Package $65 Package includes 15 admissions, drinks, ice cream treats and a table Monday-Thursday | 9:45-10:15 a.m. | 5:15-5:45 p.m. | $35 G reserved for your 2 hours party. Packages are available during open Junior LifeGUARD JUNIOR POOLS swim hours at all major pools. Packages must be booked 7 days in Youth ages 10 to 15 are exposed to lifeguarding techniques, first advance and are available 7 days a week. Call 816-350-2628 for more Rentals and Birthday Parties Open Tuesday, June 11-Sunday Open Tuesday, June 4-Sunday aid, and CPR training. Ability to swim 50 meters and submerge information and to reserve your party. August 4 August 11 underwater is required. Successful completion of the Junior Life- Rent one of the junior pools for your child’s special day. Each facility is available as a rental from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. each day, with the exclusion of Ashland Square Arbor Villa After-Hour Rentals GUARD program results in a FREE certification class prior to the 23rd and Elmwood Ave. 66th Terr. and Main St. Major swimming pools are available for rent on Saturday and Sun- 2014 summer. Pre-registration is required. Mondays at all facilities and Tuesdays at Arbor Villa. Limited capacity Gillham Pool Wednesday-Sunday | 1-6 p.m. day mornings or evenings for your special event, family reunion, Session 1: June 3-13 Session 3: July 8-18 and space fills quickly. Rates are as follows for the two hour rental: 42nd and Gillham Rd. Jarboe Closed Monday and birthday party or group outing. Security required for large Session 2: June 17-27 Session 4: July 22-August 1 Arbor Villa | $75 Ashland Square | $95 1640 Jarboe St. Toddler Tuesdays | 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. groups, restrictions apply for many events. Call 816-350-2628 for Monday-Thursday | 9-10:15 a.m. | 5:15-6:30 p.m. | $50 Gillham | $115 Jarboe | $95 Tuesday-Sunday | 1-6 p.m. more information and rates. G Closed Monday

6 7 ATHLETICS Field Permits Softball, Football, Soccer, Lacrosse, Rugby: $25 per hour, per field, practice only Tennis Courts: $7 per hour, per court, practice only Register and reserve online at www.kcparks.org

Outdoor Tennis Lessons Four-week sessions include eight 45-minute lessons. Maximum class size is 10, minimum is 5. Located in Swope Park, near the Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd Street. $40 for youth up to 17 years of age | $50 for 18 and older Contact Helston Singleton at 816-513-0633 or [email protected] for more information. Recreational: Learn the fundamentals of tennis May 1-29 | June 3-26 | July 1-24 | August 5-28 Monday/Wednesday 6-6:45 p.m. (ages 7-10) and (ages 11-14) 7-7:45 p.m. (ages 15-17) and (18 and older)

Intermediate: Improve your tennis skills May 2-28 | June 4-27 | July 9-August 1 | August 6-29 Tuesday/Thursday 6-6:45 p.m. (ages 7-10) and (ages 11-14) 7-7:45 p.m. (ages 15-17) and (18 and older) MAYOR’S NIGHTS PROGRAMS COMMUNITY CENTER Bikes in the Park: Kick-off Ride Mayor’s Nights are not your standard athletic programs. They also This event will feature a group bike ride through Swope Park, bike include a mandatory education component requiring each player safety information and seminar. to participate in a series of classes such as A.C.T. preparation, job INSERT Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-Noon training and life skills. Additionally all participants must maintain Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd strict adherence to program rules of play, punctuality and general Ages behavior. These programs are designed to transition young adults into mainstream America with an emphasis on career development and Bikes in the Park: Program for Youth fiscal responsibility. Mayors’ Nights programs provide a positive and A bicycling program for youth to learn healthy living and exercise safe environment for participants, family and friends supporting and through cycling. cheering them on. Program registration opens April 1 at kcparks.org. May 11-June 29 | Saturday | 10-11:30 a.m. Mayor’s Night Hoops-Basketball Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd June 10-August 9 | Wed-Sat | 6 p.m.-Midnight Ages 10-15 | $40 Location: Southeast Community Center, Brush Creek Community Contact Helston Singleton, 816-513-0633 or [email protected] Center, Gregg Klice Community Center, and Central High School $10 for ages up to 17 | $25 for ages 18 and older Heartland Heat Triathlon Contact Kevin Kearney at 816-513-0634 or [email protected] The 2nd annual sprint triathlon consists of a 400 meter swim, 12 mile bike ride and 2.5 mile run. The swim portion is conducted in the Mayor’s Night Nets-Volleyball eight-lane 50 meter competitive pool at the The Springs Aquatic June 10- August 9 | Friday | 6-9 p.m. Center. Both the bike ride and run are conducted outside Tiffany Location: Kansas City North Community Center Hills Park. The cycling portion is a mostly rural, partially hilly route $10 for all ages Contact Lisa Nichols, 816-784-6100 or [email protected] west of Tiffany Hills Park and back. The run consists of one long hill with the beginning and ending run mostly on the flat. Mayor’s Night Kicks-Soccer Saturday September 7 | 8 a.m. Night Kicks is a six-week evening soccer program for both youth Tiffany Hills Park, 9400 N. Congress and adults modeled after the World Cup Soccer tournament. $65, before May 15 | $75, May 16-August 15 | $95, Day Of June 14 - July 19 | Friday | 6 p.m.-Midnight Other: Additional USAT sanction fee not included. Please bring $12 cash or 9th and Van Brunt Athletic Fields check to packet pick-up or your USAT membership card. Team Fees: $150 ages up to 15 | $250 for ages 16 and older Contact Tammie Tritico, 816-513-7666 or [email protected] Contact Tammie Tritico, 816-513-7666 or [email protected]

8 COMMUNITY CENTER COMMUNITY CENTER INSERT INSERT KC Parks’ five municipal golf courses offer diverse playing venues and opportunities to learn and play the game of GOLF golf as well as provide beautiful green spaces throughout the City.

Heart of America Golf Academy 7501 Blue River Rd., Kansas City, MO 64132 Pro Shop / Tee Times: 816-513-8940 www.hoagolfacademy.com Features | Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Snack Bar, Memberships, Lessons, Tournament Packages, Leagues, Meeting Rooms, Practice Facilities Courses The River Course (9 holes): 2,604 yard Par 35 The Rock Course (9 holes): 1,641 yards, Par 27 The Hill (3 hole junior course): 1,102 yards

The most historic of the five facilities is Swope Memorial built in 1919 Hodge Park Golf Course and redesigned by renowned architect A.W. Tillinghast in 1934; this 7000 N.E. Barry Rd., Kansas City, MO 64156 demanding layout has hosted major championships including the PGA Pro Shop / Tee Times: 816-781-4152 Kansas City Open in the 1940s and more recently the 2005 USGA www.hodgeparkgolf.com Women’s Public Links. In 2001 Shoal Creek Golf Course became the Features | Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Snack Bar, Memberships, Lessons, new flagship of Kansas City’s five courses. It is a modern 18-hole layout Tournament Packages, Leagues, Junior Golf Camp, Practice Facilities stretching to 6,983 yards. These two Championship Courses offer the Course | 6,223 yards, Par 71 most skilled players exceptional challenges and depict the true beauty and diversity of the Kansas City landscape. Minor Park Golf Course 11215 Holmes Rd., Kansas City, MO 64131 COMMUNITY CENTER Hodge Park Golf Course in the Northland and Minor Park Golf Pro Shop / Tee Times: 816-942-4033 Course in South KC both offer fun, affordable golf for players of www.minorparkgolfcourse.com any skill level. Each course is designed to pose a challenge and Features | Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Snack Bar, Memberships, Lessons, INSERT cater to anyone who plays the game. The holes are shorter to allow Tournament Packages, Leagues, Practice Facilities a relaxing recreational experience. These family-friendly courses Course | 5,796 yards, Par 70 offer a great opportunity to walk and enjoy the health benefits of fresh air and exercise. No matter where you live in Kansas City, Shoal Creek Golf Course these two Regulation Courses provide values that are convenient 8905 Shoal Creek Parkway, Kansas City, MO 64157 and give even the newest golfers a place to learn and play the game. Pro Shop / Tee Times: 816-407-7242 (Ext. 20) Weddings/Events: 816-407-7242 (Ext. 24) The Heart of America Golf Academy offers the ultimate learning and www.shoalcreekgolf.com playing opportunities in the heart of Swope Park. Formerly known Features | Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Snack Bar, Memberships, Lessons, as Blue River Golf Academy, this facility is pure fun and recreation. Tournament Packages, Leagues, Meeting Rooms, Banquet Golf here is for anyone of any age and any skill; the facility is unique Facilities, Practice Facilities offering three different options, a beautiful regulation length 9-Hole Course | 6,983 yards, Par 71 Course, a fun par three 9-Hole Course, and a Tom Watson designed Junior Course. Many wonderful community leaders contributed to Swope Memorial Golf Course the development of Heart of America (HOA) as it was conceived 6900 Swope Memorial Drive, Kansas City, MO 64132 to bring golf to the public, no matter a person’s background or Pro Shop / Tee Times: 816-513-8910 experience. Now HOA offers the best Golf Academy and Junior www.swopememorialgolfcourse.com Golf programs in Kansas City, proving that anyone from anywhere Features | Clubhouse, Pro Shop, Snack Bar, Memberships, Lessons, can play golf. The Heart of America Golf Academy is a throwback Tournament Packages, Leagues, Meeting Rooms, Banquet to a bygone era. Golf here is meant to be enjoyed thanks to easy Facilities, Practice Green access, affordability and smart design. The clubhouse is also home Course | 6,274 yards, Par 72 the The First Tee of Greater Kansas City, an organization that promotes the game of golf to youth in urban areas.

The five Kansas City golf courses provided by KC Parks offer opportunities for people at any stage of the game – in golf and life! Please visit the KC Golf Hub, www.kcparksgolf.com, or each course’s individual website for rates and details.

12 13 KC Parks Annual Golf Passes The following cards allow play at four of our area golf courses DOG PARKS including Swope Memorial Golf Course, Minor Park Golf Course, Hodge Park Golf Course and the Heart of America Golf Academy. Kansas City, Missouri has two off-leash dog parks both featuring small and large dog areas that are open daily from dawn until one Limited Membership Card hour after dusk. Of course, dogs on leashes are always welcome in Good for play Monday-Friday and after 12 p.m. on weekends and any of Kansas City, Missouri’s 220 parks! holidays. Green Fees Only. Please visit kcparks.org for rules. Individual: $920 | Couple: $1,320 | Senior: $870 Locations Swope Park Off-Leash Area Penn Valley Off-Leash Dog Park Value Card East of Lakeside Nature Center 29th and Wyandotte Good for $10 Green Fees, Monday-Friday and after 12 p.m. on on Gregory Boulevard Saturday and Sunday. Individual Rate: $220 | Senior: $195

Junior Value Card Good for $6 Green Fees, Monday-Friday and after 12 p.m. on weekends and holidays. Ages 17 & under: $100 PLAZA TENNIS CENTER Patron Card JC Nichols Parkway & Ward Parkway $5 discount on green fees, free handicap service, advance tee times, 10% discount on pro shop merchandise. Individual: $75 The Plaza Tennis Center (PTC), located on the historic Country Hours of Operation Times subject to change due to Club Plaza, has been a landmark of Kansas City tennis for gener- (Open March 1 to October 31) events/weather. Annual Golf Cart Card ations. PTC offers a wide variety of classes, lessons, leagues, and Monday-Friday: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. 816-784-5100 Unlimited Cart use at Heart of America, Hodge Park, Minor Park tennis activities and is open to players of all ages and skill levels. Saturday: 9 a.m.-6 p.m. [email protected] and Swope Memorial. Please visit www.plazatenniscenter.com for more details. Sunday: 11 a.m.-7 p.m. plazatenniscenter.com Rate: $750

DISC GOLF

Kessler Park (Cliff Drive) Water Works Park Swope Park Disc Golf Course Blue Valley Park Disc Golf Course Disc Golf Course Disc Golf Course 6900 Elmwood E. 23rd St. and Topping Ave. 2480 E. Reservoir Dr. 3500 N. Oak Trafficway The course terrain is moderately This World Class course has very This course is moderately hilly The course terrain is very hilly and hilly and moderately wooded hilly and lightly wooded terrains and moderately wooded. The moderately wooded. It features with many elevation changes KC Parks Summer Junior Golf Camp featuring a variety of long open course plays around the old many trees with lots of elevation and tree lined fairways. A Heart of America Golf Academy shots, with extreme elevations municipal reservoir and is in one changes, some extreme, and a 1999 redesign added dual tees and beautiful panoramic views. $99 for each four-week session of the highest points in the city. good combination of long open on 5 holes and at least 3 pin Pack a snack, this is a long course. Ages 5-18 years Featuring a mix of long open holes and short accurate ones. placements per hole. Swope Championship Course | 18/11,049ft First session: June 7, 14, 21 & 28 shots and technical woods, The park has stunning skyline has a country club atmosphere Junior Course | 9/2,700ft Second session: July 12, 19, 26 & August 2 this course will take its toll on views of downtown and the featuring a club house with deck. Friday, 8-11 a.m. both your body and your score. Missouri River. Course | 18/ 5,000 or 8,500ft Plenty of wind and great views Course | 18/5,950-6,700ft Included in this package: One hour of range or putting green instruction per session, range balls and on course instruction. Lesson of the city add to the fun. Bring structure each week includes physical training, rules understanding, golf etiquette, procedures of how to correctly play golf, and water and some good footwear strategies for playing the game competitively. Students receive discounts during the four week session on range balls and golf course for the woods. Visit Kansas City Flying Disc Club (kcfdc.org) for more information about Disc Golf in Kansas City. play to encourage their development. Conducted by PGA Professionals and assistants from the KCMO Parks and Recreation golf courses. Course | 18/5,940 or 6,272ft

14 15 TRAILS SHELTER HOUSES 20 shelter houses are available by paid reservation. Shelter Kansas City is home to over one hundred miles of trails, including: house reservations open annually on March 1.

SHELTER LOCATION RENTAL FEE 52.61 miles 33.53 miles North District M-F/Weekends and Holidays of On Street Bike Trails of Shared Use Trails Barry Road Park 7601 N.W. Barry Road $40/$60 Chouteau Greenway N.E. 43rd and Chouteau $40/$60 Hodge Park 7000 Northeast Barry Road $40/$60 Penguin Park North Vivion Road & North Norton $60/$75 The following is a list of free shelters that do not require a reservation. These shelters are first-come, first-served: 14.01 miles Central District M-F/Weekends and Holidays 33.66 miles SHELTER LOCATION of Exercise Trails of Mountain Bike Blue Valley 23rd Street and Topping $40/$60 and Hiking Trails Loose Park 51st and Wornall $90/$110 Ashland Square E. 23rd St. and Elmwood Ave. Spring Valley 27th Street and Woodland $40/$60 Blue Hills Park 53rd Street and Brooklyn Blue Valley (#2 & #3) 23rd Street and Topping South District M-F/Weekends and Holidays Visit kcparks.org today to learn more! Budd Park St. John and Brighton Bandstand Swope Park, Pavilion Road $90/$110 Chouteau Park N.E. 46th Street and Chouteau Greenway Shelter 2 Swope Park, Starlight Road $60/$75 Columbus Square Missouri Avenue and Holmes Shelter 3 Swope Park, Pavilion Road $40/$60 Dietrich Park Gillham Road and E. 27th Street Shelter 4 Swope Park, Starlight Road $40/$60 Dunbar Park 36th Street and Oakley Shelter 5 Swope Park, Zoo Drive $40/$60 Montgall Park 22nd Street and Agnes Avenue Shelter 7 Swope Park, 7500 Oldham Road $40/$60 Mulkey Square 13th and Summit Road Shelter 8 Swope Park, Loop Road $40/$60 Noble Park 75th Street and Cleveland Shelter 10 Swope Park, 5650 E. Gregory Boulevard $40/$60 Penn Valley W. 28th and Kessler Road Clark Ketterman 107th Street and Skiles $40/$60 Platte Purchase Park N.W. 100th Street and Platte Purchase Drive Darter Park 105th Street and Hillcrest $40/$60 Ruskin Way Park 114th Street and Ruskin Way Minor #1 1500 E. Red Bridge $40/$60 San Rafael Park N.E. 53rd Street and San Rafael Drive Sunnyside Park W. 83rd St. and Summit $40/$60 Searcy Creek Parkway N.E. 53rd Street and Bennington Avenue Tower Park 75th Street and Holmes $60/$75 Seven Oaks Park 39th Street and Kensington Sheffield Park E. 12th and Winchester Spring Valley Park #2 27th Street and Woodland Swope Park Shelter 9, Mall Drive Sycamore Park 108th Street and Sycamore Avenue The Grove Benton & Truman Tower Park #2 75th Street and Holmes Troost Lake 29th and Paseo Vineyard Park 40th Terrace and Vineyard Drive Please join us! Vivion Road Backyard Garden N.E. 47th and N.E. Vivion Road National Trails Day Warford Park 114th and Cleveland Saturday, June 1 | 8 a.m. | Blue River Athletic Fields | I-435 & Blue River Rd. Westwood Park 47th Street and Wyoming All reservations are for the entire day, 9 a.m.-10 p.m., and can be made online Winner Park 8400 E. Independence Celebrate National Trails Day on one of Kansas City’s newest trails! Meet at the Blue River Fields where we will walk/ride north to the new Confluence with a credit card at kcparks.com. For more information or questions, please Trail connection and then onto the Trailside Center for a snack break. Afterwards, you can walk/ride or take a shuttle back to Blue River Fields. Roundtrip call Shelter Reservations at 816-513-8931. Winnwood Park N.E. 44th Street and North Cypress Avenue is approximately 10 miles. Loose Park Shelter House and Rose Garden reservations can be made at the Loose Park Garden Center only. To make reservations, visit the Garden Center at 51st Street and Wornall Road or call 816-784-5300.

16 17 LAKESIDE NATURE CENTER Celebrate Urban Birds WEDDING CEREMONIES Saturday, May 4 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Learn how birds survive in the city by using urban green spaces for Swope Park Tuesday - Saturday | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. food, resting and shelter. Southmoreland Park 4701 E. Gregory Blvd. Sunday | 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard and Oak Street Kansas City, MO 64132 Monday | Closed BUGS Extravaganza Just to the west of the Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art, Southmoreland Phone: 816-513-8960 Holidays | Call for schedule Saturday, June 8 | 10 a.m-2 p.m. Park is a nicely shaded park with lots of tree coverage. Limited lakesidenturecenter.org Admission | Free How do bugs see? What noises do they make? What are their lives availability in June and July due to the annual Shakespeare Festival. like? Lots of cool stuff to see, hear and touch.

Kids, Water, Bugs, Fish (part of Party in the Park) Anita B. Gorman Park Lakeside Nature Center (LNC) provides an exciting opportunity to Saturday, July 20 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. N. Holmes Street at N.E. Vivion Road get up close and personal with the natural world. LNC provides Little Blue Watershed Coalition and Heart of America Fly Fishers Home of the Northland Fountain, one of the few fountains that flows educational and recreational opportunities focused on the invite kids to learn about bugs in our streams, the fish that eat them all year long, Gorman Park provides a pretty spot for ceremonies. environment and sustainability. The center typically houses about 75 animals including two bald eagles, a 20 pound Alligator Snapping and what they can tell us about quality of the water. Learn how to tie and cast flys to attract fish. Swope Memorial in Swope Park Turtle and the endangered Massasauga Rattlesnake. 6900 Swope Memorial Drive What’s Out at Night? Just northwest of the golf course clubhouse, Swope Memorial Animal Rehabilitation Saturday, August 17 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. sits upon a cliff, overlooking Swope Park. This location is not Lakeside Nature Center is one of Missouri’s largest wildlife Have you ever wondered what critters are out and about in your recommended if you have more than 150 guests. rehabilitation facilities. If you have a native Missouri animal in need, neighborhood when it’s dark? Learn about bats, owls, raccoons, please call the center and leave a message. A staff member will opossums, and some surprising creatures. Richard & Annette Bloch Cancer Survivors’ Park contact you to provide assistance. Roanoke Parkway and W. 47th Street Group Programs Facility rental Located on the west edge of the Country Club Plaza, Bloch Cancer Looking for a unique facility to rent for your special occasion? Our custom-scheduled group programs provide year-round Survivors’ Park is ideal for a smaller ceremony. The location provides Lakeside Nature Center or the Lake Lodge at Camp Lake of the experiential learning opportunities for families, scouts, home veined pergolas on its south side and a convenient location. Woods may be the ideal spot. Call for details and reservations. schoolers and more. Programs are offered both off and on-site, Tuesday-Sunday by reservation only. The Concourse in Kessler Park Volunteers Home School Science Lab (Grades 1-5) KC Parks offers some beautiful outdoor venues for your wedding Gladstone Boulevard & Benton Boulevard Friends of Lakeside Nature Center support center by providing Scholars meet one day a week for four weeks; each class lasts two ceremony. From neighborhood parks to lakes, fountains, trails, and Curved stone colonnades to the north and a fountain to the south, volunteers and funding to assist with exhibits, programs and wildlife hours. Hands-on activities and habitat exploration support home golf courses, the Kansas City parks system provides a wide array of make this a beautiful and historic northeast Kansas City setting. rehabilitation. Call for information or visit Friends of Lakeside studies. Topics include: Fabulous Birds of Prey, Magnificent Mammals, settings and venues from which to choose. Below are some of the Nature Center website at www.lakesidenaturecenter.org Hike Fox Hollow Trail, Radical Reptiles & Amazing Amphibians more popular wedding ceremony venues: Spirit of Freedom Fountain or the Hillside Fountain (waterfall) Free Events at Lakeside $5 per person; $50 minimum Emanuel Cleaver II Boulevard at Cleveland Avenue Jacob L. Loose Park and the Laura Conyers Smith Rose Garden Situated along Brush Creek, either of these water features provides Hike Swope Park with a Naturalist Habitat Hikes (Grades 2 to Adult) W. 51st Street and Wornall Road a beautiful backdrop for your ceremony. Saturdays | 10 a.m. Hikes are located at or less than a mile from LNC, and transportation The Rose Garden is the most popular wedding location, but Loose April 13, 27 | May 4, 25 | June 8, 22 | July 6, 20 will need to be provided by your organization. Programs last 2 Park also offers a quaint pond area for smaller wedding ceremonies. These are just some of the more popular KC Parks wedding locations. August 3, 17 | September 7, 21 hours and are subject to seasonal availability. Topics and locations All hikes are free and open to the public and have “early out” options For details, reservations or information, call 816-784-5300. You may have another park that has a special meaning. Perhaps where include: Wetland Study, Glade Study, Forest Study. for those that wish to complete their hike before noon. Some trails you had your first date or where he popped the question? $5 per person; $50 minimum Shoal Creek Living History Museum in Robert H. Hodge Park require a short drive from Lakeside Nature Center to the trailhead. 7000 E. Barry Road Unless otherwise noted, complete the online “Event Request Carrying water is recommended. Severe weather is considered a Feathers, Furs, Scales and Slime (3-6 years) This authentic 19th century village offers a unique setting. Mt. Form” and submit form to [email protected] or call 816- notice of cancellation. Not appropriate for children in strollers but Students learn about different animals with backbones. Students feel Ararat Church is a one-room building with vestibule and raised 513-7675, to reserve a park for your wedding ceremony. children may hike or be carried. fur samples, feathers, turtle shells and snake skins and learn similarities chancel is available for weddings. The church seats up to 125 guests and differences. One live, touchable animal is shared with students. indoors, but you may set up anywhere within the grounds for an Mother Nature Reads RED BRIDGE LOVE LOCKS $5 per person; $40 minimum outdoor ceremony. For more information, call 816-792-2655. Every Saturday | 10-10:45 a.m. Special Marathon Saturday July 20 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Bugs Among Us (3-6 years) Celebrate your commitment by “locking your love” to the old Red Mill Creek Park Bring your children for a morning of fun each Saturday. Mother This program about insects is designed as an introduction or review Bridge in Minor Park! The placing of love locks is a custom whereby 47th and J.C. Nichols Parkway on The Plaza. Nature tells stories about the center’s “Animal of the Month.” Make for preschoolers, kindergarteners and first-graders. Students learn couples affix a padlock to a bridge, fence, gate or similar fixture so Home of the famous J.C. Nichols Fountain, Mill Creek Park provides a craft and take it home. insect characteristics and the great variety in the insect world. They a beautiful setting adjacent to the Country Club Plaza. PLEASE pronouncing their unbreakable and everlasting learn metamorphosis and see the different stages of life. Stories NOTE: Certain items are not allowed in Mill Creek Park. love. The old Red Bridge is adjacent to the Project Blue River Rescue Clean up the River! and songs supplement the hands-on learning. Saturday, April 6 | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. $4 per person; $40 minimum Frank A. Theis Park new bridge located on Red Bridge Road Be part of Missouri’s biggest one-day cleanup and help us Volker Boulevard and Oak Street between Holmes and Blue River Road in clean the Blue! Wildlife Connection (ages 4 and up) Theis Park rests alongside Brush Creek – a waterfall and the Volker south Kansas City. Visit www.lock-itz.com Take an up-close look at birds, mammals, reptiles, amphibians, or Memorial Foundation on the south side, the Nelson-Atkins Museum to purchase a custom engraved lock with Earth Day: “Wildlife in Swope Park” invertebrates. Learn about the habitats and life history of several of Art to the north and the Kauffman Memorial Gardens to the east. a portion of proceeds supporting KC Parks. Saturday, April 27 | 10 a.m.-3 p.m. native species. You choose the animals-just ask what’s available. Watch the Stone Lion Puppets work their magic, make a take-home Approximately 1 hour. $4 per person craft, and meet the stars of the show--our resident wildlife!

18 19 Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center

CAMP FIRE HEARTLAND 3700 Blue Parkway In partnership with Lakeside Nature Center and KC Parks Kansas City, Missouri 64130 816-513-0700 Camp Fire Heartland Summer Day Camp at Camp Lake of the Woods For more information, visit http://campfire.org/ Open Tuesday through Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 3 – August 2 | Monday – Friday | 9 a.m.-4 p.m. (early and late care HeartlandPrograms.aspx or call 816-285-2015 FREE: Admission, Parking, and Wi-Fi available) | $190 per week (scholarships available) The Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center is a tribute to the legacy of Kansas City’s early African American pioneers. The center Rollin’ in a New Summer: June 3-7 Nature Explorers: July 8-12 and museum embody the artistic, cultural and social history of the Whether you are new to camp or have been waiting all year to come Explore the outdoors, discover nature, and learn about the plants African American experience and fosters educational and cultural back, this session is for you! Experience a variety of great activities and animals who call it home. This session we will enjoy all that programs regarding past, present and contemporary contributions including swimming, archery, crafting, cooking over a fire and more. Camp Lake of the Woods has to offer, and even take a trip to Lakeside Nature Center to visit our furry friends and learn how to of African Americans who served to shape the city and state’s Science Adventure: June 10-14 conserve and protect our environment. history and culture. Do you like to experiment or take things apart and put them back together? Mix up disgusting solutions in the lab? This session will Water Bug: July 15-19 The center serves as a showcase for the talents of visual and performing allow you to do all of this and more. Find out how much fun science If you like water, this is the session for you! Spend the week artists. It provides visitors with culturally rich entertainment and discovering the different ways to avoid summer heat with water. is when you call nature your laboratory and everyone makes a new educational experiences in the form of exhibitions and displays, films, discovery. From swimming and sprinklers to water games, we will stay cool classes, workshops, stage performances and special ceremonies. The and have fun together. Shoal Creek Living History Museum Un-sports Sports Camp: June 24-28 center is open to visitors of all ages and admission is free, although Do you enjoy kicking a ball around? What about a rousing game of Outback: July 22-26 there may be a small fee for some events and classes. 7000 N.E. Barry Road badminton, archery or golf? No matter what game or sport you like or This session is all about outdoor skills. Make a shelter out of mud Kansas City, Missouri 64156 how much experience you have, this session is for you. We will spend and leaves, build a fire, use a compass to navigate through camp, The facility also offers a variety of space available for special events 816-792-2655 the week exploring all the different kinds of games and enjoying and more all while taking time out to swim, play games, make crafts, that adhere to its mission. Call for details, availability and fees. shoalcreeklivinghistorymuseum.com friendly competition – no prior experience or sports skill necessary. and make new friends. Open Daily from dawn to dusk On Exhibit through May: Free admission and parking provided Lakeside Nature Center, Group Programs (continued) The Power of an Image: Positive African American Images in U.S. Shoal Creek Living History Museum is a village of authentic 19th- Birds of Prey (Ages 6 and up) Media from the 1940s to 1980s – An Interactive Exhibition Boy Scout Programs century buildings (1807-1885) including a log cabin, clapboard Meet three different raptor species that are native to Missouri. Approximately 1 hour. $4 per person For centuries African Americans in popular media were depicted structures and antebellum brick mansion. Covering more than $5 per person; $50 minimum in a negative light. During the 20th Century glimmers of social 80 acres of beautiful rolling hills in Kansas City’s Hodge Park, the Radical Reptiles (Ages 4 and up) change occurred as the media positively transformed the “visual museum dedicates itself to bringing 19th-century Missouri to life Explore the myths and mysteries of our native reptiles. Boy Scout Wildlife Bear Achievement Badge: landscape of America” by opening new windows in the mind and through special events, programs, tours and reenactments. Tours, Approximately 1 hour. $4 per person Sharing Your World with Wildlife weddings and programs are available by appointment. Learn the jobs of a Wildlife Conservation Officer and about endangered bringing us face to face with the multicolored possibilities of man Fantastic Frogs (Grades K-2) and extinct animals. Program includes a live animal demonstration. and woman. This exhibition explores compelling and persuasive School Programs Learn about these truly unique amphibians. Approximately 1 hour. visual images and television clips. $4 per person The Scrapbook Webelo Boy Scout Forester Badge Up to 100 children can experience hands-on 19th century living Offered during the months of April - October (when trees have Girl Scout Programs throughout the village. leaves). Participants will make a map of U.S. forests, be able to Available in April, May and September identify six forest trees, identify six forest plants other than trees, $5 per person; $50 minimum By appointment only tell how the trees are useful to wildlife, describe the harm and $5 per person, 5 and under free It’s our first year participating in the STEM Program and it’s going benefits of wildfires and how a tree’s growth rings tell of its life. to be GREAT! Let’s Discover – Connect – And Take Action! First Day Daisy Leadership Journey Between Earth and Sky Webelo Boy Scout Naturalist Badge Up to 30 children in our one room school house can experience how Discover the wonders of nature as you travel with Lupe and her Make a map of bird flyways used at migration time, learn to identify school was taught in 1881. friends to complete the Journey of a lifetime. poisonous plants and venomous reptiles, learn about a resident Available in April, May and September wild animal and describe the habitats and behaviors of six different By appointment only Junior Animal Badge: Animal Habitats wild animals seen at the center or outdoors. $5 per person, 5 and under free Explore what it means to be a wild animal, investigate where they Classes live, and find out how you can help protect them and their homes. Webelo Boy Scout Geologist Badge Introduction to Tatting at the Thornton Mansion Learn about geologic products used in building homes. Determine Brownie Naturalist Badge: BUGS minerals used to make items from our daily lives; make a drawing Session I: April 6 and 13 Session II: April 20 and 27 Who doesn’t love creepy crawlies? Learn about the good, the bad, showing the cause of a volcano and explain a way in which mountains 9-11:30 a.m. | 14 and older | $25 class fee/$10 supply fee and the wacky insects that help us and “bug” us in our everyday lives. are formed. Scouts also make a scale of mineral hardness for objects.

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Starlight theatre National WW1 Museum In Swope Park 1 Memorial Drive kcstarlight.com Kansas City, MO 64108 (816) 363-7827 theworldwar.org (816) 888-8100 The Kansas City Zoo In Swope Park Regular Hours 6800 Zoo Drive Tuesday - Sunday Kansas City, MO 64132 10 a.m.-5 p.m. kansascityzoo.org | 816.513.5800 Summer Hours Open 9:30 a.m.-4 p.m. daily (Memorial Day - Labor Day) Free Admission 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily (Jackson and Clay County Residents only) April 7, June 29 & July 28!