Dear Friends of Parks and Recreation,

When I think about this past year, the first words that Swope Park, we opened our second dog park, added It seems that our work is not going unnoticed. Major come to mind are THANK YOU. Thank you for your just over one-mile of exercise trails, and initiated improvements for KC Parks were seen in four areas confidence and commitment to KC Parks and Kansas installation of an improved signage system. A new of the Citizen Satisfaction survey including park City as evidenced by the 63% approval of Question event, Brush Creek ArtWalk, took place on four-miles maintenance, quality of park facilities, maintenance #1 last August. The funds that Parks and Recreation of lush tree-lined walks along the creek banks. Over of boulevards/parkways, and community centers. receive from this sales tax enable our department to the creek, the new Troost Bridge was opened with a Significant areas of improvement were reflected in proactively plan for the future and enhance our services grand celebration in May. the quality of outdoor athletic fields, walking and and amenities to better serve our residents. biking trails, and ease of registering for programs. In an effort to promote clean air and good health, Thank you to our Board of Parks and Recreation we launched a pilot program in 13 parks instituting The end of an era in leadership came to a conclusion Commissioners, both past and present, who united smoke-free zones focusing on areas where children in 2012 with the retirement of our Deputy Director for the campaign to successfully promote the play. These zones will be expanded in 2013. Recycling Steve Lampone. Steve was a force with KC Parks passage of Question #1. I am also thankful for quality programs began for visitors to our community for 35 years and served as deputy director for the employees who deliver on promises. Their top-notch centers and select parks. Since the program’s launch past nine years. His energetic, entrepreneurial “can service, strong work ethic and past performance, last summer, more than three tons of materials have do” spirit, unassuming leadership style and historical enabled our citizens to confidently vote “yes”. been diverted from the landfill. knowledge will be missed. Although the sales tax initiative was clearly our Kansas City’s historic Boulevard and Parkway system KC Parks continues to listen to our residents in order to greatest accomplishment, we had other notable expanded in the Northland with the opening of the new provide the programs, services and amenities to best achievements in 2012 which are highlighted in this Highway 169 Interchange at Tiffany Springs Parkway serve our public. We look forward to new opportunities Year in Review including the opening of The Bay Water (formerly NW 96th Street). A similar interchange at in 2013 and appreciate your continued support. Park and the 9th & Van Brunt Athletic Complex, MLB 108th Street is undergoing construction and will open All-Star Week activities, Club KC, and improvements in 2013 as an extension of Shoal Creek Parkway. And Mission to Spring Valley Park. But there is more. in recognition of our world-class system, the American Planning Association announced the designation of In 2012, we began a much needed multi-million Ward Parkway as one of 10 Great Streets for 2012 dollar facelift to one of our oldest and most highly under their Great Places in America program. To improve the quality of life by providing recreational, visible parks, Penn Valley Park. In our largest park, leisure, and aesthetic opportunities for all citizens, and by conserving and enhancing the environment.

We will accomplish this mission by providing Sincerely, quality programming, making the best use of existing resources, developing a supportive and Mark L. McHenry influential constituency, developing effective collaborations and partnerships, and acquiring Director and preserving natural features.

1 2012 Highlights

First Class Recreation Amenities Open up South

When The Bay Water Park opened in south Kansas hardwood from Brazilian rainforests--that includes Bay’s first Dippin’ Dogs swim party after the pool City’s Longview Park on May 25, it was a triumphant two family changing rooms. One hundred and thirty closed for the season. moment for a part of the city that had been void of seasonal employees helped operate the facility public water facilities for more than a decade. which was open from Memorial Day weekend The Bay Water Park is adjacent to a large spray ground through Labor Day. Capacity is 1,000 patrons. and play ground. The rest of the 19-acre Longview Park The $8 million state-of-the-art facility features features two football fields, a walking trail, basketball 350,000 gallons of water loaded with amenities Programs and events offered at The Bay included courts and a shelter house. including a six-lane lap pool, zero depth entry Splash and Play, group and private swim lessons, leisure pool, water playground, family slide, 900- Jr. Lifeguard program, Water Safety Awareness foot lazy river with waves, two tube slides, and a Clinics, River Walking, Aqua Camp and family and swirl bowl slide. teen parties. Private pool rentals and Birthday Party packages were also available. There are 23 sun shades, reasonably priced concessions, and a bath house constructed from Thousands of patrons visited the new facility during Ipe wood--an extremely durable and sustainable its inaugural season plus 50 dogs who attended The 3 Camp Fire Heartland at

Camp Lake of the Woods Completed Projects

Construction Projects Monuments & Fountains Conservation Broadway Streetscape Repairs, 39th to Armour Blvd. Ilus Davis Memorial Statue Broadway /Westport Streetscape Marlborough Fountain Central Region Fueling System Facility Meyer Circle Seahorse Fountain Kansas City Zoo New Tiger Exhibit Bernard Powell Fountain Kansas City Zoo Sea Lion Exhibit Shade Structure Longview Tract Outdoor Aquatics, The Bay Water Park Parking Lot Improvements Observation Park Phase I Penn Valley Park Road and Lake Improvements Liberty Park Kansas City Zoo Playgrounds Gregg Klice Community Center Loose Park Garden Center Budd Park Minor Park Tennis Court Complex Platte Purchase Park Tiffany Hills Park San Rafael Park KC Wide Open Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park Professional Disc Stone Wall Repairs Golf Championships Trails Mulkey Square Park Blue River Trail Observation Park Daniel Morgan Boone Trail Southmoreland Park Briarcliff Greenway Trail Brush Creek Trail Tennis Court Resurfacing Dunn Park Trail Margaret Kemp Park Trail Gillham Park Roanoke Park Mountain Bike Trail Loose Park Swope Park Trails Facility Maintenance & Repairs Athletic Fields Ashland Park Shelter 9th & Van Brunt Athletic Complex /Soccer Fields Cleveland Park Landscaping Clark Ketterman Park Baseball Field Improvements Grove Park Restrooms Cleveland Park Baseball Field Improvements Montgall Park Shelter Improvements Mulkey Square Park Baseball Field Improvements Oak Park Baseball Field Improvements Land Acquisition Police Athletic League (PAL) Center Football Fields Spring Valley Park Baseball and Football Fields Longview Tract addition, 1.96 acres Waterwell Park Baseball Field Improvements Marlborough Community Center, .31 acres

Master Plans Other Projects Byram’s Ford Big Blue Battlefield Noble Park Lighting, Trail & Bridge repairs Anne Garney Park Red Bridge Art Panel Installation Garrison Community Center Swope Park Off-Leash Dog Park Sheila Kemper Grand Boulevard Streetscape Swope Park Signage Phase I Dietrich Park Hodge Park Troost Lake Lighting Little Blue Valley Park Vineyard Gardens Drainage Improvements Swope Park Pleasant Valley Park Westwood Park Lighting Off-Leash Dog Park 5 2012 Highlights

. . . And in the Northeast

For more than a year, KC Parks worked to transform Prior to the transformation, the site once housed the quality artificial turf. The soccer fields are operated, the intersection of 9th & Van Brunt into a community headquarters of the Area Transportation Authority as maintained and programmed in partnership with gathering place and soccer complex. A ribbon cutting well as its street cars. When ATA ceased using the the Mattie Rhodes Center. ceremony and community picnic was held June 29 to land, the intersection became an eyesore with broken celebrate the completion and officially kick-off the asphalt and growing weeds. It became a place to As the new home for the revamped Mayor’s Night Mayor’s Night Kicks youth soccer league. dump and an area that attracted negative activity. Kicks program, the 9th & Van Brunt complex proved to be extremely successful in uniting and Sitting on a 12.4 acre site, the athletic fields include A number of community, city and federal partners celebrating the international flavor of the historic a new artificial turf soccer field, two natural turf made the athletic complex possible. A portion of Northeast. Twenty teams, comprised of 200 practice fields, decorative and stadium lighting, an the project funding was made possible through a athletes, participated in the 7-week long Mayor’s amphitheater/event plaza that seats 360, concession $2.5 million HUD Economic Development Initiative- Night Kicks tournament to the enjoyment of more building with restrooms, paved parking lot, a 1/2-mile Special Project Grant. The remaining funding came than 2,800 spectators. walking trail surrounding the fields and landscaping. from City PIAC funds, and a $200,000 grant from Other improvements include a brick wall sound barrier the United States Soccer Foundation and Sporting and new sidewalks and curbs along 9th Street. Kansas City allowed for the installation of high 7 2012 Events Calendar

Weekends April 16 May 25 June 10 July 6, 13, 20 & 27 August 2 Car Free Weekends on Cliff Drive Groundbreaking for Chouteau Parkway Grand Opening of the Bay Water Heartland Heat Triathlon at Tiffany Hills Park Children’s Film Festival in Hyde Park Recreation Express in Noble Park improvements Park in Longview Tract June 12-Augsut 7 August 7 Through February 29 July 10 April 21 Junior Pools Open for the Season Question #1 Ballot Initiative Approved Green Exposures Photography Exhibit at the Dedication for Baseball Field Renovations at Mulkey Earthwalk: Celebration of the Planet Festival May 26-27 Central Library Square Park August 10 Jiggle Jam Festival at Crown Center and Grand Boulevard June 15-August 11 April 28 Mayor’s Nights/Club KC Events Mayor’s Night Kicks Championship Games at 9th & February 4 Fit & Fiscal Family Sports Festival at Minor Park May 26-September 3 Van Brunt Athletic Fields Breakfast with the Beasts at Lakeside Nature Center June 16 July 18 Arbor Day Tree Planting at Union Cemetery Major Pools & Spraygrounds Open for Season Urban American Outdoors Fishing Derby at Spring Valley Cherry Tree Planting Ceremony August 17-19 March 10 in Loose Park April 28-29 May 28 Ethnic Enrichment Festival in Swope Park Brookside St. Pat’s Warm-Up Parade June 17 Chalk Walk in the Historic Northeast Memorial Day Observances at National World War I Ride the Fountains: City of Fountains Bike Tour August 23-September 14 Museum at Liberty Memorial and Union Cemetery July 19 March 12 beginning and ending at Washington Square Park Brush Creek ArtWalk Exhibit at UMKC Gallery of Art May-October Recreation Express in Van Brunt Park Groundbreaking for Route 169 Parkway Interchanges May 31 KC Organics and Natural Market in Minor Park (Saturdays) The Picnic Project Workshop at Washington Square Park Clips of Faith Film Tour in Theis Park March 17 Downtown Farmers Market in Ilus Davis Park (Thursdays) July 21 August 25 Sporting KC Soccer Ability Sports Camp in Swope Park St. Patrick’s Day Parade on Broadway June 19-July 15 Party in the Park at Swope Park Grand Opening of Off-Leash May 5 Heart of America Shakespeare Festival in Hot to Trot 5K in Hodge Park Area in Swope Park Dedication of Spring Valley Park Improvements & June 1 Southmoreland Park March 23-25 “In the Pink of the Evening” Concert at the Collonade Flower, Lawn & Garden and Home Show Frank White 5K Fun Run/Walk Jazzoo at the Kansas City Zoo June 27 in Kessler Park Troost Bridge Celebration June 1-3 August 25 March 26 Concert in Roanoke Park KC Wide Open Professional Disc Golf July 24 Zoological District Free Day at the Kansas City Zoo Red Bridge Decorative Panels News Conference May 12 Championships Recreation Express in Penguin Park Celebrate Urban Birds at Lakeside Nature Center June 29 August 28 March 31 June 2 Dedication of Athletic Fields July 24-27 Ribbon Cutting for new access to Daniel Morgan Project Blue River Rescue in Swope Park Family Fun Bike Ride/Walk at the Spirit of Boone Gravesite Freedom Fountain National Trails Day on the Blue River Trail at 9th & Van Brunt KC Parks Employee Appreciation Ice Cream Socials Zoological District Free Day at the Kansas City Zoo June 3 August 31-September 6 Ethnic Enrichment Commission Diplomatic Ball May 13 July 26 Purple Fountains for Alzheimer’s Awareness Mother’s Day for Mother Earth in Theis Park Rose Show & Rose Day at Laura Conyers Smith June 29 Recreation Express in Jarboe Park April 2 Rose Garden in Loose Park Mayor’s Night Kicks Tournament Kick-Off Ribbon Cutting for Shoal Creek Trail extension May 13-19 Cancer Survivors Rally in Bloch Cancer Survivors Park July 27 September 1-3 June 30 Kansas City Bike Week Events Dedication of Interpretive Panels on Red Bridge KC Irish Fest in Washington Square Park April 7 June 9 The Picnic Project Workshop at Swope Park September 6 Arbor Day Tree Planting at Loose Park Dragon Boat Festival & Races on Brush Creek Zoological District Free Day at the Kansas City Zoo May 15 Dippin’ Dogs Swim Party at The Bay Water Park BUGS! at Lakeside Nature Center July 27-29 April 10 Ribbon Cutting for Skate Park July 1-31 Expansion in Penn Valley Park Mayor’s Night Hoops Tip Off at Southeast Brush Creek ArtWalk September Fountain Day at Marlborough Fountain National Parks and Recreation Month Community Center Kansas City Chiefs Red Friday July 6 April 14 June 9 September 8 Dedication for Baseball Field Renovations at 43rd & May 17, 24 & 31 and June 7, 14 & 21 The Picnic Project Workshop at Mill Creek Park July 28 Earth Day at Lakeside Nature Center Cleveland and Satchel Paige Stadium Dippin’ Dogs Swim Party at The Springs Aquatics Center Thimble Thursday Concerts in Garment Park Spirit Ride at National World War I Museum at Liberty Memorial Dance in the Park in Roanoke Park April 14 June 9-September 8 July 6-10 May 23 Rock the Parkway Half Marathon and 5K on Legacy Father & Son Photo Exhibit at Bruce R. Major League Baseball All-Star Events August 1-4 KC Parks Employee Departmental Service Awards Breakfast September 9 Ward Parkway Watkins Cultural Heritage Center Blue Fountains for MLB All-Star Game UniverSoul Circus in Swope Park Jazz in the Garden at Loose Park Rose Garden

9 2012 Highlights

2012 Events Calendar (continued)

September 10 October 12-13 November 16, 30 & December 7, 14, 21 & 28 Enshriners Golf Tournament at Swope Memorial Magic Woods at Lakeside Nature Center Healthy Hour Fridays at KC Parks Fitness Centers

October 13 December 1 Harvest Festival at Shoal Creek Living History Museum A Visit from St. Nicholas at Shoal Creek Living History September 14-23 Museum Teal Fountains for Ovarian Rhythm & Ribs at 18th & Vine Cancer Awareness December 6 October 20 Tree Lighting in Brookside Court Park Ability Day at Southeast Community Center Kansas City Marathon in Washington Square Park September 15 December 7 KC Zoo Run/Walk: Run for the Tigers Senior Holiday Luncheon at Brush Creek Community Center October 25 Santa’s Wonderland in Gillham Park Ribbon Cutting for Sheila Kemper Dietrich Park September 21-22 Renovations Motown Christmas at Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Minor Park Open Tennis Tournament Heritage Center Wonders of Outdoor Wildlife at Camp Lake of the October 27 December 7, 8, 12, 13 & 15 Sales Tax Dollars Provide Stable Woods WaterFire Kansas City on Brush Creek Mayor’s Holiday Parties at Community Centers

September 28 October 30 December 8 First Anniversary Celebration for the Missouri Scary Skate at Line Creek Ice Arena Santa’s Wonderland in Penguin Park Funding and Enhanced Programs Korean War Veterans Memorial in Washington Square Park November 2 December 9 Ribbon Cutting for Route 169 Interchange Opening Santa’s Wonderland at Longview Tract at Tiffany Springs Parkway September 29 December 12 On August 7, Kansas City voters overwhelmingly on anticipated funding. In early October, both Tony City’s new fiscal year beginning in May 2013. These Zoological District Free Day at the Kansas City Zoo KC Parks Employee Breakfast & City Service Awards November 3 said “yes” to Question #1 which removed several Aguirre and Gregg/Klice Community Centers began include adding operating hours and programming The Wilderness Run at Shoal Creek Living History September 29-October 10 property taxes and the motor vehicle licensing fee seven-day-a-week operations raising the number of in community centers where the need is found to Museum December 15 Pink Fountains for Breast Cancer Awareness Kris Kringle 5K Run in Swope Park and approved a half-cent sales tax increase to bolster community centers open every day of the week to four. exist; enhanced marketing efforts featuring a new November 4 Holidazzle at Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center parks, community centers and streets. Additionally, The S.H.A.P.E. inspection (Safe Healthy Attractive Parks website; increasing plantings from 46 to 90 flower October 2 The Cliffhanger Run on Cliff Drive in Kessler Park the sales tax reduced the City’s General Fund support Environments) program that evaluates the conditions beds situated geographically throughout the City; Ward Parkway designated 2012 Great Places December 22 in America: Great Street by American Planning Skate with Santa at Line Creek Ice Arena dedicated to the Parks Department and redirected of parks and facilities was reinstated in late October expanding summer enrichment camps and athletic Association November 11 Veterans Day Observances at National World those funds for street maintenance. with the hiring of a new staff person. Additionally, programs; additional fountain cleanings, mowings, October 4 War I Museum at Liberty Memorial & Vietnam twelve new annual flower beds, two in each Council and more timely removal of graffiti and litter. Veterans Memorial Wine & Roses Garden Party in Loose Park While the additional funds are not a windfall, the sales tax district, were planted with fall mums. Playground safety Rose Garden November 17 does provide the department with a stable funding source inspections increased from once per month to once per Turkey Bowl at Line Creek Ice Arena October 6 and ensures that Kansas City can continue to have one of week and picnic shelter renovations, including painting Community Center Fall Open Houses the best parks and recreation systems in the country. and electrical work commenced. November 28 October 6-7 Controlled Prairie Burn at KC Indian Art Market in Frank Vaydik Park Jerry Smith Park Improvements came about quickly as KC Parks was More improvements are planned for the funds from able to fast track several programs and services based Question #1 when they become available during the 11 FACTS AND FIGURES NATURAL RESOURCES

TREES TRIMMED 4,211 TOTAL PARTICIPATION 4,962,183 TREES REMOVED 1,970

STUMPS REMOVED 1,216 YOUTH PARTICIPATION 519,423 ALL FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS TOTAL ACREAGE MOWED 50,584

CUBIC FEET OF SNOW REMOVED 1,032,532 CUSTOMER PARTICIPATION COMMUNITY CENTERS 470,604 POOLS/SPRAYGROUNDS 200,178 GRAFFITI INCIDENTS REMOVED 891 ATHLETIC FACILITIES AND PROGRAMS 2,190,917 CITIZEN 311 ACTION CENTER (REQUESTS RESOLVED) 3,957

LAND ACQUISITION IN ACRES 2.58 ATTENDANCE

GOLF COURSES 156,207 MARKETING AND EVENTS LAKESIDE NATURE CENTER 29,701 FACEBOOK FANS 1,746 LOOSE PARK GARDEN CENTER 17,438 ENEWSLETTER DISTRIBUTION LIST 8,479 KANSAS CITY ZOO 824,217 NUMBER OF PARK EVENTS 234 NATIONAL WWI MUSEUM 136,230 SPECIAL EVENT ATTENDANCE 591,872 SHOAL CREEK LIVING HISTORY MUSEUM 30,949

STARLIGHT THEATRE 230,488 MAINTENANCE HOURS WORKED BRUCE R. WATKINS CULTURAL HERITAGE CENTER 15,565 ATHLETIC FIELD 4,035

SHELTER HOUSES VOLUNTEERS LANDSCAPE 28,732

NUMBER OF VOLUNTEERS 10,689 PARK FACILITY REPAIRS 24,903 RESERVATIONS 780 VOLUNTEER HOURS 1,193,635 SPECIAL EVENT PREPARATION 3,499 ATTENDANCE 57,128 ESTIMATED VALUE OF VOLUNTEERS $24,171,101 LITTER/TRASH REMOVAL 40,674 13 2012 Highlights

MLB All-Star Week

The 83rd MLB All-Star Game and Major League Baseball Tomorrow Fund (BTF) awarded a grant to provide funding made a major impact on Kansas City when the mid- for the renovations, which included infield mix, laser summer classic came to town in early July. grading and drainage surrounding the four fields at the park. The MO-KAN Chapter of the Sports Turf Managers Together with the Kansas City Royals, MLB unveiled the Association recommended the renovations and provided most extensive lasting legacy endeavor in history through volunteer labor to complete the project. City PIAC funds projects that benefit the KC community and beyond. MLB assisted with landscaping and repairs to the scoreboard. and the Royals donated nearly $4 million from a portion of the proceeds from Gatorade All-Star Workout Day to a Renovations to the baseball field in Mulkey Square Park variety of local and national organizations and projects. KC included the installation of a new irrigation system Parks, specifically, was the beneficiary of several baseball and scoreboard, infield and outfield maintenance, field renovations and upgrades. new infield skin, fencing construction and installation, backstops, dugouts and other improvements to the The opening ceremony for the fourth annual Jr. RBI facility surrounding the field. Product donations by Classic was held at Satchel Paige Stadium, which had its the Scotts Company contributed to the completion field completely renovated thanks to MLB All-Star Legacy of this project as well. G.O. Bonds and PIAC funds paid funding and product donations by The Scotts Company, for additional enhancements to the fields and park. LLC, the Official Lawn Care Company of Major League Baseball. Renovations included the installation of a new Other exciting All-Star Week events that took place irrigation system and scoreboard, infield and outfield in partnership with KC Parks included the Red Carpet maintenance, fencing construction and installation, Parade on the Country Club Plaza, several fountains backstops, dugouts and other improvements to the dyed “Major League Baseball Blue”, “FANATIKCS” general facility surrounding the field. street graphics placed on high profile boulevards and parkways, and an All-Star Game watch party held at Field renovations at Cleveland Park, which serves the Kansas City Zoo in Swope Park. nearly 800 players in the Boys & Girls Clubs of Greater

Kansas City RBI league, were also unveiled. The Baseball 15 2012 Awards 2012 Highlights

American Institute of Architects Greater Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Value Engineering Award: Blue River Channel Honor Award: Troost Bridge Ace Award: William Warren, Area Superintendent Modification Project

American Institute of Architects, Kansas City Chapter Ingram’s Magazine Best of Business Awards The Starfish Aquatics Institute Merit Award: Troost Bridge Best Charitable Event-Gold: Jazzoo at the Kansas Four Star Award: The Bay Water Park and The City Zoo American Planning Association Springs Aquatics Center Best Theater- Silver: Starlight Theatre 2012 Great Street: Ward Parkway Best Family Outing/Venue-Gold: Kansas City Zoo Central States American Society of Landscape Best Family Outing/Venue-Silver: Starlight Theatre Architects Best Museum-Silver: World War I Museum Merit Award in the Planning & Analysis: Grand Best Performing Arts Venue-Silver: Starlight Theatre Boulevard Streetscape Project Kansas City Business Journal City of Kansas City, Missouri Capstone Award, Infrastructure: Shoal Creek

Rich Noll Pacesetter Award: Carol Green, Gregg- Parkway/96th Street Extension and Improvements Employee Service Awards Klice Community Center Director Kansas City Convention and Visitors Association: 311 Customer Service Award: Forestry Division 30 Years: City of Kansas City, MO Visitors Choice Awards Robert Thompson, Natural Resources Division, City Parks Alliance Nightlife & Entertainment-Concert/Live Boulevard Maintenance Frontline Park: Swope Park Music Venue: Starlight Theatre Gary Murray, Natural Resources Division, Tree Service Attractions-Kids Attraction: KC Zoo Concrete Promotional Group of Greater Kansas Club KC: A Summer Success City Attractions-Museum: National WWI Museum at Employee Service Awards Excellence in Concrete Award-Swimming Pool: The Liberty 30 Years: Parks & Recreation Bay Water Park Attractions-Fountain: J.C. Nichols Keith Ross, Natural Resources Division, South Region The sounds of teenage laughter and pop music during their summer vacation. In 2011, Kansas youth are looking for ways to express themselves, Sports & Outdoors-Golf Course: Swope Memorial Teresa Brucks, Natural Resources Division, Tree Service permeated Brush Creek, Gregg Klice and Tony City, like many urban cities, saw an influx of youth and activities should allow for that expression. Economic Development Corporation Golf Course Aguirre Community Centers late into the evening gather in public places late into the evening. When Enter Club KC. Cornerstone Award-Public Projects: Kansas City Zoo Quality Circle: Supervisor of the Year this past summer, as 7,500+ youth spent their violence occurred on the Plaza, the Mayor and City Polar Bear Passage Kansas City Metropolitan Crime Commission Metropolitan Community Services Program Clarence Brown, Central Region weekend nights from mid-June through August Council responded by implementing a curfew on Club KC was just one component of the Mayor’s Environmental Management Commission Worksite Award hanging out at Club KC. City’s entertainment districts. Nights youth activity initiative which is comprised Environmental Achievement Award: Brush Creek Employee Retirements of other ongoing KC Parks programs including Feasibility Study E-Team Missouri Park and Recreation Association Cathy Blakely, 11 years and 3 months Club KC, a partnership between the Mayor’s office and While the curfew was an effective tool, City leaders Mayor’s Night Kicks, Mayor’s Night Hoops and Environmental Achievement Award: Blue River Citation Award: Roanoke Park Conservancy Shari Brown, 29 years and 9 months Kansas City Parks and Recreation, provided free, fun and wanted to understand why youth participated in Mayor’s Night Nets. Channel, 53rd to 63rd Street/Byram’s Ford Citation Award: The Enshriners Edward Donegan, 34 years and 6 months safe summer weekend nightlife activities for youth flash mobs and what the City could do to prevent Steve Lampone, 34 years and 7 months ages 12-18, including DJs, dancing, video games, swim them. A study initiated by the Parks and Recreation Federal Executive Board Public Employees Pitch Magazine Best of KC Awards: Joseph Matson, 20 years and 4 months parties and basketball. Board of Commissioners and conducted by the Recognition Day Best Park for Running/Walking: Loose Park Jerry Roberson, 24 years and 12 days Kansas City Area Research Education Consortium Excellence in Public Service Distinguished Team Best Outdoor Public Pool: The Bay Water Park John Taylor, 22 years and 8 months Club KC was a response to the growing need for determined that if a curfew is initiated, there Award: KC Parks Marketing Division SAVE International Donald Waller, 20 years and 7 days safe and fun activities for the youth of Kansas City should be a safe place for youth to go and that 17 KC Parks has formal partnerships established with neighborhood, community, business and Missouri Department of Transportation Scarritt Renaissance Neighborhood Association Union Cemetery Historical Society nonprofit organizations. These partnerships allow our department to leverage resources and Missouri Korean War Veterans Memorial Committee Sheffield Neighborhood Association Union Station Kansas City Inc. Our Partners generate city-wide interest and support for our system facilities, programs and events. Missouri Master Gardeners Sherwood Estates Neighborhood Association University of Kansas Hospital Cancer Center

Missouri Master Naturalists Shoal Creek Association Frank and Ann Uryasz

Missouri Parks & Recreation Association Sister City Association of KC USA Swimming Alzheimer’s Association – Heart of America Chapter Economic Development Corporation Kansas City Design Center Monnett Battle of Westport Fund Skywalk Memorial Foundation US Army Corp of Engineers Bass Pro, Wonders of Wildlife The Enshriners Kansas City Flying Disc Club National Center for Indigenous American Cultures at Society for Friendship with China US Fish & Wildlife Service Black Archives of Mid-America Inc. Ethnic Enrichment Commission Kansas City Metro Bicycle Club Line Creek Inc. South Kansas City Chamber of Commerce Verona Hills Homes Association Blue Hills Neighborhood Association Federal Reserve Bank Kansas City Metro Jr. Golf Club National Park Service SE Community Center Advisory Board Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 317 Blue River Relief First Tee of Greater KC Kansas City, Missouri Police Department National Recreation & Parks Association Southern Communities Coalition Vivion Road Gang Blue River Watershed Association Friends of Bruce R. Watkins Cultural Heritage Center Kansas City, Missouri School District Nelson-Atkins Museum of Art South Suburban Junior Football League Waldo Area Business Association R.A. Bloch Cancer Foundation Friends of Lakeside Nature Center Kansas City Museum at Corinthian Hall Noble Homes Association Southtown Council Waldo Tower Historic Society Boys & Girls Clubs of Kansas City Friends of the Zoo Kansas City Northern Railroad North Bennington Neighborhood Association Starlight Theatre Association Ward Family Foundation Boy Scout Troop 260/Cub Scout Pack 260 Friends of Riverfront Park Kansas City Organics & Natural Market North Kansas City Area Baseball Association StoneLion Puppet Theatre Ward Parkway Homes Association Broadway/Westport Council Full Employment Council Kansas City Pop Warner Football North Kansas City School District 3 – Trails CID Vicki Welsh Fund for Ovarian Cancer Awareness Brookside Business Association Gardeners Connect Kansas City Rose Society North Suburban Youth Football League 3 & 2 Baseball West Plaza Neighborhood Association Brookside Roller Hockey Garrison Community Center Youth Advisory Board Kansas City Royals Northeast Arts KC Tony Aguirre Community Center Advisory Committee Westside CAN Center Brookside Soccer City of Gladstone Parks and Recreation Kansas City Rugby Northern Knights University of MO, Kansas City Winnwood-Sunnybrook Neighborhood Association Brush Creek Community Partners Gracemor Randolph Neighborhood Association Kansas City United Tennis Northland Community Alliance Union Broadcasting Wornall Homestead Homes Association Center School District GreenWorks of Kansas City Kansas City WildLands Northland Neighborhoods Inc. Center Planning Guadalupe Center Inc. KCWE Channel 29 Northland Regional Chamber of Commerce Chaumiere Neighborhood Association Heart of America Council/Boy Scouts KPRS Hot 103 JAMZ Northland Rugby Football Club Children’s Mercy Family Health Partners Heart of America Shakespeare Festival William T. Kemper Foundation, Commerce Bank Trustee Northland Sports Alliance dba SPCAA Kansas City,Missouri Children’s Mercy Hospital Hickman Mills School District Kessler Society of Kansas City On Goal/Sporting KC City of Fountains Foundation Historical Society of New Santa Fe Trailside Center Liberty Memorial Association One Park Place Clay County Parks and Recreation Home Builders Associationof Greater Kansas City Lykins Neighborhood Association Optimist Athletic Association Clay-Platte Baseball League Hyde Park Neighborhood Association MainCor Park Hill School District Cliff Drive Scenic Byway Corridor Management Jackson County Parks + Recreation Major League Baseball Pendleton Heights Neighborhood Association Committee Jazz District Redevelopment Corp. Marlborough Neighborhood Association Penn Valley Park Conservancy Crown Center Johnson County Stormwater Management Program Mattie Rhoades Center Platte County Convention & Visitors Bureau Developmental Disability Services of Jackson Just Off-Broadway Theater Paul Messner Puppets Platte County Parks and Recreation County-EITAS Kansas City Chiefs Mid-America Regional Council Plaza Rotary Club Dogpark Improvement Group Kansas City Art Institute Mid-Continent Public Library Port Authority of KCMO for your supportof Question #1! Downtown Council Kansas City Community Gardens Mill Creek Park Association Roanoke Park Conservancy DST Realty/State Street Bank Kansas City Convention & Visitors Association Missouri Department of Conservation Rockhill Homes Association Earth Riders Trail Association Kansas City Cricket Club Missouri Department of Natural Resources 19 Ronald McDonald House Charities 2012 Highlights City Of Kansas City, Missouri Officials

Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners

Jean Paul Chaurand, President

McClain Bryant

Allen Dillingham

Aimee Gromowsky

David Mecklenburg

Mayor

Sylvester “Sly” James Spring Valley Park City Council Improvements First District Scott Wagner, Dick Davis

In May of 2011, ground was broken for improvements stabilization and the addition of new walkways. Second District to Spring Valley Park and the adjacent Crews Square The updates retain the features that give Spring Valley Ed Ford, Russ Johnson in Kansas City’s urban core. On May 5 of 2012, KC Park and Crews Square their distinct ambience with

Parks and the Key Coalition neighborhood hosted a natural springs, grassy knolls, glens, wooded slopes, Third District ribbon cutting to celebrate the enhancements and to a rock quarry, and stunning views of downtown. Melba Curls, Jermaine Reed kick-off the first Frank White Memorial Fun Run/Walk

Groundbreaking for Chouteau and Art Festival. Former KC Royals player and coach, Frank White, Fourth District Parkway Improvements grew up in the area and played baseball every day Jim Glover, Jan Marcason The $1 million project provided for major renovation in Spring Valley Park as a child. In recognition of all

to the parks including construction of a 1-mile that Frank White has done for Kansas City, the Board Fifth District walking trail, new football field, repairs to the Bernard of Parks and Recreation Commissioners and the Key Cindy Circo, Michael Brooks Powell Memorial Fountain, upgrades to two baseball Coalition officially named the newly renovated and

fields, installation of a new playground and five park upgraded baseball fields at Spring Valley Park the Sixth District benches. In addition, the 2-acre Spring Valley Lake “Frank White Jr. Ball Fields” on June 19. Scott Taylor, John A. Sharp was completely restored through dredging, bank 21 Kansas City’s Professional Skateboarder, Sean Malto, at the opening of Penn Valley Park Skate Plaza

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