ACTIVITIES GUIDE Spring/Summer 2013 EVENTS | 2 WATER PARKS | 4 POOLS AND SPRAYGROUNDS | 6 ATHLETICS | 8 YOUR COMMUNITY CENTER | 9 GOLF | 13 FEATURES | 15 TRAILS | 16 SHELTERS | 17 WEDDINGS | 18 LAKESIDE NATURE CENTER | 19 MUSEUMS | 21 816-513-7500 | 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 mowings, and more timely removal of graffiti and litter. INCLUSION 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. www.kcstarlight.com Children’s Fountain 6 Clips of Faith Film & Beer Tour – 7-11 p.m. 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.