07.10.2023

Today’s Forecast

73º Sunny | 0% chance of rain | Sunrise 5:58 a.m. | Sunset 8:47 p.m.

💪 Lets get physical

Improvements coming to KC Parks and Rec community centers

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The Westport Roanoke Community Center recently got a $1.25 million facelift. | Photo by KCMO Parks and Recreation

Treat yo’self to an updated community center. According to Deputy Director Brad Clay of KCMO’s Parks and Recreation Department, community centers are getting fit with new gym equipment this fall.

That includes Brush Creek, Westport Roanoke, and Marlborough community centers, which have not had any gym equipment for several years. Upgrades come as the ~400 employees of KCMO Parks and Recreation work to increase relevant offerings + the public’s awareness.

“Last fall, we [launched] the Recreation Activity Guide, which lists all of the programs P+R has to offer. The Activity Guide is published … Fall, Winter/Spring, and Summer,” said Deputy Director Brad.

Brad joined KCMO Parks and Rec 15 months ago but has been in the industry for 33 years. He said his most cherished career memory is building Olathe’s first community center.

“Olathe didn’t have a community center for 160 years, and we finally were able to build one. We had a consultant that … estimated the Olathe Community Center would have approximately 4,000 daily passes sold in year one. [We] ended up selling over 40,000,” he said.

Fast Facts about Deputy Director Brad:

Observation Park is his preferred local park because “the view of the KC skyline is incredible.”
Sleeping Bear Dunes in northern Michigan is his favorite national park.
His favorite “Parks and Recreation” character is Rob Lowe.

Kansas City Missouri Observation Park view of the Kansas City Skyline KCtoday — *Views from the 816.* The Deputy Director wasn’t kidding. That skyline at Observation Park is incredible.
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Photo by KCMO Parks and Recreation

He also told us the department is seeking input from the public.

“P+R would love to hear about programs the public would like to see offered in our parks and community centers. Reach out ... ,” he said.

You can view KCMO Parks and Recreation’s updates, programs, and submit suggestions at kcparks.org.

Events

Monday, July 10

Disco Daze | Monday, July 10 | 6 p.m. | Knuckleheads Saloon, 2715 Rochester St., Kansas City, MO | $25-$100 | Get funky with artists like Recycled Funk, DJ Maxx Gruv, and DJ Thundercutz.

Tuesday, July 11

Olathe Live! | Tuesday, July 11 | 7-10 p.m. | Olathe Downtown Library, 260 E. Santa Fe St., Olathe, KS | Free | Bring your lunch and grab a spot to sit and listen to tunes from Lester Estelle.
“Legally Blonde” The Musical | Tuesday, July 11-Thursday, July 13 | 8 p.m. | Starlight Theatre | $15-$97 | The show follows the transformation of Elle Woods as she tackles stereotypes and scandal in pursuit of her dreams.

Wednesday, July 12

KCK Chamber Golf Tournament | Wednesday, July 12 | 6:30 a.m.-6 p.m. | Dub’s Dread Golf Club, 12601 Hollingsworth Rd., Kansas City, KS | $500-$5,000 | Enjoy a day on the green as the annual tournament returns.
Sporting KC vs. Real Salt Lake | Wednesday, July 12 | 7:30 p.m. | Children’s Mercy Park | $24-$71 | Come see Sporting KC defend against Real Salt Lake on their home pitch.

Thursday, July 13

Women Inspiring Women Happy Hour | Thursday, July 13 | 4-6 p.m. | Servaes Brewing Company, 10921 Johnson Dr., Shawnee, KS | Free | Enjoy good company and build relationships while sipping on a beverage of choice.

Events calendar here

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News Notes

Civic

Kansas Corporation Commission is hosting public hearings this week for Evergy customers to discuss proposed rate increases + voice their opinions. A hearing will be held in Overland Park on Thursday, July 13, 6 p.m. at 12600 S. Quivera Rd. You can also attend virtually.

Open

Scoop, there it is. Fountain City Scoops & Floats opened in the City Market at 419 Main St. beside its parent company, KC Soda Co. Enjoy ice cream float creations like Peach Nehi, Boston Coolers, and Key Lime Pie Float. Or, build your own using one of the 2,000 craft sodas on deck.

Eat

A popular pizzeria is popping up in a new place. Try saying that five times fast. Pizza Tascio has opened their seventh location — in Waldo at 409 W. Gregory Blvd. Its special is an “upside down” pizza which places cheese first, then sauce. (Kansas City Star)

Kansas Citian

Local influencer Lisa Nguyen has taste. The foodie’s YouTube channel has 4.46 million subscribers + 2.4 billion views. She started by reviewing the crab ragoon pizza at Old Shawnee Pizza. Since then, she’s spiced it up by adding her own recipes + challenges. (Shawnee Mission Post)

Active

🎾 Where to get served

Here’s five tennis courts in the Kansas City metro that have backboards

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The game of back-and-forth at Loose Park’s tennis court. | Photo by KCMO Parks and Recreation

There’s doubles, singles, and then there’s solo. If you’re looking to practice your swing by yourself, check out these KC metro area tennis courts with backboards that will serve you well.

Santa Fe Park Tennis Court, W. 31 St., Independence, MO | Features 12 tennis courts and eight of them are lit.

Jacob L. Loose Park Tennis Court, 5211 Summit St., KCMO | Four tennis courts sit on the edge of this 75-acre park.

Kansas City Minor Park Tennis Complex, 11475 Blue River Rd., KCMO | The farmland-turned-park has 12 courts and seven of them are lit.

Antioch Park Tennis Court, 6501 Antioch Rd., Merriam, KS | Choose between two lit courts at Johnson County’s oldest park.

Woodside, 2000 W 47th Pl., Westwood, KS | This luxury gym has 16 total tennis courts — 12 are lit and seven are indoor courts.

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The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Charmaine

From the editor

This News Notes section made me very hungry. I don’t know which new place to try first — just kidding. My mouth is set on trying that Key Lime Pie Float first chance I get.

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