Support Us Button Widget

Parks and Recreation

Loose Park Trail
Play
25 parks in Kansas City
We’re highlighting 25 of the best parks that Kansas City has to offer — complete with Ernie Miller Park, Loose Park, and Macken Park.
May 12, 2025 06:55 AM
 · 
Staff
Ellie-Maggie-Newlin-Mockup-scaled.jpg
Arts
Take a look at Art in the Loop’s 2024 lineup + schedule
The curated outdoor arts exhibition is back for its 11th year of tasking local creatives with transforming everyday KC scenes.
May 29, 2024
 · 
Madison McMillen
The Loose Park Rose Garden
City
5 places to find peace and quiet in Kansas City
Kansas City may be loud, but there are many places Kansas Citians can go to clear their minds and escape the noise of the big city.
May 22, 2024
 · 
Emily Shea-Owen
Picture of KC skyline at sunset with fall colors
City
Answered: Our readers’ neighborhood project wish-lists
From public safety measures to community gardens, here are KCtoday readers’ top priorities when fostering pride in place.
May 17, 2024
 · 
Madison McMillen
A sunny walking path leading through a park downtown.
Volunteer
Join a community cleanup in Kansas City
This Earth Day and year round, join a volunteer cleanup or community effort to keep the metro clean, happy, and environmentally stable.
April 18, 2024
 · 
Dayten Rose
Two photos of water fountains, one featuring three bronze statues of children playing and the other a simple brick structure reading "Parkway Towers."
Parks and Recreation
Answered: Which waterworks is the newest addition to the City of Fountains?
Keeping a timeline of our 200+ registered fountains is no easy task.
April 17, 2024
 · 
Madison McMillen
Picture of Downtown in summer
Tourism and Hospitality
Plan ahead for these May 2024 festivals + events
Break out your pen (or app) and plan your summer calendar before the heat slows you down.
April 15, 2024
 · 
Madison McMillen
Brush Creek plaza area KCtoday
Development
Brush Creek is getting a KC Black history makeover
Soon, one mile of Brush Creek will be dedicated to KC’s Black history.
December 7, 2023
 · 
Charmaine Merriweather
New Board 10-31-23 kcmo parks and recs.JPG
City
Say hello to Kansas City’s new Parks and Recreation board
The board will oversee Kansas City, MO’s parks through the end of Mayor Quinton Lucas’ term.
November 2, 2023
 · 
Charmaine Merriweather
eagle-a-1170x658.jpg
City
Answered: Why is there an eagle statue on Ward Parkway?
You asked and we answered. Here’s why that eagle is watching over Kansas City.
September 29, 2023
 · 
Charmaine Merriweather
roanoke road
History
Roanoke Boulevard: Diving into the history of KC’s only protected brick road
Roanoke Boulevard is an iconic brick road in Westport that is protected by a historical society and is the only brick road in KC with protected status.
September 11, 2023
 · 
Charmaine Merriweather
Load More
The Buy

Shop The Buy
Latest News
More from KCtoday
KCtoday_Union Hill Streetcar
Airports and Transportation
Explore the Streetcar Stop: Union Hill, 31st + Main
It’s the penultimate stop on our journey north through the KC Streetcar’s Main Street Extension eight new stops before they debut sometime this fall.
July 22, 2025
 · 
Madison McMillen
KCtoday_little libraries
Culture
Where would you put an outdoor library in Kansas City?
The concept is taking over South Korea’s capital city. We’re thinking about where we’d copy it in KC.
July 18, 2025
 · 
Patrick Sidwell
KCtoday_Kansas City
36 Hours in Kansas City
Here’s an itinerary inspired by The New York Times to use when out-of-town friends and family visit or when you need a fresh perspective on your own backyard.
July 17, 2025
 · 
Madison McMillen
KCtoday_Crying Giant
Play
On exhibit: 15+ Kansas City museums
Whether you’re a history buff, art aficionado, or sports fan, these 16 museums in Kansas City have it all.
July 16, 2025
 · 
Madison McMillen
ProsperoBookstore.jpg
City
Here are 20+ local bookstores in the Kansas City metro
Satisfy your inner bibliophile. Here’s a list of local bookstores to help you find your next all-nighter.
July 15, 2025
 · 
Charmaine Merriweather
KCtoday_P&L
City
Downtown, Then and Now: KC’s Comeback Story
From empty streets to a thriving city core, here’s how downtown Kansas City transformed into the vibrant hub we know today.
July 10, 2025
 · 
Madison McMillen
KC_Truman sports complex by @jrw_shoots.jpg
Royals and Chiefs stadium decision deadline extended
Kansas just extended the Royals’ and Chiefs’ stadium deadline — and fans are sounding off on where KC’s teams should land.
July 8, 2025
 · 
Madison McMillen
KCtoday_The Lumineers
Play
30+ upcoming concerts headed to Kansas City
blink-182? Check. The Lumineers? Check. It’s not a bad idea to triple-check this list and get your concert tickets before they sell out.
July 2, 2025
 · 
Madison McMillen
KC_City Hall.jpg
Government
Local Gov 101: KCMO’s council-manager government
How KC’s “weak mayor” system splits power between policy makers and the manager who makes it all happen.
July 1, 2025
 · 
Madison McMillen
WW1 Memorial and Museum
Events
Ways to celebrate Independence Day in and around Kansas City
Friday, July 4 marks Independence Day, and the festivities are far from lacking in the Kansas City area. Let’s dive into the celebrations, firework shows, and family-friendly events happening on the big day.
June 30, 2025
 · 
Bella Rainey