Laura Maxwell Named Citizen of the Year
Laura Maxwell Named Citizen of the Year
- The City of Lee’s Summit and Mayor J. Beto Lopez are proud to name Laura Maxwell as the 2026 Citizen of the Year.
- Named the 2026 Citizen of the Year for her exceptional volunteer leadership, professional achievements, and long-standing commitment to the Lee’s Summit community.
Mayor Lopez Issues Statement Regarding Downtown Days
Mayor Lopez Issues Statement Regarding Downtown Days
- A statement from Mayor Beto Lopez regarding the incidents that occurred last weekend at Downtown Days.
Night Flight 5K Returns May 29 at Legacy Park
Night Flight 5K Returns May 29 at Legacy Park
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO — Runners and walkers are invited to light up the night at the annual Night Flight 5K on Friday, May 29, 2026, at Legacy Park Amphitheater, located at 901 NE Bluestem Dr., Lee’s Summit, MO 64086. The race will begin at 9:00 p.m.
Hosted in partnership by Lee’s Summit Medical Center and Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, the Night Flight 5K benefits the Legacy for LS Parks Foundation, which supports parks projects...
Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Implements Referee and Athletics Staff Abuse Prevention Matrix
Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Implements Referee and Athletics Staff Abuse Prevention Matrix
LEE’S SUMMIT, MO — Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) has announced the implementation of an Athletic Staff and Volunteer Abuse Prevention Matrix, a structured policy designed to clearly define, address, and prevent abusive behavior toward referees, athletic staff, and volunteers across all sports programs. This program was created in collaboration with Sporting Lee’s Summit, Lee’s Summit Football Association, Lee’s Summit...
Legacy Park Amphitheater Announces Six Summer Concerts
Legacy Park Amphitheater Announces Six Summer Concerts
The Legacy Park Amphitheater (LPA) summer season has been announced by Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation (LSPR). There will be six acts on the bill, each paying homage to a genre or legendary performers.
Calendar of Events for Outdoor Concerts
May 9 at 8 p.m., Blues Fest will showcase the musical talents of Nick Schnebelen and Chris Shepherd, thanks to funding from the Missouri Arts Council. This is a FREE event!
May 30 at 8...