Press Releases

The LSPD 2025 Annual Report is now online.  Follow the link below to read this year's report as well as reports from the previous years.

LSPD 2025 Annual Report

UPDATE: The Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation groundbreaking ceremony for the Indoor Sports Complex has been postponed. A new date has not yet been announced. LEE'S SUMMIT, Mo. — Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) will officially break ground on its new multi-court sports fieldhouse on Thursday, August 6, at 4:00 p.m. (This date has been postponed). Community members, elected officials, project partners, and media are invited to...

Update: LSPR is aware of an AI-generated graphic circulating on social media that inaccurately depicts an incident at Summit Waves on July 13. To ensure factual information is available, LSPR is providing this update to Tuesday’s original press release with new information given to us Wednesday by our private security company. They informed LSPR that in response to the altercation that happened at approximately 10:30 p.m. (after Family Fun Night) in the...

As the United States marks its 250th birthday this year, Independence Day celebrations carry added significance for communities across the nation. Take time to reflect on the country’s history and the shared values that unite Americans and celebrate responsibly. Prioritize safety. If you plan to use fireworks, follow local regulations and safety guidelines. All firework-related incidents are preventable. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission,...

• 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.