Press Releases

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) has been selected as a finalist for the 2026 National Gold Medal Award for Excellence in Park and Recreation Management, one of the highest distinctions in the field. The award is administered by the American Academy for Park and Recreation Administration in partnership with the National Recreation and Park Association. It recognizes park and recreation agencies nationwide for excellence in service, innovation, and overall system management. LSPR is one of four agencies named as finalists in Class III, which includes communities with populations between 75,001 and 150,000. Finalists will be evaluated for the Grand Plaque, awarded to one agency in each class during the NRPA Annual Conference, taking place September 29 through October 1, 2026, in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Earning a place among the finalists reflects...

Tour de Lakes Celebrates 25 Years of Cycling and Community Lee’s Summit, MO – Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation invites cyclists of all ages and abilities to hit the road for the 25th Annual Tom Logan Memorial Tour de Lakes bike ride on Saturday, May 16, beginning at 7:00 a.m. This milestone year continues a long-standing community tradition, offering fully supported routes designed for every level of rider. Participants can choose from distances ranging from a relaxed 10-mile loop around Longview Lake to a challenging 62-mile ride that travels past five scenic lakes: Longview, Raintree, Lakewood, Blue Springs, and Lake Jacomo. Early registration is now open, with discounted pricing available through May 15 at 7:30 p.m.: • $32 for riders ages 13 and under • $37 for riders ages 14 and up After the early registration deadline, fees increase...

• The City of Lee's Summit is pleased to announce Megan Dillard's appointment as director of Creative Services, effective March 16.
• In her new role, Dillard will provide strategic leadership for the City's Creative Services Department, overseeing communications, marketing, digital media, and public information efforts. She will guide brand strategy, support City departments with comprehensive communications planning and ensure residents receive timely and transparent information about programs, services and initiatives.

• The City of Lee’s Summit will host a public meeting from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, March 13, to solicit community feedback on the City’s updated Stormwater Management Plan.
• The meeting will be held in the Development Conference Room at City Hall, 220 SE Green St. Community members may attend in person to learn more about the plan and provide input.
• The updated plan will take effect following a public review and comment period and approval by the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

• The City of Lee's Summit's Human Relations Commission is promoting kindness in the community during Take Time To Be Kind Week, Feb. 9-14.
• Community members are encouraged to perform random and purposeful acts of kindness to promote positivity.
• The Human Relations Commission will host activities, including a Gratitude Station and a Kindness Passport. Community members are invited to visit the Gratitude Station in the City Hall lobby during business hours.