Press Releases

You are invited to our Thanksgiving Luncheon at Gamber Community Center! Come enjoy a catered Thanksgiving meal with dessert on Thursday, November 20. Doors open at 11:45 a.m., and lunch is served at noon. This event is $12 per person, and pre-registration is required. Starting Wednesday, October 1, you can register by visiting the Gamber Community Center or calling 816.969.1580 to reserve your spot.

The holiday season kicks off in style as Mistletoe Madness returns to Lee’s Summit Parks & Recreation! This two-day shopping extravaganza is the perfect way to get a jump on your holiday list while supporting local artisans and small businesses. Shoppers will find everything from handcrafted treasures and jewelry to seasonal décor, candles, sweet treats, accessories, and more—all under one festive roof. When: Friday, October 31 | 9:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m. Saturday, November 1 | 9:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Where: Gamber Community Center, 4 SE Independence Avenue, Lee’s Summit, MO Admission is FREE! New This Year: Shop & Treat Because this year’s event kicks off on Halloween, families are invited to join us for a fun, safe and free Shop & Treat experience on Friday, October 31, from 4:00 – 6:00...

To help celebrate Parks and Recreation month, LSPR wants you to LEGO To The Park! Join us on Saturday, July 26, for a FREE, family-friendly morning of creativity and community to celebrate Parks and Recreation month! Children ages 4 to 12 years old are invited to bring their LEGOs (Non-Duplo) and participate in collaborative building activities in the great outdoors. Compete for prizes! The first 50 children receive a swag bag from LSPR.

We will have donuts, juice, playground time, and an interactive Agents of Discovery mission—all designed to foster imagination, connection, and fun.

We've got two exciting builds lined up! One is to construct the tallest tower, and the other will be an object you can find in our parks – we'll announce what that is in the morning! Don't forget to bring your Legos!

We are pleased to announce the official name of the upcoming new park within the Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation system: Red Hawk Park. This park will be situated west of Pryor Road and south of SW Scherer Road. We invite you to view the current progress of this exciting development.

Plans for this park include:

Phase I

• Playground
• Shelter
• Parking
• Multi-Sport Court
• Walking Trails

Phase II improvements in the regional park, as shown on the 2023 plan, tentatively include (3-5 year plan)

• Disc Golf Course
• Trails
• Dog Park
• Practice Fields
• Restrooms
• Pickleball
• Parking areas

Update: May 19, 2025. This event has been cancelled.

The City of Lee's Summit and LSPR will kick off National Pollinator Week with the Pollinator Festival. Learn about and celebrate pollinators, such as bees, bats, birds, and butterflies, and participate in an art activity or craft. Local organizations and businesses dedicated to protecting and supporting our local pollinators and their ecosystems will be present, offering family-friendly learning and engaging activities for all ages. This is a free event.

Saturday, June 14 -This event has been cancelled.
Longview Community Center