2025 Fireworks Regulations for the City of Lee’s Summit Sunday, June 29, 2025 | Views: 5969 | Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases 2025 Fireworks Regulations for the City of Lee’s Summit As you prepare for Fourth of July celebrations, prioritizing safety is essential. If you plan to use fireworks, do so responsibly and adhere to local regulations and safety guidelines. It's important to note that all firework-related incidents are preventable. According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, 14,700 people were injured by fireworks last year, marking a 52% increase from the previous year. Just because something is legal doesn’t mean...
Tour de Lakes Returns for its 23rd Year – A Scenic Ride with a Purpose Friday, June 6, 2025 | Views: 2819 | Categories: Parks & Recreation Press Releases Tour de Lakes Returns for its 23rd Year – A Scenic Ride with a Purpose Lee’s Summit, MO – Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation invites cyclists of all ages and skill levels to take part in the 23rd Annual Tom Logan Memorial Tour de Lakes on Saturday, June 21, 2025, beginning at 7:00 a.m. This fully supported cycling event offers multiple route options, allowing participants to choose the experience that best suits them—from a leisurely 10-mile loop around Longview Lake to a more challenging 64-mile journey that...
Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation Enhances Accessibility with Grant From eitas Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | Views: 2776 | Categories: Parks & Recreation Press Releases Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation Enhances Accessibility with Grant From eitas Lee’s Summit, MO – Eitas has awarded Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) a $7,776 grant to enhance accessibility and inclusion within the community. LSPR has utilized these funds to equip all three aquatic facilities with accessible wheelchairs, walkers, and flotation devices, ensuring greater access for individuals with intellectual, developmental, and physical disabilities. Aquatic therapy offers numerous benefits for individuals with...
Afternoon Structure Fire Tuesday, April 29, 2025 | Views: 3383 | Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases Afternoon Structure Fire On Tuesday, April 29, 2025, at 3:39 p.m., the Lee's Summit Fire Department responded to a reported structure fire in the 1200 block of SW Surrey Trace after a neighbor reported seeing black smoke coming from the eaves of a house. It was unclear whether anyone was inside. Firefighters arrived to find smoke visible from a window on the back of the two-story, single-family residence. Crews entered the smoke-filled home and discovered a fire in the kitchen that...
150th Anniversary Open House at Station 2 Monday, April 14, 2025 | Views: 3202 | Categories: Fire Department News, Fire Department Press Releases Thank you to everyone who attended the Open House at Station 3! If you missed it, we invite you to join us on May 17 from 9 a.m. to noon for an Open House at Fire Station No. 2., 2000 NE Rice Road. During this event, you'll have the opportunity to tour the station, meet our firefighters, and learn more about how we serve the community. Remember to get your fire department passport stamped during your visit. If you attend all of the Anniversary Open Houses, you...