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Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Community Centers Extend Hours and Adds Classes

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Community Centers Extend Hours and Adds Classes

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) is happy to announce extended facility hours and additional fitness classes to their community centers beginning Monday, January 3, 2022. Classes are free for all members.

“We continue to make adjustments to our operations in an effort to better serve our community,” Joe Snook, Administrator of LSPR, said. “The extended hours and added classes will provide more options and flexibility for our patrons.

Gamber Community Center, located at 4 SE Independence Ave, will be open Monday through Thursday from 6am to 8pm, Friday from 6am to 5pm, and Saturday from 7am to 2pm. Three classes will be added at Gamber Community Center for a total of 20 per week. Longview Community Center, 3801 SW Longview Rd, will be open from Monday through Friday from 5am to 9pm, Saturday 7am to 7pm, and Sunday 10am to 7pm. Eight classes will be added at Longview Community Center for a total of 35 per week.  Lovell Community Center, 901 NE Bluestem Dr, will be open from Monday through Friday from 5am to 10pm, Saturday 7am to 8pm, and Sunday 8am to 8pm. 10 classes will be added at Lovell Community Center for a total of 40 per week.

For more information on the community centers, classes, and membership please go to LSParks.net or call 816-969-1500.

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