Legacy Blast Returns July 2 to Celebrate America’s 250th with Fireworks, Music, and Family Activities Monday, May 4, 2026 | Views: 88 | Categories: Parks & Recreation News Legacy Blast Returns July 2 to Celebrate America’s 250th with Fireworks, Music, and Family Activities Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR), in partnership with the City of Lee’s Summit, invites the community to Legacy Blast, a free Independence Day celebration on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at Legacy Park. Gates open at 5:00 p.m., with a full evening of entertainment leading up to a choreographed fireworks display at 9:30 p.m. The show will be synchronized to music and simulcast on 94.9 KCMO. Event Highlights Free admission to the park ...
Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Named Finalist for 2026 National Gold Medal Award Tuesday, April 28, 2026 | Views: 566 | Categories: Parks & Recreation News, Parks & Recreation Press Releases Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Named Finalist for 2026 National Gold Medal Award 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...
25th Annual Tour de Lakes Bike Ride Thursday, April 23, 2026 | Views: 521 | Categories: Parks & Recreation News, Parks & Recreation Press Releases 25th Annual Tour de Lakes Bike Ride 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...
Fieldhouse Planning Update Friday, January 23, 2026 | Views: 2553 | Categories: Parks & Recreation News Fieldhouse Planning Update Planning continues to advance on Lee’s Summit’s new multi-court sports fieldhouse, a major addition to the community’s recreational infrastructure. The project is nearing its final design phase, with construction bidding expected to open in March or April. If bidding and contracting proceed as planned, construction would begin in late summer or early fall of this year, with an anticipated opening in late summer or early fall 2027. The proposed...
Legacy Lake Dredging Project Thursday, December 11, 2025 | Views: 4169 | Categories: Parks & Recreation News, Parks & Recreation Press Releases Legacy Lake Dredging Project Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation is undertaking a major restoration effort at Legacy Lake to protect one of the community’s most important environmental and recreational assets. The Legacy Lake Dredging Project began in November 2025 and is scheduled for completion in May 2026.