Press Releases

A section of SW Raintree Drive at its intersection with SW Ward Road is set to close tomorrow, Wednesday, April 29, for gas main repair/restoration. Northbound SW Ward Road traffic will shift to the middle lane, and eastbound SW Raintree Drive at SW Ward Road will be closed. The detour route includes SW Ward Road, SW County Line Road, and SW Raintree Drive.

 

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...

The City of Lee’s Summit is pleased to announce the appointment of Councilmember Hillary Shields as Mayor Pro Tem. In this role, Shields will step in to fulfill mayoral duties when needed and support the advancement of City priorities.

Councilmember Shields represents District 1. She has served on City Council since April 2020. She is currently serving her second term which runs through April 2028.

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...

A section of NE Independence Avenue between NE Orchard Street and SE 2^nd Street is set to close on Tuesday, April 28, for approximately two days for pavement restoration. The hard closure is between SE 2^nd Street and 209 NE Independence Ave. The detour route includes NE Orchard Street, NE Grand Avenue, and SE 2^nd Street.