Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation News

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!

This July, Celebrate ‘Build Together, Play Together at Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Month-long celebration highlights the impact of parks and recreation   This July, join Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) for Park and Recreation Month, as we celebrate how Lee’s Summit is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation. A variety of activities are planned for residents of all ages and abilities — including: Moonlight Yoga - Legacy Park Amphitheater on Friday, July 11 from 9-10 p.m. Family Fun Night – Summit Waves on Monday, July 14 from 8:30 – 10:30 p.m. Jamaican Jam (Free Event) - Legacy Park Amphitheater on Friday, July 18 from 7-10 p.m. Sunrise Yoga – Legacy Park Amphitheater on Sunday, July 20 from 6-7 a.m. Duck Derby – Summit Waves on Sunday, July 20 from...

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

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 takes riders past all five of the area’s beautiful lakes: Longview, Raintree, Lakewood, Blue Springs, and Lake Jacomo. Early registration is now open, with discounted pricing available through June 20: $32 for riders ages 13 and under $37 for riders ages 14 and up Starting June 21, registration fees will increase to $37 for youth and $42 for adults. Safety is a top priority. All participants must...