Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation News

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...

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 intellectual and developmental disabilities, including: Physical Benefits – The buoyancy of water reduces the impact of poor balance and posture, allowing for easier movement. Water therapy also supports skill development in head and neck stability, trunk strength, and mobility. Sensory Stimulation – Water provides visual, tactile, and olfactory stimulation, creating a calming and engaging environment. ...

Update: May 19, 2025. This event has been cancelled.

The City of Lee's Summit and LSPR will kick off National Pollinator Week with the Pollinator Festival. Learn about and celebrate pollinators, such as bees, bats, birds, and butterflies, and participate in an art activity or craft. Local organizations and businesses dedicated to protecting and supporting our local pollinators and their ecosystems will be present, offering family-friendly learning and engaging activities for all ages. This is a free event.

Saturday, June 14 -This event has been cancelled.
Longview Community Center