Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation News

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

The Mobile Music Box has been incredibly effective at building relationships with people, by going out into neighborhoods throughout Greater Kansas City. To date, the KC Symphony musicians have performed in 225 unique locations, spanning 91 zip codes and reaching tens of thousands of people. Bring a blanket and chair, and join us for a FREE outdoor Chamber Music concert at Lea McKeighan South Park! All concerts are presented, weather permitting. If rain or temperatures under 60 degrees are forecasted, please check our website for the latest schedule updates. Thursday, June 5 Lea McKeighan South Park 6-7 p.m. Music Box Website Music Box Facebook Event

Get ready for a spectacular night! Join Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation and the City of Lee's Summit for a FREE fireworks extravaganza at Legacy Park on July 3! Starting at 6:00 p.m., enjoy a fun-filled evening with DJs, delicious food trucks, creative face painting, balloon artists, and exciting inflatables for the kids. Then, at 9:30 p.m., watch an amazing fireworks display perfectly choreographed to music broadcast on 94.9 KCMO. Don't miss out! Plan to arrive early, as park access will close at 9:00 p.m. or when parking reaches capacity.  Date: Thursday, July 3, 2025 Location: Legacy Park, Lee's Summit, MO Time: Gates Open: 6:00 p.m. Fireworks: 9:30 p.m. (synchronized to 94.9 KCMO) Activities: DJs, food trucks, face painting, balloon artists, inflatables (for children 12 & under) Important: Park access closes at 9:00 p.m. or...