Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation News

The renovation of the Lower Banner Park at E. Chipman Road and 291 Hwy is beginning in August 2023. Improvements include playground equipment for kids ages 2 to 5, equipment for kids ages 5 to 12, a 16’ x 16’ shelter, a 10’ wide multi-purpose trail, park benches, and the planting of additional trees.

The Legacy Park Amphitheater (LPA) summer season has been announced by Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation (LSPR). There will be six acts on the bill, each paying homage to a genre or legendary performers.  The Blues Festival will kick off the 2023 season on June 10. Calendar of Events for Outdoor Concerts June 10 at 7 p.m., Blues Fest will showcase the musical talents of Jason Vivone, Nick Schnebelen, and Orphan Jon and the Abandoned, thanks to funding from the Missouri Arts Council. There will not be a cover charge for this night of heartfelt music. July 14 at 7 p.m., enjoy the sounds of the islands at Jamaican Jam with Jah Lion and AZ-One, performing many fan favorites at this FREE concert. July 28 at 7 p.m., tune in to see and hear tributes to some of country music's most legendary female performers by the Queens of Country. Early bird tickets are...

The 21^st Annual Tom Logan Memorial bike ride, Tour de Lakes, will take place on Saturday, Jun. 24, 2023. The ride starts at the Longview Community Center (3801 SW Longview Park Dr., Lee's Summit, MO 64081) at 7 a.m., rain or shine.

Riders may choose from four different routes. A 10-mile ride around Longview Lake. 32 and 56-mile rides around Longview, Raintree, and Lakewood Lakes. Finally, avid riders can tackle the 64-mile ride touring all five lakes: Longview, Raintree, Lakewood, Blue Springs, and Lake Jacomo.

 

 

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation would like to announce the purchase of four 3-wheel bikes through a grant funded by Eitas- developmental disabilities services of Jackson County. This purchase allows adults with disabilities, balance impairments, and the senior population to utilize the free bikes reservation program at Lovell and Longview Community Centers. This new amenity will improve the quality of life for many patrons with balance and mobility issues. Jodi Jordan, Superintendent of Recreation Services and Inclusion Coordinator for LSPR, stated, "The request for 3-wheel bikes has been made by patrons in the community, including seniors losing balance and mobility, adults with autism, and clients of the American Stroke Foundation who offer weekly programs at the Longview Community Center. There are no other agencies in Lee’s Summit that offer free bike...

   Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation, along with the City of Lee's Summit, announce the annual Independence Day-themed fireworks event, Legacy Blast, on Monday, July 3, at Legacy Park.  Choreographed music will accompany the fireworks display, which will be simulcast on 94.9 KCMO. There will be concessions, food trucks, and DJs at the baseball, soccer, softball, and football venues. Children under the age of 12 can enjoy balloon artists, inflatables, and glitter tattoo artists.  Joe Snook, Administrator for Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, shared, “We hope you can join us as we celebrate the birth of our great nation. Legacy Blast is a wonderful community event that culminates with a fantastic fireworks display.”  Gates for the event will open at 6 p.m. and close at 9:15 p.m. before the fireworks show at 9:30 p.m. The...