Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation Enhances Accessibility with Grant From eitas Wednesday, May 7, 2025 | Views: 5701 | Categories: Parks & Recreation Press Releases Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation Enhances Accessibility with Grant From eitas 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. ... Read More >>
2025 Pollinator Festival Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Views: 3657 | Categories: Parks & Recreation News 2025 Pollinator Festival 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 Read More >>
Mobile Music Box Returns to Lea McKeighan South Park on June 5 Thursday, May 1, 2025 | Views: 3554 | Categories: Parks & Recreation News Mobile Music Box Returns to Lea McKeighan South Park on June 5 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 Read More >>