Lee’s Summit City Park Rules & Ordinances

      A link to the Special Event Permit Form is at the bottom of this page. Please read through the Special Event Permit information, approval policy and park rules before filling it out and submitting to Lee's Summit Parks & Recreation.

Special Event Permit Information

In order to adequately manage resources and ensure the availability of our facilities and amenities for all patrons, Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation requires many activities and events to obtain a permit. Specifically, activities that are designed to benefit or accommodate a particular individual, group, or organization, as well as activities that require the use of a designated space for a specific purpose and length of time require a permit.

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation will consider applications for activities and events which are 1) compatible with the mission of Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation, 2) able to be reasonably held at the requested site, and 3) can be sustained without causing unacceptable impacts to LSPR resources. LSPR will not issue more than one permit per park, per day. Priority will be given to events that will be completed by 10:00 am.

Applications must generally be submitted at least thirty (30) days prior to the date of the requested event. The Administrator of Parks and Recreation may waive this thirty (30) day requirement based upon the nature of the request and its’ impact on LSPR resources.

Following are the categories of activities that require a Permit:

The Special Event Permit is required for all park uses not conforming with our existing facility rental policy.  It shall include concerts, walk-a-thons, runs and other such events requiring special consideration and treatment.

Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation requires each of the following for all special event permit requests:

• A written request directed to the Administrator of Parks and Recreation at 220 SE Green St, Lee's Summit, MO 64063
• Name, address, and telephone number of the primary applicant or applicant representative.
• A $100.00 fee. Additional $1.00 per person for groups of 50 or more (e.g. walk-a-thons).
• Written assurance of medical staffing (if required).

The Park Board reserves the right to require a Certificate of Insurance evidencing coverage and listing the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri as additional insured. Coverage limits may be established on a case-by-case basis taking into consideration the particular type of event or activity to be held and the relative risks associated therewith.

Special Event Permit Request and Approval Process

Individuals or groups requesting special use or reservation of areas, roadways, or facilities not normally reserved in accordance with this policy may make an application, within the following guidelines, for consideration by the Administrator of Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation.

1.  All requests shall be submitted in writing no less than 30 days prior to the date requested.
2. All requests shall contain the following information:
   1. Name, address, and phone number of individual making request. In the case of an organization, the name, address, and phone number of the organization shall be submitted along with the same information for the responsible party/primary point of contact.  In the case of organizations, Special Event Permits will be allowed only to formally organized and recognized groups, firms or corporations and will be reserved only for members of that organization or firm.
   2. Detail of location or facility requested including dates and times desired.
   3. Purpose of the request, including proposed use(s) requiring the Special Event Permit.
   4. Number of persons to attend or utilize the area or facility under the reservation.
   5. A statement addressing whether or not the planned activity or use is for commercial or profit purposes.  Carnivals and gambling will not be allowed.
   6. A statement addressing whether or not fees will be charged.  Any proposed fees for participation shall have prior Administrator of Parks and Recreation approval and may be subject to additional permits, including Vendor Permits. Any business conducted within the City limits require the appropriate business license(s).
   7. A summary of the event sufficient to identify needs with respect to the appropriateness of the facility.
3. Permits will be issued or denied to organizations or individuals based on a review of the information provided and impact on the facility, area, and adjacent property owners.
4. All current City Ordinances, Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations and other applicable laws are to be observed.
5. Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation has authority to cancel the Special Use Permit for any violations of City Ordinance, permit requirements, Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Rules and Regulations or any other applicable law.
6. Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel any permit due to severe or potentially dangerous weather conditions.
7. If requested, the sponsoring individual and/or agency shall obtain and continuously maintain comprehensive general liability coverage covering the sponsor and the City of Lee’s Summit/ Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation from liability that may arise from the special event or from any activities or actions pursuant to the event.  Said policy shall indemnify and save harmless Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation and the City of Lee’s Summit of and from any liability for bodily injury, property damage or any other claim whatsoever with respect to the use of the Lee’s Summit park facilities as herein set forth and provide Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation a certificate of insurance indicating coverage naming the City of Lee’s Summit, Missouri as additional insured.  This coverage must include bodily injury, property damage, public and automobile liability with minimum limits as determined by Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation based upon factors including taking into consideration the particular type of event or activity to be held and the relative risks associated therewith.
8. Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation will not approve more than a total of one special event per park, per day, utilizing weekdays or weekend days.  Priority will be given to events held on weekdays and events that will be completed by 10 am on either weekdays or weekends.
9. A fee will be charged for each Special Event Permit.

The above guidelines apply to all requests other than Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation sponsored events. Unusual requests, upon Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation staff review, may be forwarded to the Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Board.

Park Rules

The following activities are NOT allowed in the parks.

1. Damage of park property.  (City Ordinance Chp. 17-85)
2. Use of parks from 11:00 pm until 5:00 am.  (City Ordinance Chp. 19-81 Art. III)
3. Court play over one hour when others are waiting.
4. Alcoholic beverages (without permit).   (City Ordinance Chp. 19-84 Art. III)
5. Motorized vehicles on park grounds.   (City Ordinance Chp. 19 Art. III)
6. Skates, bicycles or skateboards on sidewalk or court areas.   (City Ordinance Chp. 29-11, except where otherwise noted.)
7. Littering.   (City Ordinance Chp. 17-89)

Yield playing areas to all Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation-sanctioned activities.

Please fill out a "Special Event Permit" form by clicking the following links. Please fill out both links attached: Special Event Permit Form Agreement • Special Event Permit Form Application

Geocache General Information

• Geocaching is a new, entertaining adventure game for Global Positioning System (GPS) users. The basic idea is to have individuals and organizations set up caches all over the world and share the locations of these caches on the internet. GPS users can then use the location coordinates to find the caches. Once found, a cache may provide the visitor with a wide variety of rewards. All the visitor is asked to do is to leave something to replace the item that they took.
• We believe allowing geocaching in the park system will have mutual positive benefits to the user and the department, including the following:
• Geocaching will attract visitors who otherwise may never visit Lee's Summit parks;
• Geocachers will receive the benefits of exercise while searching for the caches;
• The placement of geocaches in the park system will provide new, wholesome recreational opportunities for individuals and families.
• The Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation Department eagerly welcomes this activity to the park system.

ATTENTION PARK USERS: If you accidentally find one of these Geocaches in any of our parks, please do not disturb it.

1. Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation allows geocaching under the following guidelines: 1. Caches shall not be placed within 100 feet of playgrounds, ballfields, and shelters.
2. When placing caches in the park system, no digging or any other kind of disruption of the ground will be permitted.
3. Caches shall be clearly labeled as a geocache and include an explanation of what it is in the event it is found by non-geocachers. At the very least, contact information should be included on or inside the cache with the description of the cache as well as the name of the cache as listed on the www.geocaching.com Web site.
4. Please include a detailed description of the cache location in the encoded "hints" section that will guide a finder to the location without difficulty.
5. In order to see the geographical impact of geocaching, the Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation Department encourages the finder to submit his name, city and state on the official geocache web site once a cache is located in a city park.
6. Geocachers are allowed to place a cache on Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation property so long as they comply with the restrictions stated above. Caches found not to be in compliance with this policy may be removed at the discretion of department staff.
7. Please do not place food, sharp items, illegal items such as drugs, or materials restricted from minors, such as tobacco or alcohol, in the physical cache. 

Use of Drones in Parks

The operation of radio-controlled motorized aircraft in a park within LSPR jurisdiction is not permitted without prior approval from the Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Department. Permission to use a radio controlled motorized aircraft may be granted on a case by case basis if request demonstrates a specific public need for the radio controlled motorized aircraft usage and does not constitute an infringement on the public’s use of the parks, a danger to patrons within the parks, or violates park user privacy. The operator of the aircraft will be expected to follow all FAA guidelines including contacting the Lee’s Summit airport. LSPR is committed to providing a safe environment for patrons who choose to enjoy the park system.

Dog Park Rules (Applicable only for Happy Tails and Dogwood Off Leash Dog Park)

1. The off-leash dog area is for dogs and their handlers. No other use is permitted (including skateboard, bicycles, scooters and rollerblades).
2. To create a positive experience for you and your dog, make sure your dog knows how to appropriately socialize with other dogs before using the park.
3. Dogs that exhibit aggressive behavior are not allowed in the park.
4. Dogs must be removed immediately from the off-leash dog area at the first sign of aggression.
5. Handlers are responsible for any injuries caused by dog(s) under their control.
6. Park users and dog owners assume all risk related to this use of the dog park. LSPR shall not be liable for any injury or damage caused by dogs or handlers in the off-leash area.
7. All animal to human bites must be reported to the City of Lee's Summit Animal Control Department immediately. City of Lee's Summit Ordinance # 5.53.
8. All users of the park shall obtain and display a CITY OF LEE'S SUMMIT dog license. Dog license and vaccination tag shall be on a collar or harness. City of Lee's Summit Ordinance # 5.82.
9. No dogs under 4 months of age are allowed.
10. All dogs visiting the park must be spayed or neutered.
11. Female dogs in heat and dogs with fresh wounds are not allowed in the Park.
12. Dogs must be under voice control of their handler and in view of their handler at all times.
13. Dogs must be on leash, a maximum length of 6 ft., when entering and exiting the off-leash dog area.
14. No dogs are allowed within the off-leash area while restrained by a leash.
15. Spiked collars are not allowed.
16. Children under the age of 5 are not allowed in the off-leash area.
17. Children between ages 5-8 must be accompanied by an adult.
18. Handlers must be a minimum of 16 years old.
19. Handlers must have possession of the dog leash at all times.
20. Only two dogs are allowed per handler.
21. Handlers must "scoop the poop" and dispose of waste in designated park provided container.
22. Handlers must repair all holes and damage done by their dog under their control.
23. No animals other than dogs shall be permitted in the area.
24. Park Hours of Operation 6 AM to Sunset or 9 PM whichever occurs first.

IN CASE OF EMERGENCY CALL
Animal Control 969-1640
All other emergencies call 911
Parks and Recreation 969-1500

Legacy Park Disc Golf Rules

Disc golf is played like ball golf, except that a flying disc is used.
The object of the game is to land your disc into the metal "pole hole" baskets, using the fewest number of throws possible.

1. Each time a disc is thrown it counts as a stroke. The winner is the player with the fewest number of throws after 18 holes.
2. Tee throws must be made within the designated tee pad areas.
3. After teeing off, the player whose disc is farthest from the pole hole always throws first.
4. All throws after the tee throw must be made from the location the previous throw landed.
5. A run-up and follow-through is allowed for most throws, as long as you release the disc behind the spot in which the previous throw landed.
6. Never throw until the players in front of you are out of reach and the fairway is clear.
7. Local Rule: Roadways, fenced in areas, and playground/shelter areas are out-of- bounds and player shall incur a one-shot penalty.
8. Limit the size of your playing group to five people. Allow faster groups to play through.

1. Legacy Park Disc Golf Course is open for play from 5am to 11pm
2. Be conscious and respectful of trail users and park patrons at the playground and picnic shelters.
3. Please keep the park clean by placing trash in the containers.
4. Climbing the park maintenance fence for retrieval of discs is prohibited. (For disc retrieval contact LSPR's main office at 816.969.1500.)
5. Use of alcohol in the park is prohibited by city ordinance.
6. Motorized vehicles are prohibited on the course and in all park areas by city ordinance.
7. Lost and Found Discs: Contact the owner if identified on the found discs.

Splashpad Rules - For Howard Park, Lea McMcKeighan North Park and Miller J. Fields Park

Play at your own risk. For the safety of all users, please observe the following rules:

    •    Adult supervision required
    •    Footwear recommended
    •    NO RUNNING or climbing on water features
    •    No bullying
    •    No food or drinks allowed on splashpad
    •    No glass containers on or around splashpad
    •    No pets allowed on splashpad
    •    Children requiring diapers must wear swim diapers
    •    Evacuate splashpad during stormy weather.

To start the splashpad touch the top of the orange bollard activator. Please keep the splashpad and park clean and free of trash for all to enjoy. Please contact LSPR at 816-969-1500 if you see someone in violation of these rules. In case of an emergency, dial 911.

Skate Park Warnings and Rules 

The skate park is closed from 11 pm to 5 am. No loitering when park is closed.

CAUTION: This is an unsupervised skate park. Skateboarding, inline skating and bicycling are high-risk recreational activities with inherent risks of serious injury or death. Participants assume all risk in using the skate park. If you are not absolutely certain that you have the skill and level of protection to avoid injury, damage or loss you may incur, and you further agree and understand that the City of Lee’s Summit and the City of Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation Board will in no way be responsible for, or provide any compensation for, any injury, loss or damage you may sustain or incur while using the skate park.
 
Safety equipment such as a helmet, knee and elbow pads should be worn while using the skate park. The use of closed-toed high-top non-slick shoes, gloves, wrist braces and hip pads is also suggested.
 
The following is prohibited in the skate park:
Use of skate park when equipment is icy or wet
Outside obstacles & modifications to skate park equipment
Personally owned ramps, boxes or other devices
Motorized skateboards, bicycles or other vehicles
Persons not skating/bicycling
Glass objects or containers in skate park area
Abusive, profane, foul language or aggressive behavior
Alcohol, drugs and smoking
Pets

Please be courteous to other patrons. Organized events require prior approval by LSPR.