The Addition of Adult Changing Tables at LSPR Tuesday, May 7, 2024 | Views: 47 | Categories: Parks & Recreation News, Parks & Recreation Press Releases The Addition of Adult Changing Tables at LSPR Addressing a Universal Need: While public restrooms typically accommodate the diaper-changing needs of young children, there is growing recognition for inclusive facilities that can accommodate adults as well. Individuals who care for loved ones with disabilities often face limitations in venturing out due to concerns about accessible changing tables. Eitass Grant Supports Inclusion: Eitass awarded Lee's Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) a grant to...
Accessible Ice Sleds at Summit Ice for Next Season Monday, February 26, 2024 | Views: 843 | Categories: Parks & Recreation Press Releases Accessible Ice Sleds at Summit Ice for Next Season In February 2024, Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation (LSPR) received $2,881.94 in funding to purchase three accessible ice sleds for Summit Ice located at Lea McKeighan Park North. The sleds are USA Disabled Hockey-approved and are available for pond hockey or public skating. LSPR would like to thank our generous donor, Southern Africa Volunteer Enterprise, Inc. (SAVE), for providing the funds for this purchase. SAVE is a privately funded family...
$250k Grant Awarded to LSPR for Mouse Creek Trail Project Friday, January 12, 2024 | Views: 1860 | Categories: Parks & Recreation Press Releases $250k Grant Awarded to LSPR for Mouse Creek Trail Project Lee’s Summit Parks and Recreation has been awarded a $250,000 Recreational Trails Program Grant for the future trail along Mouse Creek in south Lee’s Summit. The grant was given through the Missouri Natural Resources Division of State Parks. This is the largest amount LSPR has received for a local trail project. The Mouse Creek Trail will consist of 1.2 miles of paved trail. It will feature a low-water crossing and a pre-cast truss bridge...
Williams Grant Park Renovation Wednesday, November 15, 2023 | Views: 888 | Categories: Parks & Recreation News Williams Grant Park Renovation The renovation of the Williams Grant Park and SE 3rd Street and SE Howard Avenue is set to begin this winter. Improvements include playground equipment for kids ages 2 to 5, additional playground options for children ages 5 to 12, adaptive play and outdoor musical equipment, turf play resurfacing with play mounds, a shelter, park benches, and landscaping.
New Meal Prep Class! Friday, October 20, 2023 | Views: 1073 | Categories: Parks & Recreation News New Meal Prep Class! New Meal Prep Class at Gamber Community Center At the Gamber Community Center, you can find a new class titled "Meal Prep for Real Life - Freezer Style." Enjoy making delicious meals while saving time! From a list of meals, each registered participant will choose what they would like to prepare during the lesson. After registration is over, each person will get an ordering sheet and a list of the meals they chose, along with the prices of each. Participants will have a week to look over...