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Shawnee Parks And Recreation

13817 Johnson Drive
913-631-5200

Recent News

Shawnee Parks and Recreation Mobile Wellness Fair

We are Healthier Because We Live Here! Join Shawnee Parks & Recreation and our Mobile Wellness Hub partners for a FREE Mobile Wellness Fair on Saturday, August 19th from 9:30am-11:30am at Shawanoe Elementary School, 11230 W 75th St. - Bring…

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Splash Cove Operating Hours Update

Due to current staffing and child labor laws, beginning on Monday, June 12th, Splash Cove will be available for general swim from 10:30am-6:00pm Monday-Saturday and 12:30-6:00pm on Sundays. The Thomas A. Soetaert Aquatic Center will remain open…

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Old Shawnee Days: This Weekend!

The unofficial kickoff to summer is here! Old Shawnee Days starts tonight with carnival rides, Runnin' with the Pack, and Almost KISS! Location: Shawnee Town 1929, 11501 W. 57th Street Hours: Thursday, 5:00-10:00pm Friday, 6:00-10:00pm…

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Shawnee Parks And Recreation Hiring Seasonal Aquatics Staff

The best job of the summer is waiting for you! Don't take our word for it, hear directly from our Aquatics Staff! Great pay, helping others, building leadership and communication skills are just a few of the highlights for our staff. The number one…

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33rd Annual Tour de Shawnee

Grab your helmet, the 33rd Tour de Shawnee is almost here! This year's ride will be held on Sunday, May 7th. You can choose from three routes, 5, 12, or more challenging 27 mile route through beautiful Shawnee! Staging begins at 6:30am with the…

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Shawnee Parks and Recreation - In Their Footsteps: Lantern Walking Tour

In Their Footsteps: Lantern Walking Tour Celebrate Veteran’s Day on Saturday, November 12th with a walk in their shoes at Shawnee Town 1929! On this very special lantern-led walking tour, it’s 1927 and ex-servicemen of World War I…

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Walk And Read At Listowel Park

Come Walk AND Read at Listowel Park, 24200 W 55th Street! Join Shawnee Parks & Recreation and The Johnson County Library for a special story walk around the trail at Listowel Park. Two stories, Imagine by Juan Filipe Herrera and Lucky Leaf by…

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Shawnee Parks and Recreation News - Future Leaders of Shawnee

Shawnee is excited to offer a new youth leadership program for local high school students beginning this fall! This interactive program will introduce students to city services, structure, and functions. Each monthly program will focus on a…

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