Shawnee County Parks + Recreation

Our Mission: Inspire active and healthy lifestyles through a diverse system of parks and facilities.

[Derrick Mead, CYSA @derkfor3]

Really proud of this one. NEW Oakland Soccer League at @SnCoParksRec. ⚽️ Today was the opening day of the league and it was a lot of fun. We played on “Bronco Field” at Oakland-Billard Park. I officiated two games with some help from Ellie. Everyone seemed to have a good time. 👏🏻

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Join us at the Adventure Cove on May 24 for a beach showing of Jaws to kickoff pool season! Norseman Brewing Co. and Cities Edge BBQ will be serving up the food and drinks. We will have pre-show games, music and activities. THIS IS A 21+ EVENT! https://t.co/97gOinWtzL.

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It's officially Jerold Binkley Tulip Time! Come out to Ted Ensley Gardens, Doran Rock Garden and Ward-Meade Botanical Garden to see the beautiful tulips in bloom! They bloomed a little early this year, so you may want to stop by sooner rather than later.

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Join us for another adaptive programming feedback meeting! We want the community's feedback on what adaptive programs they want to see as we are in the process of creating more. We would love to see you there!
Date: March 21
Time: 6:30 p.m.
Location: Gage Park Adaptive Field

[Stephen Garone @StephenGarone]

Reinisch Rose Garden in Gage Park in #Topeka, #Kansas, is one of the world's most beautiful #rose #gardens. Read more at https://t.co/P9F3E3vEtw @SnCoParksRec 🇺🇸🌹

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Our new website is now live! This has been in the works for quite some time and we are very excited to announce that it is completed! You can still find it at https://t.co/cUACM4qh7X and it will still function the same as our old site, just with an updated look.

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Our offices will be closed today in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day.

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TARC's Winter Wonderland at Lake Shawnee Camground will be closed tonight, Dec. 24, due to the rain.

[Shawnee County Parks + Recreation @SnCoParksRec]

Ready for a jump start on that New Year’s resolution? There's no better option than the ALL NEW Unlimited Fitness Membership! For only $19/month, you get unlimited access to ALL our fitness classes, drop-in sports and our wellness centers; all with no contract or cancellation fee

[Shawnee County Parks + Recreation @SnCoParksRec]

We are following the lead of other Parks and Recreation departments and will no longer be publishing a print version of The Guide. It will only be online. The winter issue of The Guide is now available at: https://t.co/v8Z52zLquU!

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From holiday decor to seasonal plants, holiday goodies, stuffed animals and more, everything is $10 or less at the Children's Shopping Spree at Garfield Community Center. Open one more hour until 2 pm.

[Shawnee County Parks + Recreation @SnCoParksRec]

The Great Overland Station Holiday Craft Show is today from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.! Come by for some festive fun filled with crafts, shopping, holiday music, treats and more! When you're finished, be sure to stop by NOTO and the Miracle on Kansas Avenue Parade for some more holiday fun!

[Shawnee County Parks + Recreation @SnCoParksRec]

Start a new family holiday tradition at Old Prairie Town.
Activities include Christmas crafts, writing a letter to Santa, helping an Elf on the handcart, selfies with Santa, music and dance performances, beverage cart, snow machines, snow globe selfie station and firepit.

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Give your child the memory of Christmas shopping for you and others! The 40th annual Children's Shopping Spree is coming up on Dec. 9! All gifts from the vendors are $10 or less and handmade. The Children's shopping spree is at Garfield Community Center and is FREE!

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TARC's Winter Wonderland will run through Dec. 31 at the Lake Shawnee Campground. This annual 2-mile drive through lighted displays is a great family tradition in Shawnee County and benefits a great organization.

Hours:
Mon.-Wed.: 6-9 p.m.
Thu.-Sun.: 6-10 p.m.

[Shawnee County Parks + Recreation @SnCoParksRec]

The Great Overland Station Craft Show is coming up THIS SATURDAY! Shop homemade goods for the perfect holiday gift! Also, don't miss the holiday treats while you shop; including hot coca and cookies! Swing by NOTO after to shop and eat then watch Miracle on Kansas Avenue at 6 pm

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A post-storm fog settled in over Lake Shawnee this morning.

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Winter Wonderland will be closed this evening, Nov. 25, due to road conditions across the area.