TimberRidge, Mildale Farm plan activities on April 24

The Best Times Digital Edition

February 23, 2021

Two public events are taking place on April 24 at Johnson County Park and Recreation sites.

Residents will have the opportunity to choose from several activities during the annual open house from 9 a.m. to noon or 12:30 to 3:30 p.m. at the TimberRidge Adventure Center, 12300 Homestead Lane, Olathe.

Fun things to do include canoeing, kayaking, pedal boating, hiking, BB gun shooting and archery. Participants need to be 8 years or older for the BB gun and archery range activities.

This is a free event; however, Johnson County Park and Recreation District is currently anticipating registration will be required due to COVID and maximum group sizes.

The latest details are available online at JCPRD.com/TRAC.

The annual Mildale Farm Community Day, a free event, is fun for individuals or as a family outing to explore the 158-acre site from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Visitors are also welcomed to picnic on the farm located at 35250 West 99th St., Edgerton.

Arts and crafts activities for the kids will be in the main barn. Catch-and-release fishing will be available. Participants must bring their own bait and tackle. No alcohol is allowed, pets must be on-leash and vehicles must remain on roadways.

Physical distancing, face masks and COVID-19 safe practices will be observed at both events.

For more information, call 913-826-2957.