County Manager's Office
May-June 2025
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Artwork to commemorate Trail of Death
Native American artists Leah Yellowbird and Aaron Squadroni of Grand Rapids, Minnesota, are currently fabricating a new artwork to be installed this summer in Heritage Park to commemorate the Potawatomi Trail of Death.
Why you need to check credit reports
During your lifetime, you have built financial stability and protected your hard-earned assets.
TIP facility adds major ADA improvements
Theatregoers will notice a number of major improvements to Theatre in the Park’s outdoor facility in Shawnee Mission Park when its 2025 season gets underway in late May.
TIP begins 2025 season on May 30
Two works by Roald Dahl and “My Fair Lady” kick off the Theatre in the Park’s 56th outdoor season in Shawnee Mission Park at the end of spring and the arrival of summer.
LongHouse offers 50 Plus events
Johnson County Park and Recreation District's 50 Plus Program is bringing more activities to southern Johnson County through a partnership with the city of Overland Park.
Meadowbrook Park Festival returns on June 6
Now in its fourth year. The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County's popular Meadowbrook Park Festival will return from 4 to 9 p.m. Friday, June 6.
Electronic recycling: It’s more than TVs
What do a broken toaster, a Betamax player and a cord from an old Blackberry all have in common?
Class creates porch planters
Join the staff at Meadowbrook Park in Prairie Village at 10:30 a.m. on May 30 for a hands-on, educational class where participants can create their own custom porch planter!