Johnson County Kansas

In early 2022, Johnson County Park and Recreation District staff “rediscovered” a piece of artwork in Shawnee Mission Park which was created and donated in the early 1970s by late Overland Park artist Arlie Regier.

Johnson County Museum's new exhibit remains on track to open May 13 at the Arts & Heritage Building 8788 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.

The Johnson County Department of Aging and Human Services has a new volunteer opportunity called Special Delivery
to support both the Area Agency on Aging and food pantries.

Renovations at the Shawnee Mission Park Marina began in November, and Johnson County Park and Recreation District officials are striving for a Memorial Day Weekend opening, although the project has experienced delays due to spring rains.

New enhancements to the popular and historic Johnson County Square in downtown Olathe are coming soon. Phase two of construction has started and it will continue throughout the summer.

June 15 is annual World Elder Abuse Awareness Day. Johnson County is not immune to reports of elder abuse with increased cases mirroring continued growth of an aging population.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention defines social isolation as lacking social connections and loneliness as feeling alone regardless of social contact.

Every year an estimated 5 million, or one in 10 older Americans experience some form of elder abuse.

Jan Brunks and Debbie Turner are friends and rookies in pickleball.

The weather is heating up and so are the trips and travel-themed programs for Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department.