Shawnee County Parks + Recreation has released an updated summer schedule based on the updated Phase 2 of “Ad Astra: A Plan to Reopen Kansas” issued by the State of Kansas Governor’s Office and updates issued by the Shawnee County COVID-19 Response Team. Read more ...

Three Shawnee County Parks + Recreation waterways are part of a small Kansas Department of Health and Environment pilot test to see whether barley straw can serve as a preventive treatment for blue green algae. Read more ...

A decision on whether to cancel or reschedule the Spirit of Kansas schedule for July 4 will be made by June 1. Read on...

Shawnee County Parks + Recreation tentatively plans to open Summer Camps on June 15 pending approval from KDHE and the issuance of additional restrictions. SCP+R has sent a letter to camp families with additional information. Read on...