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Posted on: July 17, 2019

Shawnee County Parks + Recreation to host USSSA national tournament

Posted on: July 12, 2019

Parks and veterans group combine to bring accessible kayak launch to Lake Shawnee

Posted on: June 20, 2019

Lake Shawnee Adventure Cove to open June 27

Posted on: June 4, 2019

Kayla Fellers and Ryan Scheibmeir join Shawnee County Parks + Recreation Sports

Posted on: May 14, 2019

Bigger Family Peony Garden to be dedicated at Ward-Meade Botanical Garden

Posted on: February 6, 2019

Lake Shawnee named to ArrivaLIST's Most Visited Places by travelers

Lake Shawnee has been named to ArrivaLIST's Most Visited Places by travelers. This is the second time in three years that Lake Shawnee has been recognized by the tourism industry as a travel destination.

Posted on: February 7, 2019

Shawnee County Parks + Recreation recognized with three awards at KRPA Conference

Shawnee County Parks + Recreation Director John E. Knight received the Distinguished Fellow Award at today's Kansas Recreation and Park Association Awards Luncheon. Another staff member and volunteer were also recognized.

Posted on: January 25, 2019

New home rule resolution allows sale of alcohol at additional parks and recreation venues

A new home rule resolution allows the sale of alcohol at additional Shawnee County Parks + Recreation venues on a case by case basis with prior approval of the SCP+R director and the Board of County Commissioners.

Posted on: January 17, 2019

SCP+R to host high school job fair to help fill 300 seasonal positions

Shawnee County Parks + Recreation has 300 seasonal positions available ranging from lifeguards to camp counselors to park maintenance staff. In February, SCP+R will hold high school job fairs to give high school students a jump on finding summer work.

Posted on: January 14, 2019

Mitchell Drey joins Shawnee County Parks + Recreation as recreation leader

Mitchell Drey has joined Shawnee County Parks + Recreation as a recreation leader. He will oversee the operation of Crestview Community Center.

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Posted on: December 18, 2018

Shawnee County Parks + Recreation contracts with MSP to bring ball tournaments to Shawnee County

Shawnee County Parks + Recreation has contracted with Midwest Sports Productions to bring baseball and fastpitch softball tournaments to Bettis Family Sports Complex, Lake Shawnee Girls Softball Complex and other facilities.

Posted on: January 14, 2019

Daniel Figge joins Shawnee County Parks + Recreation as recreation leader

Daniel Figge has joined Shawnee County Parks + Recreation as recreation leader. He will oversee the operation of Hillcrest Community Center.

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Posted on: November 14, 2018

Terri Branden and Donna Coffland promoted to Horticulturist

Two Shawnee County Parks + Recreation staff members have been promoted to the position of horticulturist.

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Posted on: November 7, 2018

Olivia Mayer elected president-elect of KRPA

Olivia Mayer of Shawnee County Parks + Recreation has been elected president-elect of the Kansas Recreation and Park Association.

Posted on: November 7, 2018

Riley Shafer appointed Community Events and Amenities Supervisor

Riley Shafer has been appointed Community Events and Amenities Supervisor for Shawnee County Parks + Recreation.

Posted on: November 2, 2018

Ribbon cutting ceremony set for Hanger Family Preserve fishing pond

A ribbon cutting ceremony is set for the renovated fishing pond at Lake Shawnee.

Posted on: October 22, 2018

Ribbon cutting set for renovated fishing pond at Lake Shawnee

A ribbon cutting is set for 2:30 p.m. Oct. 29 for the renovated fishing pond at Lake Shawnee. The pond will formally become part of the Dick and Dotty Hanger Family Preserve.

Posted on: September 28, 2018

Ribbon Cutting set for Gage Park Fitness Loop Trail

A ribbon cutting and trail walk are scheduled for 2 p.m. Oct. 9 to officially dedicate the new Gage Park Fitness Loop Trail.

Posted on: September 27, 2018

Shawnee County Parks + Recreation receives national accreditation

Shawnee County Parks + Recreation has been accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Parkand Recreation Agencies, joining an elite group of 2 percent of all park and recreation agencies.

Posted on: September 14, 2018

Outdoor Kansas for Kids Day introduces youth to nature

Outdoor Kansas for Kids Day introduces a technology raised generation of youth to the joys of nature.

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