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Shawnee County Parks + Recreation prepares to open seasonal amenities

Spray parks open May 14; pools and aquatic centers open May 28; Gage Park mini-train and carousel begin daily operation May 28

TOPEKA, KAN. – As Memorial Day weekend approaches, Shawnee County Parks + Recreation prepares to open its warm...

Doran Rock Garden pond repairs to take one week beginning May 16

Doran Rock Garden pond repairs to take one week beginning May 16

TOPEKA, KAN. – Beginning Monday, May 16, weather permitting, a contractor will begin repairs on the east side of Doran Rock Garden pond in Gage Park. The project is to repa...

Summer issue of The Guide now online

Summer issue of The Guide now online

TOPEKA, KAN. – The Summer issue of Shawnee County Parks + Recreation’s The Guide is now online at parks.snco.us. The issue features the May 28 date for opening pools and aquatic centers, the...

Summer Camp registration opens at midnight March 1

Summer Camp registration opens at midnight March 1

TOPEKA, KAN. – Registration for Shawnee County Parks + Recreation Summer Camps opens at midnight March 1. Registration forms can be found at https://parks.snco.us/8/Day-Camps for SCP+R&a...

Lake Shawnee Softball Complex renamed Envista Softball Complex

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For release: Immediately Contact: Kimberly Wolff

Date: Jan. 24, 2022 (785) 251-6878

Lake Shawnee Softball Complex to be renamed Envista Softball Complex

TOPEKA, KAN. -- Shawnee County Commissioners have approved a contract authorizing an eight-ye...

Tulip Time 2022 set for April 8-24 Thousands of tulips plus two special events usher in spring

TOPEKA, KAN. – Jerold Binkley Tulip Time 2022 is set for April 8-24. The event features thousands of multi-colored tulips and flowering bulbs in Shawnee County Parks + Recreation’s three featured gardens – Ted Ensley Gardens ...

Shunga Trail reopened at Gage Blvd. underpass

Shunga Trail reopened at Gage Blvd.

TOPEKA, KAN. – The Shunga Trail is now open at the Gage Blvd. underpass. The trail had been closed since March 7 while the underpass was widened to create a better line of sight from the Felke...

Hill's Bark Park reopens for use while work continues

Hill's Bark Park in Gage Park to reopen for use while work continues

TOPEKA, KAN. – Hill’s Bark Park in Gage Park will reopen for use Friday, March 4 while work continues in the park. It is possible that the park may h...

Resolution approved for use of e-bikes on Shawnee County trails

TOPEKA, KAN. – Shawnee County Commissioners today approved a resolution authorizing the use of Class 1 and 2 electric-assisted bicycles on established e-bikes on Shawnee County Parks + Recreation trails. Operation of Class 3 e-bikes or ...

Topeka ER & Hospital sponsorship enhances major trails

Topeka ER & Hospital sponsorship enhances Shunga, Landon and Lake Shawnee Trails

TOPEKA, KAN. – A trail sponsorship by Topeka ER & Hospital will enhance Shawnee County’s three major paved trails with new markers every half-mile ...