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Inside JCPRD: Johnson County Museum collections on JoCoHistory.org

By the Johnson County Museum                              Our curator of interpretation loves JoCoHistory.org so much that there is a small sign hanging outside of his cubical that reads “Have you checked JoCoHistory?” This

By the Johnson County Museum                              Our curator of interpretation loves JoCoHistory.org so much that there is a small sign hanging outside of his cubical that reads “Have you checked JoCoHistory?” This



Inside JCPRD: Check out what we’re planning for January through April

By David Markham We’ve been planning a great selection of activities to keep you and your family busy, healthy, and engaged during the upcoming January through April program season. Program

By David Markham We’ve been planning a great selection of activities to keep you and your family busy, healthy, and engaged during the upcoming January through April program season. Program


Inside JCPRD: Eight great female centric musicals to bring a mix of classic and new shows

By David Markham Strong female characters on stage and female directors for all five of the year’s summer outdoor shows are planned for the Theatre in the Park’s 2024 show lineup.

By David Markham Strong female characters on stage and female directors for all five of the year’s summer outdoor shows are planned for the Theatre in the Park’s 2024 show lineup.


Inside JCPRD: 2024 art installation relating to tragic event being planned for Heritage Park site

By David Markham More than 100 people gathered in Heritage Park in late September to commemorate a tragic event which happened 185 years ago. Every five years, members of the Citizen Potawatomi

By David Markham More than 100 people gathered in Heritage Park in late September to commemorate a tragic event which happened 185 years ago. Every five years, members of the Citizen Potawatomi


Inside JCPRD: Railroad-inspired Johnson County placenames

By the Johnson County Museum For anyone who hasn’t had the chance to visit the Johnson County Museum’s special exhibit, “TRAINS: Transportation and the Transformation of Johnson County,” you might

By the Johnson County Museum For anyone who hasn’t had the chance to visit the Johnson County Museum’s special exhibit, “TRAINS: Transportation and the Transformation of Johnson County,” you might



Inside JCPRD: Come out to see “Cars in the Park” event on Saturday

By David Markham Check out a variety of amazing vehicles, have fun with food, raffles, and a DJ, all while supporting a great cause when the 13th annual Cars in the Park car

By David Markham Check out a variety of amazing vehicles, have fun with food, raffles, and a DJ, all while supporting a great cause when the 13th annual Cars in the Park car



Inside JCPRD: The Olathe Leadership Lowrider Bike Club

By Johnson County Museum Emerging Museum Professional Intern Jessica Sapien In 2020, the Johnson County Museum asked members of the Olathe Leadership Lowrider Bike Club to make a bike that

By Johnson County Museum Emerging Museum Professional Intern Jessica Sapien In 2020, the Johnson County Museum asked members of the Olathe Leadership Lowrider Bike Club to make a bike that



Inside JCPRD: Don’t miss the third-annual Gary L. Haller Memorial Golf Tournament on Oct. 6!

By David Markham A chance to win a Patrick Mahomes-autographed collector football was recently added as an incentive to play in or sponsor The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson

By David Markham A chance to win a Patrick Mahomes-autographed collector football was recently added as an incentive to play in or sponsor The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson


Inside JCPRD: Help JCPRD protect our treasured prairie areas!

By David Markham Autumn is a time when many park patrons are thinking about photos for holiday greetings and frequently select prairie areas of JCPRD parks as backdrops for family

By David Markham Autumn is a time when many park patrons are thinking about photos for holiday greetings and frequently select prairie areas of JCPRD parks as backdrops for family


Inside JCPRD: Johnson County Museum upgrades to a cloud-based collection software

By Curator of Collections Anne Jones During our national accreditation process, we learned that the public values learning about the professional practices and standards we maintain as a field. This

By Curator of Collections Anne Jones During our national accreditation process, we learned that the public values learning about the professional practices and standards we maintain as a field. This


Inside JCPRD: Live Well Age Well with us on Sept. 7

By Recreation Specialist Libby Scarborough The Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department is excited to host its annual Live Well Age Well Expo on Thursday, Sept. 7,

By Recreation Specialist Libby Scarborough The Johnson County Park and Recreation District’s 50 Plus Department is excited to host its annual Live Well Age Well Expo on Thursday, Sept. 7,