The month of July has been designated as Parks and Recreation month.
The Parks Department always encourages people to get up, get out, and get moving and a special emphasis is placed on this during the month of July. To celebrate, the parks department is hosting events at all of their facilities during the month of July.
– The Aquatic Park will be celebrating Parks and Recreation month the week of July 2-7. Monday, July 2, 6 p.m. – Wanting to know what level of swimming lesson is best for your child, join instructors who will skill test students so that parents will know which swimming lessons their child is ready to complete. This event is open to persons 4 and older.
All day Wednesday, July 4, swimmers will have an opportunity to win door prizes, upon entry into the Aquatic Park. All Day Friday, July 6, a variety of yard games will be available for guests to play.
– July 8-14 $1.00 fountain drinks will be available at Heritage Park all week long and free admission at the gate on Sunday, July 8 for all players and spectators.
– At Fairview the week of July 8-15:
July 8 Couples Golf Tourney, 12:00 pm Complimentary Bag of Tees Day
July 9 Open Play/Evening Leagues Taco Monday, 11 a.m. – 5:30 p.m.
July 10 Ladies and Evening Leagues $1 large fountain drinks all day
July 11 Open Play/Men’s League $1 deli sandwiches
July 12 Senior Legends/Ladies Night Secret Special
July 13 Hall of Fame/Shootout 5 p.m. Complimentary appetizers after Shootout for participants and guests
July 14 Club Championship $1 large fountain drinks/$1 deli sandwiches
July 15 Club Championship $1 hot dogs
– July 15-21 enjoy specials at the Rec Center all week with half price Shake-This shakes and half price day passes to the fitness room all week ($3) In addition, Monday, July 15 and Friday, July 20 will be free track days.
– At Bode Ice Arena
July 22 – Open House 3:30 – 5:30 p.m. – Free skating, door prizes and instruction
July 23 – Family Night 6 – 8 p.m. – Hot Dog, chips, drinks and skating (includes skate rental) $5.00
July 24 – Learn to Curl 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Free on-ice instruction
July 25 – Twisted Wednesday 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Pretzel and Drink and skating (includes skate rental) $5.00
July 26 – Learn to Play Hockey 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Free on-ice instruction. Door prizes and drink
July 27 – BOGO 6 p.m. – 8 p.m. – Buy one admission and skate rental/Get one free $6.00 admission / $2.00 skate rental
July 28 – Free session 1 – 5 p.m.
– At the Missouri Theater
Two sessions are available for touring:
July 24, 2-3:30 p.m. and July 25, 2-3:30 p.m.
– At the Remington Nature Center
10 a.m. Wednesday, July 25th at Mid-Continent Library, Blue Ridge Branch. (9253 Blue Ridge Blvd., Kansas City, MO 64138)
Snakes Alive Program with Naturalist Shelly Cox: Meet live snakes in a safe, hands‐on manner. Whether you love them or fear them, most everyone is fascinated by them. This program addresses the fears and myths associated with snakes. Join us as we discover the truth about our slithery friends. Free to attend.
10:30 a.m., Friday, July 27th Friday Fish Feeding at Remington Nature Center
Kids can assist in cutting up worms to feed the aquarium fish, and then watch as staff feeds the fish in the 7,000 gallon indoor aquarium. All participants will receive a special fish feeding sticker badge. Activity is included in the standard admission price.
5-11 p.m., Friday, July 27th Night at the Museum
Join Shelly Cox, Naturalist and Remington Nature Center staff to participate in a firefly make and take craft from 5-7 p.m. Tour the museum
during their extended hours this evening and participate in our indoor scavenger hunt. Enjoy learning more about the creatures of the night beginning at 9 p.m. with Naturalist Shelly Cox then view and identify insects outside under our special lighting until 11 p.m.
1 p.m.-3 p.m., Saturday, July 28th: Saturday Craft Session (Make a Firework Poster)
Celebrate America’s birthday by making your own “paint brushes” to create “fireworks” on a poster. This activity is included in the admission price, and is a make-and-take event. Feel free to join anytime between 1-3 p.m. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
Anytime the Remington Nature Center is open, kids can participate in the July monthly scavenger hunt, as they try to locate the 12 hidden items inside the nature center. If they find and write down the locations of all 12, they will receive a prize. This activity is included in the standard admission price.
– At the Senior Center
Come down to the JRP Senior Center anytime between the hours of 8 a.m.-5 p.m. for a free tour of the facility. This is a great place for persons 50 and older to meet, socialize and get fit. During this week a special display will be available showing the history of the JRP senior center and the parks, recreation and civic facilities department. Many events are scheduled here this week and we hope you will join in the fun and pick up your ticket for a t-shirt drawing. Tickets are available throughout the week at the front desk, one per person. The drawing will be held Friday, July 27 at 2:00 pm. Need not be present to win.
July 24, 8 a.m.-noon – Pool Players Association Exhibition with light refreshments.
July 24, 10 a.m.-11:30 a.m. – JRP Kitchen Rhythm Band Practice.
July 25, 10 a.m.-2 p.m., come meet our new Fitness Center Coordinator, Jena Kieser and enjoy some light refreshments.
July 27, 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. – All ages are welcome to join us for pan-fried chicken or meatloaf lunch. This meal is $5.00 and includes your drink. Carry-outs are available. Please call ahead if you plan to come with a group of six or more (816-271-4738).
– City of St. Joseph Parks, Recreation, & Civic Facilities Press Release –