Roanoke Park/Road/Parkway 1893-1931 32-837, 32-906, 32-919 and 32-988 and repealing the existing sections. Parks and Recreation Cookingham 1979-1986, A-Z, 51. Staff Directory Personnel Study Guidelines for Salaries c. 1950s, 10. The 1950s scrapbook contains many clippings from The Call and The Star on issues involving integration of the Swope Park swimming pool. The department maintains 222 parks, 12,000+ acres of parkland, 158 miles of trails and bikeways, 29 lakes, hundreds of athletic fields and tennis courts, 115 playgrounds, and five public golf courses. Northeast Athletic Field 1946, 1948-1958, 10. To reach the Board, please contact Board Secretary Karmen Houston at816-513-7503 or karmen.houston@kcmo.org. Person Complaints Against Park Employees 1915-1930, 2. The official record of the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners decisions regarding the activities of the Parks and Recreation Department. National Association of Counties 1979, 61. QuotationsBids & OrdersNursery & Greenhouse 1895-1928, 16. These files contain news clippings, notes on various topics, and reports about Parks Department related projects. To check-in or check-out of Public Lands visit, https://license.gooutdoorskansas.com/. Park RangersOffice: 816-513-7570Cell: 816-799-7521E-mail:kcparkssecurity@kcmo.orgIf you have an emergency, 9-1-1 is still the appropriate first call and then call the Rangers. When doing business with the Assessment Department in person, the public is encouraged to visit the Downtown Kansas City Courthouse for shorter wait times. Email. Study of Recreation Kansas City, Missouri 1961, Welfare Department, Recreation Division Documents: Recreation Division Subject FilesRalph Hileman1962-1975. Part 1: Personnel This section contains resolutions and related documents that pertain to Board of Park Commissioners personnel matters. We are committed to promoting organized recreational and social programs for all ages. Railroad Crossings and Stations 1915-1928, 19. Starlight Theatre Association 1949-1950, This contains the 35mm Shots for Electrical Contracts through Starlight Theatre Association 1965, Starlight Theatre Association 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962, Starlight Theatre Association 1962, 1963, 1964, 1965, 1966, 1967, 1968, 1969. Advance Area and Mileage of Parks and Boulevards 1910, 20. These files contain correspondence and reports received and sent by the Board of Park Commissioners on a variety of subjects. Staff Directory President, Board of Park Commissioners 1892-1930, 9. Multi-Use Recreational Facilities 1979, 52. 35th Street and Oakley 1955, 1961, 1966, 1967, 13. (206) 684-4080 Option #1. As with Jones, Daniels and Schur had intended to cast Ansari from the earliest stages of the development of Parks and Recreation. [15][16] Nick Offermanas Ron Swanson, the parks and recreation director who, as a libertarian, believes in as small a government as possible. Staff Directory Liberty CivicEngage Event Scheduling Office. Matt Foster (BPC President) Personal Correspondence 1926-1930, 5. 612 Virginia Shop 1964-1966, 1968-1969, 6. Recreation Advisory Board Minutes & Correspondence 1962, 2. The documents provide detailed information about the planning and construction of the theatre. SPRevents@seattle.gov. Personal Injury and Property Damage Reports 1915-1931, 12. 415 E 12th Street RecreationSportsBowling Greens 1925-1926, 21. Each entry includes the subject category, a brief description of the indexed item, and the date the indexed item appeared in the minutes. 3 x 5 cards that list name, date of burial and lot locations. Kansas Policies & Procedures Manuals c. 1950s, 7. San Francisco Recreation & Parks. Proposed 52nd St. Boulevard 1915-1926, 3. Injuries in Recreational Department 1925, 17. 20th Street and Madison 1946-1947, 1965, 7. Kansas City Telephone Company 1915-1932, 19. Garrison Community Center 1944, 1948-1955, 1958, 29. It was transformed into a stately park that hosted part of the 1888 centennial exposition. The records document the Recreation Divisions development while under the control of the Welfare Department. (c. 1890s). Our picnic facilities, walking trail, tennis courts, ball fields, and playgrounds are some of the most popular facilities of their kind in the Northland. April 17, 1918 April 11, 1935, Official Record of Proceedings of the Board of Park and Boulevard Commissioners WebTucked away in the western part of Kansas City, Kan. awaits Wyandotte County Lake Park, a 1,500-acre park that features 16 shelters fully equipped with water and electricity. Many appear to have been collected by W.I. Tree City USA is a program of the Arbor Day Foundation, a nonprofit, environmental educational organization of nearly one million members, with a mission to inspire people to plant, nurture and celebrate trees. Staff Directory List | North Kansas City, MO Children were forced to gather in streets, alleys and vacant lots for amusement. The land for Eden Park, formerly belonging to the Nicholas Longworth family, was sold for below value starting in 1859 so the city could build a reservoir. Northeast Athletic Field 1946-1947, 1953, 1962-1966, 18. Administration Office. Kessler called for foliage-lined parkways along most major streets, such as Glenway Avenue, Paddock Road and Bloody Run (Victory Parkway), connecting the citys parks into a network of green space and neighborhood playgrounds. 646 Kansas City, KS 66101 Central Parkway was praised for its beauty and the potential for development along its route. Kessler, December 9, 1896 [contd. Dunbar Bond Fund 1943-1945, 1949-1951, 1953-1958, 20. Land Trust Properties 1946, 1948, 1950-1951, 1953, 2. These files provide detailed information on the operations of the Recreation Division during the 1940s and 1950s. Kansas City, North Annexed Area 1949-1956, 35. The city can be readily served with parkways of sufficient width in many places to establish recreation grounds within easy reach of practically every residential area, Kessler wrote. The goal of the Parks and Recreation Department is to make these items available to the public. Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners: Index Subject Cards for the Official Proceedings of the Parks and Recreation Commissioners. WebRiver Forest Park is approximately 7.5 acres, located north of the Hillside Levee and east of Interstate 35 in North Kansas Citys Ward 4. The correspondence includes: reports on financial matters (vouchers and payroll); cover letters to the City Council concerning funding requests, Board of Park Commissioners resolutions, and Board of Park Commissioners plans and activities; correspondence to various city officials regarding Board of Park Commissioners activities; letters to park officials in other cities requesting information of various kinds; and reports by Kessler to the Board of Park Commissioners. 31st Street and Summit 1940, 1943, 1944, 1948, 27. Phone: 816-513-7500 Fax: 816-513-7719. The North Kansas City Parks and Recreation Board is committed to providing the residents and business community of North Kansas City with the best possible environment for family recreation and leisure time enjoyment. Playground Manual Miscellaneous Weekly Sections, 5. Board of HealthHospital Park 1915-1929, 3. LPRD Contacts - City of Lawrence, Kansas Located at 2700 West 27th St. General Number (785) 832-7940, Prairie Park Nature Center 816-881-3000 City of Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Administration4600 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO 64130Phone:816-513-7500 Fax:816-513-7719HOURS: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. Director: Christopher Cotten816-513-7503 or christopher.cotten@kcmo.org, Deputy Director: Brad Clay816-513-7505 or brad.clay@kcmo.org, Deputy Director: Richard Allen816-513-7713 or richard.allen@kcmo.org, Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners Secretary: Karmen Houston816-513-7503 orkarmen.houston@kcmo.org, Superintendent of Parks: Kevin Evans816-513-7525 orkevin.evans@kcmo.org, Superintendent of Recreation:Jennifer Jutte816-513-7565 orjennifer.jutte@kcmo.org, Planning, Design and EngineeringChief Engineer: James Wang, P.E., ENV SP816-513-7622 or james.wang@kcmo.org. 10th and Harrison Downtown PlaygroundKemp Park 1948-1958, 34. Report a Problem Submit Online. The biggest project in Kesslers plan was the creation of Central Parkway as an attractive thoroughfare using the right-of-way and bed of the seldom-used Miami and Erie Canal. (206) 684-4080, x 2. Roll No. Located at Indoor Aquatic Center 4706 Overland Drive General Number (785) 832-SWIM (7946), Cemeteries November 28, 1910 June 6, 1917, Official Record of Proceedings of the Board of Park and Boulevard Commissioners Schedule of EmployeesSalaries 1899-1933, 7. Alphabetical general subject index to the Board of Park Commissioners Minutes. Hours are 9 a.m. until 4:30 p.m., Monday through Friday; closed on federal holidays. Trash Pickup; Pay Ticket; Jobs; COVID-19; Business License; PropertyProposed for acquisition 1964-1967, 2. Recreation Calendar 1945, 1946, 1947, 1948, 1949, 1950, 1951, 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1958, 1969, 7. History of Public Recreation Division 1940-1954, 11. June 8, 1955 April 26, 1967, Official Record of Proceedings of the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners April 25, 1905 December 15, 1910, Official Record of Proceedings of the Board of Park and Boulevard Commissioners Help information can go here like a form, faq, links, etc Unified Recreation (formerly Special Populations), Staff Alphabetical Listing (by last name), Summer recreation program registration opens 8 a.m. Monday, Volunteer to beautify Lawrence through flower planting, Prairie Park Nature Center aims to help young archers sharpen skills. 3. February15, 1977 December 25, 1979, Official Record of Proceedings of the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners These files contain correspondence and reports received and sent by the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners President on a variety of subjects. Tax Levies West Park District 1898-1912, 3. Stage and Orchestra Pit Reconstruction 1952-1954, 17. Divisions include Natural Resources, Community Services, Financial Services, Marketing & Development, Human Resources, and Planning & Design Services. Levi Addison Ault, the first president of the Board of Park Commissioners, and his wife, Ida May, donated 142 acres of land inMount Lookout in 1911 that became Ault Park. AutomobilesAuto Licenses and Vehicle Tax 1915-1932, 9. The listed numbers will not be answered if a ranger is not on duty. Ball Diamonds, various locations 1944, 1947, 1951, 1954, 1962, 1964-1968, 4. Communicate Union Cemetery Historical Society 1985-1986, 18. Unified Government Human Resources Department 701 North 7th Street, Rm. Parks and Recreation Webparkusepermits@seattle.gov. Tax Levies East Park District 1898-1912, 16. Lillis, Mary Edith, Chief of Recreation Supervisor 1962, 17. 2. Kessler, December 1896, through Letter to T. Boornahan from S.B. Recreation Advisory Board Minutes & Correspondence 1954, 1. We welcome donations throughout the year. Our MissionTo improve the quality of life, health and wellness of our community by providing socially equitable, community-driven programming and environmentally sound natural resource management. Government Departments and Divisions Parks and Recreation Youth Athletics. We are committed to keeping the public informed of plans and activities and to respond to users' suggestions and criticisms. Click on "Post a Job" in the upper right corner of the screen at the link below, and follow the prompts to create your employer account and post a job. Volume contains 500 handwritten pages. WebCity Hall (636) 327-5101 Parks and Rec (636) 332-9236 E-notify. Special Amenity Site Reservations. Playground Manual 1947, 1949, 1951, 1955, 1956, 1957, 1961, 1962, 1964, 1966, 1968, 2. Go. Newspaper Clippings 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955, 1958, 6. The dates on these files are non-inclusive. Construction dragged on for years, with accusations of political corruption within the Rapid Transit Commission for added measure. Zeus, June 21, 1907, subject: flower bed in Linwood-Euclid Park, Letter Box A Z Letter to Parks Board from G.E. Additional sources: University of Cincinnati collections, Wikipedia, www.cincinnati-oh.gov/cincyparks, 5 things you didnt know about Kings Island, A Park System for the City of Cincinnati,, Robert Bowler, one of the barons of Clifton., Your California Privacy Rights/Privacy Policy. Share & Bookmark, Press Enter to show all options, press Tab go to next option. On the microfilm, such information as date of burial, name of person buried, burial location, cost, and undertaker can be found. Contact Us We would love to add your job postings to our Career Center. Maintain All meetings are open to the public. Liberty, MO 64068 Phone: 816.439.4360 Fax: 816.439.4377 Email Link: Parks & Recreation Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners: Ordinances (Correspondence) 1893-1899, 7. 2. Kansas City North, Condemnation Files 1955-1957, 4. Part 2: Proposed Parks and Boulevards Contains resolutions and related material pertaining to specific subjects. Kansas Recreation & Park Association - Career Center Kansas First, the canal needed to be drained and cleared of debris. Policing the Parks and Boulevards 1898-1929, 7. Then, the subway tunnels needed to be built before the road was paved over. Dunbar Playground 1941, 1945-1947, 1956, 1963-1965, 1967, 2. These location subject files often contain extended discussions of Recreation Division policy decisions, at least with regard to specific projects or activities. W.T. Neighborhood Association House Camp 1973-1974. Missouri Parks & Recreation Association 1971-1973, 25. Broadway as a Boulevard 6th-14th St. June 1984, 23. Carpenter Shop: Footing & Floor Slab 1951-1952, 11. Parks and Recreation Board Meetings are held on the 2nd Thursday of the month at 6:00pm. A Nationally WebParks Parks Programs Performing Arts Center Recreational Sports Riverfront Community Center Riverfront Park-Campground April 1-Oct 31 Special Events Waggin' Tails Dog Park Wollman Aquatic Center Click any thumbnail image to view a slideshow Supporting Documents 2021 Annual Report (7 MB) 2020 Annual Report (24 MB) 2019 Annual Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners: Subject Files (Resolutions and Ordinances) 1881-1923, Calculations, Subject Files, News clippings, Reports, Condemnation Files and Architectural Drawings 1910-1965, Park Department Topographical Maps 1898-1909, Recreation Division Program Files 1940-1959. Information To and From People Outside Kansas City 1921-1933, 12. Staff Directory | Garden City April 25, 1935 June 1, 1955, Official Record of Proceedings of the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners The Creative Skills summer camps experience offers a wide variety of fun and games, with soccer at its core, through its innovative and exciting camp concept. 20th Street and Madison 1944-1947, 1952, 5. Midwest Research Quality of Life Study 1975, 21. Public Recreation Scrapbook 1948, 1949, 1952, 1. This Roll of microfilm contains handwritten copies of City Council ordinances related to parks & boulevards in Kansas City. Gymnastic Training For Women and Girls, 13. Mill Creek Parkway [J.C. Nichols Parkway] 1908-1936, 15. May 4, 1967 February 15, 1977, Official Record of Proceedings of the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners Examples of documents included in the various Summer Program years are: Golden Arrow, Party Planners, Tennis Programs, Flyers, Weekly Themes, Day Camps, Street Showers, Sports, Arts & Crafts, Responsibility Charts, Dance Programs, Epiphany Programs, Pageants, and Dramatics. Mayor Seasongood halted construction of the subway in 1929 until the Rapid Transit Commission was disbanded, but the project was never completed. The scrapbooks from the 1890s contain many clippings that document the origins of the parks system in Kansas City, Missouri, with both pro and con views being included. These files contain information regarding the career of Ralph Hileman with the Recreation Division. Part 1: Personnel This section contains resolutions and related documents that pertain to Board of Park Commissioners personnel matters.Part 2: Proposed Parks and Boulevards Contains resolutions and related material pertaining to specific subjects. March 8, 1892-June 11, 1895, Official Record of Proceedings of the Board of Park and Boulevard Commissioners Park Department Employees Uniforms 1915-1928, 5. Story Behind The Giant Fiberglass Penguin At Kansas City Summer Program 1952, 1953, 1954, 1955. It is recommended that you call before you come: 816-513-7643 for general archival inquiries or for architectual drawing information. DepartmentThe Parks Department staff leadership consists of a Director and two Deputy Directors who oversee the day-to-day administrative operations of the department divisions. Parks and Recreation Staff Directory. Picnic Site Reservations. Amusement Parks: 5 things you didnt know about Kings Island, The Citizens Book, published in 1916 by the Cincinnati Chamber of Commerce, has an entry explaining Why parks and playgrounds are needed., In congested city districts there was no opportunity for adult recreation other than clubs, saloons, poolrooms and theaters. Williams (BPC Secretary) Personal Correspondence 1926-1930, Subject Files of Parks Board President L.P. Cookingham 1979-1986, A-Z. WebParks and Recreation Advisory Committee ; Planning Commission; Public Works and Accessibility Advisory Committee; Utility Advisory Commission ; Boards, Commissions, and Committee Openings; City Code; Public Notices; County and We will cooperate with civic or recreational groups to maximize this commitment. Ayres, a former long-time employee of the Kansas City Parks Department. Washington Square [Columbus Square] 1911, Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners: Calculations, Subject Files, News clippings, Reports, Condemnation Files and Architectural Drawings 1910-1965. Please feel free to contact the Kansas City Parks and Recreation staff/division listed below or use the general inquiries email, parks@kcmo.org. A Nationally Accredited AgencyKC Parks was accreditedin February 1999and is one of only 169 agencies in the country to have received national recognition from the Commissionfor Accreditation of Park and Recreation Agencies (CAPRA). Brush Creek Crossing51st St. 1979-1982, 14. Assistant Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Yukon Parks and Recreation DepartmentYukon, OK, United States, Park SupervisorCity of Manhattan, Parks & RecreationManhattan, KS, United States, Park Maintenance Worker - HorticulturistCity of McPhersonMcPherson, KS, United State, Park AttendantCity of Leawood, KansasLeawood, KS, United States, Experienced Landscape Parks Maintenance WorkerCity of Leawood, KansasLeawood, KS, United States, Experienced Facility Parks Maintenance WorkerCity of Leawood, KansasLeawood, KS, United States, Entry Facilities Parks Maintenance WorkerCity of Leawood, KansasLeawood, KS, United States, Entry Landscape Parks Maintenance WorkerCity of Leawood, KansasLeawood, KS, United States, Park Infrastructure SupervisorCity of Leawood, KansasLeawood, KS, United States, Parks and Recreation DirectorCity of Garden CityGarden City, KS, United States, Recreation Manager - MarketingCity of Liberty Parks & RecreationLiberty, MO, United States. WebTo make campsite reservations and purchase state park permits visit, https://www.campitks.com/. Home - KC Parks and Rec Marlborough Park (Arleta Park) 1920-1928, 12. Penn Valley Park, Pioneer Mother, Indian Scout 1915-1928, 4. Mayors Council on Youth Opportunities 1969-1972, 20. Park InformationRules and Regulations 1915-1927, 17. Directories 1944, 1948, 1951, 1953-1954, 6. North Terrace Park [Kessler Park] 1895-1919, 11. WebRecreation Supervisor : Parks and Recreation (816) 300-0546: Email: Hansen, Marcia: Senior Coordinator: Parks and Recreation (816) 300-0545: Email: Hargis, David: Fire Index page A through Letter to King Bridge Company from G.E. Rolls PA-114 and PA-115 Blue Valley (River) Coordinates 1918 through Kansas City North Condemnation Files 1955-1957, 1. South Paseo Community Center 1950, 1955, 25. Email Us. George E. Kessler was the major designer of the Kansas City, Missouri, Parks and Boulevard system during the 1890s. Without the subway to attract interest, the surrounding residential and commercial development didnt materialize. February 6, 1992 December 1993, Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners: Correspondence 1891 1911. Libertys Parks and Recreation Department offers a robust array of recreational, cultural, sporting and senior adult programs and activities for the community. Park SystemGeneral Information 1897-1913, Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners: Subject Files of Parks Board President L.P. Cookingham 1979-1986, A-Z, These files contain correspondence and reports received and sent by the Board of Parks and Recreation Commissioners President on a variety of subjects. The cemetery contain about thirty acres with several city pioneers and war veterans buried there. Contact Us - KC Parks and Rec Have a question, comment, praise, or concern? Please feel free to contact the Kansas City Parks and Recreation staff/division listed below or use the general inquiries email, parks@kcmo.org. If you have questions, please contact us. We welcome businesses, organizations, and clubs to sponsor our events, programs, and exhibits throughout the year. The dates on these files are non- inclusive. If you would like to contact a specific KC Parks facility, please Search (top right) for the facility; the number will be listed on their page.

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