Shawnee Parks and Recreation

05/29/2026

Come out Shawnee! We want to see your best shot!

Think you can win the Shawnee Family YMCA’s Free Throw Contest? Show us what you’ve got at 6 p.m. and you could take home your very own SGA jersey! 🏀

05/29/2026

We are packing up and ending the morning session early due to lighting. Please make plans to join us for more fun starting at 5pm! You can come at anytime at any of the scheduled activities. There is something for everyone. See you soon, Shawnee!

05/29/2026

Heads up, Shawnee. See you all at 3pm!

The weather is moving into Shawnee. We will plan to open late today 5/29 at 3pm. See you then!

05/28/2026

🌟 Senior Fitness Day 2026 🌟
We had a wonderful time at our Senior Fitness Day & Health Fair! A huge THANK YOU to all of the amazing senior vendors and community partners who participated and helped make this event such a success for our seniors and community members.

Events like these would not be possible without our incredible vendors, sponsors, and participants who came together to promote health, wellness, and community connection. Thank you for helping us make a positive impact!

05/28/2026

We cannot wait!

Tomorrow is the day! 🎉 Join us for Friday Fun Day at Kidspace Park (1423 N. Center) from 9 am to 12 pm and again at 5–8 pm. Games, food trucks, prizes, free t-shirts, and activities for all ages. See you there!

05/27/2026

💦🎉 BIG NEWS, SHAWNEE! 🎉💦

The BRAND NEW splash pad at Optimist Park opens THIS FRIDAY at NOON! Come play and have some fun! New restrooms are also on site!

📍 Optimist Park – 3311 N. Market

Join us for the official Ribbon Cutting Ceremony:
🗓 Thursday, June 4
⏰ 2:00 PM

Bring the family and help us celebrate the NEW splash pad opening! Kids and families are invited to jump in for a fun community photo during the ribbon cutting. 📸💧

🎁 Free snacks & giveaways provided!

05/26/2026

We are open and we want to see you!

05/25/2026