Shawnee Parks & Recreation is in a constant state of growth. From routine maintenance to new facilities, programs and events. Due to current supply chain issues, many projects are taking longer than usual. We will provide updates on projects and facility closures here and on our social media channels. 

Swarner Park Playground Surfacing Replacement
August 25th - Mid September

The wood mulch safety surfacing below the swings and small climbing structure will be replaced with bonded rubber safety surfacing. The large climbing structure will remain open during this project. The anticipated re-open date is mid-September.

Gum Springs & Swarner Park Restroom Replacement
Gum Springs began May 16, 2022
Swarner Park began July 7, 2022 

City Council approved the contact with Centric for restroom replacements at both Gum Springs and Swarner Parks. This project kick off during the summer of 2022. Each project is scheduled to last approximately 90-120 days. Restrooms and water fountains will not be available at either park during construction. Portable restrooms will be available onsite. Access to the playground and shelters will be limited from the 67th street parking lot. For paved access, please park in the 65th street parking lot.

Additional project details can be found here.

Stump Park Playground Surfacing Repair
Completed May 2022 

The safety surfacing on the Stump Park Playground was replaced in May 2022.

Quivira Glenn Restroom Repair
Completed May 2022 

On Monday, May 9th, parks staff discovered vandalism had occurred overnight in both the Men's and Women's restrooms at Quivira Glenn Park. The restrooms are currently closed. Repairs are scheduled to begin May 18th. These repairs will take approximately one week. The mirrors are back ordered and will take a couple more weeks to arrive. Once the new fixtures are in place, we will open the restrooms and install the mirrors once they arrive.  A portable restroom is in place now and will remain through the completion of the project. 

If you have any information on the vandalism that occurred please contact the Shawnee Police Department at (913) 631-2155 and reference case number 2202215.

West Flanders Playground Repairs
Completed May 2022

Two small sides at West Flanders Park were replaced in May 2022 due to damage caused by normal wear and tear. Once the slides were replaced, the surfacing beneath the slides was repaired along with additional damaged surfacing on the playground. The playground will be open and ready for use beginning on Friday, May 13th.

Erfurt Park Playground Repairs
Completed in January 2022

In August 2021, the north post of the climbing structure broke at the footing. The playground was immediately closed upon inspection. Due to production and shipping delays, the replacement post arrived in January 2022. The post and footing were replaced and new mulch was placed. The playground is back open and ready for use!

Herman Laird and Listowel Park Tennis Courts
Completed August 2021

Both the Herman Laird and Listowel Park Tennis Courts are receiving a complete renovation in the Spring of 2021. Contractors will remove and replace the current surfacing, fencing, nets and lighting. The new nets and lines will be multi-use allowing each court to be used for both pickleball and tennis. The new Musco LED lighting will increase energy efficiency and control spill light and glare. The tennis courts at both locations are currently closed. The courts will re-open this summer. 

Listowel Park is completed and open for daytime play. We are currently waiting for the final electrical hookup for the new lighting to allow nighttime play. Herman Laird is nearly complete, but needs some fencing work to protect the new surfacing prior to unlocking the gates. We do not have a final timeline, but we we are working closely with the contractor and hope to have it open for daytime play ASAP!

Erfurt Park Water Feature
Completed June 2021

The water feature at Erfurt Park is underwent renovations for the 2021 summer season. The renovated feature will have a larger concrete pad and additional spray nozzles. The feature will be controlled via a touch-point sensor. The renovated splash pad opened on June 23, 2021. In the process of completing this project, the sand play area of Erfurt was relocated to the Northwest corner of the nature play area. The space was expanded and new sand was added. 

Shawnee Mission Parkway Median Landscaping
Completed May 2021

Contractors updated the median landscaping on Shawnee Mission Parkway from Pflumm to Mastin. The new landscaping provides a welcoming entrance to Shawnee along a widely traveled corridor. 

Gamblin Park
Completed April 2021!

Prior to this project, Gamblin Park had pour-and-place safety surfacing under the playground. This surfacing was deteriorating and in need of replacement. The swing set still had loose, wood mulch as a safety surface. Following the completion of the re-surfacing, both play features will have updated pour-and-place rubber surfacing. This project is scheduled to be completed in early April. The playground will remain closed until completion.