Kirkwood Parks Foundation

06/09/2026

Yessssssss! We totally agree -- LOVE Kirkwood Park!

06/09/2026

Welcome Darren!

Please join us in welcoming Darren Lamb, the City of Kirkwood's new Chief Administrative Officer.

Darren begins his role today, bringing nearly three decades of local government experience. He joins Kirkwood from the City of Washington, Missouri, where he served since 1998 and most recently as City Administrator.

"Kirkwood is a community steeped in tradition, with a future defined by opportunity and thoughtful growth," Darren said. "I look forward to working with the City Council, staff, and residents to continue delivering high-quality services and supporting the community's goals."

Welcome to Kirkwood, Darren. We're glad you're here.

05/24/2026

Is there anything better than a park all green in spring?!

05/22/2026

We'll be at the Kirkwood, MO Route 66 Cars and Guitars Festival! Stop by the beer booth near the East Jefferson Stage with Kirkwood School District Foundation!

Save the Date! June 6th to celebrate the centennial of Route 66.

05/06/2026

Volunteers run this Parks Foundation from top to bottom. Volunteers are also invaluable resources to the City of Kirkwood, MO on Boards & Commissions! Consider lending your time, perspective and expertise submitting an interest form!

🤝 Help Shape Kirkwood’s Future

Kirkwood’s boards and commissions play a key role in guiding decisions that impact our community—from parks and planning to public services.

Serving is an opportunity to share your perspective, contribute your expertise, and be part of thoughtful, community-focused decision-making.

👉 Learn more and apply:
kirkwoodmo.org/get-involved/boards-commissions

05/05/2026

The Prairie & Wetland Trail at Greentree Park is one of our FAVORITES! It may be the best kept secret in our park system...
https://www.kirkwoodparksfoundation.org/parks/greentree

04/30/2026

Welcome Darren!

The city of Kirkwood just announced that Darren Lamb has been selected as the new chief administrative officer.

Lamb brings to the role nearly three decades of government experience, having served the city of Washington,
Missouri ,since 1998, including serving as its city administrator since 2017. He holds a bachelor’s degree in political science and is a certified city planner.

Lamb was chosen from four finalists following a comprehensive search process.

Look for the full story in next week's WKT.

04/26/2026

There are lots of needs identified in the Master Plan for the future of our community and parks!

Help shape the future of Kirkwood’s parks and recreation spaces! 🌳

The draft of the Kirkwood Parks and Recreation Master Plan is now ready for public review, and we need your input to make it the best it can be. This plan will guide future decisions for our community's beloved parks, but it hasn't been adopted yet.

Now is your chance to make your voice heard!

Here’s how you can get involved:
✔️ Review the draft plan online.
✔️ Share your feedback by email or in person.
✔️ Attend the upcoming Public Hearing:
🗓️ Monday, April 20, 2026
⏰ 7:00 p.m.
📍 Kirkwood Community Center

Your feedback is crucial to ensuring our parks meet the needs of our community for years to come.

👉 Get all the details and review the draft plan here: www.kirkwoodparksandrec.org/places-to-go/parks/parks-master-plan-park-planning

04/24/2026

Hello World! We're excited to introduce ourselves!
🌳 Supporting & Improving Kirkwood's parks
🤝 Independent 501(c)(3) fundraising for Parks & Rec
📍 Kirkwood, MO