The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County

06/11/2026

A heartfelt thank you from The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County and JCPRD to everyone who came out and joined us at Meadowbrook Fest last Friday! We loved seeing our community gather in a JCPRD park to enjoy local food, play, shop, create, sing and dance! Summer fun is what we’re here for! Even more importantly, together we raised awareness and funds for JCPRD's Public Art Program, helping bring more art and cultural experiences to JCPRD parks! Learn more about how you can make an impact at https://www.jcprdfoundation.org/

06/04/2026

It’s almost here 🎉

This Friday, join us for the Meadowbrook Park Festival sponsored by The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County —and it’s bigger and better than ever!

NEW this year: debut of the JCPRD Public Art Program’s Celebration Flags—nature-inspired designs celebrating creativity and community.

Plus:
• Live music all evening
• Kids activities, bubbles, and art
• Local vendors + food trucks

🌻Support the cause: grab sunflower wind spinners, park posters, or a Public Art Coloring Book with a donation—proceeds benefit public art in our parks.

Plan to park at one of these neighboring lots; look for the festival parking signs: Christ Church Anglican: 91st & Nall Ave.; Hillcrest Covenant Church: 88th & Nall Ave.; Overland Park Church of the Nazarene: 91st & Lamar Ave.; or Rolling Hills Presbyterian Church: 93rd & Nall Ave.

See all the festival details at https://jcprd.com/1934/Meadowbrook-Park-Festival

Grab your friends, pack a blanket, and we’ll see you there!

Meadowbrook Park Prairie Village is located at 9101 Nall Ave.

06/03/2026

Art in our parks is the reason for this festival!❤️🎨🌳

Here's your festival art checklist:

🛑🦋Stop at the Art Zone in shelter # 1 to make a butterfly puppet, sponsored by our friends Creekside Orthodontics.

📸🌻Take a selfie at the Gateway sunflower sculpture.

🚩🌞Walk around the Great Lawn and experience the temporary public art Celebration Flags installation.

The best festival memories aren't just made—they're created!

06/02/2026

Spin bright Friday night at the Meadowbrook Park Festival while supporting JCPRD’s Public Art Program presented by The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County.

While you’re there, support the mission by making a donation and receive:
🌻 Sunflower wind spinner
🌳 Park Poster
🎨 Public Art Coloring Book

🎏 Look for the Celebration Flags debut — nature-inspired designs celebrating creativity, and community. https://www.jcprd.com/2296/Celebration-Flags

Donations help bring more art into our parks for everyone to enjoy. https://www.jcprdfoundation.org/

Meadowbrook Park is located at 9101 Nall Ave., Prairie Village

05/29/2026

🌻🎶 We're ONE week away!🌻🎶
Shop local. Enjoy live music. Support public art. Take a selfie at the sunflower.
The Meadowbrook Park Festival, presented by The Parks and Recreation Foundation of Johnson County, brings the community together for a great cause. Bring a lawn chair or blanket and enjoy an evening at Meadowbrook Park.

• Live music from The Vincents
• 40+ local artists & makers curated by Farfalla Events
• A lineup of delicious food trucks near shelter #2
• Family-friendly activities & entertainment

Your support helps Johnson County Park and Recreation District - JCPRD grow public art experiences across our parks. Stop by our tent at the festival for more information!

04/19/2026

Thank you to all our friends and supporters who made this possible! 🩵🎺🥁🎷🎼💛

Rediscover the joy of making music in an inspiring, welcoming environment designed especially for adult musicians. Join fellow New Horizons Band members for a dynamic three-day band camp at the Roeland Park Community Center, led by nationally recognized conductor, educator, and clinician, Dr. Deb Confredo.

For more information visit https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/jcprd/activity/search/detail/46418?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true

04/01/2026

🌸🌱🐝 Happy spring foundation friends! Did you know that we have 502 nest boxes in JCPRD parks? Over the past 6 years, our numbers of bluebird fledglings have increased, on average, by 169 birds per year. If this trend continues in 2026, weather permitting, we will exceed 2,000 fledglings for the first time! 🪺🐦 🌳🌼

We have also seen a record number of other native and migrating bird species, including tree swallows. This success is due to our wonderful Avian Volunteers as well as our amazing Natural Resources Team who work every day to provide the habitat they need. We are proud to support these programs! 💚🩵🧡

Donate to the Foundation https://www.jcprdfoundation.org/donate

Photo credits: Lisa Healy; Gino Lam-Nang

03/06/2026

JCPRD’s 2026 Natural Resources Internship is posted! This paid opportunity offers students an incredible chance to experience hands-on conservation from an amazing team of professionals. The Foundation is proud to fully fund this program for the third year. 🥾🐦🐝🌾🌻💚

Apply by March 23rd!
https://parks-jocogov.icims.com/jobs/3615/natural-resource-internship/job

02/10/2026

JCPRD’s very own Zoe gave the Foundation some love recently stopping to check us out at Kill Creek and Meadowbrook! 🐾💚

Who’s a good girl 🐶💕

12/08/2025

Many of the animals at Ernie Miller cannot return to the wild due to injury or special needs - this is their forever home. They are powerful wildlife ambassadors helping visitors learn about our natural world and giving us all a sense of wonder and hope. 💚🦉🐢🐰

Your donation helps provide daily care, enrichment, food, and medical support so they can live safe, healthy, and comfortable lives.