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Community Garden Plots Available
First Come, First Served
Take advantage of the new Blue Springs Community Garden that will be available for planting this March. The Community Gardens are located in Central Park, at the corner of Walnut and 10th Streets. This is a great way to grow your own vegetables and herbs, and get some exercise with your friends and neighbors. For just $50 a season, you can 'reap what you sow' from March 17 until October 31. Plots may be shared by more than one person/family.
The Kansas City Master Gardeners will be conducting periodic classes for anyone interested in learning more about the gardening process. A limited number of 10' x 10' spots are still available on a first come, first served basis. To claim your spot, visit the Parks & Recreation Department at your earliest convenience so you don't lose out of this fun, educational, and family oriented activity. |
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"$ale-ing Into Spring"
Indoor Garage Sale
Saturday, March 10th
Mark your calendars for the tenth annual Vesper Hall Indoor Garage Sale on Saturday, March 10th, 7am - 2pm, Vesper Hall, 400 NW Vesper Street. Admission is $1 at the door and a portion of all proceeds benefit the Vesper Hall Site Council. This event is open to the general public and will have over 30 booths to purchase "new to you" treasures. Concessions will be available for purchase. For more information please call, 816-228-0181.
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Blue Springs Fine Art Show
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Basketball "Hot Shot Contest "
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"Ten Years of Public Art "
If you are interesting in having a tabletop booklet on the "Ten Years of Public Art" that has been displayed in Blue Springs, contact the Parks and Recreation Desk at 816 228-0137. The colorful booklet is available for $5.00 at the Parks & Recreation counter and features photos of the 45 artworks, information about the artists, and maps showing the location of the art. Information about the Public Art Commission and its mission of enhancing the artistic vitality of the City is included. In addition to having a booklet for yourself, consider purchasing one or more as gifts for family or friends.
The Public Art Commission works closely with the Department of Parks and Recreation to install, display and dedicate the artworks that are in temporary displays or located in permanent sites primarily in parks and public areas in the City. Public art is any art in the public realm that is accessible without prior permission or arrangement. Learn more about the cultural resource that public art provides to the Blue Springs community. |
Roscoe Righter named 2011 Outstanding Citizen 
Roscoe Righter was named 2011 Outstanding Citizen at the Blue Springs Chamber of Commerce 50th Anniversary Awards Banquet, Jan 27, 2012.
Recently retired, Roscoe started his career with the City of Blue Springs in 1979 as the City's first Parks & Recreation Director. He and the first City Administrator worked toward establishing a formal department in the early 1980's. As the City grew from 20,000 to 53,000 there were seven parks consisting of 167 acres of land; today there are nineteen parks consisting of 816 acres of land with numerous recreation programs and services.
In addition to building a highly utilized and widely recognized parks system, Roscoe also served as the liaison to the City's Public Art Commission. With his guidance, goals for the provision and promotion of public art have been surpassed with 36 art pieces displayed throughout the city.
The legacy of his contributions in Blue Springs lives on and can be seen in and experienced through the City's celebrated parks and programs. His signature and unique flavor is even visible in park signs, as he has designed most of them. Each sign identifies the uniqueness of the particular park. He hand-built the 30 different bird houses strategically placed at Adams Pointe Golf Club. Roscoe has initiated or supported many of the department's signature recreation programs including the Mighty Mud Volleyball Tournament, Youths Sports Expo, Barbeque Blaze-Off and the Blue Springs City Theatre. He is leaving a legacy here in Blue Springs that our community can be proud of and enjoy for years to come. |
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"Remnants" Quilt Show
An anticipated 80 to 100 hand made quilts will be on display at Vesper Hall, 400 NW Vesper Street on Saturday, March 31. Vendors will also display their sewing products and answer your questions.
Admission is free, but donations are welcome. Quilters interested in displaying their art, please call Jan Roberts at 229-6868. |
Bits and Pieces
- Rock Climbing
- RAD Training
- Start Smart Basketball
- Mad Science Camp
- Belly Dancing
- Water Color Painting
- Ceramics for Kids
- Aqua Aerobics, Swimnastics,& Therapeutic Swim
- Recycling Center at Pink Hill Park
- Facility Rental Opportunities
More Information..... |
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Photos of the Month
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Quote to Live By :
"People who cannot find time for recreation are obliged sooner or later to find time for illness."
John Wanamaker |
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Our Mission: It is the mission of the Blue Springs Parks & Recreation Department
to serve the public's well-being by providing quality leisure opportunities through the research, establishment, implementation and maintenance
of a comprehensive parks, recreation, buildings and grounds system. |
We hope you have found this issue informative. If you have questions about any of the articles from this issue, please email or call us at (816) 228-0137. We look forward to seeing you at some of the activities and programs we are offering this month. Go out and enjoy your parks.
Sincerely,
Blue Springs Parks and Recreation
www.bluespringsgov.com/parks |
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| Upcoming Events | |
Indoor Garage Sale
Hot Shot Contest
Art League Show
"Remnants" Quilt Show |
Blather, Blarney & Balderdash
March 9-10 and 15-17 7:30 p.m. March 11 & 18 2:00 p.m.
Blue Springs High School Auditorium 2000 NW Ashton Dr.
$8 Adults
$7 children 12 & under & seniors 65 and over
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