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with Parks & Rec Director BJ Staab
Opportunities...we have what you want! If you're looking for a place to play, a health and wellness reboot, a community service project, a special event, a sports program, or even a job, come see us! Help us make Liberty a healthier, stronger, more resilient community!
We are hiring!
Come be a part of our awesome team. We have part-time positions available for:
- Athletic Fields Groundskeeper
- Access Bus Driver
- Customer Care Team
- Fitness Center Attendant
- Personal Trainer
- Wellness Coach
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Summer is Coming!
You know what that means... spraygrounds and the outdoor pool at the Liberty Community Center (LCC) are scheduled to be open starting May 29 (Memorial Day weekend) through Sept. 6 (Labor Day weekend).
The LCC outdoor pool hours:
- May 29 - Aug. 23
- Monday - Saturday: 12 - 8 p.m.
- Sundays, Memorial Day and July 4: 12 - 6 p.m.
- Aug. 24 - Sept. 6
- Closed weekdays
- Saturday: 12 - 8 p.m.
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Sundays and Labor Day: 12 - 6 p.m.
- Open to LCC Members or with purchase of a Day Pass.
Ruth Moore sprayground hours:
- Open daily from 8 a.m. - 10 p.m.
- Free and open to the public
City Park will feature a new sprayground and is still under construction.
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Get Back on Track the Right Way |
June 1 - July 17, 2021
After a year of shut downs and closures, it's time for a Reboot. The Wellness Reboot program is designed to get you back on track the right way, with a unique experience that addresses all aspects of your health based on your current fitness level and your individual health and wellness goals.
With Wellness Reboot, you will have access to certified personal trainers, nutritionists, small group exercise training opportunities, assessments to track your progress, supplemental workouts and much more! During this program you will be assigned to a small training group with peers of similar fitness levels and like health & wellness goals. Each week, a certified personal trainer will lead you through two training sessions with your group. You will also be given weekly supplemental workouts that target your flexibility, strength and cardiovascular fitness. Let's reboot together, make a lifestyle change and get back on track today!
Use the coupon code WR21 before May 12 and get $20 OFF!
Registration Deadline is May 26.
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In April, we celebrated our Meals on Wheels volunteers in honor of National Volunteer Month. Our dedicated group delivered more than 2,000 meals to 108 different recipients! As H. Jackson Brown Jr. once said, "Remember that the happiest people are not those getting more, but those giving more." We thank our volunteers for giving their time, energy and hearts to our program!
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- 2,024 meals delivered
- 22 days delivered
- Average of 92 meals per day
- Delivered to 108 different recipients
- 4 new recipients
- 1 new volunteer
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A New Type of Book Club
The Active Living Every Day Book Club is designed to help you get on track and stay there by implementing proven strategies helping you overcome barriers, set realistic goals, build confidence and cultivate the motivation that you need to become and stay physically active. Each week you'll work through assigned material at your convenience and attend weekly conference calls with the rest of the Book Club to share encouragement, experiences, thoughts and much more!
- May 18 - Aug. 3 (12 weeks)
- Tuesdays
- 2-3 p.m.
- Free
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"A recent study showed that participation in formal swimming lessons was associated with an 88% reduction in the risk of drowning in 1 to 4 year old children."
-National Center for Biotechnology Information (NCBI)
With summer right around the corner, it's a great time to take advantage of swim lessons at the Liberty Community Center. Registration is now open for summer group swim lessons with sessions offered in June, July and August for all ages and abilities.
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Summer Membership Options at the Liberty Community Center
Collegiate Pass: May 1 - Aug. 8
This collegiate pass is an additional membership option that is available earlier in the summer compared to the summer membership and generally fits with a college student's summer break.
Summer Memberships: May 29 - Sept. 6
- Youth = $110
- Senior = $120
- Adult = $140
- Adult + 1 = $235
- Family = $275
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Trolls World Tour
Friday, May 21
Movie starts at dusk- around 8:30 p.m. at
Bring your family and friends, along with your blankets and lawn chairs, and head out to Stocksdale Park to enjoy a FREE movie on the big screen under the stars.
At this time, as a precaution to limit congregating and the potential spread of COVID-19, LPR will not have any concessions. We will monitor the Clay County Public Health Center's guidelines as we get closer to each movie date and will adjust accordingly. Moviegoers are encouraged to make an evening of it and bring a picnic, lawn chairs and blankets. Please remember, alcohol is not allowed in Liberty’s parks.
Upcoming 2021 Movie Dates
- Friday, May 21- Trolls World Tour
- Friday, June 25- Wonder Woman 1984
- Friday, Aug. 27- TBD
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Supporting the Dog Park
Liberty Parks & Rec has partnered with Serenity on the Square to offer Moonlight Yoga at Stocksdale Park. Moonlight Yoga is a monthly benefit for the off-leash dog park instructed and coordinated by Patti Stark, owner of Serenity on the Square.
2021 Dates and Times:
- Wednesday, May 26: 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, June 20: 5:45 a.m.
- Summer Solstice Sunrise Yoga
- Thursday, June 24: 9:30 p.m.
- Friday, July 23: 9:30 p.m.
- Sunday, Aug. 22: 9 p.m.
- Monday, Sept. 20: 8:15 p.m.
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Join us for a concert in the park
Enjoy a performance by a Kansas City Symphony ensemble on Friday, May 7 at Stocksdale Park beginning at 6:30 p.m. The concert will last 45-60 min.
This is a free event, open to the public and will take place in the open field to the north of the gravel parking lot. Parking is available throughout the park and staff will be on hand to assist. Bring your own chair or blanket and please space out at least 6 ft. from other groups for social distancing. And as a reminder, no alcohol is allowed in the park.
Your safety is our primary concern and the KC Symphony musicians can’t wait to see you as they perform this free Mobile Music Box concert in the Northland.
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Summer camps will continue as scheduled and will follow the social distancing guidelines and protocols provided by the Clay County Public Health Center at that time. Class sizes and formats will be adjusted. Liberty Parks & Rec will continue to work with our program providers to provide a safe and fun experience.
Here is what we have scheduled this summer:
- Pokémon Engineering with LEGO®
- July 12-16
- Ages 5-8
- Minecraft Master Engineering with LEGO®
- July 12-16
- Ages 6-10
- Summer Splash
- Aug. 2-6 and 9-13
- Ages 6-12
- 4-H Summer Send-Off
- Aug. 16-20
- Ages 6-12
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Our parks crews have been busy working on laying approximately 1,200 feet of sidewalk along Clay Brooke Drive between Ruth Ewing and Current St. This connection was requested during the Clay Ridge neighborhood meetings and is part of the Neighborhood Parks Projects funded by the Use Tax. This will allow families from the east side of the Clay Ridge subdivision to access the park without walking in the street. |
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Older Americans Month: Communities of Strength
In tough times, communities find strength in people—and people find strength in their communities. In the past year, we’ve seen this time and again here in Liberty as friends, neighbors, and businesses have found new ways to support each other.
In our community, older adults are a key source of this strength. Through their experiences, successes and difficulties, they have built resilience that helps them to face new challenges. When communities tap into this, they become stronger too.
This year, the Liberty community and Silver Center will celebrate OAM by encouraging community members to share their experiences. Together, we can find strength—and create a stronger future.
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Tiny Tot T-Ball
Step up to the plate with LPR T-Ball! This program is designed for boys and girls ages 2-5 to develop motor skills, promote physical fitness and encourage social interaction. Over the four weeks of instructional mini clinics we will have an emphasis on fun, participation and teamwork. Participants are guaranteed playing time in the field and at bat. The session will end with a game on the last week.
June Sessions
- Monday, June 7-28
- Tuesday, June 8-29
- Wednesday, June 9-30
- Registration deadline is May 31
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May 21-June 1
Available to purchase starting May 21
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Available in packages of 4,8 and 16 one-hour sessions
Limit one package per person
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Group Exercise Schedule >GO
Volunteer Opportunities >GO
Parks & Trails Interactive Map >GO
Get Connected - Notifications >GO
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