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Are you ready for some friendly competition? Join us for the 2021 KRPA Golf Tournament on August 13th at 9:00am. This will be a fun, 4-person scramble and includes lunch and (2) drink tickets and is hosted by Emporia Recreation Commission. Registration closes on July 30, 2021.
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August 13th, 9:00amEmporia Golf Course1133 S Highway 99Emporia, KS 66801
$65 per person
Not a golfer but want to enjoy the fun? Come join us on the course for a relaxing day in Emporia at the KRPA Cornhole tournament. Tournament starts at 10:30am on August 13th and includes lunch and (2) drink tickets.
Register Here for Cornhole Tournament
August 13th, 10:30amEmporia Golf Course1133 S Highway 99Emporia, KS 66801
$25 per person
On July 1st, 2021, Governor Kelly signed a proclamation celebrating Parks and Recreation professionals in Kansas. By signing the proclamation, July 16, 2021 is officially “Park and Recreation Professional Day” in Kansas. Park and Recreation Professional Day honors the men and women who work tirelessly throughout the state to provide the parks and recreation programs and facilities that Kansans enjoy every day.
The services that park and recreation professionals provide are vital for our communities — from protecting open space and natural resources, to providing fitness programs, and, recently, providing essential services throughout the COVID-19 pandemic — Parks and Recreation Professionals Day encourages everyone to reflect on the exponential value park and recreation professionals bring to communities and thank them.
“We are extremely proud of all parks and recreation professionals in Kansas. During the pandemic, these professionals came together and safely provided services for all of Kansas. They were leaders across the state to provide guidelines on safety and meet the unique needs of their communities that arose the last 18 months. Their hard work, ingenuity, and essential services will continue to enrich Kansas long after this pandemic is over,” said Erika Devore, Executive Director of Kansas Park and Recreation Association. Click here to view the proclamation for Kansas Park and Recreation Professional Day.
Along with Park and Recreation Professional Day, America celebrates Parks and Recreation Month throughout July. Created by the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA), Park and Recreation Month specifically highlights the vital and powerful role of local park and recreation professionals. Local Parks and Recreation agencies are celebrating throughout the state.
Did you miss the KRPA News Member Call on June 16th? Don't worry! Grab your lunch or take a quick break and watch this short 30-minute video about all the latest KRPA News. Many KRPA projects were put on hold last year due to the pandemic, but now we are turning the page and moving forward.
Garden City Parks and Recreation
Adventures in Garden City await you this summer. Garden City Parks and Recreation is participating in both the Splash Across Kansas and the Par Across Kansas program. Plan your visit around local events, make a splash at Garden Rapids at the Big Pool and play a round of golf at Buffalo Dune golf course. You are sure to enjoy the facilities that Garden City has to offer.
Garden Rapids at the Big Pool is Garden City's destination water park.. Garden City's Big Pool has been well-know as the largest hand-dug public pool in the world since it was built in 1921. But, it doesn't look like it did in 1921 anymore. After major construction on the facility, it is now known as Garden Rapids.
Garden Rapids Fun Facts:-The slides at Garden Rapids are called Snake Springs. - Depending your weight and speed, users are launched about 10 feet in the air after sliding down the Fly High Slides.- It is the only municipally owned facility in the U.S. to have the Slip Stream stand up slide.- It is the only pool in the region to have Fly High Slides.
Don’t forget to purchase your Splash Across Kansas coupon book for your 2 admissions to this amazing, new aquatic park.
Buffalo Dunes Golf Course in Garden City, KS. was ranked as the No. 1 municipally owned golf course in Kansas by Golf Digest magazine, and they were recognized by Golf Magazine and Travel & Leisure Magazine as places to play and best bangs for the buck. Challenging, enjoyable and affordable, Buffalo Dunes will give you a little bit of Scottish feel, as it is nestled among the historic sand hills six miles south of Garden City. Southwest Kansas offers a 4-season climate, and golf can be played throughout the year, weather permitting. Beautifully conditioned, the Dunes has bluegrass fairways, well-maintained bentgrass greens and native grasses that challenge the golfer and provide a memorable experience. Purchase your Par Across Kansas coupon book for discounts to Buffalo Dunes and 8 other courses.
Here is a great resource to help plan your trip is www.visitgck.com. It has a complete list of upcoming events, hotels, and great places to eat for your visit.
Haven't purchased your Splash Across Kansas coupon book yet to get your 2 admissions to Garden Rapids + 11 other aquatic parks across Kansas or your Par Across Kansas coupon book? Don't miss out! Purchase your card here.
KRPA has so many projects underway for 2021 and 2022. We held a short member call on June 16th to update the KRPA Family. If you missed it, click here to watch a recording of the call. It's an easy 30 minute video to watch over your lunch break. If you have any questions about what was discussed, please do not hesitate to reach out to the KRPA office.
Cities Connecting Children to Nature, a partnership of the Children & Nature Network and the National League of Cities, invites organizations to participate in a CCCN Regional, State Nature Connection cohort to build capacity for building a network of cities collectively increase equitable access to high quality outdoor experiences and nature-based learning for children.
This two-year peer learning and technical assistance engagement will build the capacity of participating organizations to support cities in advancing equitable nature connection strategies. Applications are due July 1st. Visit the CCCN Regional, State Nature Connection RFA to learn more. You may also reach out to Monica Lopez Magee, monica@childrenandnature.org with any additional questions.
Interested in helping to prioritize outdoor recreation projects and strategies in Kansas? Simply fill out this short survey, https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/TH96Q2S, to give feedback on your use of outdoor recreation in 2019.
This Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) survey results will influence where federal and state funds for outdoor recreation are distributed.
OUTDOOR RECREATION refers to any form of outdoor activity pursued during your leisure time that provides personal enjoyment and satisfaction, including activities like camping, hunting, jogging, fishing, hiking, picnicking, playing outdoor sports (e.g., golf, soccer), etc.
#krpa #scorp #outdoorrecreation
Join us for the 2021 KRPA Golf Tournament on August 13th at 9:00am. This will be a fun, 4-person scramble and includes lunch and (2) drink tickets and is hosted by Emporia Recreation Commission. Registration closes on July 30, 2021.
Register Here for Golf Tournament
Not a golfer but want to enjoy the fun? Come join us on the course for a fun day in Emporia at the KRPA Cornhole tournament. Tournament starts at 10:30am on August 13th and includes lunch and (2) drink tickets.
Thank you, Emporia Rec, for graciously hosting these 2 events!
McAfee Pool- Wichita Park & Recreation
Wichita is the largest city in the state of Kansas. A stay-cation is a Wichita is a must. Plan to visit Wichita's newly renovated McAfee Pool located in McAdams Park. Add McAfee Pool to your summer bucket list. Don’t forget to purchase your Splash Across Kansas card for your visit to McAfee Pool + 11 other aquatic parks across Kansas. Don't miss out! Purchase your card here.
Plan your visit to McAfee around other events going on in Wichita. Consider splashing the day away and then attending Floatin' on the River (Sunset Tour, Sunrise Tour, Senior Tour and Glow Tour (www.wichita.gov/riverrecreation), Playing in the Park on June 12 at Naftzger (https://www.facebook.com/events/235879698289554), or Wichita Festival of the Arts on June 19 at Central Riverside (https://www.facebook.com/events/5597904486949532/?ref=newsfeed.) Click here for a complete list of Wichita Park and Recreation’s summer events.
Dodge City Parks and Recreation
Don't forget to include a stop in Dodge City, the "Queen of Cowtowns", in your summer plans. Dodge City is rich in history and long on fun. Dodge City Parks and Recreation is participating in both the Splash Across Kansas and Par Across Kansas program. Plan your visit around local events and make a splash and play the course. Or, you could send part of the family to the aquatic park and others to hit the golf course. Either way, you are sure to enjoy the facilities that Dodge City has to offer.
Long Branch Lagoon is Dodge City's destination water park. It is a western themed water park featuring over 27,000 square feet of water surface full of fun and exciting family aquatic adventures. Positioned in Wright Park and the downtown Heritage District, Long Branch Lagoon is close to the famed Boot Hill Museum, historic downtown and the Santa Fe Depot. Don’t forget to purchase your Splash Across Kansas coupon book for your 2 admissions to this fun aquatic park.
Western Kansas is home to some exceptional golf courses and Mariah Hills is surely in that group. From the bright and spacious clubhouse to the professionally manicured course, Mariah Hills is a little-known treasure. Set against the native beauty of the high plains, rolling blue grass fairways and manicured greens, bordered by tall native roughs create a truly fun course to play! The par 71 layout requires a player to hit most every club in the bag. So for an enjoyable round of golf on a championship caliber course, plan your next golf outing at Mariah Hills. Purchase your Par Across Kansas coupon book for discounts to Mariah Hill and 8 other courses.
Here is a great resource to help plan your trip to Dodge City: Visit Dodge City. It has a complete list of upcoming events and great places to eat for your visit.
Haven't purchased your Splash Across Kansas coupon book yet to get your 2 admissions to Long Branch Lagoon + 11 other aquatic parks across Kansas or your Par Across Kansas coupon book? Don't miss out! Purchase your card here.
