The Community Park playground, across the street from Shaffer Elementary, is almost complete! Due to weather delays, the new recycled tire surface won't be installed as quickly as we hoped, so the new playground will now open Monday, June 23.

With the passage of the 5A Bond Issue, many usage and design needs for our facilities and amenities must be closely assessed in a short period of time. Volunteers are needed to work in Project Groups to develop input in the planning stages for improvements to the various facilities, playgrounds, landscaping and more. The Project Groups will work with the Community Planning Committee, which will obtain community input, refine the findings, prioritize and report to the Boards. All recommendations will be publicly communicated. The Metro District will review the bond project recommendations and community feedback and direct the work of the architect(s). If you are interested in joining a Project Group, please email your specific area(s) of interest and your area(s) of expertise to District Manager Darrell Windes at darrellw@kcranch.org. Also, the Community Planning Committee may soon be expanding and has potential openings. For more information about the committee and to download an application, see our Committees page. Applications are due Monday, June 23.