Liberty Parks + Rec
Our Mission
Creating Community Connections
Liberty Parks & Rec (LPR) is powered by a team of dedicated professionals who are committed to community impact, improvement, and innovation. We believe that creating community connections by providing the highest quality parks, programs, services, and facilities is essential to a prosperous and healthy community.
Our Vision
"A Destination" - LPR desires to be a key player in the creation of a destination community that retains current and attracts new residents, businesses, and visitors to Liberty. (Link to our 2015 Annual Report)
Our Values
- Community Health & Wellness
- Accountability to our community and patrons
- Resource efficiency, development and return on investment
- Engaged and effective government & citizenry
- Stewards of the cultural & natural environment
Overview
LPR offers a diverse array of recreational, cultural, sporting and older adult programs and activities for the entire community.
Parks and Trails
Explore more than 500 acres of parks, 16 miles of trails and several shelters, sports fields, the northland's first off-leash dog park, spraygrounds and more amenities throughout the City.
Programs
LPR offers everything from small group fitness classes, swim lessons, activities for older adults and sports activities for all ages and abilities.
Facilities
Visit one of Liberty's great Parks & Rec facilities. The Liberty Community Center, which offers a variety of amenities including indoor and outdoor pools, fitness equipment, a 700+ seat theater, Silver Center and more. Or, head over to Fountain Bluff Sports Complex where league and tournament champions play.
Jackson Cnty Parks + Rec Basketball/Special Populations
SPS basketball training sessions are available for all level of players. Athletes will be assigned teams by their ability. Individuals will have the great opportunity to grow athletically and socially. All practices will be held at Gregg/Klice Community Center, 1600 East 17th Terrace, Kansas City, Missouri. (Located on the corner of The Paseo and East 17th Terrace). // Each athlete is responsible for bringing to practice: black shorts, white t-shirt, a water bottle, a towel, tennis or basketball shoes and a tote bag or backpack.
Team Practices:
6:30pm: The Dreamers, Power Punch Bunch, PPB Eagles and Skills
7:15pm The Shockers, and Blue Bombers
****Athletes signing up after December 5th, athlete will need to call Ongie Douglas, the contact person to make arrangements. She can be reached at 816-918-7691 or odouglas@jacksongov.org.