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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. Annual Report
Our Values
LPR's mission, vision and core values help guide everything we do, from prioritizing capital projects to providing programs and services for our community.
Community Wellness
- Enrich lives through education and programs
- Provide and promote healthy opportunities for all ages
Accountability
- Take responsibility for our actions and interactions in a timely manner
- Can be counted on to support peers and community members alike
Respect
- Honor our and the community’s resources
- Find creative ways to provide the public with diverse recreational opportunities
Engagement
- Serve professionally while building trusting relationships through community interactions
- Provide quality programs and services through partnering with local organizations
Stewardship
- Find creative solutions through tested research
- Preserve and conserve cultural, natural and financial resources
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.
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 Capitol Federal® Sports Complex where league and tournament champions play.
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BJ Staab
Parks & Rec DirectorPhone: 816-439-4391
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Come Test Your Skills at Camp Nerf!
This summer camp uses fun games to entertain and engage kids ages 5-12 in physical activity and develop hand-eye coordination with targets, all while playing with their Nerf equipment. Two sessions are available starting July 14-28 and Aug. 5-26. Read on... -
Moonlight Yoga
LPR has partnered with Serenity on the Square to offer another season of 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. Read on...