KC Parks and Rec

The roller rink at Blues Park is planned to open in August as part of the “Revive the Vine” plan to beef up amenities in the Historic 18th and Vine District.

KC Parks and Rec says replacing annuals and grass with native plants can help conserve water and other resources. It's one of several initiatives by the city to combat climate change.

Nearly two years since the pandemic first hit and Kansas City leaders shared action plans, unhoused residents say their needs are still unmet — and the approaching cold weather means there's a lot at stake.

Kansas City Chiefs' star quarterback welcomed the community to Martin Luther King, Jr. Park on Saturday, where the $1 million renovation features a playground designed to be accessible to kids of all physical and mental abilities.

Kansas City is no longer one of the only large cities in the country without a roadway named after Martin Luther King Jr.

After years of back and forth, Kansas City remains one of the only large cities without a roadway named after the slain civil rights leader. Officials hope to resolve the distinction by mid-2021.

The parks department will have to prioritize its 2021 development in the midst of a shrinking budget.

An analysis of Harry Truman's relationship with Winston Churchill and a preview of what the Kansas City Parks and Recreation has planned for 2021.

Initial design proposals for the park have been released to the public. Residents now have a chance to weigh in with their own ideas and suggestions.

Kansas City area residents respond to a renewed call to rename the J.C. Nichols Fountain, and the dilemma schools face as the new school year approaches and the pandemic persists.

An effort spearheaded by a former bar owner is lending a helping hand to people who have lost their jobs due to the coronavirus.

It’s officially spring in Kansas City, even with the coronavirus. Around the metro, there are signs Mother Nature is unaware of the pandemic with greener…