Summer Break 2017

May 4, 2017May 4, 2017 by shawnee30, posted in family, kids, parenting

Summer break is just weeks away. Time to start planning what is going to keep your kids entertained all summer long! Do you have a bucket list that you keep? Do you have camps planned all summer long ranging from overnight to sports to creative? There are so many options to do … sometimes we just don’t know where to start.

Here are my tips:

Get your child’s input. What are they most looking forward to this summer. Believe it or not it could just be hanging out with their friends! Which makes planning a little easier! But besides that, they may have ideas that are new to you and something you may have thought they may never be interested in!
Plan 1-2 outings a week. No need to fill everyday with something to do. There is plenty of activities to do around the house.
If you are planning camps, do it today! Don’t wait until the last minute – deadlines come earlier than you think.
Parks are a great day get away. And they are free! Lake Lenexa is still my favorite park. Play area, trails, lake – what else could you look for in a great city park. Pack a lunch, grab some snacks, and lots of drinks … you could be there all day!
Be a tourist in your own city. Time to explore the art, the history, the fun!

Hope this gets you started. Stay tuned for more summer fun!

New to Shawnee Mission Park Lake ~ Paddleboarding!

May 1, 2014May 9, 2014 by shawnee30, posted in events, family, kansas city, kids, parenting

If you visit SM Park Lake this summer – you will now have a new recreational option! Patrons will now be able to paddleboard on the lake!

{disclaimer:  not an actual picture of SM Park!}

I’m sure you all know what it is … but just in case you don’t, here is the description … It is paddling on a surfboard-like board while kneeling, laying down, or standing up. Pretty simple, right?!? {Says the person that has never done it … but can’t wait to try it!}

Paddleboards will be available for rental at the SM Park marina.

The opening day for the SM Park marina is May 3rd. During the month of May, the marina will be open on the weekends only.

For more information – click here!

Lake Lenexa/ Black Hoof Park

April 9, 2014 by shawnee30, posted in events, family, free, kansas city

Lake Lenexa/ Black Hoof Park {9053 Monticello, Lenexa, KS}

Have you been here?

Lake Lenexa was part of the Lenexa’s Rain to Recreation project. The idea ~ to reduce flooding, protect water quality, protect water habitat and turn it in to a recreational and educational opportunity for the community.

The spillway (pictured above) is part engineering genius and part complete artistic rendering. Using cutting-edge concrete, the spillway was designed with the water life cycle in mind ~ featuring fountains, sculptures, and cascading pools. Take a walk on the pedestrian bridge and enjoy a breath taking view of the lake, the spillway, the trails, and the parks!