City of Shawnee

Park Progress

Shawnee Parks & Recreation is in a constant state of growth. From routine maintenance to new facilities, programs and events. Due to current supply chain issues, many projects are taking longer than usual. We will provide updates on projects and facility closures here and on our social media channels. 

Gum Springs Park Renovations
Completed in Spring 2024

Gum Springs Park was renovated in 2023-2024. The park renovations will included a new playground, replacement of the backstops and fencing on all four baseball fields, and replacement of the asphalt trail with an eight foot wide concrete trail. The new playground features the first of its kind in North America from Berliner Play Equipment. The highlight is the Lunia, a hot air balloon that stands over 30 feet tall.  The safety surfacing is a bonded rubber. The park re-opend on February 23, 2024.


Parks Pipes and Pavement  Funding from the Parks & Pipes sales tax made this project possible. 
Current Projects

 

Upcoming Projects
  • Garrett Park Renovations (Scheduled to be begin in 2024)
Completed Projects
  • Gum Springs Park Renovations (Completed Spring 2024)
  • Herman Laird Restroom Replacement (Completed Spring 2024)
  • Parks Maintenance Facility (Completed Fall 2023)
  • Safety surfacing replaced on the playground at Stump Park (Completed in June 2023)
  • Restroom Replacement at Gum Springs Park (Completed September 2022)
  • Restroom Replacement at Swarner Park (Completed October 2022)
  • Restroom partition replacement at Erfurt Park (Completed August 2022)
  • Garrett Park Playground Surfacing Renovations (Completed July 2022)
  • Stump Park Playground Surfacing Repairs (Completed May 2022)
  • Quivira Glenn Park Restrooms Repair ( Completed May 2022)
  • West Flanders Playground Repair (Completed May 2022)
  • Erfurt Park Playground Repair (Completed January 2022)
  • Tennis Court Renovations at Herman Laird and Listowel Park (Completed August 2021)
  • Wilder Bluff Park (Completed July 2021)
  • Splash pad renovations at Erfurt Park (Completed June 2021)
  • Median landscaping along Shawnee Mission Parkway from Pflumm to Mastin (Completed May 2021)
  • Playground Resurfacing at Gamblin Park (Completed April 2021)
  • Sandbox relocation at Erfurt Park (Completed February 2021)
  • Playground resurfacing at Pflumm/Bichelmeyer Park (Completed October 2020)