Athletics

The Parks and Recreation Department has one of the largest and most extensive recreational programs in the area. From dodgeball to karate, the department is sure to have a program perfect for you. Please feel free to contact a representative for more information on recreational programs.

South District
Helston Singleton
4201 E. 63rd St.
Kansas City, MO 64130
816-513-0632
Helston.Singleton@kcmo.org

Central District
Kevin Kearney
4201 E. 63rd St.
Kansas City, MO 64130
816-513-0634
Kevin.Kearny@kcmo.org

North District
Tammie Tritico
4600 E. 63rd St.
Kansas City, MO 64130
816-513-7500
Tammie.tritico@kcmo.org

Kansas City Parks and Recreation Department athletic field(s)/complexes and tennis courts can be used the following ways:

Open walk-on play - First come-first served, no reservation required, although priority is given for those holding a valid Field Use Permit, Tennis Court Rental or Facility Use Agreement.
Field Use Permit - Short-term reserved use of fields/complex/court. Fee required for permit.
Tennis Court Rental - Short-term reserved use of tennis court. Fee required for permit.
Facility Use Agreement - Long-term, reserved use of fields/complexes by leagues and organized sports organizations; insurance and fee required. This option can be with or without concessions.

Download Field Reservations and Permit Information

You may reserve an athletic field beginning the first Monday of February, for reservations in that calendar year on-line, sign up NOW!. Please be advised, reservations must be made a minimum of three (3) days in advance and are limited to the current calendar year in which they are made.

See below for information about volleyball leagues, adult sports, youth sports, runs and recreational programs for individuals with disabilities.

Adult Sports

Outdoor Tennis Lessons

Swope Park, near the Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd Street.

Four-week sessions include eight 45-minute lessons. Maximum class size is 10, minimum is 5.

$40 for youth up to 17 years of age

$50 for 18 and older

Contact Helston Singleton at 816-513-0633 or Helston.singleton@kcmo.org for more information.

Recreational: Learn the fundamentals of tennis

May 1-29, June 3-26, July 1-24, Aug. 5-28

Monday/Wednesday

7-7:45 p.m. (18 and older)

Intermediate: Improve your tennis skills

May 2-28, June 4-27, July 9 - Aug. 1, Aug. 6-29

Tuesday/Thursday

7-7:45 p.m. (18 and older)

Youth Sports

Wee Sport Camps
Kansas City North Community Center, 3930 N.E. Antioch
Wee sport camps will focus on basic rules, skills, fun and exercise. Parents will help with drill stations while helping creating a fun, encouraging sports atmosphere. All players will receive a camp shirt and an award for completing the camp. For more information, call 816-784-6100.

Sport Soccer (dribbling, trapping, passing, shooting)
March 2-23
Saturday
10 - 10:45 a.m. and 11-11:45 a.m.
$40
Ages 3-5

Outdoor Tennis Lessons

Swope Park, near the Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd Street.

Four-week sessions include eight 45-minute lessons. Maximum class size is 10, minimum is 5.

$40 for youth up to 17 years of age

$50 for 18 and older

Contact Helston Singleton at 816-513-0633 for more information.

Recreational: Learn the fundamentals of tennis

May 1-29, June 3-26, July 1-24, Aug. 5-28

Monday/Wednesday

6-6:45 p.m. (ages 7-10) and (ages 11-14)

7-7:45 p.m. (ages 15-17)

Intermediate: Improve your tennis skills

May 2-28, June 4-27, July 9 through Aug. 1, Aug. 6-29

Tuesday/Thursday

6-6:45 p.m. (ages 7-10) and (ages 11-14)

7-7:45 p.m. (ages 15-17)

Bikes in the Park: Kick-off Ride

Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd

Saturday, May 4

10 a.m. to Noon

This event will feature a group bike ride through Swope Park, bike safety information and seminar.

Bikes in the Park: Program for Youth

Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd

May 11-June 29

Saturday

10-11:30 a.m.

Ages 10-15

$40

A bicycling program for youth to learn healthy living and exercise through cycling.

Contact Helston Singleton, 816-513-0633 or Helston.singleton@kcmo.org

T-Ball

April 23, 2013

$40 per player

Includes ball cap and t-shirt.

Boys and Girls ages 5 - 8

Practice begins the week of April 23

Tuesday/Thursday, 6-7:30 p.m.

Games will begin on Saturday, May 18

15 players maximum. Parent(s) will need to provide a baseball glove and hydration fluid for your child. Children must meet the age requirement of 5-8 years of age by on April 23. Sign up NOW!

Brush Creek Community Center

3801 E. Emanuel Cleaver II Blvd., Kansas City, MO

Practice held at Hibbs Park, 59th and Spruce

For more information, call 816-513-0736.

Garrison Community Center

1124 E. 5th Street, Kansas City, MO

Practice held at Garrison Square Park, 5th and Troost Ave.

For more information, call 816-784-1140.

Gregg/ Klice Community Center

1600 John “Buck” O’Neil Way, Kansas City, MO

Practice held at Parade Park, The Paseo and Truman Road

For more information, call 816-513-0652.

Hillcrest Community Center

10401 Hillcrest Road, Kansas City, MO

Practice held atClark - Ketterman, 107th Skiles on field #5

For more information, call 816-784-7000.

Westport-Roanoke Community Center

3601 Roanoke Road, Kansas City, MO

Practice held at Roanoke Park, Roanoke Rd., north of Valentine Rd.

For more information, call 816-784-5200.

Marlborough Community Center

8200 Paseo, Kansas City, MO

Practice held at Bleinhiem Park, Gregory Blvd. and The Paseo

For more information, call 816-784-3100.

Southeast Community Center

4201 E. 63rd Street, Kansas City, MO

Practice held at Hibbs Park, 59th and Spruce

For more information, call 816-513-0632.

Mayor's Night Programs

MAYOR’S NIGHTS PROGRAMS

Mayor’s Nights are not your standard athletic programs. They also include a mandatory education component requiring each player to participate in a series of classes such as A.C.T. preparation, job training and life skills. Additionally all participants must maintain strict adherence to program rules of play, punctuality and general behavior. These programs are designed to transition young adults into mainstream America with an emphasis on career development and fiscal responsibility. Mayors’ Nights programs provide a positive and safe environment for participants, family and friends supporting and cheering them on. Program registration opens April 1 at kcparks.org.

Mayor’s Night Hoops-Basketball

June 10 - Aug. 9

Wednesday - Saturday

6 p.m. through Midnight

Locations: Southeast Community Center, Brush Creek Community Center, Gregg Klice Community Center, and Central High School

$10 for ages up to 17

$25 for ages 18 and older

Contact Kevin Kearney at 816-513-0634 or kevin.kearney@kcmo.org

Mayor’s Night Nets-Volleyball

Kansas City North Community Center

June 10 through Aug. 9

Friday, 6 - 9 p.m.

$10 for all ages

Contact Lisa Nichols, 816-784-6100 or lisa.nichols@kcmo.org

Mayor’s Night Kicks-Soccer

9th and Van Brunt Athletic Fields

June 14 through July 19

Friday, 6 p.m. through Midnight

Team Fees: $150 ages up to 15

$250 for ages 16 and older

Night Kicks is a six-week evening soccer program for both youth and adults modeled after the World Cup Soccer tournament.

Runs

The Wilderness Run in the Shoal Creek Living History Museum
Saturday, Nov. 2, 2013
9 a.m.
This challenging cross-country run/ walk in beautiful Hodge Park will have you running through the museum's village, up and down hills, over logs, through the woods, crossing creeks and more! Participants will receive a long sleeve T-shirt, homemade soup, bagels, and fruit.

Sign up NOW!

24th Annual Kris Kringle 5K run in Swope Park
Winter 2013
10 a.m.
Online pre-registration at $25 will end, Thursday, Dec. 12 at midnight.
Day of the run registration, 8:30 - 9:30 a.m., $50
Held annually, the second Saturday in December, the Kris Kringle 5K run provides exercise and enjoyment for participants of all fitness levels. The cross country course will take you up and down hills, over fields and through historic Swope Park. Everyone that pre-registers, will receive a Kris Kringle Run long sleeve shirt. For more information, call Helston Singleton at 816-513-0632.

Download a Kris Kringle Run registration form.

Sign up NOW!

Recreational Programs for Individuals with Disabilities

Inclusive recreation
The Parks and Recreation Department, in partnership with UMKC-Institute of Human Development, are providing inclusive recreation opportunities in Kansas City.

National Sports Center for the Disabled Sports Camps
This FREE interactive camp allows kids with disabilities, either physical or developmental, age 6-18 to experience first hand the sport of basketball. This fun-filled day will include instruction and skill development, use of equipment, games and prizes.

Royals NSCD-KC Camp

Kansas City Royals Baseball Ability Sports Camp
YMCA Challenger Field, 2100 NW 87th Terrace, Kansas City, MO
Summer 2013
FREE baseball camp for kids ages 6 -18 with physical or developmental disabilities. The Camp will include instruction and skill development, use of equipment, games, prizes, snacks and scheduled appearances by select Kansas City Royals players. For more information about NSCD-KC and it's programs, please call Amy Allen at 816-513-7571. Register Now!

Football Ability Sports Camp
Legacy Park, 1300 Legacy Park Dr., Lee's Summit, MO
Summer 2013
9 - 9:30 a.m. - Registration
9:30 a.m. to Noon - Camp
FREE

Walk-N-Roll
Penguin Park, N. Vivion and N. Norton, Kansas City, MO
Summer 2013
FREE

Ability Day
Southeast Community Center, 4201 E. 63rd St., Kansas City, MO
Summer 2013
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
FREE
Show off your abilities! Activities include Wheel Chair Basketball, Zumba, Ballroom Dance, Archery, Hand Cycling, Weight Lifting, Soccer, Football, Golf and more. Free food and beverages, Vendor fair and entertainment, featuring "DJ EJO".

Aquatics (all ages)
Gregg/Klice Community Center, 1600 John "Buck" O'Neil Way
The pool is undergoing renovations and is scheduled to reopen in May 2013.

National Sports Center for the Disabled
The Parks and Recreation Department serves as an affiliate for the National Sports Center for the Disabled, which is based in Denver. The Kansas City branch provides services to more than 400 local children, youth and adults with disabilities and provides quality outdoor sports and therapeutic recreation programs that positively impact the lives of people with physical, cognitive, emotional or behavioral challenges.