Address 4201 E. 63rd St. Kansas City, MO 64130 816-513-0632		Hours of operation Monday through Thursday 6 a.m. to 9 p.m. Friday, 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.  Sunday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Bringing families and friends together is the goal of the new Southeast Community Center in Swope Park.  The 46,755-square-foot center has a full-sized basketball court, meeting rooms, game room, tot drop-off, craft room, therapy pool, recreation pool with play features and fitness area with weights and cardiovascular equipment. A variety of aerobics classes are offered, and a track is installed above the gym so members can walk or run in year-round comfort.		Pool Hours Monday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Tuesday, 1 - 8 p.m. Wednesday, 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Thursday, 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. and 6 - 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.  Sunday, 1 - 5 p.m.
WiFi is now available at the Center
Fundamentals of Horsemanship   KCPD Mounted Patrol Facility in Swope Park, 7331 Oakwood Drive Sept. 21 Tuesday and Thursday, 5:30 - 7:30 p.m. $48 KCMO Parks and Recreation in partnership with the KCPD Mounted Patrol are offering Fundamentals of Horsemanship for youth ages 10 - 16 years old. This eight week class will teach basic horsemanship, give instruction on proper riding techniques, safety and care for horses.  Registration deadline Sept 17.  For more information, call 816-513-0632.  Get a Registration Form NOW.
Summer Safe Cycling Clinic   Aug. 28 9-10:30 a.m. for ages 10-12 10:30 a.m. to noon for ages 13-15 KCMO Parks and Recreation in partnership with the Urban Kansas City Community of Cycling presents the Summer Safe Cycling Clinic.  Youth age 10-15 years old will receive cycling safety packets and instruction, see a riding demo, learn how to conduct a safety inspection and more.  Small bike repair will also be provided. Participants must wear bike helmets.  Bring your own or one will be provided. For more information, call 816-513-0630.
Artwork in Southeast Community Center "Inheritance" Artists: Julia Cole and Leigh Rosser The project consists of a series of art nodes that connect thematically throughout the space, in a flexible set of relationships. The artists have installed a total of five artworks in the building, including a 150-foot-long responsive, kinetic sculpture (Ripple Effect), a touchable, polished wood topography of the land on which the community center, park, and surrounding neighborhoods are located (Common Ground), and three translucent maps that explore different symbolic ways of representing what community is (Mapping Community: Map of Probability, Map of Possibility, and Map of Being). The remaining two works are interactive sites, and are intended to provide an exhibition venue for the display of artifacts and videos made by community members. Both of these works, Connection Web and Video Explorers, exist initially as complete artworks containing seed images and text that are potential teaching/exploration tools for visitors to the center. The creations were funded by the City of Kansas City 1% for the Arts program. "Swope Park- A Photographic Essay" Artist: Paul McMillian Photographer Paul McMillian has captured the natural beauty and wildlife in his exhibit "Swope Park- A Photographic Essay" displayed on the walls of the Southeast Community Center.  The exhibit features 24 scenic images of Swope Park and its grounds. McMillian photographed several different locations and environments within the park over the span of a year and a half. The expansive and varied areas of the park proved to be a rewarding subject matter.   While the natural beauty of the park proved to be an inspiration to McMillian, he came across a different reality of the park that he felt compelled to include in his work as well: areas of trash. In presenting his vision of the park to the public, McMillian hopes to present a real and fair snapshot of the park. In addition, he wants visitors to consider their role and responsibility as stewards of Kansas City's unique outdoor treasure. In talking about the situation, he offered up an open question to the masses: "Imagine if the dollars and effort the city spends on trash cleanup could be used for beautification efforts such as planting new flowers?"
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The Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Department facilities and programs are available to people of all abilities.  If accommodations or individualized supports are needed to participate, please contact Carrie Randle, Inclusion Facilitator, at 816-513-0730.