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
Scheduled for June 2023 -Spring 2024

Gum Springs Park will be closed beginning June 12, 2023. The park renovations will include 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 will feature the first of its kind in North America from Berliner Play Equipment. The highlight will be the Lunia, a hot air balloon that will stand over 30 feet tall.  The safety surfacing will be a bonded rubber. All renovations are estimated to be complete by the end of the year. The entire park including the parking lot and restrooms will remain closed during renovations.

For more information on the project, please visit the construction project website.

  Funding from the Parks & Pipes sales tax made this project possible. 

Park Maintenance Facility
Completed Fall 2023

The Parks and Recreation Maintenance Facility, located next to the Public Works Service Center on Johnson Drive, is scheduled to be completed this fall. The building will feature 5,000 square feet of finished office space with break area and two conference rooms. The remaining 25,000 square feet of warehouse/shop space will consolidate park maintenance operations from four locations to one.