The Parks & Recreation Master Plan identified the construction of a playground within City Center as a priority. Developing this facility will improve community access to park spaces and provide an important recreational amenity in the heart of City Center.
The project includes design and construction of a new playground and fitness park with appropriate surfacing, trail connections and complementary amenities. The project is funded through the Playground Replacement Program and private donations.
Designer: Indigo Design
Construction firm: Sands Construction, Inc.
July 2025: Finalizing the program and starting conceptual design.
Sept. 15, 2026: Lenexa City Council approves a budget increase from $1.4 million to $1.7 million for the project. The City awards Sands Construction, Inc. a $704,172.50 construction bid for the playground and approves agreements with Crouch Recreation for the purchase and installation of new playground equipment for $596,751, and with Greenfields Outdoor Fitness for the purchase of the Ninja Course and Fitness X-Rig for $188,998.