What’s being built there? Published on October 01, 2025 If you’ve driven through Lenexa lately, you’ve probably noticed something new taking shape. Curious about what’s going on at a specific site? The City offers several online tools to help you stay informed. Tagged as: , Community Planning & Development, Projects & Construction
Lenexa Old Town Activity Center opens as a vibrant community hub Published on June 11, 2025 After months of anticipation, the Lenexa Old Town Activity Center is officially open and ready for the community. The City marked the occasion with a grand opening and ribbon-cutting ceremony June 10, 2025. Tagged as: , Fitness & Wellness, Parks & Recreation , Projects & Construction
Ad Astra Pool reconstruction moves forward; designs finalized Published on May 21, 2025 Lenexa residents can look forward to a reimagined neighborhood pool experience. After months of community input and careful planning, the final design for the new Ad Astra Pool is complete. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation , Projects & Construction
Construction impacts at Old Town Activity Center the week of April 28 Published on April 18, 2025 Visitors to the Lenexa Old Town Activity Center should prepare for temporary disruptions during the week of April 28, 2025, as construction and improvement projects take place Tagged as: , Fitness & Wellness, Parks & Recreation , Projects & Construction
Voters approve 3/8-Cent Sales Tax renewal Published on April 01, 2025 The City of Lenexa’s 3/8-Cent Sales Tax will continue to support parks, street and trail projects through 2048. Lenexa voters supported a measure to renew the Sales Tax another 20 years in a mail ballot election this spring. Tagged as: , Budget, Projects & Construction
City leaders approve next five years of projects Published on December 19, 2024 The Lenexa City Council adopted the 2025–2029 Capital Improvement Program on Dec. 17, 2024. This annual process outlines which major capital projects the City plans to build over the next five years, and how those projects will be funded. Tagged as: , Budget, Community Planning & Development, Projects & Construction
Lenexans to consider renewal of sales tax next spring Published on December 04, 2024 Lenexa voters approved the 3/8-Cent Sales Tax in 2008 to fund street maintenance, park improvements and recreational opportunities. Residents will consider renewal of this tax through a special mail ballot election which they will receive mid-March 2025. Tagged as: , Budget, City Council & Mayor, Get Involved, Projects & Construction
New aquatic center opens Memorial Day weekend Published on May 13, 2024 Lenexans will wait no longer. Sar-Ko-Par Aquatic Center will open May 25 at noon. The City’s flagship pool underwent a $15 million transformation this past year after extensive research and public input. Tagged as: , Parks & Recreation , Projects & Construction
Silent heroes – codes that keep you safe Published on April 25, 2024 When you’re lounging in a basement room, soaking in the warm air of your furnace or plugging in your phone to charge, you probably don’t realize all the ways building codes are protecting you in that moment. Tagged as: , Home Improvement & Maintenance, Projects & Construction