The goal of this project is to improve operations, programming and facility function on the Lenexa Community Center and Lenexa Senior Center campus. This will result in a greater amenity for the surrounding neighborhood and the whole community.

Improvements to the Community Center and Senior Center campus include:

• Consolidation of buildings
• Accessibility improvements
• Expansion of senior program areas
• Outdoor pickleball courts and gathering spaces
• Restroom and locker room updates
• Replacement of aging building façade materials 
• Public art investment

Upon completion, the renovated facility will be called the Lenexa Old Town Activity Center. 

Budget: Approximately $11.5 million

Design: Fall 2022–spring 2023

Construction: Anticipated to begin in fall 2023

Architect: Multistudio

Contractor: Turner Construction

Fall 2022

Oct. 11: City staff and design team presented a project update to City Council at a Committee of the Whole meeting. Discussed the changing economic conditions, programming opportunities and preliminary design concepts.

Summer 2022

Started conceptual design process. 

Anticipate hosting an open house during design period to seek public feedback.

The City of Lenexa completed a study in 2019 that explored how to rehabilitate the Community Center / Senior Center site. Consultants looked at how the current spaces are used, evaluated operational and accessibility challenges, and recommended ways to meet community recreation needs for all ages.

Community Center / Senior Study Study Report (PDF)