Planning to install a new fence, wall or retaining wall at home? The City of Lenexa recently updated its code related to these types of projects.

As the weather warms, you’re likely spending more time outdoors and away from home. Consider these safety recommendations from the Lenexa Police Department.

Whether kicking back and enjoying live music, exploring the outdoors or connecting with neighbors and friends, Lenexa has a variety of ways to make this summer memorable.

Nothing delivers a fresh, vibrant taste to your plate quite like spring asparagus. Get locally grown asparagus from the Lenexa Farmers Market.

Lenexa City leaders recently took a close look at how Lenexa could develop over the next 20 years and how these changes would impact the community as part of the City’s Comprehensive Plan update.

We've got lots of locally grown, raised and made gift ideas to honor the special mothers who make an impact on your life.

School is almost out, and the urge to travel is setting in. Do you know how to stay safe in your “home away from home” while on vacation?

Kayak rental is now available on Lake Lenexa from May 1–Oct. 15.

Help fight hunger this summer for kids who rely on schools meals. Donate nonperishable items at nine Lenexa locations from May 1–31.

You probably know a building permit ensures that your project meets City Codes and is required by local laws. But why does that benefit you?

Electric vehicle owners can now conveniently charge their cars while working out, attending a meeting or enjoying a meal on the Lenexa civic campus.

There are many home upgrades you can make to protect your family and investment in your property, beyond smoke and carbon monoxide alarms.

Make a regular trip to the Lenexa Farmers Market — or other local farmers markets — part of your weekly routine. Here are 10 tips to make the most of your next visit.

Do your part to protect the people who work hard to give us smooth, safe streets by committing to these simple actions.

We are excited to welcome 13 new vendors to the Lenexa Farmers Market for the 2023 season.

Lenexa Rec Center membership rates will increase slightly starting in late May. This will be the first price change in six years since the facility opened in 2017.

By staying on top of some basic home maintenance and doing simple, regular inspections of your property, you can keep your home safe, beautiful and free of code violations.

Check out what you can sign up for now and do for fun later. Get a jump start on your summer plans by registering for several of Lenexa’s most popular events and activities now.

Are you planning some upgrades to the area of your yard near the street, like landscaping or drainage improvements? Here’s what you can and can’t do — and can do with a permit — in the right of way.

Two major construction projects are starting to take shape at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park. We're renovating Indian Trails Aquatic Center and building a new skate park during 2023–2024.

Spring showers bring bright green grass, colorful blossoms and the potential for floods. Here are several simple – and free! – ways you can make sure you’re prepared for potential flooding.

If you’re starting to make spring garden plans, explore these excellent, earth-friendly landscape features. They’ll enhance your curb appeal, garden maintenance routine and water quality – and you could get reimbursed for installed them at your home.

With our flagship aquatic center undergoing major renovations, here is what you can expect at Lenexa’s outdoor pools this year.

Take a few minutes around Severe Weather Awareness Week (March 6-10) to make sure you understand when tornado sirens sound and what to do when they’re activated.

Extensive community input has shaped plans for a new skate park that were presented at a City Council meeting on Jan. 3, 2023. The City of Lenexa is on track to rebuild its decades-old skate park this year, located within Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park.

Now is a smart time to line up that summer job. From lifeguards and pool cashiers to camp counselors, Lenexa Parks & Rec is the team to join for the 2023 summer season.