Ad Astra Pool will remain open another year while Lenexa takes time to engage the public about aquatics needs and challenges in the community.

Have a creative look brewing for Halloween? Show it off during our Rec Center member costume contest.

Mark your calendar for three free (not-too-spooky) family events, and take note of some tips for safer trick-or-treating on Halloween night!

Lenexa voters will have the opportunity to vote in local elections for city, school district and other offices this fall.

Jeff Carlson has worked for the City of Lenexa’s Parks & Recreation Department for more than three decades. In this Q&A, we asked Jeff how his job has changed over time, and which recreation events are his favorites.

Driving through Lenexa, you’ve probably noticed a lot of orange cones and road construction signs recently. Here’s a rundown on what major construction projects are happening now, and what improvements you can look forward to in the future!

Lettuce see if you have what it takes to beet the competition in our second annual race at the Lenexa Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept. 14.

Thirteen local artists were honored this week for their artistic skill as part of the annual Lenexa Artists' Show.

Enjoy visual arts, theater or cinema? A trio of new events hosted by the Lenexa Arts Council offer fresh new ways to explore the arts in Lenexa.

It’s the time of year when vivid green plants and algae flourish in ponds. While most aquatic vegetation is a positive part of the pond ecosystem, some types of algae can be harmful to people and pets.

Golf carts can be a quick and easy way to zip over to your neighborhood pool or a friend’s house — but be aware of some updated rules before you get behind the wheel.

The Lenexa Rec Center is throwing the doors wide to host ReXpo, an open house, on Sept. 21, 2019, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Carl and Terrance Waldenmaier, father and son co-owners of LandSeaFood have added homegrown oyster and shiitake mushrooms to their product line at the Lenexa Farmers Market.

Chef Pascal Larcher will prepare an elegant French country-inspired menu with fresh finds from Lenexa Farmers Market vendors on Aug. 24 at the Public Market.

Two prominent agencies have once again awarded the City of Lenexa the highest possible credit rating available.

Over the last several years, the City of Lenexa has been taking a close look at our aging aquatics facilities to better address the needs of our growing and changing community.

Ad Astra Pool is about to close permanently. Jois us in celebrating its final season — and 30 years of memories — with fun-in-the-sun activities from July 29–Aug. 4.

As part of the annual budget development process, a public hearing for the Recommended 2020 Budget is scheduled for Tuesday, July 16, during the regularly scheduled City Council meeting. You are invited to attend the meeting, which begins at 7 p.m. in Lenexa City Hall’s Community Forum, to participate in the public hearing.

If you’re visiting a City of Lenexa facility or pool in July, bring a box of fun unopened bandages with you to help support a local charity!

Lenexa Chief Financial Officer Doug Robinson was honored as a 2019 CFO of the Year by the Kansas City Business Journal. Doug has worked in local government for more than 27 years, including 14 years with the City of Lenexa.