KCMO and Leawood Parks Partner for National Trails Day Annual Event Scheduled for June 7
June 5, 2008 . . . National Trails Day 2008 will be observed on Saturday, June 7, bringing together outdoor enthusiasts of all kinds to celebrate the great natural heritage of the United States trail system. Traditionally held each year on the first Saturday in June, National Trails Day was established to recognize the value of recreational trails and the people involved in building and maintaining them.
National Trails Day 2008 is a great opportunity to enjoy outdoor activities and celebrate the wide range of public trails available to us all. A number of events are planned throughout the Kansas City region on June 7, including walking and biking activities, trail openings, family entertainment and educational seminars.
The Kansas City region boasts nationally recognized trails and parks systems, including MetroGreen, a partially completed 1,144-mile interconnected system of public and private open spaces, greenways and trails designed to link seven counties in the Kansas City metropolitan area. The plan covers Leavenworth, Johnson and Wyandotte counties in Kansas and Cass, Clay, Jackson and Platte counties in Missouri.
KANSAS CITY, MISSOURI EVENT
Location: Indian Creek Trail (99th and Holmes)
Date/Time: Saturday, June 7, 9:00 a.m.
Contact: 816/513-7530
Description: Walk the Indian Creek Trail 1.5 miles to State Line, meeting for refreshments at Watts Mill. Local fitness and health vendors will be on site for demonstrations and giveaways. Groups will walk back around 10:30 a.m. (Vans will be available for those who cannot walk back). Dogs on leash are welcome. This free event is jointly sponsored by the Leawood, Kan., and Kansas City, Mo., Parks and Recreation Departments. More information
Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation Department Kansas City, Missouri Parks and Recreation's mission is to improve the quality of life by providing recreational, leisure and aesthetic opportunities for all citizens, and by conserving and enhancing the environment. We accomplish this mission by providing quality programming, making the best use of existing resources, developing a supportive and influential constituency, developing effective collaborations and partnerships, and acquiring and preserving natural features.
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