Our Responsibilities

• Offer Merriam residents value for the dollar
• Protect the environment
• Provide activities and events to engage and connect the community and encourage other entities to offer special events by rental of facilities
• Provide and maintain facilities and programs that promote and improve the health and wellness of the citizens of Merriam
• Provide opportunities to educate, protect, and enrich young people.
• Provide responsive service
• Provide safe and attractive places to play

Registration for our Summer programs begins April 1st. 
To download our 2013 Summer Brochure click here.

To download our 2013 Winter/Spring Brochure click here.


Cancellations & Delays 
In the event of inclement weather, the Parks & Recreation Department will post notice of cancellation in our news feed. You can also call the cancellation line at 913.322.5591.

Volunteer Opportunities:
If you are interested in volunteering for the Merriam Parks and Recreation Department with our various programs and special events, click here for an application.

The City of Merriam does not discriminate against anyone on the basis of race, color, national origin, age or disability in the operation of any activity, program or service.

Merriam Parks and Recreation is committed to making accommodations as required by the Americans With Disabilities Act.  Requests for reasonable accommodations must be made to Merriam Parks and Recreation one week prior to the start of a program.  Please indicate what accommodations are needed.