The LPR Parks Maintenance team is heavily involved in the removal and installation of the sculptures for the Liberty Arts Commission's Rotating Sculpture Program that started in 2017. Each year, the Liberty Arts Commission has the option to purchase a piece and add it to the City's public art collection. Some of these pieces have been installed in our parks. Here is what they worked on this year:
Uninstalled/Relocated
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"Tangerine Daydream" - moved from the square and installed at Bennett Park
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"Prairie Ship"- moved from south of City Hall and installed at Stocksdale Park
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"Butterfly"- moved from the square and installed to Liberty Commons round-about
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"Compass" - uninstalled
Installed
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"Aloft"- Missouri St., south of City Hall
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"Campana Liberty" -near the City Hall Fountain
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"Indigenous"- corner of Kansas & Main
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"Out of Africa"- corner of Franklin & Water
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"Community"- corner of Kansas & Prairie
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"The Feather"- corner of Franklin & Main
Thanks to our staff for their hard work on these beautiful additions to Liberty!
Explore the exhibit with Otocast
Download the Otocast app for a map of the sculpture exhibit and to hear the description of each piece from the artist themselves. You can also vote for your favorite sculpture in the app. Available on apple and android devices.
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"Prairie Ship"- Stocksdale Park |
"Butterfly"- Liberty Commons |
"Tangerine Daydream" - Bennett Park |
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Pictured Here: The base of the playground surfacing is down and waiting for the rubberized finish. |
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City Park Update
The City Park project is in the home stretch! To allow the contractors to bring this project to the finish line, please remember that the park remains closed.
- The rubber playground surface began Monday, Sept. 27 and should be completed by the end of the week, Oct. 1 (weather permitting).
- The fence that goes around the playground and sprayground was delivered and the installer is planning to be on site next week, Oct. 4.
- Electricity still need to be connected and we are waiting on Evergy to set the meter.
- A lot of dirt work is still needed for backfilling to make the park safe for users.
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Active Aging Week
Join the Liberty Silver Center Oct. 4-8 in celebrating the benefits of active living at any age during Active Aging Week.
The Liberty Parks & Rec Health & Wellness team will lead activities each day starting at 11 a.m. showcasing the capabilities of older adults.
Monday, Oct. 4 - Active Aging Week Kickoff
- Listen as Health & Wellness Coordinator, Katie, provides nutrition and hydration information for the aging population.
Tuesday, Oct. 5 - Balance Workshop
- As we age our balance tends to decline. Come practice some general strengthening and balance exercises to help improve your balance.
Wednesday, Oct. 6. - Group Outdoor Walk
- Celebrate your physical wellness as we explore the great outdoors. We will walk to accommodate all physical abilities.
Thursday, Oct. 7 - Health & Wellness Trivia
- Test your intellectual wellness as we quiz you on health and wellness facts. We will play trivia for a chance to win a prize. You may even learn something new!
Friday, Oct. 8 - Guided Meditation
- Relax and unwind after a week of fun! Learn how you can focus on your spiritual wellness with guided meditation.
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"Each year, more than 1,400 people rely on the Liberty Community Christmas Tree (LCCT) program to make their holiday season a little brighter.
In 2020, the LCCT provided food and gifts to 370 families with 945 children and 135 seniors."
-LCCT By The Numbers
Here is what one recipient had to say about the program.
“I am disabled and have been getting a Christmas box each year since 2011. Each year, when I see the students delivering, it brings tears to my eyes. And this year--oh, it’s been such a bad year for every one; and it’s so nice that there are still people out there continuing to help those of us who have so little.“
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Fall Tree Trimming Tips from LPR Horticulturist, Devin
September - February is the time to prune your trees as this is the time of year when insects are going into their overwintering cycle and not reaping harm. Keep in mind that every tree is different. Here are a few tips to help in your pruning process:
- Evaluate your trees in early fall when you can see how low branches hang with the leaf weight on them. Before cutting:
- Identify any dead branches.
- Take a step back and consider how you want the tree to look.
- Consider where the cut branch is going to fall. Make sure all obstacles and power lines are out of the way.
- Prune just past the leaf collar. This is an area approximately 1” past the tree trunk, where the tree limb meets the trunk.
- Trimming is not a perfect process. Exact accuracy is hard to achieve, so keep in mind that performing annual evaluation and maintenance, and doing the best you can is the most responsible thing you can do.
- You can find great resources online on how to make your saw cuts. Use cutting equipment that is in good condition, and safety gear like goggles, ear protection and proper clothing.
- If you feel that the job is too big for you to safely complete yourself, consider hiring a certified arborist.
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Wellness Weekend at the Liberty Farmers' Market
LPR's Health & Wellness manager, Heather B., attended the Liberty Farmers' Market on Sept. 18 to pass out healthy recipes that use in-season produce and to provide a scavenger hunt and prizes for the kids. The first 100 customers received a $5 token to use at the Farmers' Market to support local farm to table efforts.
Thank you to Liberty Community Health Action Team (LCHAT) for the financial support and to Heather for representing LPR as a community advocate for health and wellness.
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Need A Ride?
Joyce S. was really struggling to get to her doctor appointments after she became wheelchair bound. Since she was no longer able to transfer from her chair to a vehicle she had no idea how she was going to manage. One of her neighbors told her to call Liberty Access to see if we could accommodate her needs. She was very happy and grateful the city provides this service and transportation coordinator, Angel, was able to help get her set up.
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Northwyck Bridge Scout Project
Brady B. with Boy Scout Troop 376 recently completed construction of a new pedestrian bridge at Northwyck Park for his Eagle project.
This project was many months in the making as the Brady took on the task of designing, planning and constructing the bridge.
Our local utility company, Evergy, was kind enough to donate and install the footings and foundation for the bridge. This project would not have been possible without that donation.
The bridge will provide additional pedestrian access from Reese Street to the Northwyck walking trail and playground. Once LPR crews construct and install approaches to the bridge and add landscaping it will be open to the public.
Thank you Brady and all the Scouts, parents and volunteers from Troop 376 for this great addition to Northwyck Park.
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Bitty Basketball Clinics
Liberty Parks & Rec will be offering our 4-week Bitty Basketball program in November, January and February
This program provides our youngest players with their first glimpse at the game of basketball. They will learn the fundamentals of dribbling, passing, shooting and running the court in a fun, safe and positive environment with other children of the same age.
- For boys and girls ages 3 - 5
- Thursdays from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. or Friday from 6:15 - 7:15 p.m. or 7:15 - 8:15 p.m.
- 4-week mini clinics. The final week will feature a game night where teams scrimmage
- Individual registration
November Bitty Basketball Dates
- Thursdays, Nov. 4, - Dec. 9
- Fridays, Nov. 5 - Dec. 3
- Registration deadline is Oct. 28
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Join us for a Veterans Day Celebration, honoring all who have served
Thursday, Nov. 11
- 6 p.m.
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Liberty Performing Arts Theatre, 1600 S. Withers Road Map»
- (The Performing Arts Theatre is located inside the Liberty Community Center)
The Celebration Will Include:
- Patriotic Music
- Presentation of the Colors
- Veterans Call to Attention
- Remarks from the Mayor, City Council Members and Community Leaders
- Keynote Speaker
- Presentation of Awards
- Laying of the Wreath
- A 21-Gun Salute
ADA Accessible entrance on the right side of the main entrance to the Liberty Community Center.
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The Liberty Christmas Tree (LCCT) Program is designed to lend a hand to disadvantaged families and older adults who are facing a difficult holiday season.
Applications for the 2021 program open on Monday, Oct. 4 and close on Friday, Nov.5.
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