First City Connection Winter - Spring 2024
Page 3 - New plaque at City Hall honoring U.S. service members killed in Vietnam Page 4 - Leavenworth Police trained on medicine to help treat drug overdose victims Page 5 - Enrollment taking place Feb. 1 - April 15 for Senior Rebate Program
Pages 12 - 13 - Activities at the Riverfront Community Center Page 14 - Lap swim and open swim hours Page 15 - Enrollment information for summer youth softball and baseball Page 16 - Calendar of Events
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Leavenworth City Commission
Griff Martin 913-705-0775 griff.martin@firstcity.org
Holly Pittman 913-449-8991 holly.pittman@firstcity.org
Nancy Bauder 913-675-7166 nbauder@firstcity.org
Edd Hingula 913-775-0635 edd.hingula@firstcity.org
Jermaine Wilson 913-617-3667 jwilson@firstcity.org
from the desk of:
Mayor Griff Martin Happy New Year, Leavenworth! I'm hoping this note finds you and your neighbors well … and warm! It’s hard to believe we are already past the holidays and are now working on our New Year’s resolutions. As we ring in the new year and say goodbye to 2023, it’s still a great time to reflect and look back on everything we were able to experience, work on and work through together here in Leavenworth. We’ve made a lot of great memories, but it’s clear we’ve had our challenges as well. We continue to feel the effects of our global economy and the impact it has on our local Leavenworth economy more and more every day. Our dollars are putting less in our shopping carts, less in our pantries and less in our gas tanks. Our local businesses continue to feel the strain of rising costs, and a tough labor market. It’s true we are in some challenging times, but I do remain very hopeful and optimistic about our future and what we can do together here in our city. As a city government, challenges are definitely forcing us to think outside the box. Stretching outside our comfort zone can be a great thing though. It can become the perfect breeding ground for new ideas and innovation. Identifying ways we can strengthen our local economy will be another focus in 2024. Last year, the City of Leavenworth was able to award $106,775 in Small Business Economic Development Grants to support more than 20 businesses with improvements such as exterior façade work, window replacement, interior remodeling and new signs. In addition to our grant support, the 2nd Annual Leavenworth Business Symposium hosted over 75 attendees for an event that brought key resources and emerging ideas to our local businesses and future business owners. Planning for the 2024 Symposium is already in the works and promises to be another enriching experience.
Our Leavenworth infrastructure continues to be a constant area of focus. As we look ahead to 2024, our Public Works department will be concentrated on the following: - Complete reconstruction on Fourth Street from Choctaw to Seneca (starts this Spring) - Installation of new ADA sidewalk ramps on Vilas from 10th to 20th Street - New roadway with sidewalks, curbs and stormwater take place on Vilas from 20th to 22nd Street - State mill and overlay of Fourth Street from Eisenhower to Limit - Construction for the replacement of Fire Station No. 3 at Second Avenue and Limit Our Parks and Recreation Department are working on the Cody Park Sports Court Project with dedicated pickleball courts and a new basketball court. As a Commission team here to serve you, we want to continue looking ahead at ways we can work with you to raise the quality of life for our families while creating a safer community for our children. We want to strengthen our infrastructure without weakening your wallets. We want to do everything we can to grow our Leavenworth economy by exploring new and creative opportunities with our business owners and entrepreneurs. We want to continue building a pipeline of new investors who bring new jobs and visitors to our city, while always holding to and preserving the rich history for which our City is known. As we start off the year with many new resolutions, please keep those ideas coming! If something doesn’t make sense, ask why. If you think something could be changed for the better, let’s talk. Please bring your ideas to the table and feel free to come to a City Commission meeting (or two) to share. I am very excited and honored to work with you again in 2024! May God richly bless you, Griff
Cover photo: Freshly fallen snow surrounds beautiful wreaths placed by "Wreaths Across America" at the Leavenworth National Cemetery. Wreaths Across America is a nonprofit organization that places donated wreaths at the headstones of our two national cemeteries in Leavenworth and encourages repeating the names of those listed to help remember and honor our service members. Visit their website, https://donate.wreathsacrossamerica.org to learn more.
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Veterans group donates plaque to City honoring service members killed in Vietnam
Ellen Ferguson was a young woman when her cousin Eddie Ray Derritt was killed in Vietnam on May 3, 1966. Shown here surrounded by Leavenworth High School JROTC students, Ferguson was proud to represent her late cousin during a Vietnam Veterans of America ceremony at City Hall in October to present a plaque honoring Derritt and other Leavenworth, Kansas, service members killed in Vietnam. Ellen said that Eddie Ray had written home to his family that he was wounded. The letter arrived after they were notified of his death.
Those remembered on the plaque include: Cpl Eddie Derritt, U.S. Marine Corps PFC Joe Emery, U.S. Army PFC Harry Fuqua Jr., U.S. Army PFC Wesley Gooch, U.S. Army Capt Patrick Harrold, U.S. Air Force SP 5 Gary Little, U.S. Army SP4 Raymond Pike Jr., U.S. Army 1st Lt Harold Ring, U.S. Army Capt Terence Sage, U.S. Army SP4 Murvin Schalipp Jr., U.S. Army Capt Carroll Wayne Spragins, U.S. Army SP4 Dennis Whisker, U.S. Army The plaque is directly adjacent to another plaque commemorating U.S. service members from Leavenworth killed in World War II and the Korean War. The two plaques hang side-by-side to honor and remember lives lost from our community.
A new plaque is now displayed at Leavenworth City Hall to honor American military service members killed in the Vietnam War. It was presented in October 2023 to the City of Leavenworth by the Capt. Patrick K. Harrold Leavenworth Chapter of the Vietnam Veterans of America. Harrold is one of those killed in action listed on the plaque. The plaque can be viewed on the first floor of Leavenworth City Hall, 100 N. Fifth Street, Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 during business hours.
Fire Department 3600 S. 20th Street 913-682-3346 (Admin calls)
Human Resources 100 N. Fifth St. 913-680-2637
Police (Admin calls only) Justice Center, 601 S. Third 913-651-2260
Public Works/Engineering 100 N. Fifth St. 913-684-0375
Police - Anonymous Clue line 913-682-2583
City Clerk’s Office 100 N. Fifth St. 913-682-9201
Sewer Emergencies (24 Hours) 913-682-1090 Service Center/Streets/Trash 790 Thornton St. 913-682-0650
Planning/Community Development 100 N. Fifth St. 913-680-2626
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Tenant Landlord Issue Resolution 913-364-5840 Parks and Recreation 123 S. Esplanade 913-651-2203 Convention and Visitors Bureau 100 N. Fifth St. 913-758-2948 Leavenworth Public Library 417 Spruce Street 913-682-5666
Leavenworth Police obtain medicine to help treat victims of opioid overdoses Department to help treat drug overdose cases during an emergency. It is an inhalant that works to reduce the effects of a drug overdose from opioid such as fentanyl. The Leavenworth Police Department sends out first-responders to respond to emergency calls that would use the medicine. Kitchens said that signs of a drug overdose in such cases should be obvious. "Something is seriously wrong, someone is unconscious and not responsive," Kitchens said. "If you know it's a drug overdose, that's important to tell dispatch (911) because seconds matter." The first responders can administer medicine, but it's important that the drug overdose victim continue with professional medical treatment at a hospital. Police were awarded the initial supply of Naloxone from a grant funded by Developing Caring Communities Committed to Action (DCCCA). Further allocations will be purchased using funds received from the Nationwide Opioid Settlement.
In 2023, the Leavenworth Police Department obtained a medicine to help emergency treatment of drug overdose cases. The medicine is called Naloxone. It is an inhalant and helps reduce the immediate effects of a drug overdose from fentanyl to give the victim more time to seek more advanced medical attention. Police Chief Pat Kitchens said that in 2023, the Leavenworth Police Department responded to 45 drug overdose cases occurring because of illegal fentanyl. Out of these cases, there were 10 confirmed deaths, possibly more once autopsy results have been studied. Kitchens noted that the Police Department has over decades responded to many calls of illicit drug use -- cocaine in the 1970s, crack and heroin in the 1980s and methamphetamines in the 1990s and 2000s. An overdose of illegal fentanyl is different than other drugs because such a small amount can be deadly to the victim. Naxolone was obtained by the Leavenworth Police Fentanyl Facts from the U.S. Centers for Disease Control - cdc.gov Fentanyl is a potent synthetic opioid drug approved by the Food and Drug Administration for use as an analgesic (pain relief) and anesthetic. It is approximately 100 times more potent than morphine and 50 times more potent than heroin as an analgesic. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
There are two types of fentanyl: pharmaceutical fentanyl and illegally made fentanyl. Pharmaceutical fentanyl is prescribed by doctors to treat severe pain, especially after surgery and for advanced-stage cancer. However, most recent cases of fentanyl-related overdose are linked to illegally made fentanyl. It is often added to other drugs because of its extreme potency, which makes
drugs cheaper, more powerful, more addictive, and more dangerous. Overdose can cause stupor, changes in pupil size, clammy skin, cyanosis, coma, and respiratory failure leading to death. The presence of a triad of symptoms such as coma, pinpoint pupils, and respiratory depression strongly suggests opioid intoxication.
If you suspect a drug overdose, call 911.
Dog licenses available for purchase Feb. 1, 2024 for all dogs residing in Leavenworth • Animal Control, 2019 S. 3rd St. (Dangerous Dog License/Tags can only be obtained at this location.) • City Clerk’s Office, 100 N. 5th St. • Deb’s Riverview Kennels, 1400 S. Esplanade St. • Dog and Cat Clinic, 1001 N. 7th St. • Kansas Country Store, 728 Cherokee St. • Khaki Hound and Camo Kitty, 4501 Commercial Pl. • Lowemont Veterinary Clinic, 33511 Santa Fe Trail, Easton, Kan. • Roverwood Ranch, 4751 S. 13th St.
The City requires registration for all dogs 3 months of age and older that reside in the City of Leavenworth. The 2024 Dog License/Tags will be available to purchase starting February 1, 2024. Proof of rabies vaccination and proof of spay or neutering is required. License fees are $10 for spayed or neutered dogs and $20 if unaltered. After March 31 a late fee will apply. Dog licenses may be obtained from any of the following locations:
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Community Development Block Grant funds home repairs The City of Leavenworth Home Repair Program provides up to $13,000 in Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) funding for minor home repairs to qualified homeowners within Leavenworth city limits. An additional $1,000 could be awarded for radon mitigation. The Home Repair Program benefits low to moderate income homeowners with safe, healthy and sustainable housing. This program receives its funding from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and is subject to HUD guidelines. Qualifying for the program begins with completing the Home Repair Application and calling the Community Development Coordinator to make an appointment for submission. Applicants must be within the HUD income limits
and occupy the home they are seeking to repair. Homes are subject to environmental review for qualification. Potential repairs may include, but are not limited to, HVAC, roofing, plumbing, electrical and water heater. This program does not replace windows. A lien must be signed stating the homeowner will reside in the home and not change title for three years. At the end of the three years, the lien is released and no funds are owed. Throughout the process, the City’s Community Development Coordinator works closely with the City’s inspectors, contractors, and the homeowner to ensure the repair of a safe and healthy home. Do you have questions or want to know if your particular circumstances qualify? If so, please call 913-680-2628.
Enrollment taking place Feb. 1 - April 15 for Senior Rebate Program The City of Leavenworth’s Senior Rebate Program will waive monthly sewer and refuse charges for persons 62 or older who meet these qualifications: • Must be 62 years of age of older at the time of application • Must be the primary occupant of your residence • Water bill must bear applicant’s
name • Must reside within the City of Leavenworth • Meet income limits for the entire household Residents may sign up at the City Clerk’s Office, Leavenworth City Hall, 100 N. 5th Street. Applications will be accepted February 1 through April 15.
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Income verification for the year 2023 from all sources is required, such as income tax returns, Homestead Claim, Social Security Statements and 1099 forms. The program requires reapplication each year to verify income and qualification. Please contact the City Clerk’s Office at 913-6829201 if you have any questions.
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First City Vision Zero Action Plan seeks to improve traffic safety In 2024, the City of Leavenworth will begin seeking public feedback on ways to reduce fatality crashes through a new initiative called the "First City Vision Zero Action Plan." This is part of a grant-funded initiative. Once completed, the plan could allow the City to become more competitive when applying for federal and state grant dollars for actions that support safety for vehicles, pedestrians and bicycles. The First City of Kansas has long been committed to ending traffic deaths and serious injuries on our streets. The First City Vision Zero Action Plan will help obtain and track public feedback. The plan will seek out methods to create safer streets for all road users and focus on data-driven solutions. Vision Zero is Community Informed What is Vision Zero? As part of the Vision Zero Action Plan process, a Vision Zero is a method of improving traffic Technical Advisory Committee has been developed safety with the goal of eliminating all fatal and to review data analysis and public input, determine serious injury traffic crashes. It began in Sweden safety focus areas, as well as filter, prioritize and in the 1990s to eliminate traffic deaths and has implement recommendations from the public. The now been endorsed by the U.S. Department of committee is made up of City of Leavenworth Transportation. More than 45 communities in the department staff, partnering agencies representatives U.S. have adopted the Vision Zero approach, and and members of community advocacy groups. The hundreds more are currently in the process of committee's input is critical to the development of the planning. To accomplish the goal of Vision Zero, First City Vision Zero Action Plan. They will convene the City of Leavenworth is setting out to create a Focus Area Working Groups to help identify specific Vision Zero Action Plan. This plan, based on the recommendations related to addressing specific Safe System Approach with broader community safety issues, that may include: and stakeholder input, will lay out actionable, • Intersections • Speed measurable strategies, emphasize design and • Impairment • Equity (Alcohol, Drug, and • Funding Policies and policy solutions, designing complete streets and Distraction) Processes lowering speeds for safety. • Pedestrians and Bicyclists
• High-Risk Arterial Roads
Visit www.leavenworthks.org/visionzero and stay up to date on all things First City Vision Zero
Thornton Street from Fifth Street to 10th Avenue was a major reconstruction project completed in 2020, with price tag of roughly $5 million. While the City of Leavenworth is committed to improving streets, we also want to maximize our budget dollars on proven methods that reduce traffic fatalities. (Photo by Affinis)
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Vilas Street is one of the streets scheduled for construction in 2024. It will receive new accessibility ramps for sidewalks that are also useful for bicycles. The First City Vision Zero Action Plan is seeking public feedback about how to make our community safer for vehicles, bicycles and pedestrians.
Guiding Principles provide holistic safety approach for all forms of transportation All Modes of Transportation
Eliminate traffic deaths for people walking, biking, accessing transit and driving.
Equity
Focus on equitable safety solutions prioritized to the areas of greatest need to ensure safe access is available to everyone.
Data-Driven Solutions
Based on industry best practices, evidence-based solutions, and local data analysis.
Public Input
Guided by feedback from the public.
Education
Inform the public of the importance of Vision Zero and a shared responsibility of all roadway users and city officials.
Commitment and Accountability
Gain buy-in from leadership and guide alignment of funding, policies and processes.
Urgency
Focus on quick action to address the urgent need to stop the continued loss of life and severe injuries.
We want to hear from you! First City Vision Zero Informational Meeting 5 – 7 p.m. Thursday, February 22, 2024 Leavenworth Public Library, 417 Spruce
Our committee wants to hear your ideas for ending traffic deaths in the City of Leavenworth. Visit www.leavenworthks.org/visionzero.
Stay up-to-date: Follow us on the City's Facebook page, CityofLeavenworthKS or visit us on the website, leavenworthks.org.
Please submit comments to firstcityvisionzero@firstcity.org.
One of the City's greatest safety assets is our staff. Streets crews work throughout the year to repair potholes, pretreat streets for ice, plow snow and many other tasks.
City streets crews use a multi-tiered approach to keeping roads safe during winter weather: pre-treat streets with a liquid brine solution, plowing snow and treating slick spots throughout the City. The "Snow and Ice Policy Manual" online details more.
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Parks
Rent a Shelter Shelter Rentals Shelters - We have 14 shelters available for rent at 10 of our parks. See our chart for parks and amenities. You can reserve and pay for these online through Eventbrite (convenience fees apply). Visit our website at www.leavenworthks.org/ parksrec for details and the link to online payment.
Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Department – Administrative Office 123 S. Esplanade Street Leavenworth, Kansas 66048 (913) 651-2203 Office Hours: Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. Leavenworth boasts more than 20 parks with 14 Go to: Parks shelters, 14 playgrounds, 8 tennis Programs courts, 12 baseball/softball fields, 16 practice soccer fields, 12 game soccer fields (U6-U14), 9 restroom buildings, 77 flower beds, pickleball courts, cornhole courts, batting cages, a splash pad, an aquatic center, an outdoor basketball court, a disc golf course, a skate park, a dog park, a campground and walking trails.
Leavenworth Landing Park - This scenic park on the Missouri River by the Riverfront Community Center is available to rent for special occasions. Permit fees start at $15/hour with a $100 refundable damage deposit. Choose the Paddlewheel Plaza or the Railroad Roundhouse. For more details, visit our website or email parksandrec@firstcity.org. Haymarket Square - An event venue located at 649 Cherokee. The open-air pavilion is available for rental when not occupied by the Farmer’s Market or the City Market. Contact the City Clerk’s office at 913-682-9201 for availability and more information. If planning a special event open to the public, other requirements must be met to reserve the square.
Park Programs Legacy Trees – The Legacy Tree Program makes it possible to help preserve the rich history of trees in our parks while commemorating either a person or event. Through this program, old trees are replaced and new areas rejuvenated. All contributions to this program are placed in a Park Special Gift Fund and are only used for the planting of Legacy trees. This program is available for online registration and payment through our website at www.leavenworthks. org/parksrec. Memorial Benches – Another way to honor a person or recognize an organization is through the purchase of a memorial bench with an attached plaque in Ray Miller Park, Landing Park, or Waggin’ Tails Dog Park. The Parks and Recreation Department will install the bench. Cost varies. Email parksandrec@firstcity. org for more information, or find the application form online at www.leavenworthks.org. Adopt-A-Park – Looking for a way to make a difference in our community? Consider adopting a Leavenworth city park or other landscaped public area. City staff will provide guidance and some materials for projects. See which parks are available and register through our website at www. leavenworthks.org/parksrec.
Sledding at Stubby Park, March 2022. City of Leavenworth, Kansas
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Leavenworth City Parks Shelter Rental Fees
Amenities Bob Dougherty Park
$10 Resident/ $15 Non-Resident
800 N. 2nd St.
Buffalo Bill Cody Park
Cornhole
3003 Shrine Park Road
.25 MILE
Leavenworth Landing Park
Features 1 table at Restroom Overhang 24’ X 20’
Small: $10 Res./$15 NR 1 table at Restroom Large: $35 Res./$40 NR overhang 10 tables; 20’ x 44’ Call Parks Administrative Office to inquire about options for renting Landing Park.
.5 MILE
301 S. Esplanade St.
Small: $10 Res./$15 NR 1 table at Medium: $25 Res./$30 NR RR Overhang 7 tables; 25’ x 25’
David Brewer Park 1801 Ottawa St.
Hawthorn Park
$25 Resident/ $30 Non-Resident
7 tables 40’ x 24’
$25 Resident/ $30 Non-Resident
7 tables 25’ x 25’
$10 Resident/ $15 Non-Resident
1 table 16’ x 16’
Riverfront Park and Campground
$25 Resident/ $30 Non-Resident
7 tables 25’ x 25’
Stubby Park
$35 Resident/ $40 Non-Resident
10 tables 24’ x 44’
$10 Resident/ $15 Non-Resident
1 table 16’ x 16’
$25 Res./ $30 NR East or West Main: $50 Res./$55 NR
East or West - 7 tables; 36’ x 20’ Main - 12 tables; 40’X60’
Splash pad
1100 Ohio St.
N. Esplanade Park
.25 MILE
500 N. Esplanade St.
Ray Miller Park 4103 S. Fourth St.
.5 MILE
1201 Riverfront Park Road 1501 S. Fourth St.
V.A. Park
2901 VA Park Road
Wollman Park
1300 Shawnee St.
Eagles Field
20th Street Trafficway
Off-leash Waggin’ Tails Dog Park across the street.
Cornhole
Batting cages
Kane Park
725 Julia Street
10th Avenue Park 3500 Tenth Ave.
20th Street Trailway 20th and Spruce streets
Three-Mile Creek Trail Esplanade and Choctaw
RESERVE A SHELTER ONLINE visit leavenworthks.org/parksrec for updated information. Parks are open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m.
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3.2 MILES
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Southside Park 2600 S. First St.
Havens Park 2201 Ottawa St.
1 MILE See map of unpaved paved hiking and biking trails trails on our website.
Restrooms are open March through October in most of our parks. Dougherty and Wollman restrooms open in April.
Jefferson Park 1100 Kickapoo St.
Sportsfield Park 2100 Ottawa St.
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Riverfront Community Center Riverfront Community Center Event Space 123 South Esplanade Street (913) 651-2132 The Riverfront Community Center is a charming 1880s former Union Depot train station on the banks of the Missouri River. Originally constructed in 1888, this historic depot was restored and remodeled in 1988 as a multi-functional facility. This classic building provides an ideal atmosphere for all types of special events with picturesque views in Leavenworth Landing Park, located right behind the center. The Riverview Room - Aptly named for its beautiful views of the majestic Missouri River. It is an elegant room that can host banquets, receptions, weddings, or other special events. It also has an adjoining outdoor patio that overlooks the river.
Pool Parties - See page 14 for information about renting the Riverfront Community Center pool balcony.
Event Space Fee Schedule Room
Resident
NonResident
The Women’s Waiting Room - Adjacent to the Riverview Room, this cozy room has a working fireplace, wood-paneled ceilings, and versatile side doors that can be opened to access the Riverview Room. The doors may be closed to offer a smaller space with a view of Leavenworth’s historic downtown.
**Capacity numbers based on set-up.**
The Men’s Waiting Room - Impressive 30-foot wood-paneled ceilings soar above the original woodwork and fireplace. This lovely room also boasts a river view to the east and historic downtown Leavenworth to the west.
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Regular Capacity
Riverview Room
$55/hr
$60/hr
100-300
Men’s Waiting Room
$40/hr
$45/hr
40-160
Women’s Waiting Room
$40/hr
$45/hr
20-120
Activity Room
$15/hr
$20/hr
10-50
Gym
$50/hr
$55/hr
600
Kitchen
$25/hr
$30/hr
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The Activity Room - This small room downstairs by the basketball gym is perfect for kids’ birthday parties, fitness classes, study sessions, and other smaller events. Room Fees and Deposits – A 4-hour minimum rental, a security deposit, and a $25 service charge are required to reserve a room. Fees include setup and take-down of tables and chairs and trash removal. Contact Tammy Metzgar, Riverfront Community Center Manager, at (913) 680-2709 or email her at tmetzgar@firstcity.org. Also, visit the website at www.RiverfrontCommunityCenter.com.
River City Community Players Performing Arts Center 500 Delaware Street The River City Community Players is our local community theatre group. All shows are family-friendly. Curtain times are 7:30 p.m. on Fridays and Saturdays and 2 p.m. for Sunday matinees. Tickets are available online and at the door. Call 913-651-0027 or email rccptickets@gmail.com for more information. 2024 Season: • Into the Woods – Musical – March 1, 2, 3 and March 8, 9, 10 • The Miss Firecracker Contest – April 19, 20, 21 and April 26, 27, 28
Harvey Girl Luncheons: Step back into the late 1800s when Fred Harvey was helping tame the west with his train depot restaurants and the Harvey Girls. A lovely lunch is served at the Riverfront Community Center by the Harvey Girls, followed by a brief history of Fred Harvey and the girls. Reservations must be made two weeks in advance with a minimum of 20 persons. For more details, call the Convention and Visitors Bureau at (913) 758-2948.
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123 S. Esplanade St. 913-651-2132
Fitness at the Riverfront Community Center Admission fee includes use of the weight room, cardio room, indoor track, pool during lap swim and open swim times, open pickleball gym, and racquetball courts. For general information, call (913) 651-2132 or email parksandrec@firstcity.org.
Riverfront Community Center passes Admission fee includes use of the weight room, cardio room, indoor track, pool during lap and open swim times, open pickle ball gym, and racquetball courts. Call (913) 651-2132 or email parksandrec@firstcity.org.
Indoor Track and Fitness Rooms Monday – Friday 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. Closed on Major Holidays: New Year’s Day, Martin Luther King Jr. Day, Presidents Day, Memorial Day, Juneteenth, Independence Day, Labor Day, Veterans Day, Thanksgiving Day and the Friday after, and Christmas Day. The center closes early on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Open Basketball Gym Valid Photo ID required (name and photo must match.) Rules High school age and over must have a photo ID. Under high school age requires a photo ID or an adult 18 years of age or over to attend with the minor, and adult must have a photo ID. Must bring your own basketball.
Resident Non-resident
Daily Adult $2.50 Admission Youth (4-18)/ $2 Senior Citizen (60+) 20-Punch Pass
$3 $2.50
Adult
$40
$50
Youth (4-18)/ Senior Citizen (60+)
$30
$40
Monthly Pass
Adult
$35
$45
Youth/ Senior Citizen (60+)
$25
$30
6-Month Pass
Adult
$80
$90
Youth (4-18)/ Senior Citizen (60+)
$60
$70
Adult
$145
$155
Youth (4-18)/ $105 Senior Citizen (60+)
$125
Normal Schedule (resumes in March) Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. Sundays from 1:30 p.m. to 4 p.m. (Unavailable from December 3 - February 25 during youth sports)
One-Year Pass
Winter Schedule (December through February) Tuesdays from 4 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Closed on Sundays
*Leavenworth city limits and Fort Leavenworth
Open Pickleball Gym - Tuesdays and Thursdays from 10:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Fridays from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. *Hours for gym may vary for special events. Check our website to see if time is canceled.*
Dog Manners and Obedience - $100/dog - Dog trainer Kim Downing will teach you and your fourlegged friend the basic commands. Geared for dogs ages 4 months or older. Must be current on vaccinations. This is a 7-week program. The first week is without your dog. For more information visit www.yourbestdog.com. Class min 4, max 10. Class is held on Saturdays.
Corporate Pass Program - Businesses and organizations can pay a $200 annual fee entitling their employees to purchase fitness facility passes at a discount. Organization identification required. Email parksandrec@firstcity.org or call Tammy Metzgar at 913-680-2709 for more information. Cardio and Weight Rooms - Elliptical machines, stair steppers, stationary bikes, treadmills, and weight equipment are available. See “Fitness Facility Policies” for age restrictions. Indoor Track - The center has a 1/10 mile indoor track that is open year-round during regular community center hours. Daily admission fee or pass required.
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Basic Ballroom Dance - $40/single or $60/couple Learn to Merengue, waltz, country two-step, Arizona two-step, salsa, and cha-cha dance steps and turns that you can do to almost any type of music. For dates and class information, contact Tom Ritchie at urdancrmn@gmail.com, or call Nancy Baker at 913758-6629. Class is held on Tuesday evenings.
General Use – It is the responsibility of the patrons to ensure they have been properly trained before using the fitness equipment. Improper use may cause serious injuries. The City of Leavenworth is not responsible for injuries or gross negligence. All visitors age 16 and older must present ID at check-in at the front desk. Age Restrictions – 10 and under must be accompanied by a parent/guardian age 18 or older to enter the community center; 11 and under are not allowed in the weight room or cardio room or
on any fitness equipment; ages 12–14 must be supervised by an adult at all times in the fitness rooms; ages 15-17 must have a signed permission form from the parent; ages 60 and over are advised to consult their physician before beginning any type of fitness regimen. Conduct – No foul language, vulgar music, aggressive or disrespectful behavior will be tolerated. Absolutely no tobacco or vaping products of any sort are allowed in the center.
Glass Fusing for Beginners - $40/person - A beginner level class where you learn all the basics of glass fusing. You will learn multiple techniques, terms, styles of art and more, all while creating a project that is yours to keep. Class is held one Saturday morning each month except for May, July, and September. Contact the instructor at b4.tucker@ yahoo.com with questions. PiYo Live - $5/class or $50/12-punch pass - Join certified instructor Rachel Smith as she combines the musclesculpting, core-firming benefits of Pilates with the strength and flexibility of flowing yoga movements. This class is suitable for all fitness levels. Bring your own mat and plenty of water for this fun class. For teens and adults. Class is held 5:45 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m. Saturday.
Equipment - Wipe down equipment before and after use. Our staff disinfects all the equipment once each day. Do not drop or slam weights. Place items back where you found them. Attire - No cleats or spike shoes of any type (including bike shoes); athletic shoes covering the entire foot must be worn at all times (except in the pool); proper swim-wear or workout attire is required.
Riverfront Tae Kwon Do - Cost is $55/month for the first family member and $35/month for each additional family member - This popular martial art combines combat techniques, self-defense, sport and exercise. Contact Master David Wrigley at 913683-4315 for information. Class is held Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:45 p.m. for ages 10 -14 and 6:45 p.m. for adults.
Scan to visit our Leisure and Fitness activities on the website:
Revelation Fitness - Cost is $5 to drop-in. Punch passes are available for purchase. Join certified instructor, Brooke Ross for Revelation Fitness. A faith-based workout that will train your body, mind, and spirit. The format for this class will include a variety of movement styles including choreographed cardio, kickboxing, strength, and flexibility. The use of drumsticks, hand weights, and mats will also be incorporated at different times throughout the class. Modifications are shown and encouraged, enabling you to customize your movements to the best benefit of your body. Bring your mat, hand-weights (optional), and water for this energizing and uplifting class. Drumsticks provided. Class is held Tuesdays and Thursdays starting at 5:30 p.m.
No food or soft drinks are allowed in the fitness rooms or the gym.
Toddler Tyme - $2/child or $30/20-punch pass - Children ages 5 and under are invited to the gym for open play time. Basketballs, tricycles and other fun toys are provided. Adult supervision required. Offered Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10 a.m. to noon.
Stroller Strong Moms - Their mission is to “Sweat Like a Mother” known as SLAM, providing moms a unique, fun, challenging total-body workout. Led by Wanda Aviles, each class will include a warm-up, running or walking with fitness stops, core strengthening and stretching to close. For more information visit www. strollerstrongmoms.com or email Meghan Argo at meghan@strollerstrongmom.com or call 706-7639865. Classes held Monday-Friday, 8:45-9:45 a.m. at the Riverfront Community Center through April 12.
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Riverfront Community Center pool Check our website for specific dates and times or call 913-6512132.
Riverfront Community Center pool lap swim schedule
Days Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Sunday
Aquacise - Aquacise tones and sculpts your body with no impact to your joints. Passes may be purchased at the Riverfront Community Center’s front desk and do not expire. Classes are offered 9 a.m. and 1 p.m. Monday, Wednesday and Friday, also on Monday and Wednesday evenings at 6 p.m. Cost is $5 per class. Punch passes are available.
Times 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 6 a.m. - 8 a.m. 9 a.m. - 11 a.m. 1 p.m. - 2 p.m.
Water Walking - Join Lori Mathews as you discover the benefits of water walking. The water provides resistance and buoyancy, providing strength training while helping reduce strain to your joints. This 45-minute class is offered Monday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings at 10:05 a.m. Cost is $4 per class or $40 for a 10-punch pass. American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Class - Students will be certified in Lifeguarding, CPR, AED and First Aid. Prerequisite: Student must swim 300 yards non-stop using front crawl, breaststroke, and retrieve a 10-pound brick from 9 feet of water. Student must attend all classes. Minimum age is 15. Cost is $180 for residents or $200 for nonresidents. Online registration and payment is available (convenience fees apply). https://www. leavenworthks.org/parksrec/page/american-redcross-lifeguard-training. American Red Cross Learn-to-Swim Group Lessons - Certified instructors will teach children, teens and adults in a supportive environment in which to learn and obtain skills. Students must be registered for Tuesday/Thursday sessions by noon the Friday before the session is scheduled to begin, and by noon on Wednesdays for the Saturday sessions. Cost is $40 per child for residents or $45 per child for non-residents. Families with three or more children will pay half-price for the third and subsequent children in the same household. Check the website for a detailed description of each level available and a current schedule of dates and times being offered. For questions, contact Nancy Baker at 913-758-6629. Aquatic Physical Therapy – Two local therapy offices offer aquatic therapy at our indoor pool Preferred Physical Therapy, LLC, call 913-727-2022 or visit them at 712 First Terrace, Ste. 101, Lansing,
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11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. 11 a.m. - 2 p.m. 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
5 p.m. – 6 p.m. 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. 5 p.m. - 6 p.m. 5 p.m. - 6 p.m.
KS or Select Physical Therapy, call 785-230-4490 or visit them at 100 E. Kansas St., Lansing, KS 66043. Riverfront Community Center Open Swim - The Riverfront Community Center is available for open swim when Wollman Aquatic Center is closed. Pay the cashier at the front desk and sign in, then join the fun on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Check our website for more details. Contact Nancy Baker at 913-758-6629 or email parksandrec@firstcity.org. Open Swim Schedule Friday - 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. Saturday - 1 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Sunday - 2 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. Riverfront Community Center Pool Parties - Come celebrate your birthday or special event at the indoor pool. Prices vary for these events. Contact Nancy Baker at 913-758-6629 or email parksandrec@ firstcity.org for information and to check available dates. Open Swim Parties - Reserve the balcony during open swim and enjoy cake and presents overlooking the pool. Private Parties - available on Fridays starting at 8 p.m. and on Saturdays starting at 5 p.m. Lap Swim Rules - No one under the age of 14 admitted into the pool during Lap Swim unless authorized by the Aquatic Supervisor. Lap swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool, unassisted, using the front crawl. Available on a firstcome, first-served basis. Flotation Devices - In order to keep all patrons safe while enjoying the pool, only noodle floats may be used. No other toys or floats allowed unless during class times. An individual with special physical or mental need may use an approved Personal Flotation Device (PFD). This must have prior approval from the Aquatic Supervisor.
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Recreation Activity Scholarship Program for City Residents - Qualifying citizens who live in the city limits of Leavenworth and are currently receiving public financial assistance may be awarded a $100 credit per approved person per year to be used toward certain Parks and Recreation Department programs. For information email Tabor Medill at tmedill@firstcity.org or call him at (913) 758-6648. You must set an appointment with Tabor Medill before dropping off your application. Applications must be renewed each year by completing a new form and scheduling another appointment for verification and approval.
Sports
USA (formerly ASA) rules are used. A minimum of four teams must register for the league to form. A maximum of eight teams will be accepted. The season runs April – May. Games are Tuesdays if less than six teams, or Tuesday and Thursdays with more than six teams. Registration is March 1 – 31, as a team. Bring team roster and pay at the Riverfront Community Center before 5 p.m. on March 31.
Sports Officials - Interested in officiating for any of our sports programs? Contact our Recreation Program Supervisor for Sports, Tabor Medill, at 913-758-6648. Field or Court Rentals - The City has 8 tennis courts, 6 pickleball courts, 2 basketball courts, a recreation complex with 5 baseball/softball fields, and 7 other baseball/softball fields throughout the city. Contact Tabor Medill at 913-758-6648 to reserve these locations for special use or league tournaments. Inclement Weather Line - Call 913-364-5821 for information on game cancellations. Youth Baseball and Softball - $45/player (ages 5-8) or $50/player (ages 9-13) – discount for third child Leagues for boys and girls ages 5 through 13 (birth date as of May 1 – no exceptions). Children must play in their appropriate age group. Practices start in May. Season runs June through the second weekend in July. Registration is March 1 – 31. Late registration is available only until April 15 for an additional $25/ player. Eligible for scholarship use. Scholarship does not cover late fee.
Leavenworth Parks and Recreation Youth Baseball and Softball plays for six weeks in the summer. Registration is in March. See left for details or visit our website, leavenworthks.org to enroll online. Parks and Recreation offers competitive Swim Team for children ages 5-18 years Summer Swim Team – The Leavenworth Riptides - The Riptides is Leavenworth's recreational youth swim team. We compete in the East Kansas Swim League, which is made up of nine other teams including Bonner Springs, Piper, Tonganoxie, Eudora, Lansing, DeSoto and the Lakes Team (Lake of the Forest and Lake Quivera). All swimmers, ages 5-18 years, compete in their own age group against swimmers of equal ability. Swimmers must be able to swim the length of the pool unassisted to be on the team. Our season begins on Memorial Day and ends in early July. Registration starts March 1. Eligible for scholarship use. Check our website (leavenworthks.org/parksrec/ page/summer-swim-team-riptides) for more information and up-to-the minute details.
Spring Adult Co-Ed Softball - $315/team - Open to men and women age 18 and over whose high school class has graduated. We play a 10-game schedule. No divisions. USA (formerly ASA) rules are used. A minimum of four teams must register for the league to form. The season runs April – May. Games will be played on Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration is February 1 – 29, as a team. Bring team roster and pay at the Riverfront Community Center before 8 p.m. on February 29. Spring Men’s Doubleheader Softball - $315/team - Open to men age 18 and over whose high school class has graduated. We play a 10-game schedule.
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Calendar of Events
Annual Special Events – Watch our website for details as time draws near.
Winter Events Daddy and Me Sweetheart Tea – February 4 - 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. Little girls, 9 and under, and their daddies or big brothers, uncles, grandfathers, etc., will enjoy an afternoon of fun and refreshments. Come to the Riverfront Community Center dressed in your best and have a photo taken with your favorite date. You may pre-register online (convenience fees apply) or in person at the Riverfront Community Center through February 1. No event day walk-ins accepted. Cost is $25 per couple, $5 for each additional guest. Spring Events
Touch-a-Truck scheduled for Wednesday, May 1.
Touch-A-Truck – May 1 - Bring the kids to this free event at Leavenworth Landing Park and see the many kinds of trucks working in and around our community. Kids get a hands-on opportunity to explore, crawl through, and even honk the horn of the hard-working big rigs of the City and surrounding communities. Stop in the gym at Riverfront Community Center (south entrance) and check out the toys, music and free popcorn. Then head across the street to the Carousel Museum for free rides. Event is from 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Easter Festival and Egg Hunt scheduled for Saturday, March 23.
Easter Festival and Egg Hunt – March 23 - Join us at 10th Avenue Park for this free event. Easter festivities including games, activities, face painting, music, food vendors and of course the Easter Bunny. Bring your Easter Basket for the Egg Hunt. Specially geared for children 12 and under. Event starts at 1 p.m., and the egg hunt begins at 2:30 p.m. sharp.
Citywide Spring Cleanup scheduled for Saturday, April 20
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Arbor Day Celebration – April 26 - On the last Friday in April, Parks staff plants a tree to honor a local individual or group. Tree planting time and location will be announced on the City’s website.
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