Vireo

10/21/2025

Well done, Overland Park Parks and Recreation.

06/18/2025

On June 19, 1865, Union troops arrived in Galveston, Texas with the news that the more than 250,000 enslaved Black people in the state were free, nearly two and a half years after the signing of the Emancipation Proclamation.

Juneteenth became a Federal holiday in 2021 and we hope you’ll join us in recognizing this step toward realizing the promise of true liberty for all. Vireo’s offices will be closed on June 19 and we encourage you to join the celebration wherever you are.

Later this summer, we’ll be cutting the ribbon on and re-opening Boston Daniels Park, honoring the first black Chief of Police in Kansas City, Kansas. We hope you’ll join us as we remember this extraordinary individual and his commitment to our community.

Learn more about Juneteenth at nmaahc.si.edu or at juneteenthkc.com

And about Boston Daniels here:
https://www.kctv5.com/2025/02/27/sprucing-up-kck-park-that-pays-homage-first-black-police-chief/

06/17/2025

There’s a new little bit of paradise, right off the highway in Kansas City, Kansas. Margaritaville Hotel is set to open to guests on Thursday, and it’s a different kind of destination for sure. Aside from the 228 rooms (including 11 suites – one with a Jimmy Buffet theme) there are spacious indoor and outdoor pools, four eateries and a chill vibe. Vireo is proud to be a part of this project and team with Generator Studio, and others! Visit Kansas City Kansas.

10/25/2024

It’s a lovely afternoon in Omaha! Time for a site visit with our youngest (and toughest) Vireo! Happy Friday!

06/20/2024

Looking for some outdoor fun this weekend? Come see Vireo and GBA staff at Waterfest in downtown Excelsior Springs. We will be talking with the community about the Dry Fork Greenway, the City’s newest park that will be under construction in 2025. Our booth will be right in front of the Hall of Water.

05/20/2024

04/24/2024

Check out what our friends at Heartland Conservation Alliance have going on this weekend!

04/02/2024

Please take a moment to help KC Parks and Rec with a public survey on Blue Valley Park. Can't wait to hear what you think!

Kansas City Parks and Rec is kicking off a new master plan for Blue Valley Park! Join the conversation today and vote for what amenities YOU want to see!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/BVP_Amenities

03/18/2024

Congratulations to Jackson County Parks + Rec for receiving the 2024 MetroGreen Visionary Award for the Little Blue Trace Trail Corridor from the American Society of Landscape Architects - Prairie Gateway Chapter.
As a key founding greenway corridor for the MetroGreen Vision, the Little Blue Trace Corridor has been an important greenway corridor and trail system for the Kansas City Region for over 40 years.
Vireo is pleased to be assisting the Jackson County Parks + Rec in expanding this vision and reach of the greenway!
Jackson County Parks + Rec

08/30/2023

03/16/2023

Vireo and George Butler Associates (GBA) staff were excited to host an open house with the City of Excelsior Springs on Tuesday March 7, 2023.

A total of 45 people from the community attended the open house, which was held at the Excelsior Springs Museum. The Excelsior Citizen live streamed the event for those people in the community who couldn’t attend the presentation.

The primary goal of the watershed study has been to develop solutions so that flooding will be less frequent, less extensive, less damaging, and less dangerous.

Check out the local news link: https://excelsiorcitizen.com/citizens-dive-into-data-at-citys-watershed-open-house/

Or go to the project website: https://cityofesmo.com/index.php/fishingriverdowntown/

01/26/2023

After a two-year hiatus, we have resumed our annual chili cook-off! 🥘

All of the contestants did a great job, but a special congratulations to Steve Rhoades on his award-winning burnt-end chili.

The secret ingredient? Coffee! ☕️😋🌶️

Stay tuned to find out if the reigning champion can defend his title next year or if he will have to pass the Mr. Potato Head trophy to a new chili champ. 💪🏼🏆