County Government Public Facilities

The City Clerk s office is a part of the government of the city of De Soto in Kansas. The city operates a parks and recreation department that manages several amusement centers. The city of De Soto in Kansas also manages a fire department that offers emergency medical services. Its building inspection department is responsible for the issuance of construction permits for single-family homes, decks, pools and tenant finishes. The city s planning and zoning department enforces subdivision regulations and handles lot split activities. In addition, the city of De Soto in Kansas operates water, wastewater, street and codes enforcement departments.

A two time finalist for the National Recreation and Park Association s Gold Medal Award Program, the Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department was officially established as the Lawrence Recreation Commission in 1946. It was founded to fulfill the mission of providing excellent city services that enhance the quality of life for the Lawrence, Kan., community. The department encompasses services related to parks and recreation, hiking and biking trails, recreation facility operations, golf, forestry, landscaping throughout the community, cemetaries and other quality of life programs. Additionally, The Lawrence Parks and Recreation Department operates several indoor facilities, including an aquatic center, and a park system that includes more than 50 parks.

The Harrisonville Community Center offers fitness, recreational and league activities for citizens of all ages. The center manages a gymnasium, indoor walking track, swimming pool, aerobics studio, and family changing, meeting and locker rooms. It provides classes in martial arts, yoga and water aerobics, as well as organizes a boot camp. The Harrisonville Community Center also offers a variety of discount opportunities. The center provides opportunities to participate in athletic activities, such as basketball and volleyball. In addition, it offers areas for socializing, playing cards and watching television. The center features cardio, free weight and resistance weight lifting equipment. The Harrisonville Community Center is managed by the city of Harrisonville in Missouri.