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Ad Astra Pool dedication postponed; Rec Center improvements set to begin in July

Lenexa Parks and Recreation Advisory Board · May 13, 2026

Summary

Parks Director Logan Wagler reported the Ad Astra Pool and "Splish" art-piece dedication planned for May 19 is postponed due to wet weather and construction delays; Rec Center improvements are expected to start around July 20 and take 7–8 weeks.

Logan Wagler, Parks and Recreation Director, told the advisory board the Ad Astra Pool and Art Piece "Splish" dedication tentatively scheduled for May 19 is postponed because of wet weather and construction delays. Wagler said staff will complete remaining construction before scheduling a new dedication date.

Wagler also reported the Rec Center Improvements Project is expected to start approximately July 20 and run for about 7–8 weeks. He noted other near-term infrastructure items: pond repairs at Sar-Ko-Par Trails Park, Pavement Management Program funding for repaving of Hickory Ridge Trail (79th Street to Ad Astra Park) and the trail around Electric Park, and a Fire Station #6 project beginning this November with anticipated completion in the first quarter of 2028.

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