Kearney Summer Pickleball League - Summer 2025

Kearney Parks and Rec is proud to once again offer Pickleball Leagues!

Weeknights 6:00 PM -10:00 PM (Ladies Morning League 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM)

Schedule will consist of a 6-week league with a 7th week double elimination tournament. Competitive leagues will have 3 matches per night. 

All league divisions will be held on courts 1-7 at the Kearney Pickleball Complex, 619 E 19th Street. 

The beginner's league is for true beginners to learn the game better through playing. The Social league is intended for beginner to intermediate players who want a fun, lightly competitive game. Advanced Social is for skilled players looking for a fun, relaxed league.

*(Mixed is considered 2 female players, or 1 male & 1 female player), Minimum player age: 18

1. Beginner League: Women or Mixed Doubles

2. Social Mixed League: Women or Mixed Doubles

3. Advanced Social Mixed League: Women or Mixed Doubles

Tuesday Mornings 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM:

Tuesday Nights:

1. Intermediate Women's Doubles

2. Competitive Women's Doubles

3. Social Women's Doubles

Wednesday Nights:

1. Social Mixed Doubles 2: Women or Mixed Doubles

2. Intermediate Mixed: Women or Mixed Doubles

3. Competitive Mixed: Women or Mixed Doubles

Thursday Nights:

1. Intermediate Men's Doubles

2. Competitive Men's Doubles

3. Competitive DUPR Men's Doubles

4. Men's Super Competitive - Must have qualifying rating or league approval

Friday Mornings 8:00AM-12:00PM:

1. Women's Morning Doubles

Play It Again Sports: Youth Baseball & Softball Camp: July 21-24 - Summer 2025

Kearney Parks and Recreation has partnered with Play It Again Sports - Liberty to bring an action-packed Youth Baseball & Softball Camp to our community this summer! Led by Coach Wheeler, a seasoned coach with over a decade of experience at the collegiate and high school levels, this camp is designed for athletes of all skill levels. Participants will focus on skill development in a fun, energetic, and encouraging environment, with engaging drills and expert instruction. With a proven track record of 20+ players advancing to higher levels, this is a fantastic opportunity for young athletes to sharpen their skills, build confidence, and have a blast on the field. Don’t miss out—join us for a summer of growth and game improvement!

Who: Ages 6-14
When: July 21-24 | Ages 6-9 at 10AM-12PM | Ages 10-14 at 12:30-2:30PM
Where: Mack Porter Park Baseball Fields
Fee: $125

Youth Pickleball Camps - Spring 2025

Kearney Parks and Rec is offering one day Youth Pickleball camps! The camps are designed to teach the fundamentals of Pickleball, including the rules of the game, the different parts of the court, serving, scoring and basic shots used in a game. Participants will need to supply their own paddle, a water bottle, and proper court shoes. Water will be available at the courts to fill bottles as needed and there is also a restroom onsite.

Please contact Joe Landewee at KearneyPickleball@gmail.com for paddle and shoe recommendations along with any other questions.

Signups are for individual 2-hour sessions, and are limited to 6 participants.

Cost: $25 per session

Youth Recreation Baseball League - Spring 2025

This is a recreational baseball league open to boys ages 7-14 of all skill levels. KPR will provide a jersey, hat, and end of the season medals - parents will provide a glove and recommended helmet. KPR partners with Smithville Parks and Recreation and Platte City Parks and Recreation to provide the best league experience. Each team will play 6 games per season.

The location and day of games for each division will be based on the number of teams that make up the division. We have teamed with Smithville Parks and Rec and Platte City Parks and Rec to provide the best possible experience for the kids. Some travel to Smithville and Platte City will be involved. The age of your child on April 1, 2025 is the age level they will play.


Season: 4/7/2025-6/21/2025 (Practices start week of April 7, Games start week of April 28) 

Practices: 1-2 practices per week

Where: Mack Porter Park - 1001 N 33 HWY, Kearney, MO 64060

Smithville - Heritage Park - 320 E Main St, Smithville, MO 64089

Platte City - Platte Ridge Park - 17130 MO Highway 371, Platte City, MO 64079


Teams are assigned via random computer draw.

Rules: Baseball, T-Ball, Softball Rules

Volunteer Coaching: Our recreation sports programs are dependent upon volunteer coaches. If you would like to coach, please click the "Volunteer" tab below! Coaches will receive a free registration for their child (credit for future use on your account after practices start). The teams' practice schedules are chosen by the volunteer coach around their schedule. If you would like to guarantee a particular practice day/time for your child, you are welcome to volunteer coach!

Scholarships available for those in need. Complete confidentiality is maintained throughout the process. Contact Ryan Marcotte at 816-903-4730 for more info.

Youth Recreation Softball League - Spring 2025

This is a recreational softball league open to girls ages 7-14 of all skill levels. KPR will provide a jersey, hat, and end of the season medals - parents will provide a glove and recommended helmet. KPR partners with Smithville Parks and Recreation and Platte City Parks and Recreation to provide the best league experience.

The location and day of games for each division will be based on the number of teams that make up the division. Each team will have 6 games. We have teamed with Smithville Parks and Rec and Platte City Parks and Rec to provide the best possible experience for the kids. Some travel to Smithville and Platte City will be involved. The age of your child on April 1, 2025 is the age level they will play.


Season: 4/7/2025-6/21/2025 (Practices start week of April 7, Games start week of April 28) 

Practices: 1-2 practices per week

Where: Mack Porter Park - 1001 N 33 HWY, Kearney, MO 64060

Smithville - Heritage Park - 320 E Main St, Smithville, MO 64089

Platte City - Platte Ridge Park - 17130 MO Highway 371, Platte City, MO 64079


Teams are assigned via random computer draw.

Rules: Baseball, T-Ball, Softball Rules

Volunteer Coaching: Our recreation sports programs are dependent upon volunteer coaches. If you would like to coach, please click the "Volunteer" tab below! Coaches will receive a free registration for their child (credit for future use on your account after practices start). The teams' practice schedules are chosen by the volunteer coach around their schedule. If you would like to guarantee a particular practice day/time for your child, you are welcome to volunteer coach!

Scholarships available for those in need. Complete confidentiality is maintained throughout the process. Contact Ryan Marcotte at 816-903-4730 for more info.

Youth Recreation T-Ball League - Spring 2025

This is a recreational T-Ball league open to children aged ages 4-6 of all skill levels. KPR will provide a jersey, hat, and end of the season medals - parents will provide a glove and recommended helmet.


Season: 4/7/2025-6/21/2025 (Practices start week of April 7, Games tentatively starting week of April 29) 

Practices & Games: 1-2 practices per week. All games (6) on Saturday mornings.

Where: Mack Porter Park - 1001 N 33 HWY, Kearney, MO 64060


Teams are assigned via random computer draw.

Rules: Baseball, T-Ball, Softball Rules

Volunteer Coaching: Our recreation sports programs are dependent upon volunteer coaches. If you would like to coach, please click the "Volunteer" tab below! Coaches will receive a free registration for their child (credit for future use on your account after practices start). The teams' practice schedules are chosen by the volunteer coach around their schedule. If you would like to guarantee a particular practice day/time for your child, you are welcome to volunteer coach!

Scholarships available for those in need. Complete confidentiality is maintained throughout the process. Contact Ryan Marcotte at 816-903-4730 for more info.

Youth Soccer League - Spring 2025

This league is designed to get kids familiarized and involved in soccer through fun and engaging activities and games.

Practice & Games: 1-2 practices per week, starting in mid April. 6 games will be played on Saturdays (games start in May).

Who Plays: 4 - 12 year old children

Where: Jesse James Park Soccer Fields 3001 N. Hwy 33, Kearney, MO 64060

Age As Of Date: April 1 - This means the age your child is on April 1 will dictate the division they play in this session. If your child is 8 on April 1, they will play in the Under 10 division. If they are 10 on April 1, they will play in the Under 12 Division, and so on. This holds true even for children whose birthday is during the season. Example: If a child is 7 on April 1 but turns 8 on May 15 they still play in the Under 8 division.

Rules: Soccer Rules 

KPR will provide a jersey. Parents/Guardians will need to provide shoes, shorts, socks, & shin guards

Volunteer Coaching: Our recreation sports programs are dependent upon volunteer coaches. If you would like to coach, please click the "Volunteer" tab below! Coaches will receive a free registration for their child (credit for future use on your account after practices start). The teams' practice schedules are chosen by the volunteer coach around their schedule. If you would like to guarantee a particular practice day/time for your child, you are welcome to volunteer coach!

Scholarships available for those in need. Complete confidentiality is maintained throughout the process. Contact Ryan Marcotte at 816-903-4730 for more info.

Challenger Soccer Camps - Summer 2025

KPR is partnering with Challenger Sports to offer Soccer Skills Camps. With coaches from all over the world, you get international camp experience without leaving Kearney! The camp will run July 14-18 at Jesse James Park.

Tiny Tykes: Ages 2-5

Fundamental practices and skill-building activities in and immersive adventure! A fun introduction to soccer influenced by the very popular year-round Tiny Tykes curriculum. Includes games, activities, and adventures to introduce and develop coordination, balance, running, stopping, turning, kicking, dribbling, throwing & catching. Includes access to an online library of at home videos, motivating young players to continue learning after the session!

Half Day: Ages 6-14

Individual skill development, core techniques and small sided games. Monday to Friday inclusive, 3 hours per day, delivered by our professional and international staff. Complete technical player development featuring practices from around the world as part of our international camp curriculum.  Your children will enjoy the World Cup small-sided game element to our daily camp session as well! Includes access to a virtual coaching world, motivating young players to continue learning after the session!

Full Day: Ages 8-14

Personal skill development, character development, and cultural education 6 hour per day, Monday to Friday inclusive. Sessions are split into 2x3 hour blocks. Supervised lunch hour (packed lunch required). This full day program builds on the half day experience, and has a perfect balance of those just for fun activities, larger sided games for more tactical knowledge, and individual skill elements such as freestyle! Emphasis is placed upon improving dribbling, passing, control and shooting. Includes access to a virtual coaching world, motivating young players to continue learning after the session!

All campers receive a free soccer ball and jersey!