Hampton Woods residents, can you believe Labor Day is just around the corner. Get out and enjoy the warm weather while it lasts and go picnicking in Shawnee, Kansas. The City Of Shawnee lists many great local parks, but we thought we'd highlight a few of are favorites. Have you checked out beautiful Charles J. Stump Park, just a 10-minute drive from... [Read more...]

So maybe battling "The Beast" is not your thing, but you still want to enjoy the beautiful fall scenery that Shawnee has to offer and have some fun.  How about a hayride through the park? Through November 21, you can enjoy the crisp autumn air by taking a hayride through either (or both) Shawnee Mission Park (7900 Renner Rd.) or Heritage Park (16050 Pflumm... [Read more...]

Got plans for this Labor Day weekend?  If you're staying here in Shawnee, how about taking in a free concert at Shawnee Mission Park (7710 Renner Road)?  On Saturday, September 4 at 7:00 p.m., The Kansas City Symphony will be performing Pops in the Park, a free concert at The Theatre in the Park.  The music will be inspired from classic american... [Read more...]

Do we have any bikers here at Hampton Woods?  No, not the Harley-Davidson type.  I'm talking about the Schwinn 10-speed type or a Trek mountain bike type.  Biking is one of my favorite ways to get some excercise.  Not only is it easier on the knees than jogging, but you can cover more ground when biking vs. jogging. And Shawnee is a great place to... [Read more...]

Living at Hampton Woods apartments gets you used to having the good life right at your fingertips.  Swimming pools, vaulted ceilings, WiFi access, tennis courts, covered parking...who would want to give all of that up?  Not many.  But sometimes it's important to reconnect with nature too.  You know - get outdoors and sit by a campfire.  I think that it's... [Read more...]