Legends Outlets to add new ‘Lawn’ space

The Legends Outlets has planned some changes, including the addition of a green area to be called “The Lawn,” and a jumbo screen on the smokestack. (Drawing from the Legends Outlets)

The Legends Outlets today announced plans to change a paved concrete area on the west side of the shopping center into a new community space called “The Lawn.”

According to a spokesman, the new space will have a lawn area, park-like features and a jumbo outdoor screen placed on the Legends smokestack facing south. Another smaller screen would be placed facing east toward the Civic Courtyard Fountain.

The goal is to have “The Lawn” completed by the fall, although the date is not certain, the spokesman said. The plan is still preliminary, the spokesman added.

A few years ago the shopping center filled in this space with concrete, and now plans are to go back to a family-friendly space, the spokesman said. People could kick a soccer ball around, play Frisbee, or go on a picnic there, according to the spokesman.

The jumbo outdoor screen could be used for such events as watch parties for sports teams or movie nights.

“Legends Outlets is a shopping destination built on experiences,” said Jennifer Wojcik, Legends Outlets’ general manager, in a news release. “’The Lawn’ will further enhance those experiences by providing shoppers, visitors and families with an engaging gathering space for leisure activities, picnics, screenings and events of all kinds,” Wojcik said.

The stores located around “The Lawn” include Coldstone, Books-a-Million, Jazz restaurant and Coach store.

A new development plan outlines a move for Cavender’s store from its present location to a new 16,330-square-foot retail space next to Charming Charlie, according to the spokesman. The store will face “The Lawn.”

The space is across from Yard House, and it is where a pop-up store formerly was located, along with a vacant storage space, in D-105 and D-107. A wall will be knocked down and remodeling will take place to make this space bigger than Cavender’s current store, the spokesman said. Plans are for the new Cavender’s location to open in mid-July.

The Legends spokesman said there will be high foot traffic at the new Cavender’s location, and it will be a prime location once it is completed.

The shopping center plans to announce a new retail occupant for the current Cavender’s location soon, she said.

According to the spokesman, the Legends Outlets plans to begin construction this summer for “The Lawn,” and they are still working on the final design plans. The stores at the shopping center will remain open during construction.

Accident reported at I-635 and State

A vehicle was overturned after an accident Thursday afternoon on northbound I-635 on the ramp from eastbound State Avenue.
An accident was reported about 1:03 p.m. Thursday, June 8 on northbound I-635 on the ramp from eastbound State Avenue, according to KC Scout. The left lane was closed. (KC Scout photo)

Kids’ fishing derby to be Saturday at Wyandotte County Lake

by Lou Braswell

The annual Ed and Ione Trapp Kids’ Free Fishing Derby will be Saturday, June 10, at the Wyandotte County Lake Kids Pond. The event is sponsored by the Leavenworth Road Association and the Unified Government Parks and Recreation Department.

This event was started 30-plus years ago by Ed (a KCK firefighter) and his wife, Ione Trapp, with helping hands from the Leavenworth Road Association and Wyandotte County Parks and Rec. Now involved in the derby are some of the great-grandkids of youth who took part in the event 30-plus years ago.

The Unified Government Parks and Rec Department stocks the pond, along with other equipment they provide to make the event successful and fun.

Leavenworth Road Association provides goody bags, some bait, and a free hot dog for each registered youth. Year after year with our super volunteers and donors, we watch the kids catch the fish and we get to catch all the smiles.

Registration begins at 7 a.m., with the “throw your line in” whistle blowing at 8 a.m.

The weigh station will get busy with the catches almost immediately. We have four age groups, and each age group has first, second and third-place winners. There is also one “largest fish” winner of all the age groups.

This year District Attorney Mark Dupree will be presenting the trophies.

The long-range forecast shows plenty of sunshine and temperatures in the high 80s, what more could we ask for? The fish are hungry and will have up to 200 kids ready to feed them, what more could they ask for?

Need more information? Call the office at 913-788-3988, email [email protected], or visit the website, LRAKCK.org Pick up one of the LRA newsletters at the event to learn more about the LRA and its activities.

Lou Braswell is the executive director of the Leavenworth Road Association.