The Parkville Citizens’ Academy is a free, seven-week program designed to provide an opportunity for Parkville residents and/or Parkville business owners, 18 years and older, to engage and learn more about the role the City plays in their everyday lives. The specialized course schedule focuses on City Government processes and how residents can impact the decisions made within each department. The goal is that residents will come away with a better understanding of how the City works, build relationships with other leaders in the community and feel better informed as a citizen.
Each session will showcase the City’s departments – what they do and how they work for you – and some sessions will also include outside agencies that provide related services. Participants will engage in presentations, activities and exercises. The program includes tours of City facilities and each session allows time for questions and answers.
The 2026 academy starts on Thursday, July 30. Sessions are from 6-8:30 p.m. at City Hall.
The Academy sessions will be held on Thursdays, 6-8:30 p.m., July 30-September 15 with graduation at the Tuesday, September 15 Board of Aldermen meeting:
- Thursday, July 30: Administration (city form of government overview), Finance and City Clerk – City Hall Board Room, 8880 Clark Avenue
- Thursday, August 6: Parks & Recreation – Meet at City Hall, 8880 Clark Avenue (south doors) for parks tour
- Thursday, August 13: Community Development, PACE: Economic Development – City Hall Board Room, 8880 Clark Avenue
- Thursday, August 20: Public Works: Operations, Engineering, Stormwater and Sewer – Meet at City Hall, 8880 Clark Avenue (south doors) for tour of public works facility and sewer plant
- Thursday, August 27: Public Safety: Police, Southern Platte Fire Protection District, AMR – City Hall Board Room, 8880 Clark Avenue
- Thursday, September 3: Week of Labor Day, no session
- Thursday, September 10: Education: Park University – City Hall Board Room, 8880 Clark Avenue
- Tuesday, September 15: Graduation – Board of Aldermen meeting at City Hall Board Room, 8880 Clark Avenue
Light snacks will be provided at each session. The Academy is free, but is limited to 14 attendees. Class size is limited due to the desire to remain informal and allow for questions and responses.
Participants must be at least 18 years old and live within the Parkville city limits.
Not sure if you live in Parkville? Visit the Platte County Collector’s Office (external link), search for your address to view your parcel information, and open the most recent property tax receipt. If Parkville is not listed under the list of taxing districts, your address is not in the Parkville city limits.
Participants must attend at least four of the sessions and the September 15 Board of Aldermen meeting to successfully complete the program and receive a certificate.
Apply
2026 Citizens Academy Application
Questions?
For questions, e-mail City Administrator Alexa Barton or City Clerk Melissa Bazert at (816) 741-7676.
