The Parkville Citizens’ Academy is a free, seven-week program designed to provide an opportunity for Parkville residents to engage and learn more about the role the City plays in their everyday lives, with a specified course schedule focused on the process of City Government 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 Fall 2025 session starts on Thursday, July 31. Sessions are from 6-8:30 p.m. at City Hall.
Click below for the academy schedule, requirements and the online application.
Apply
If you are a Parkville resident interested in applying, please complete the Program Application. The deadline for accepting applications is July 11, 2025, and space is limited. Applicants are asked to commit to attending at least four of the seven meetings.
For questions, contact City Administrator Alexa Barton or City Clerk Melissa McChesney at (816) 741-7676.
