The Johnson County Park & Recreation District was established by state statute in 1953 and is governed by a seven-member Board of Park and Recreation Commissioners appointed by the Johnson County Board of County Commissioners. It comprises more than 10,000 acres and attracts more than 7.5 million visitations annually. The district also provides more than 4,200 fee-supported recreational, cultural, environmental and outdoor education programs each year that generate more than 2.7 million annual participations.