Best of KC 2025: Fearless Jack Rabbit stands tall in Riverside

Photo Courtesy of Jeff Parson

Earlier this month, we published The Pitch’s annual Best of Kansas City issue. You can take a peek at the results of the readers’ poll here. The issue also included a list, compiled and written by our editorial staff, of some local people, places, and things that we thought clearly won 2025. We’ll be publishing these items online throughout November.

By the time our annual Best Of magazine hits stands, Jeff Parson—the face behind Fearless Jack Rabbit Art—will be halfway done crafting his collection of Kansas City Chiefs yard art. What started out as an avenue for self-expression has led to a seven-year tradition in Riverside.

The local artist paints wood carvings that resemble members of the hometown team, adding a new player to the yard each week. By the end of the NFL Season, Parson has a whole gang of Chiefs in his yard, along with locals wanting to take a closer look at the art and snap photos.

But Parson’s artistic expertise is not merely centered around painting buff football bros; his portfolio runs deep, whether that be his yard art, his mural at B.B.’s Lawnside BBQ, his numerous pieces for rock band Jackyl, or his personal collection that the public may never have a chance to lay eyes on. 

What makes the Riverside dweller’s art so eccentric is that everything he does has purpose. While his yard art started as his own desire, it transitioned into a way for him to give back to his community. Now, there are musicians, television and movie characters, drag queens, and much more.

In all of Parson’s art, intentionality and passion can be found. He seems to never really put the brush down, and for good reason. Riverside residents are lucky that they have such easy and free access to one-of-a-kind craftsmanship in their neighborhood. 

Click below to read the November Best Of 2025 Issue of The Pitch Magazine: