Longview Beach opens Memorial Weekend Published on May 24, 2023 It’s time to hit the sand and make a splash when Longview Lake Beach opens Memorial Day weekend. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
New Parks + Rec Guide Out Now Published on March 15, 2023 Spring is almost here and it's time to start planning the outdoor fun for your family this year at Jackson County Parks + Rec! With a golf course, lakes, historic sites, campsites, hiking and biking trails and much more there's always a way to make your day here! Download the new Parks + Rec Guide to find out more. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Parks + Rec hosts future Japanese educators Published on March 03, 2023 Jackson County Parks + Rec recently welcomed a group of future educators from Japan for a tour.Their tour included a visit with historic interpreters at Missouri Town Living History Museum, an up-close visit with a bison at the Hooved Animal Enclosure, a stop Lake Jacomo Marina and lunch at Kemper Outdoor Education Center. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Christmas in the Park returns for 35th season Published on November 15, 2022 A beloved holiday tradition returns for its 35th season as Jackson County Parks + Rec presents Christmas in the Park featuring more than a million lights and 200 animated displays. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Charity Golf Tournament raises $23,000 for FosterAdopt Connect Published on September 14, 2022 It was a great day at the Fred Arbanas Golf Course as 144 players scrambled to help raise $23,000 for FosterAdopt Connect. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Walktober 2022 Published on August 31, 2022 Walktober 2022 events include the Riverfront Heritage Trail, Cave Springs, Brush Creek Trail at MLK Park, and the Little Blue Trace. The first three events also include Plein Air Quick Paint Contests. Dogs on leashes are welcome. All events are free and open to the public. Pre-registration opens in September. First 200 participants at each event will receive commemorative Walktober buttons. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Negro Leagues Baseball Museum profits from County-City softball game Published on July 19, 2022 The Negro Leagues Baseball Museum was the big winner as Jackson County associates battled those from City Hall in the “Bats, Balls and Pols” softball game July 17, at the Urban Youth Academy. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Jackson County Sheriff's Office hosts national conference Published on July 08, 2022 The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office recently played host to thousands of sheriffs and deputies as well as other law enforcement and public safety professionals during the Annual National Sheriff’s Association Conference. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Sam & Lindsey's Playground Grand Re-Opening Published on April 01, 2022 Jackson County will hold a re-opening ceremony and ribbon-cutting for the renovated Sam & Lindsey Porter Playground at Hartman Heritage Park in Independence on Saturday, April 30 at 1:00 p.m. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Christmas In The Park opens Nov. 24 Published on November 15, 2021 The tradition of Jackson County Parks + Rec lighting up the holiday season continues with the 34th Annual Christmas In The Park. Tagged as: , Events & Activities