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Jackson County athletes compete in Special Olympics USA Games

Published on June 14, 2022

Jackson County’s Special Population Services, a division of Jackson County Parks + Rec, is going for the gold! 15 athletes from the program are a part of the Special Olympics Missouri delegation headed to the 2022 Special Olympics USA Games June 5-12, 2022, in Orlando, Florida.

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Ongie Douglas is enjoying 39 years of smiles with Special Pops

Published on March 21, 2022

“The smiles. The smiles and watching them succeed,” is what has kept Ongie Douglas enjoying her 39-year career serving those with developmental disabilities at Jackson County Parks + Rec.

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Getting healthy in the new year

Published on January 03, 2022

With the start of a new year there is no time like the present to adopt healthier habits that could help you feel better and live longer.

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Our Parks + Rec Story

Published on July 16, 2021

Our parks department has amazing leaders with lots of history made up of thousands of stories that help define our parks department. Over the next few weeks, we will be sharing our Parks + Rec story by highlighting our parks management team.

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New Trail Bridge set in place

Published on January 22, 2021

Jackson County’s Rock Island Trail took a major step toward completion with the setting of the Wildwood Bridge Wednesday morning.

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Food Assistance Program funds 16 agencies

Published on October 20, 2020

Jackson County will be awarding $543,700 to 16 food distribution agencies through the Food Assistance Program. The program focuses on feeding the most vulnerable populations: seniors, children, the homeless and those who have lost jobs.

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Self-Care Awareness Month

Published on September 11, 2020

Since September is Self-Care Awareness Month it is a great time to remind us that taking care of ourselves is essential. Self-care is often overlooked in our everyday lives.

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Jackson County distributes 100,000 masks

Published on August 06, 2020

Jackson County is encouraging the wearing of masks to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 by giving away 100,000 masks over the last few weeks.

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August is National Wellness Month

Published on August 04, 2020

August is National Wellness Month, a time to focus on self-care, managing stress and promoting healthy routines. Research has shown self-care helps manage stress and promotes happiness. Whether you challenge yourself to take a few extra steps or lift some weights, make a small change and impact your health in positive ways.

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Parks + Rec Associates Making Work Fun

Published on July 22, 2020

All the fun that makes a perfect day at Jackson County’s parks system takes a team of more than 200 dedicated associates to keep the Parks + Rec Department’s 21,000-plus acres beautiful and welcoming.

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News articles

Jackson County athletes compete in Special Olympics USA Games

Ongie Douglas is enjoying 39 years of smiles with Special Pops

Getting healthy in the new year

Our Parks + Rec Story

New Trail Bridge set in place

Food Assistance Program funds 16 agencies

Self-Care Awareness Month

Jackson County distributes 100,000 masks

August is National Wellness Month

Parks + Rec Associates Making Work Fun

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