36th Annual Christmas In The Park Published on November 07, 2023 Now in its 36th year, this magical winter wonderland features more than one million lights and 200 animated displays, all designed and built entirely in-house by our talented crews! Your drive to the Longview Lake Campground begins at the Frank White Jr., Softball Complex. Admission is free. This year's voluntary exit donations will benefit 40 local charities. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Dogtober Fest 2023 Published on October 09, 2023 The 29th Annual Dogtober Fest is Sunday October 22. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Walktober 2023 Published on September 13, 2023 Celebrating five years of Walktober. This year's events include Missouri Town Living History Museum, Swope Park, Lake Vista Trail and Lakewood Greenway in Penguin Park. All events are free and open to the public. First 200 participants at each event will receive commemorative Walktober buttons. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
47th Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music Published on September 12, 2023 Fall is in the air! Usher in the season by spending the day with your family at Jackson County Parks + Rec’s 47th Annual Fall Festival of Arts, Crafts and Music at the Missouri Town Living History Museum, Saturday and Sunday, October 7-8, 2023. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
Celebrate Independence Day the old fashioned way Published on July 03, 2023 Celebrate Independence Day the old-fashioned way at Missouri Town Living History Museum. Tagged as: , Events & Activities
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