Kids & Families
Childcare Guidelines
Childcare services reopen Monday, Nov. 2, at the Park Board's three family centers.
Reservations are now required for childcare at Chesterfield, Dan Kinney and Doling family centers. Kids ages 3 months to 8 years may be registered for childcare, offered free of charge for members (an additional $3 for paying guests) for up to 2-hour intervals. Capacity is limited. Parents must remain in the building at all times while their kids are in childcare. Numerous COVID-19 prevention measures are in place. Read more about childcare operations.
- Care is available for children ages 3 months to 8 years old
- Childcare staff should be made aware of any special considerations
- The childcare staff will not be responsible for lost clothing or other items
- Disruptive children will need to be picked up by their parent or guardian upon being paged
- If these needs arise, the parent or guardian will be paged to the childcare room
- The parent or guardian will be responsible for feedings and diaper changes
- The parent signing the child in must be the parent signing them out
- Parents with infants should bring their child in a car seat or carrier
- Please do not bring your child when he/she is ill
- There is a 2 hour limit on childcare
Child Care Hours
Monday-Friday
9-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 4-5:45 p.m., 6:15-8 p.m.
Saturday
9-11 a.m.,11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sunday
12-1:45 p.m., 2:15-4 p.m.
Specialty Programs
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Tiny Dancers
Learn basic movements of ballet while having a lot of fun.
View flyer | Register online
3-4 yrs.Sat., 9-9:45 a.m.
Winter Session: Feb. 27-April 17
No class March 20$30/Members
$40/Non-members -
Kids’ Beginning Dance
Basic Ballet and Jazz. Must be at least 5 years old, with less than two sessions of dance experience.
View flyer | Register online
5-10 yrs.Sat., 10-11 a.m.
Winter Session: Feb. 27-April 27
No class March 20$30/Members
$40/Non-members -
Kids’ Intermediate Dance
Builds upon Ballet and Jazz techniques learned in Beginning Dance. Must have at least two sessions of dance experience.
View flyer | Register online
5-10 yrs.Sat., 11 a.m.-Noon
Winter Session: Feb. 27-April 27
No class March 20$30/Members
$40/Non-members -
Kids’ Advanced Dance
Builds upon Ballet and Jazz techniques learned in Intermediate Dance. Must have at least three sessions of dance experience.
View flyer | Register online
5-10 yrs.Sat., 11 a.m.-Noon
Winter Session: Feb. 27-April 17
No class March 20$30/Members
$40/Non-members
Ongoing Programs
Mile Club Challenge
Move yourself by walking, running, cycling, rollerblading, skating, swimming, or any non-motorized activity, and receive prizes and recognition. Go halfway across the country in miles (Level One), or all the way (Level Two). Total mileage = 3,574.
Ages 12 yrs. and up
Ongoing at self-directed times
$5/Level 1
$10/Level 2
$10/Level 2
Pickleball
A great game with the funny name, Pickleball is a cross between tennis and ping-pong, played on a short court. Great for teens and adults.
Ages 10 yrs. and up
Wednesdays and Fridays 9-11 a.m.
Saturdays 8-10 a.m.
Saturdays 8-10 a.m.
Free/Members
Daily Fee/Non-members
Daily Fee/Non-members
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Doling Family Center
Physical Address
301 E Talmage
Springfield, MO 65803
Phone: 417-837-5900Fax: 417-837-5904
301 E Talmage
Springfield, MO 65803
Phone: 417-837-5900
Fax: 417-837-5904
Email the center
Facility Hours
Monday - Friday
5 a.m.-9 p.m.
Saturday
7 a.m.-8 p.m.
Sunday
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Aquatics Hours
Monday - Friday
5:15 a.m.-2 p.m. (Adults only swim)
4-8 p.m. (All ages open swim)
Saturday
7 a.m.-noon (Adults only swim)
Noon-7:30 p.m. (All ages open swim)
Sunday
Noon - 5 p.m. (All ages open swim)
Child Care Hours
Monday-Friday
9-11 a.m., 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., 4-5:45 p.m., 6:15-8 p.m.
Saturday
9-11 a.m.,11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Sunday
12-1:45 p.m., 2:15-4 p.m.