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Posted on: November 24, 2023

Gardens Aglow opens Nov. 24 at Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — Friends of the Garden, in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, presents the 5th Annual Gardens Aglow, a botanical-themed light festival illuminating Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden, located at the...

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Springfield-Greene County Park Board News
Posted on: November 23, 2023

29th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk draws 5,332

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — The 29th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk included 5,332 registered participants who walked or ran in Springfield’s Thanksgiving tradition. 

Sunny skies contributed to more than a 20-percent inc...

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Springfield-Greene County Park Board News
Posted on: November 19, 2023

Roseann Bentley Musical Playground dedication Tues., Nov. 21, 3 p.m. in Phelps Grove Park

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SPRINGFIELD, MO. — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board, in cooperation with the Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO), dedicate the new Roseann Bentley Musical Playground Tuesday, Nov. 21, 3 p.m. at Phelps Grove Park.

The playground is n...

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Springfield-Greene County Park Board News
Posted on: October 27, 2023

Parks Director Bob Belote announces retirement following 20 years of service

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — Springfield-Greene County Park Board Director Bob Belote has announced his retirement, planned for mid-January, 2024. His retirement comes after 20 consecutive years with the Park Board, serving as Parks Director since April 2012, having...

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Springfield-Greene County Park Board News
Posted on: October 13, 2023

Ginkgo Mosaic Human Sundial dedication Saturday, 10:30 a.m., at Springfield Botanical Gardens

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — Friends of the Garden and the Springfield Greene-County Park Board dedicate the new Gingko Mosaic Human Sundial Saturday, Oct. 14, 10:30 a.m., at Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park, 2400 S. Sc...

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Springfield-Greene County Park Board News
Posted on: November 2, 2022

Park Board kicks off $25 million in Cooper Park Sports Complex improvements

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SPRINGFIELD, MO. — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board, in partnership with Lake Country Soccer, kicked off $25 million in sports facility renovations at Cooper Park, including artificial turf upgrades on 19 sports fields, Thursday, Nov. 3,...

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Posted on: November 21, 2022

Roseann Bentley Musical Playground campaign launched

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CPO contact: Justin Lockhart 417-888-2020 or 417-770-0878

Park Board contact: Jenny Fillmer Edwards 417-224-5510

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO), in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park ...

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Posted on: September 8, 2022

Statement on the passing of parks benefactor Bobby Allison

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of longtime Parks friend and benefactor, Bobby Allison.

Allison was the primary donor for numerous Parks projects benefitting youth sports an...

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Springfield-Greene County Park Board News
Posted on: September 8, 2022

Park Board rededicates Azumaya, relocated to Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board, in partnership with the City of Springfield and the Springfield Sister Cities Association, rededicates the 27-year-old Azumaya structure Friday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m., at Mizumoto Japanese St...

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Springfield-Greene County Park Board News