Men’s Fast Pitch Softball Heart of the Ozarks Classic July 21-22

Springfield, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board hosts the 2018 Annual Men’s Fast Pitch Softball Heart of the Ozarks Classic Saturday, July 21, and Sunday, July 22, at Meador Softball Complex, 2500 E Fremont Ave.

Seven teams &...

Heat Advisory prompts pool schedule changes

To help residents keep cool and stay safe during National Weather Service-issued Heat Advisories, the Springfield-Greene County Park Board adjusts schedules at outdoor pools and the Springfield Skate Park, and offers cooling center options. Previously sch...

Springfield Lasers home season opens Wednesday, July 18, 7 p.m. at Cooper Tennis Complex

Springfield, Mo. — The Springfield Lasers 2018 World TeamTennis presented by GEICO (WTT) home season begins Wednesday, July 18, 7 p.m. The three-week WTT season brings world-class tennis players to Springfield for seven home matches, including J...

Springfield Lasers home season opens Wednesday, July 18, 7 p.m. at Cooper Tennis Complex

Springfield, Mo. — The Springfield Lasers 2018 World TeamTennis presented by GEICO (WTT) home season begins Wednesday, July 18, 7 p.m. The three-week WTT season brings world-class tennis players to Springfield for seven home matches, including J...

Springfield Botanical Gardens north road closed for two weeks

Springfield, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board begins reconstruction of the north road at Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Memorial Park Wednesday, July 11, limiting vehicle access to the north and east side of...

Tom Watkins Park improvements dedication Thursday, June 14, 7:30 p.m.

Springfield, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board, in partnership with the City of Springfield, celebrates new improvements to Tom Watkins Park with a progressive ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday, June 14, 7:30 p.m. The celebration immediately fo...

Wilson’s Creek Greenway named National Recreation Trail

Springfield, MO — Ozark Greenways has added another national recognition to its trail system.

The US Department of the Interior has named the Wilson’s Creek Greenway as a National Recreation Trail. The greenway is one of 19 trails recei...

Outdoor pools open for the season Saturday, May 26

Springfield, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board’s six outdoor pools open for the 2017 season Saturday, May 26. Fassnight, Grant Beach, Meador, Silver Springs and Westport pools will be open Saturday and Sunday, 1-6:30 p.m.

Fa...

Floating wetlands launched to reduce algae at Sequiota Park

Springfield, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board, in partnership with the City of Springfield's Department of Environmental Services, is participating in a pilot project designed to help reduce algae at Sequiota Park, 3500 S. Lone Pine...

Statement on the passing of parks benefactor Harry Cooper

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

Mr. Cooper was the primary donor and namesake of Cooper Park, including the ...

Bark in the Park moves to Phelps Grove Park

Springfield, MO — Dogs and their owners are invited to the 29^th Annual Bark in the Park dog festival Sat., April 28, 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. This year’s event is at a new location, Phelps Grove Park, 950 E. Bennett St.

The free event includes:

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Park Board implements new photo policy

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

The Springfield-Greene County Park Board has implemented a new photography policy outlining how photographers and videographers may operate in public parks.

The new policy is designed to preserve public enjoyment of parks by ad...Read on...