Harvest Fest opens Saturday-Sunday at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board’s annual Harvest Fest opens Saturday, Oct. 1, kicking off four weekends of fall-themed family fun at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. FR 146, just west of Springfield.

The fes...

Statement on the passing of parks benefactor Bobby Allison

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...

Park Board rededicates Azumaya, relocated to Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

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...

Park Board implements photo policy

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board has implemented a photography and videography policy outlining how photographers and videographers may operate in public parks. 

The policy is designed to preserve public enjoyme...

Sequiota Park doubles in size with addition of 16 wooded acres

SPRINGFIELD, MO – The Springfield-Greene County Park Board has added nearly 16 acres to historic Sequiota Park in southeast Springfield. 

In early 2021, Springfield City Council approved a proposal to transfer three formerly City of Springfield-ow...