Joplin Parks and Recreation

The official page of Joplin Parks and Recreation. We are a City of Joplin Department that oversees parks and recreation activities. More info at

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While swimming can be a fun and healthy summer activity, it also presents some potentially dangerous situations that parents should consider. Here are five ways to make sure your time at the pool is safe: #SaferJoplin @JoplinParks

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Big shoutout to the seasonal workers @JoplinParks who are helping us repaint and remodel in preparation for the new exhibit on #bonnieandclyde #joplinmuseum

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Parr Hill Park is one of our largest parks. The park can be accessed from 15th Street, just west of Connecticut, or from the intersection of 18th and Kansas Avenue. This trail is just over 2/3 of a mile in length and loops around the entire park.

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Only 25 kid-vendor spaces available! These will go fast, so reserve your space by giving us a call or registering online! https://t.co/iIvobsg2Rh

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We invite all dads to treat their favorite gal(s) to a special evening at our 20th Annual Daddy Daughter Date Night! Event includes a catered buffet dinner, dessert, dancing, digital photo download, and... https://t.co/al8pTT6opU

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This made us chuckle this morning. In all seriousness though, be weather aware today and tomorrow! https://t.co/l4PCEQA1lG

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Our office has closed early today (Monday 12/16) due to the weather. Our staff safety is our priority. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Travel safe, everyone!

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Our 2019 Candy Cane Hunt is on Friday evening! This event is limited to the first 60 registered kiddos. Activities include a coloring contest, photo booth, snacks, hot chocolate from Kona Ice of... https://t.co/vzQGBsD52l

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Here's a fun conversation starter for the dinner table! Click below for a fun "fact or fiction" quiz about Thanksgiving and find out random facts, like if the movement of the turkey inspired a ballroom dance.

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! https://t.co/VvTryn9BA8

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We're excited to be partnering with Visit Joplin MO and Downtown Joplin Alliance for the Downtown Lighting Celebration next Monday, November 25! Join us for this fun-filled, family event! https://t.co/WTohJMaxWF

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The 2019 Turkey Shootout is tomorrow evening (Friday)!

There's still time to register! Give us a call at 417-625-4750 or online at https://t.co/dRf0xUwW2k.

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Have you registered your kiddos for our annual free throw contest? There's no cost to register! Kids compete to win a Thanksgiving turkey and/or Academy Sports + Outdoors gift cards!

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Going trick-or-treating this evening? Remember these safety tips from Joplin Police Department to have a safe (and fun) time!

Happy Halloween, everyone! https://t.co/KMFZDg6e58

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It's official! We'll be showing "Casper" at the 2019 Old Fashioned Hayride on Friday, October 18 at McClelland Park.

Thank you to everyone who voted! https://t.co/5BuhWNiu1g

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Have you voted for the movie you want to watch at our 2019 Old Fashioned Hayride event? The competition is pretty close right now between "Casper" and "The Addams Family!" Click on the picture of the movie below that you want to see! https://t.co/BIsc03HAF5

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Is kid clutter taking over your house? Have the kids clean out their playrooms and sell their gently used items at at our 2019 Fall Kids Garage Sale where kids ages 5-12 can run their own mini garage sale!

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Come out to the Missouri Dept. of Conservation's Shoal Creek Conservation Education Center this Saturday for their first annual Monarch Festival! This family-friendly event will be held at the Center from 9am - 1pm. https://t.co/lDfaBRd5G9

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