Parks, Recreation and Tourism

The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is dedicated to providing a variety of leisure, wellness and educational opportunities for Independence residents and visitors through well-maintained parks, aquatic facilities, historic sites, and museums. Special events, programs and classes are available throughout the year for families, adults, seniors and children of all ages and abilities.

Families enjoying the entertainer in front of them during the event, Popsicles in the Park, with a playground in the background at Mill Creek Park.

A picture of a large tree silhouetted against a sunset.

Tree Commission Meeting

Tuesday, May 7, 2024

5:30pm

Vaile Mansion

City-Wide, Commission Meeting

Participants playing chess

Pickup Chess (weekly)

Thursday, May 9, 2024

2:30pm

George Owens DeWitt Hall

City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Entertainment, Family Activity

Encore presents "The Play that Goes Wrong" - May 10

Friday, May 10, 2024

7:00pm

Roger T. Sermon Community Center

City-Wide, Entertainment

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Announcements, Events, Seniors

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

PRT@indepmo.org

Truman Memorial Building

416 W. Maple Ave.
Independence, MO 64050

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1019
Independence, MO 64051