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.

Two youth pictures with ice sculpture.

20th Annual Winter Solstice Torch Lit HIke

Wednesday, December 6, 2023

5:00pm

George Owens Nature Park

City-Wide, Entertainment, Family Activity, Holidays, Outdoor

A close view of the sign of the Roger T. Sermon center.

Toddler Town - Dec. 7

Thursday, December 7, 2023

10:00am

Roger T. Sermon Community Center

City-Wide, Family Activity

Youth and adults playing chess.

Chess - weekly - Dec 7

Thursday, December 7, 2023

2:30pm

George Owens DeWitt Hall

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

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A water park filled with sparkly blue water and a clear blue sky. The water park equipment is brightly painted in a rainbow of colors

Adventure Oasis to reopen to non-residents for 2024 season

Independence’s water park, Adventure Oasis, will reopen to non-residents for the 2024 season

Announcements, Council Action

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

PRT@indepmo.org

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416 W. Maple Ave.
Independence, MO 64050

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1019
Independence, MO 64051