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.

Pick-Up Chess

Thursday, March 27, 2025

3:30pm

Virtual

City Theatre of Independence promotional material showing next five shows- Noises Off, Disaster the Musical, Agatha Christie's Murder on the Nile, Radium Girls, and The Drowsy Chaperone

City Theatre of Independence presents "Radium Girls"

Friday, March 28, 2025

7:00pm

Roger T. Sermon Community Center

Entertainment, Family Activity

City Theatre of Independence presents "Radium Girls"

Saturday, March 29, 2025

7:00pm

Roger T. Sermon Community Center

Entertainment, Family Activity

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Find out what activities are planned at the Palmer Center through April

INDEPENDENCE, Mo. – The Palmer Center at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO is operated by the City of Independence and is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 60+. For more information call (816) 325-6200 or visit the website www.independencemo.org/parksandrec.

Mar 24, 2025

Announcements, Events, Seniors

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

816-325-7210

PRT@indepmo.org

Truman Memorial Building

416 W. Maple Ave.
Independence, MO 64050

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1019
Independence, MO 64051