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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.
An image of toddler town toys and playground equipment set up in the Sermon Center gymnasium on a cloudy morning.

Toddler Town

Tuesday, November 5, 2024
10:00am
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
Entertainment, Family Activity
An image of toddler town toys and playground equipment set up in the Sermon Center gymnasium on a cloudy morning.

Toddler Town

Thursday, November 7, 2024
10:00am
Roger T. Sermon Community Center
Entertainment, Family Activity
Participants playing chess

Pickup Chess (weekly)

Thursday, November 7, 2024
2:30pm
George Owens DeWitt Hall
City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Entertainment, Family Activity

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1019
Independence, MO 64051