Parks & Recreation

ABC17 Fire in the Sky Don't miss the annual Fire in the Sky celebration on July 4! Gates open at Mizzou's Memorial Stadium at 6:30 pm for a night of entertainment, capped off with a fireworks show at about 9:30 pm. This celebration is FREE. Please remember for your safety and the safety of others, fireworks are not allowed in City parks.

Upcoming Events ABC17 Fire in the Sky, July 4 Special swim hours at Albert-Oakland, Littles Mate Cove and Douglass, July 4 Armed Forces Day Public Swim, July 7 Teen Night at Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center, July 10 U.S. Cellular Movies in the Park, July 10 See the full calendar of upcoming events! Cancellation Hotline: 573- 874-7663 Leisure Times videos: Check out the City Channel produced Leisure Times show to see the latest in Parks and Recreation activities!

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Announcements

• June deals! Click here for cost-saving coupons to the golf courses, ARC, dance classes and specialty exercise classes.
• Free Wifi in parks! Wireless Internet now available at Flat Branch Park and selected areas of Stephens Lake Park. See news release.
• Discounted Theme Park Tickets can be purchased at the Parks & Recreation Office located at 1 S. 7th Street.
• Bear Creek Trail Closed at Providence Road due to the Providence Road extension project construction. Click here for more information.
• Parks and Recreation has launched a Stop the spread! campaign to encourage the community to stop planting Callery pear trees. Click here for more information, and click here for a list of alternative trees.
• Capital Improvement Program Webpage: You can now find out the status of Parks and Recreation capital improvement projects on the web. Click here for a list of current Parks and Recreation capital improvement projects, with information about their budget, project description, plans, interested parties meetings, bid awards, and project status.
• Parks & Recreation Commission: The next meeting will be July 16, 2009 at 5:30 pm at the Parks Management Center (1507 Business Loop 70 West).
• Council Agenda Items: Review information on Parks and Recreation items on the Council Agenda.
• Parks and Recreation Web Mail: Find out what activities and programs are being offered by signing up to receive notifications when the Leisure Times activity guide is published or when special events are scheduled. Sign up to receive notifications of the status of softball, baseball or soccer games.
• Financial Assistance: The Financial Assistance Program was created to provide economically disadvantaged individuals access to recreational facilities and programs. Applications are available for Youth Enrichment Services Program (YES) with the primary focus on youth between the ages of 2-17. Financial Assistance for Adults (AFA) 18 years of age and over was passed by City Council on February 7, 2005. Applications are available online or at the downtown Parks & Recreation office located at 7th and Broadway.

• Check out the new Park Blog.
  
  
  
  

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