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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.
Youth and adults playing chess.

Pickup Chess (weekly program)

Thursday, March 28, 2024
2:30pm
George Owens DeWitt Hall
City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Entertainment, Family Activity
Child playing connect four.

Fun in the Park at Hill Park (1 of 5)

Monday, April 1, 2024
1:00pm
Hill Park
City-Wide, Entertainment, Family Activity, Outdoor
northern cardinal perched on branch

Summer Birding

Wednesday, April 3, 2024
12:30pm
Fairmount Community Center
City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Family Activity

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1019
Independence, MO 64051