One Day in Jefferson City: Trips Ideas for Different Tastes

Only have one day to spend in Jefferson City, MO? Here’s your guide to hitting all the musts depending on your needs and personality! Are you a local wanting to experience our town in a new way? Trying to fill free time on a scheduled visit? Looking for day-trip...

Plan the Perfect Field Trip with JC Parks

Elementary schools across the state find a field trip to the capital city both educational and rewarding. Once your tour of the Missouri State Capitol building is complete, you’ll find some wonderful parks nearby to round out your visit. Memorial Park Directly west of...

JC Parks Master Plan Explained

Did you know JC Parks has a master plan? It’s 242 pages of research, designs, and other goodness aimed at continuing our mission of improving the lives of residents and making Jefferson City a happier and healthier place to live! Read The Plan We know you have...

Pool Activities You Don’t Want to Miss

With summer coming to a close, there’s only a little more time to fit in some fun pool activities! Make your way to one of the JC Parks pools to enjoy public session, programs, or an event.   Pick Your Pool For some free-form fun at the pool, visit any day...

30 Days of Play in JC Parks

We all know the rule of thumb: Children need 60 minutes of physical activity each day for healthy development. And playing is the most fun way to make it happen! But sometimes it can be tough to come up with new and engaging ways to play with your child. So, we put...

Top Places for Imaginative Play in JC Parks

“Pretend” can be one of the most fun ways for your child to play. And JC Parks has plenty of places for kids to immerse themselves in imaginative play! Whether they’re playing a pirate, an all-star athlete, or something else entirely, the only limit...