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Parks, Trails & Facilities
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I. Parks II. Trails III. Playgrounds IV. Recreation Facilities
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t is the mission and responsibility of the City of Jefferson Parks & Recreation Commission and the staff of the Department of Parks & Recreation to improve quality of life and place by promoting and providing opportunities for fun and enjoyment for present and future generations in the Jefferson City area. The Commission is charged with acquisition, management, preservation, and improvement of a quality system of parklands, open space and recreation facilities and the development and supervision of a broad program of quality educational and recreational activities for all ages.
City of Jefferson Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry 1299 Lafayette Street • Jefferson City, MO 65101 • (573) 634-6482 jeffersoncitymo.gov/parks
City Parks Map Jefferson City, MO (population 43,132 with a service area of approximately 75,000) is centrally located between Missouri’s top three metropolitan areas: Kansas City (west), St. Louis (east), and Springfield (south). Approximately 37 square miles, it contains 1,400 acres of city park land; 10 major parks and eight neighborhood parks; two pools; 18-hole golf course; recreation center, and an indoor ice arena. The greenway trail system spans over 16 miles throughout the city.
Lakes Binder Lake 5840 Rainbow Dr., is just minutes west of Jefferson City and offers 155 acres of excellent fishing and scenic surroundings. Boat and bank fishing are permitted. Large mouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, red-ear sunfish and crappie are the most plentiful species with fishing permitted year-round. Only poles and rods with attached lines are permissible. Boats and outboard motors of all sizes are permitted on Binder Lake; and must be operated at no-wake speed. All Missouri Department of Conservation fishing rules and limits apply on Binder Lake.
McKay Lake
1700 Southridge Dr., was built in 19881989 as a joint park/stormwater control project of the Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation. Only bank fishing is permitted in McKay Lake. Large mouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, red-ear sunfish and crappie are the most plentiful species. Poles and rods with attached lines are permissible. In November, Missouri Department of Conservation stocks McKay Lake with Rainbow Trout for the Winder Trout Fishing Program. Check out the full regulations by contacting Missouri Department of Conservation at (573) 751-4115.
Hough Lake 2400 Iven Rd., is located on the south side of Oaks Hills Golf Center. Lake users are prohibited from crossing the golf course to access the lake. Access is available via Hoffman Drive subdivision. Hough Lake is available for fishing bass, sunfish, bluebill and crappie. Boats are permitted but mush be hand launched and cannot be gasoline powered. For those who do not want to fish by boat, two trails access the lake from the east and west banks.
City of Jefferson Parks, Recreation and Forestry • 1299 Lafayette Street, Jefferson City MO 65101
Binder Park
5840 Rainbow Drive
With 644 acres, Binder Park is the city’s largest park. When combined with the adjacent 66-acre Joseph C. Miller Park, a beautiful and largely natural park emerges and provides for a wide variety of activities. Binder Park is named after Fred C., Fred H., and Frederick Binder. Fred C. Binder established a trust fund in 1918 to build a park as a memorial to his father, himself, and his son. Property was purchased from 11 owners in 1965 and 1966 and the Department of Conservation began construction of a 155 acre fishing lake. In addition to the beautiful lake, the Department of Conservation built and maintains an ADA accessible fishing pier and a boat ramp at Binder Park. Binder Park contains the lighted softball fields Wisch, Williams, and Kremer. Numerous picnic sites exist throughout the park as well as many walking and biking trails. A playground and a covered deck/picnic shelter overlook scenic Binder Lake. The deck rents as a shelter and can accommodate gatherings of up to 75 people. Binder Park had an 18-site full hook-up RV campground with laundry and shower-house available for camping. An 18 hole disc golf course is located in the northwest corner of the park. Adding 66 acres to adjacent Binder Park, Joseph C. Miller Park serves as home to Byrd and Scott softball fields, sand volleyball courts, an 18-hole disc golf course and a radio control flying field.
Activities boat launch RV camping playground mountain bike trails hiking picnic areas fishing softball complex sand volleyball complex disc golf RC flying field
phone (573) 634-6482 • jeffersoncitymo.gov/parks • jcparks@jeffcitymo.org
Ellis-Porter Riverside Park 300 Ellis-Porter Drive • GPS 210 North Grant Street
Riverside Park was acquired in 1949 and was renamed in 1961 in memory of Arthur W. Ellis, a former Mayor, and Ben C. Porter, a former director of Parks and Recreation. This 60-acre park holds a 1.3 mile fitness trail, playground, swimming pool, amphitheater, basketball court, and four triplewalled handball/racquetball courts. Also found here is the Optimist Sports Complex where youth baseball and softball games are held as well as youth flag football games. The outdoor pavilion at Ellis-Porter Riverside Park adjacent to the Missouri River overlook has a capacity of 280 people with two large barbecue grills, restrooms and a serving kitchen. In addition, there are 13 covered picnic units placed throughout the park for family or small group gatherings. There is parking for 150 vehicles in the northern portion of the park.
Activities aquatics baseball/ softball complex amphitheater fitness loop basketball court playground Missouri River Overlook picnic areas handball courts Greenway connector
City of Jefferson Parks, Recreation and Forestry • 1299 Lafayette Street, Jefferson City MO 65101
McClung Park
930 McClung Park Drive • GPS 1115 Chestnut Street McClung Park was built in 1915 by inmates of the Missouri State Penitentiary as a state park. The supervisor of the construction was D.C. McClung, for whom the park is named. Parks and Recreation purchased the 45 acre park in 1940 from the Missouri State Penal Board. McClung Park is best known for its large outdoor pavilion with a barbecue facility and the indoor pavilion. There is also a playground and play field on the site. The outdoor pavilion has a capacity of 160 people under the roof and can accommodate an additional 125 people in the outdoor seating area. The indoor pavilion can accommodate groups as large as 200 people. The indoor pavilion is air conditioned and has a small serving kitchen. It is frequently used for square dancing, wedding receptions, class reunions, and a variety of Parks and Recreation leisure classes. With parking for 158 vehicles, McClung Park often serves large group barbecues and fund raising events.
Activities playground open ball field picnic areas hiking
phone (573) 634-6482 • jeffersoncitymo.gov/parks • jcparks@jeffcitymo.org
McKay Park 1700 Southridge Drive
McKay Park was constructed in 1988-89 as a joint project between the Departments of Public Works and Parks and Recreation. The project added park land to the city and remediated storm water control issues for the area. McKay Park is named for Neil McKay who donated $80,000 toward the project. Prior to being named McKay Park the area was called Sunset Lake; a private enterprise with lake swimming available. Due to concerns about the dam’s safety the lake was drained and remained an eyesore for several years until the City restored the area.
Activities playground picnic areas fitness loop Greenway connector fishing basketball
The 20.4 acre McKay Park features a 0.6 mile fitness trail which encircles the lake, a playground, an asphalt basketball court, and 10 picnic units. Fishing is allowed year-round at McKay Lake but only bank fishing is permitted. Large mouth bass, bluegill, channel catfish, red-ear sunfish and crappie are the most plentiful species. In November McKay Lake is stocked with over 2,400 trout in preparation for the Jefferson City Winter Trout Program. The back of the dam at McKay provides an excellent sledding hill during the winter season.
City of Jefferson Parks, Recreation and Forestry • 1299 Lafayette Street, Jefferson City MO 65101
Memorial Park
111 Memorial Park Drive • GPS 2214 West Main Street
Originally named Binder Park (which is still the name of the street on the west side of the park), Memorial Park was renamed in 1946 to honor those who had served in World War II. Memorial Park is best known for its extremely tall, thick tree canopy and the numerous squirrels that play feverishly in the park. Memorial Park Family Aquatic Center is also an extremely popular place to cool off in the summer. The park features a scenic, shaded 1.1 mile fitness trail, an asphalt basketball court, two playgrounds.
Activities playgrounds aquatics fitness loop basketball court picnic areas
Additionally, located at Memorial Park is one of this city’s most popular pavilions. The pavilion has a capacity of 450 with two large barbecue grills, a spacious kitchen facility for food preparation or serving, and parking for 225 vehicles. There are also 17 covered picnic tables scattered throughout the park for family or small group outings.
phone (573) 634-6482 • jeffersoncitymo.gov/parks • jcparks@jeffcitymo.org
North Jefferson Recreation Area 927 Fourth Street
North Jefferson Recreation Area, formerly Cedar City, emerged out of the devastation of the floods of 1993 and 1995. Following the 1993 flood, the City pursued the buyout of business and residential holdings with funding from the Federal Emergency Management Agency and Community Development Block Grants. A total of 198 parcels in North Jefferson City were purchased for future open space and park development. The City Council designated the 165 acres as park land and the Parks and Recreation Commission maintains the area and plans for land’s future use. The first development in the new park was the construction of a picnic pavilion with a restroom and serving kitchen. The pavilion has a capacity of 250 people and the parking lot has room for 180 vehicles. North Jefferson City Recreation Area also includes a playground, ball fields, multi-purpose practice fields, a community garden program, the master Gardener’s demonstration garden, an RC racetrack, a dog park, a boat launch with access to the Missouri River, primitive camping, and a number of trails including access to Missouri’s Katy Trail.
Activities ball fields tee ball fields multipurpose filelds playground picnic areas garden plot rental dog park Katy Trail access Greenway connector river boat launch primitive camping demonstration gardens
City of Jefferson Parks, Recreation and Forestry • 1299 Lafayette Street, Jefferson City MO 65101
Washington Park
1200 Washington Park Drive • GPS 711 Kansas Street
The majority of Washington Park was acquired by the Park Board between 1929 and 1937 as gifts and purchases. In 1938, a request for a grant was submitted and the park lands were obtained. As park development continued Lions Field and Duensing Tract were acquired in 1944 and 1948 respectively. The park is the home of Ernie Vivion, Lions, and Duensing Baseball Fields. Also on site are 7 lighted tennis courts, a 12-court horseshoe complex, 1.4 miles of the Jefferson City Greenway trail system, and the Washington Park Ice Arena. Additionally, Washington Skate Park was completed in September 2000 and features obstacles for skateboarders and inline skaters. the skate park is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.
Activities
ice arena skate park tennis courts baseball/softball fields Greenway trail access horseshoes
phone (573) 634-6482 • jeffersoncitymo.gov/parks • jcparks@jeffcitymo.org
Other Parks Aurora Park
541 Aurora Avenue 7 acre park has a basketball court, Greenway connector, and playground.
Green Berry Acres 1915 Green Berry Road
4.5 acre park was purchased in 2015. Amenities include a rentable outdoor shelter, rentable indoor cabin, restrooms, nature trails, open space and a natural play area. Drop in park use is welcomed from 5:00 am to 9:00 pm daily.
Community Park 725 Marshall Street
3.5 acre park contains a playground and grills for cookouts. Greenway Trail runs through Community Park and Lincoln University campus.
Hickory/Adams Park 503 Hickory Street 1 acre park contains a playground, a horseshoe pit, and a large open play area.
Hough Park
Park Place
932 Ellis Boulevard
1 acre park with half court basketball court and a playground.
153 acre park is home to Oak Hills Golf Center and Hough Lake and Parks Management Center.
1112 Park Avenue
East Miller Park 916 East Miller Street
2.5 acre park contains a playground, basketball court, fitness stations, a fitness loop, two horseshoe pits, covered picnic tables, grills for cookouts, and restroom facilities. A paved fitness loop extends a third of mile.
Lavinia Park
135 East Circle Drive natural park with some open play area.
Rolling Hills/ Southridge Park 2347 Lexington Drive
2.5 park with playground and accessible trail from Rolling Hills Road.
Rotary Centennial Park 102 Bolivar Stree
Offers a scenic view of the Missouri River, the State Capitol and the Old Millbottom area. Interpretive signage recalls the history of Jefferson City’s first river bridge, the Millbottom business district and the surrounding residential community. The park is equipped with park benches, picnic tables and lighting to enjoy the site after dark.
City of Jefferson Parks, Recreation and Forestry • 1299 Lafayette Street, Jefferson City MO 65101
Trails Frog Hollow Nature Trail 2975 West Edgewood Drive
Trail Section
Miles
1 2 3 4 5 6
0.7 1.0 0.25 1.3 0.6 1.3
Total
3.1
Binder Mountain Bike Trails 5840 Rainbow Drive
Fitness Loop Trails
Miles
Audubon Nature Trail
0.7
Downtown Fitness Mile
1.0
East Miller
0.25
Ellis-Porter Riverside
1.3
McKay
0.6
Memorial
1.3
phone (573) 634-6482 • jeffersoncitymo.gov/parks • jcparks@jeffcitymo.org
Greenway Trails
The greenway system includes small strips of land, typically beside a road or stream, and parcels of land maintained in a natural condition where development is limited. Pathways for public use connect the strips and blocks of land. The greenway is a multi-use trail designed to provide a safe alternative to walk, jog, bike, or skate away from busy city streets. There are approximately 16 miles of greenway trail throughout Jefferson City providing additional opportunities for outdoor recreation, relaxation and enjoyment. See the inset box below for specific trail sections and lengths. City of Jefferson Parks, Recreation and Forestry • 1299 Lafayette Street, Jefferson City MO 65101
Tip!
Greenway Trail (Main Corridor)
Miles
Dunklin Street Trail Head to Southwest Blvd.
1.1
Southwest Blvd. to Stadium Blvd.
1.3
Stadium Blvd. to West Edgewood Dr. Parking Lot
Tip!
Greenway Trail (Spurs)
Miles
Duensing Ballfield to Swifts Highway
0.7
Stadium Blvd. to Satinwood Dr.
0.5
Edgewood Dr. to Shermans Hollow
0.5
0.9
0.7
West Edgewood Dr. Parking Lot to Fairgrounds Rd.
Ellis-Porter Riverside Park to Lewis & Clark State Office Bldg.
2.1
0.6
Fairgrounds Rd. thru County Park to Covington Gardens
Lewis & Clark Trailhead Plaza to Clay Street Trailhead Plaza
1.3
Clay Street Trailhead Plaza to North Jefferson Pavilion
1.7
North Jefferson Pavilion to Katy Trail
1.0
Katy Trail to Summit Drive
0.2
McKay Park to Southwest Blvd. at Our Saviors Lutheran Church
0.16
Country Club Drive to Binder Park
1.17
Portabello Place Drive to Hwy 179 along Creek Trail Drive
0.5
Greenway Trail (East Branch of Wears Creek) East McCarty St. to Chestnut St.
1.2
Stadium/Lafayette round-about through Aurora Park
1.1
Memorial Park
1.3
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City of Jefferson Parks, Recreation and Forestry • 1299 Lafayette Street, Jefferson City MO 65101
Featured Playgrounds 1. Ellis-Porter Riverside Park Playground 300 Ellis-Porter Drive, GPS: 210 North Grant Street
Structures designated for ages 2-5 and ages 5-12
Restrooms: pavilion north of playground, open year round
2. McClung Park Playground 930 McClung Park Drive, GPS: 1115 Chestnut Street
Structures designated for ages 2-5 and ages 5-12
Restrooms: indoor pavilion, open year round
3. McKay Park Playground
1700 Southridge Drive Structures designated for ages 2-5 and ages 5-12 Restrooms: adjacent to main parking lot, open year round
4. Memorial Park Playground 111 Memorial Park Drive, GPS: 2214 West Main Street
Structures designated for ages 2-5 and ages 5-12
Restrooms: pavilion north of playground, open year round
5. North Jefferson Recreation Area Playground 901 Fourth Street
Structure designated for 2-12 years of age
Restrooms: pavilion north of playground, open spring-fall
6. Rolling Hills Playground 2347 Lexington Drive
Structure designated for 2-12 years of age
NO public restrooms are available More playground locations detailed on page 12 phone (573) 634-6482 • jeffersoncitymo.gov/parks • jcparks@jeffcitymo.org
Recreation Facilities
Fees as of spring 2017 and are subject to change.
Features 4 basketball courts 6 volleyball courts 3 pickleball courts walking track fitness center community rooms classrooms concessions
Recreation and Wellness Center 1299 Lafayette Street • (573) 634-6482
Oak Hills Golf Center
Golf Course Opening Times
932 Ellis Boulevard • (573) 634-6532 18 Holes
9 Holes
Weekday Rates Mon-Th (Mar - Oct)
$20
$13
March - April......................7:30 a.m. May - August......................6:30 a.m. September..........................7:00 a.m. October................................7:30 a.m. November - February......9:30 a.m.
Weekend Rates Fri-Sun (Mar - Oct)
$22
$14
Golf Course closes at sunset daily!
Winter Rates (Nov - Feb)
$12
$8
Senior Rates (60 years & older)
$12
$8
Junior Rates (17 years & under)
$12
$8
Twilight
$12
$8
Carts rented on a per seat basis
$13
$7
Daily Green Fees
Driving Range Small Bucket
20-25
$3.50
Medium Bucket
40-45
$5.00
Large Bucket
70-75
$6.00
Extra Large Bucket
100-105
$7.50
Family Bucket
140-150
$10.50
City of Jefferson Parks, Recreation and Forestry • 1299 Lafayette Street, Jefferson City MO 65101
Memorial Park Family Aquatic Center 120 Binder Drive • (573) 634-6588
Ellis-Porter Riverside Pool 320 Ellis Porter Drive • (573) 634-6585 Public Session see website for exceptions
10 Punch Cards only 2017 cards accepted
Public Session see website for exceptions
12:00 - 7:00 pm daily
10 Punch Cards
Youth (17 & Under) $32 Adult (18 & Over) $40 Combo (5 yth & 5 adt) $36
only 2017 cards accepted
Lap Swimming
Pool Features
Mon - Thurs: 12:00 - 5:00 pm Fri - Sun: 12:00 - 7:00 pm
weeknight closing time is dependent on evening lesson sessions
Youth (17 & Under) $32 Adult (18 & Over) $40 Combo (5 yth & 5 adt) $36
Lap Swimming
Mon - Fri: 11:30 am -12:30 pm $2 daily fee; $20 10-pass punchcard
Pool Features
Drop down slide Climbing wall Diving board Zero depth entry Shallow play features: rooster tail; flower shower; dumping buckets; froggy slid
Mon - Fri: 11:30 am -12:30 pm $2 daily fee; $20 10-pass punchcard Lap lanes also available during public session times
Open flume slides (2) Drop down slides (2) Lily pad walk Climbing wall Zero depth entry Birth-7 year aquatic play structure Lap lanes
Washington Park Ice Arena 711 Kansas Street • (573) 634-6580
General Fees Adult admission Adult 10 session pass
$5.00 $40.00
public skating daily
Youth admission (17 and under) Youth 10 session pass
$4.00 $32.00
youth & adult hockey
Skate rental (figure and hockey) all ages
Features
speed skating broomball skating lessons rentals birthday parties shows & recitals competitions
$2.50
Public session (12 - 1:30 pm) all ages Public session (12 - 1:30 pm) 10 ses pass
$3.00 $30.00
Freestyle (1 hour) Freestyle (2 hours) Freestyle 10 session pass
$6.00 $10.00 $80.00
Stick and Puck (goalies: no charge) Stick and Puck 10 session pass
$10.00 $80.00
Skate sharpening (figure and hockey)
$7.50
Coin lockers
$0.25
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