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Mission Statement

The Sedalia Parks and Recreation Department is committed to providing quality programs, facilities, and services that will enhance the quality of life for the citizens of Sedalia and the surrounding communities.

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(660) 826-4930 www.sedaliaparks.com

@SedaliaParks

@SedaliaParksandRec

Heckart Community Center: 1800 W 3rd Convention Hall: 1500 W 3rd

Letter from the Director

Throughout the Program Guide, you will find activities, programs, and events that will impact lives and build community pride! We strive to accomplish our mission by offering something for everyone. Whether it is a stroll through one of our parks, an adventure on the new Hubbard Park Playground, a visit to the dog park, or a day spent in the Heckart Community Center, I hope you will find something that engages and challenges you to live a healthier, happier, more rounded life.

As we head into 2023, our department is energized and looking forward to continuing to meet the needs of our growing, vibrant community. With over 300 acres of utilized park land, we strive to maintain our parks and facilities, and be sure that we are doing our best to stay on top of facilities as they age and continue to plan for the future. As we have been very clear, our outdoor pools are close to the end of their lifespan. Honestly, 20 years is typically the most you will get out of outdoor pools. Our pools have both surpassed that, thanks to the support of this community and the staff that maintains and operates them. With that being said, you will begin to hear and see that we will be moving forward with plans to design and build ONE new Outdoor Aquatic facility with hopes that this facility is on the east side of town. Once a location is set we will be asking for community engagement on the design and amenities that our included in the Aquatic Facility, we want to hear what you want. This will be a process, but the goal is to have a new Aquatic Facility opened Memorial Day weekend of 2025, and we look forward to keeping you in the loop each step of the way.

The Sedalia Parks & Recreation Department oversees over 300 acres of park land, Convention Hall, and the Heckart Community Center, as well as maintaining 7 parks: Liberty, Centennial, Clover Dell, Hubbard, Housel, Katy, and Vermont Park. A wide array of sports, recreation activities, lessons, and special events are available for all area citizens.

As always, if you have ideas, concerns, or would like to chat, please feel free to reach out. I would love to hear what you have to say regarding parks, recreation, and wellness here in Sedalia! Have FUN out there and create memories that will last a lifetime!

Amy Epple, Director of Parks and Recreation

Park Board

p.m.,

Jerry Case–President

Roy Poynter – Vice President

Megan Simon - Secretary

Syndi Herrick

Jan Summers

Dan VanDyne

Connie Washington

Kristy Woolery

Dr. William Woolery

Program Cancellation

Sedalia Parks and Recreation reserves the right to cancel any class or program that does not meet the minimum required participants. Participant may transfer payment to another class or program, receive a credit for a later class/program, or refund.

Program Refund

Full-time staff will administer program refunds that are fair and consistent with the policies of the Sedalia Parks and Recreation department and do not jeopardize the financial well-being of the program. Please see SPR Staff for refund policies.

Photography Policy

Permission to use Names/Images: Periodically, the SPR will take pictures or videotapes of participants while they are engaged in programs or while enjoying parks and other facilities. These photos may appear in Parks and Recreation brochures, website and publications. If you see a staff member or photographer taking pictures and you do not want your picture taken, please speak to the photographer and request your photo not be taken and deleted if necessary.

Lost And Found Policy

Sedalia Parks and Recreation is not responsible for lost or stolen items. Any item of value (not broken, damaged, unuseable, etc.) left at any of Sedalia Parks and Recreation parks, facilities, recreation program sites, and aquatic centers which are found by parks and recreation staff shall be picked up and kept to return to the owner. All found items will be taken to the Heckart Community Center, located in Liberty Park, and kept for a minimum of three (3) weeks before disposing of them. Items found at outdoor aquatic centers will be put in the lost and found area located at the outdoor aquatic center. Items found at outdoor aquatic centers will be kept for a minimum of three (3) weeks before disposing of them. Items left behind at the end of the outdoor aquatic season will be transferred to the Heckart Community Center and kept for three (3) weeks before disposing of them.

Please be aware: Youth ages 15 and under, along with parent or guardian, must sign and agree to the Youth Code of Conduct priory to entry into the Facility.

Youth ages 12 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian (age 16+) within the Heckart Community Center at all times.