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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.
northern cardinal perched on branch

Outdoors For All - Hill Park (Day 2 of 5)

Wednesday, May 15, 2024
11:30am
Hill Park
City-Wide, Outdoor
A close up view showing the front of the Bingham-Waggoner Estate

Outdoors For All - Hill Park (Day 3 of 5)

Thursday, May 16, 2024
11:30am
Hill Park
City-Wide, Outdoor
Participants playing chess

Pickup Chess (weekly)

Thursday, May 16, 2024
2:30pm
George Owens DeWitt Hall
City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Entertainment, Family Activity

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1019
Independence, MO 64051