Board approves budget increase for new Fire Station design contract

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen voted to approve an ordinance to increase the budget for a design contract for Fire Station #4 by $115,500 due to inflation at the August 23, 2022, Board of Aldermen meeting.

The initial contract with Hoefer Welk...

City to move forward with White House Theater purchase after feasibility study

BRANSON, Mo – After hearing the results of the feasibility study, inspections and cost analysis, the Branson Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to approve a resolution to continue with the purchase of the old White House Theater located at 2255 Gretna Rd...

Utilities Dpt. Gives update on Compton Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Wall

BRANSON, Mo – City of Branson Utilities Director, Kendall Powell gave an update regarding the Compton Wastewater Treatment Plant’s Flood Protection System at the August 9, 2022, Board of Aldermen meeting.

The Compton Drive Wastewater Facility is located al...

Design for new Fire Station 60% complete

BRANSON, Mo – Branson Fire Rescue and design contractor, Hoefer Welker, LLC are nearing completion of the design of the new Fire Station #4 that will be located in Ward 3 in the south part of Branson off State Highway 165 on Champagne Boulevard to reduce ...

Aldermen approve next steps in W. 76 Country Blvd improvements

BRANSON, Mo – In a double read, the Branson Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Bill No. 6180, an ordinance approving a contract to design and improve segments one and two of W. 76 Country Blvd at their last regular meeting on July 12, 2022.

This is the...

Branson community celebrates W. 76 Country Blvd improvements

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson celebrated the first of many significant milestones in the overall revitalization of W. 76 Country Blvd and announced what’s next for the city’s entertainment district at the 76 Re-Creation Celebration on Wednesday mornin...

City Wide Spring Cleanup Set For Week of April 17

BRANSON, Mo., 3/28/2023 – The City of Branson Public Works Department will conduct its annual Spring Cleanup, a service the City offers at no cost to help residents dispose of large items and to help keep Branson clean, beginning Monday...

RecPlex Gym Floor Reopening & New Helicopter Easter Egg Drop

RecPlex Gym Floor Reopening & New Helicopter Easter Egg Drop

From Pickleball to Egg Hunts, Parks & Rec Welcomes Spring With Several Big Events!

(BRANSON, Mo, 3/24/23) – With Branson RecPlex guests anxious to get back on the pickleball cour...

Announcing Open Positions on Branson Boards & Committees

BRANSON, Mo., 3/21/2023 – Citizens are invited to participate in the positive momentum at Branson’s City Hall by applying for a position on one of the City’s boards or committees. Applications for terms beginning in 2023 open...

Lee Ave. and S. Sunshine St. intersection closed March 17

BRANSON, Mo., 3/16/2023 – The intersection of Lee Ave. and S. Sunshine St. will be closed to through traffic Friday, March 17, 2023, until 4:00 p.m. for road repairs.

Access to Branson First Baptist Church and Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church...

City Announces New Human Resources Director - Hayley Hutchins Joins Growing Leadership Team

BRANSON, Mo., 3/16/2023 - The City of Branson is announcing the addition of Hayley Hutchins to the growing leadership team of City Hall. Hutchins, with 20 years of experience leading corporate human resources functions, comes to Branson after serving mult...

Mayor Larry Milton proclaims Branson ‘strong’ in State of the City address

BRANSON, Mo – Branson Mayor Larry Milton reflected on the past year in Branson during his State of the City address at City Hall on March 14, 2023, and updated residents, business owners, and community members on the progress at City Hall and it...

Surplus property online auction live now through April 4

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson is conducting an online auction, through Purple Wave Auction Company, to sell surplus property, that is live now and ends Tuesday, April 4, 2023.

The City has contracted with Purple Wave Auction, a company that s...

Pacific St. water tower renovation project begins March 10

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson’s Utilities Department will begin the process to renovate and clean the Pacific St. water tower, located at 616 W. Pacific St. on March 10, 2023, by draining the tower of its water over the weekend.

Thi...

City hires Mark Colussy as new Planning & Development Director

BRANSON, Mo – Mark Colussy (ka-loo-see) has been hired as the city’s Director of Planning & Development, effective March 27, 2023. 

The Director of Planning & Development reports to the City Administrator and leads the ...

Branson State of the City address March 14

BRANSON, Mo – Mayor Larry Milton will deliver Branson’s State of the City address on March 14, 2023, in the Council Chambers at Branson City Hall, located at 110 W. Maddux St. at 4:00 p.m.

This special address is an important message th...

Branson Fire Rescue to host Indoor Pyrotechnics training March 15

BRANSON, Mo – Branson Fire Rescue will host a course on the safe use of indoor pyrotechnics on Wednesday, March 15, 2023, at 8:30 a.m. at Fire Station 1 located at 110 Crosby St. that will prepare theater owners, operators and pyrotechnic techni...

Missouri Highway Patrol investigating Branson officer involved shooting

BRANSON, Mo – On February 28, 2023, at approximately 10:00 p.m., Branson officers located a known wanted subject at a gas station in the 1100 block of W. 76 Country Blvd. and made contact with the driver, who was alone in the vehicle with a dog....

3 p.m. news conference to be livestreamed

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Police Department’s scheduled 3:00 p.m. news conference on March 1, 2023, has been moved to the Council Chambers at City Hall in order to be livestreamed for our community and media outlets.

This news conferenc...

News conference regarding police officer involved shooting today at 3 p.m.

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Police Department will hold a news conference regarding the officer involved shooting that occurred on February 28, at 3:00 p.m. March 1, 2023, in the lobby of City Hall located at 110 W. Maddux St.

Branson Police Chief,...

Oak Creek Drive Lane Closure March 1-3 for sidewalk repairs

BRANSON, Mo – The westbound lane of Oak Creek Drive, between Forsyth Street and Tanger Blvd, will be closed to through traffic Wednesday, March 1 through Friday, March 3, 2023, to repair the sidewalk, curb and gutter.

Drivers are asked to use alt...

Michael Woods promoted to Public Works/Engineering Director

BRANSON, Mo – Michael Woods has been tapped to take over for retiring Keith Francis on March 20, 2023. He is working alongside current Director Francis for the next few weeks to help ensure a smooth transition.&nbs...

City Hires Lisa Rau as Communications Director

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson has hired Lisa Rau as Communications Director, effective March 15, 2023.  Rau joins the City of Branson from Silver Dollar City as their Director of Publicity & Public Relations. The Communications ...

Acting City Clerk, Hillary Briand, Promoted to City Clerk

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson’s Acting City Clerk, Hillary Briand, has been promoted to City Clerk effective Wednesday, February 15, 2023, following a unanimous vote of the Board of Aldermen on February 14, 2023.

Briand was hired as...

Downtown alleyway closed Wednesday to replace electrical pole

BRANSON, Mo – The downtown alleyway that is between N Commercial St. and Veteran’s Blvd on the south side of the Awbery parking lot will be closed Wednesday, February 15, 2023, so Liberty Utilities can replace a damaged electrical pole...

Summer Parks & Recreation Job Fair March 11

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host a Job Fair on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Branson RecPlex, located at 1501 Branson Hills Pkwy, for anyone interested in working on the Parks ...

Deputy City Clerk, Hillary Briand, named Acting City Clerk

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson’s Deputy City Clerk, Hillary Briand, has been named Acting City Clerk effective Monday, February 13, 2023.

Briand brings extensive experience having worked for the City for 15 years as the Deputy City C...

Registration Open for Parks & Rec Spring Youth Soccer

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now registering for spring co-ed Youth and PeeWee Soccer.

Youth leagues are available for boys and girls who are between five and 15-years old. Practices begin the week of March 6, 20...

Branson municipal court canceled Wednesday due to inclement weather

BRANSON, Mo – The Municipal Court for the City of Branson, a division of the Circuit Court of Taney County, has canceled court for Wednesday, February 1, 2023, due to inclement weather.

People who were scheduled to have court today can check Miss...

City offices closed Jan. 31, Board meeting canceled due to inclement weather

BRANSON, Mo – City offices, including City Hall, will be closed Tuesday, January 31, 2023, due to inclement weather. The Board of Aldermen Study Session and Board meeting there were scheduled for Tuesday night have been canceled as well.

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City offices closing early Monday, January 30 due to inclement weather

BRANSON, Mo – Due to the inclement weather, city offices, including City Hall will close at 12:00 p.m. on Monday, January 30, 2023.

As a reminder, many services are available 24/7 on the City's website, BransonMo.Gov.

City to host open house & job fair February 13 at City Hall

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson municipal government invites all residents and community members to an open house and job fair at City Hall on February 13, 2023, at City Hall located at 110 W. Maddux street from 3:30 to 6:00 p.m. to get to kno...

Postponed Board of Aldermen meetings rescheduled for January 31

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson has rescheduled its regular Board of Aldermen Study Session and Board meeting to Tuesday, January 31, 2023, at their regular times, 4:30 p.m. for the Study Session and 6:00 p.m. for the Board meeting.

The meeting...

Director of Branson Public Works/Engineering, Keith Francis, announces retirement

BRANSON, Mo – Branson’s Public Works/Engineering Director, Keith Francis has announced that he will retire March 17, 2023.

Francis has worked for the City for 13 years. As director, he is responsible for the construction and maintenance...

City offices closing early Tuesday due to incoming inclement weather

BRANSON, Mo – Due to the incoming inclement weather, city offices, including City Hall will close at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, January 24, 2023.

As a reminder, there are many services available 24/7 on the City's website, BransonMo.Gov.

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City to reschedule regular Tuesday Board meeting due to expected weather

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson is rescheduling its regular Board of Aldermen Study Session and Board meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 24, 2023, to a date yet to be determined, due to expected winter weather.

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W. 76 Country Blvd Lane Closure Thursday for Christmas Tree Removal

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson Public Works Department will close the westbound lane of W. 76 Country Blvd. at the intersection of Gretna Road and W. 76 Country Blvd. on Thursday, January 12, 2023, from 8:00 to 11:00 a.m. to remove the Christ...

Registration open for Mother-Son event at Fritz’s Adventure

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its fifth annual Mother-Son Event at Fritz’s Adventure, located at 1425 76 Country Blvd, on Saturday, February 4, 2023, to provide an opportunity for mothers, grandm...

City to replace aging infrastructure starting in 2023

BRANSON, Mo – Branson residents and community members will see less water main breaks as the City begins to systematically replace aging water mains and service lines, beginning with the Hiawatha Heights subdivision which will start in 2023 and ...

City rolls out new Winter Weather Road Conditions Map

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson has created a Winter Weather Road Conditions Map that shows and updates the road conditions of Branson’s main arterial roads during winter weather events.

This tool was created to mimic the Missouri Dep...

Police Dpt Pinning Ceremony Monday Dec. 19 to welcome new officers and celebrate promotions

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Police Department would like to invite the community to help welcome five new employees and celebrate two promotions at the Department’s Badge Pinning ceremony on December 19, 2022, from 3:00 to 4:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers ...

December 13 Closed Executive Session minutes available online

BRANSON, Mo – The minutes for the Branson Board of Aldermen Closed Executive Session on December 13, 2022, are now available on the City’s website.

The Board of Aldermen adjourned into Closed Executive Session pursuant to 610.021.3 for ...

City names Eric Schmitt as new Branson Police Chief

BRANSON, Mo – City Administrator Cathy Stepp named Eric Schmitt as the new City of Branson Police Chief effective immediately at a news conference on Thursday, December 15, at Branson City Hall.

Schmitt has been serving as the Assistant Chief in ...

Main entrance to Branson City Hall closed December 15

BRANSON, Mo – The main entrance to Branson City Hall, located at 110 W. Maddux St. will be closed on Thursday, December 15, 2022, while crews make much-needed street repairs to Maddux St.

Employees and patrons are asked to enter through the lower...

MEDIA ALERT: News Conference Thursday to announce new Branson Police Chief

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson will hold a news conference at 9:00 a.m. on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Branson City Hall’s main public entrance to announce the Branson Police Department’s new police chief.

Media outlets...

Fire sprinkler checks urged ahead of expected drop in temperatures

BRANSON, Mo – Branson Fire Rescue is reminding all Branson area businesses to prepare now for the expected drop in temperatures to reduce the chance of major fire sprinkler damage and malfunction.

If a fire sprinkler system is exposed to sub-free...

Registration open for Parks & Rec school-age Winter Break Camp

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its Winter Break Camp to ensure your children have a safe and fun experience while on break from the classroom.

The Winter Break Camp will correspond w...

Mayor & Aldermen candidacy declarations open Dec. 6 for April election

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson Clerk’s office will accept Declarations of Candidacy for the Mayor and three Aldermen seats for the upcoming spring local election starting December 6, 2022, through December 27, 2022.

Each of the City&...

City prepared and ready for winter weather events

BRANSON, Mo – As winter approaches and the temperatures get lower, the City of Branson is prepared and ready for any winter weather that may impact the 250-lane miles of roadway inside city limits.

The City of Branson reminds residents to limit t...

Design for new Fire Station #4 complete, now taking construction bids

BRANSON, Mo – Branson Fire Rescue and design contractor, Hoefer Welker, LLC have completed the design of the new Fire Station #4 which will be located in Ward 3 in the south part of Branson off State Highway 165 on Champagne Boulevard to reduce fire and e...

Christmas ‘Adopt-A-Senior’ begins November 21

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is encouraging community members to participate in its annual Adopt-A-Senior program to spread joy to local senior citizens who may not otherwise receive much during the Christmas Seaso...

Annual Breakfast with Santa December 10

BRANSON, Mo – Santa will make a special visit to the Branson RecPlex for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s annual Breakfast with Santa presented by McDonald’s, on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Three sessions are a...

Annual Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt December 9

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its third annual Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt on Friday evening December 9, 2022, at the Branson Community Center located at 201 Compton Drive.

Santa’s elves have once...

Parks Department awarded forestry grant for chainsaw training

BRANSON, Mo –The City of Branson’s Parks & Recreation Department has been notified that it will be awarded a Community Forestry Cost-share grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation for chainsaw training. Community Forestry...

Branson Firefighters remind residents to change smoke alarm batteries this weekend

BRANSON, Mo – Branson Firefighters encourage residents to change the batteries in smoke alarms this weekend to coincide with the end of daylight saving at 2:00 a.m. Sunday, November 6, 2022.

"Having a working smoke alarm in your home is one ...

Mayor to declare Nov. 8 ‘Tony Orlando Yellow Ribbon Day’

BRANSON, Mo – Mayor Larry Milton will declare November 8, 2022, as “Tony Orlando Yellow Ribbon Day” and will present the proclamation to Orlando at the regular Board of Aldermen meeting on November 8, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Br...

Annual street maintenance and paving November 1-30

BRANSON, Mo – The Public Work Department’s annual street maintenance and paving will begin on Tuesday, November 1, 2022, and will last through November 30, 2022. 

Several different areas will be worked on, as outlined in the be...

October 25 Closed Executive Session minutes available

BRANSON, Mo – The minutes for the Branson Board of Aldermen Closed Executive Session on October 25, 2022, are now available on the City’s website.

The Board of Aldermen adjourned into Closed Executive Session pursuant to 610.021.2 for r...

Don’t miss your ‘shot’ to sign up for Youth Basketball - Deadline Nov. 15

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for boys and girls youth basketball which is available for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. The deadline to register is Tuesday, November...

City taking applications for board & committee vacancies

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson is looking to fill several board and committee vacancies which provide opportunities for citizens to engage in local government, help make decisions for the community and give input regarding important city issu...

Board of Aldermen to hold special closed meeting Tuesday, October 25

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. at Branson City Hall that will immediately adjourn into a closed executive session pursuant to 610.021.1 RSMO for litigation and ...

City takes ownership of future Public Safety Complex – now seeking RFQ’s for renovations

BRANSON, Mo –  The City of Branson officially closed on the purchase of the former White House Theater, located at 2255 Gretna Rd. on Tuesday, October 18, 2022, and has started the process to renovate the building for the new Branson Po...

W. 76 Country Blvd Lane Closure Tuesday, Oct. 25 for Christmas tree installation

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson Public Works Department will close the westbound lane of W. 76 Country Blvd in front of the Titanic Museum on Tuesday, October 25, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. to assist the Branson Christmas Coalition wit...

October 11 Closed Executive Session minutes available online

BRANSON, Mo – The minutes for the Branson Board of Aldermen Closed Executive Session on October 11, 2022, are now available on the City’s website.

The Board of Aldermen adjourned into Closed Executive Session pursuant to 610.021.2 for r...

October 25 Board of Aldermen Study Session Canceled

BRANSON, Mo – The regularly scheduled Board of Aldermen Study Session that was scheduled for October 25, 2022, at 4:30 p.m. has been canceled. 

The regular Board of Aldermen meeting for October 25 will go on as scheduled at 6:00 p.m.

When...

City Hall Main Entrance Closed Oct. 20 – Oct. 25 for sidewalk repairs

BRANSON, Mo – 

The north entrance to City Hall and the street in front of City Hall, W. Maddux St. will be closed from October 20 through 5:00 p.m. October 25, 2022. Signage will be in place to detour traffic around the road closure and ...

Improvements complete! Ribbon cutting & reopening of Eiserman Park pickleball courts Oct. 14

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson’s Parks & Recreation Department invites the community to a ribbon cutting to celebrate Eiserman Park’s pickleball court improvements on the new walking path at Eiserman Park, located at 201 Compton Drive, on Friday, O...

Planned water interruption for Lucia Ridge Oct. 12 & 18 for fire hydrant repairs

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson Utilities Department will need to interrupt water service in the Lucia Ridge neighborhood on Wednesday, October 12, 2022, from 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. and then again on October 18, 2022, from 9:30 to 3:30 p.m. for fi...

Oct. 11 Study Session time change to continue 2023 Budget discussions

BRANSON, Mo – The regularly scheduled October 11, 2022, Board of Aldermen Study Session will now be at 4:00 p.m. instead of 4:30 p.m. at Branson City Hall and will be combined with the Finance Committee to continue the 2023 budget discussions.

Wh...

Free responsible alcohol selling class October 13

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson, in partnership with the Community Partnership of the Ozarks, will host a Responsible Alcohol Selling class on Thursday, October 13, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. ...

Board of Aldermen to hold public meeting Oct. 10 to discuss Chamber marketing contract

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen is holding a special public meeting on Monday, October 10, 2022, at 6:00 p.m. at Branson City Hall to discuss the negotiation of the Branson/Lakes area Chamber of Commerce and Convention and Visitors B...

Branson Fire Rescue to participate in National Fire Prevention Week Oct. 9-15

BRANSON, Mo – Branson Fire Rescue will focus on helping residents create a good home fire escape plan during this year’s Fire Prevention Week, October 9 to 15 to educate the Branson community on simple but important actions that will k...

Joint Board of Aldermen and Finance Committee 2023 budget meeting Oct. 6

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson will continue its discussion of the preliminary 2023 Budget and Capital Improvements Plan at a joint Board of Aldermen and Finance Committee meeting at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Branson City Hal...

Board of Aldermen Closed Executive Session minutes and employment agreement available online

BRANSON, Mo – The minutes for the Branson Board of Aldermen Closed Executive Session on September 16, 2022, and September 27, 2022, along with an executed City Administrator employment agreement, are now available on the City’s website...

City wide Fall Cleanup set for Oct. 31 through Nov. 4

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson Public Works Department will conduct its annual Fall Cleanup beginning Monday, October 31, 2022, a service the City offers at no cost to help residents properly dispose of large unwanted items that are not typic...

Board of Aldermen hire Cathy Stepp as new Branson City Administrator

BRANSON, Mo – Branson Mayor, Larry Milton announced that the Branson Board of Aldermen has hired Cathy Stepp as the new City of Branson City Administrator at a news conference on Monday, October 3, 2022.

Branson is a fourth class Missouri City th...

Mayor to hold news conference Monday to announce new City Administrator

BRANSON, Mo – Branson Mayor, Larry Milton, will hold a news conference to announce the City’s new City Administrator on Monday, October 3, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. at Branson City Hall, located at 110 W. Maddux St.

Branson City Clerk, Lisa W...

FREE Parks & Rec Halloween BOOnanza Oct. 28

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its annual Halloween BOOnanza celebration on Friday, October 28, 2022, from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. along the walking path at the Branson RecPlex ball field complex.  

Come ...

Mayor Proclaims October 4, 2022 as Branson’s Annual National Night Out

BRANSON, Mo – Mayor Larry Milton proclaimed October 4, as the City’s Annual National Night Out at the regular September 27 Board of Aldermen meeting and presented the proclamation to Branson Police Chief, Jeff Matthews and block party ...

City kicks off 2023 budget process at Sept. 27 joint Aldermen Study Session/Finance meeting

BRANSON, Mo –  The City of Branson will kick off its discussion of the preliminary 2023 Budget and Capital Improvements Plan at a joint Board of Aldermen Study Session and Finance Committee meeting at 4:30 p.m. on Tuesday, September 27,...

City receives ‘Best Race Site’ award from Powerboat Nationals

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson was voted the best race site of 2022 by Powerboat Nationals staff and race teams after racing four times in 2022 on Lake Taneycomo.

Powerboat Nationals is an entertaining event filled with the world’s f...

Board to hear Hasbro presentation at Sept. 27 meeting

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen will hear a presentation from Jillian Dennis-Skillings, sales executive with Top Trumps, the U.S. licensing agent with Hasbro at the regular Board of Aldermen meeting on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at 6:00 p.m ...

Cantwell Park improvements completed

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce that the repairs and improvements to the basketball court at Cantwell Park located at N Sunshine and Mockingbird Ln. are now complete.

Repairs included the install...

Walnut Lane between Stockstill and Highland closed Wednesday for sewer repairs

BRANSON, Mo – Sections of Walnut Lane between Stockstill Ln. to W. Highland St. will be closed Wednesday, September 21, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for sewer repairs.

There will be no disruption of service for water or sewer with these repa...

Board of Aldermen to hold special meeting Friday, September 16

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting on Friday, September 16, 2022, at 9:30 a.m. at Branson City Hall that will immediately adjourn into a closed executive session pursuant to 610.021.2 RSMO for real estate an...

Sections of Walnut Lane and Roark Avenue to close for sewer repairs between Sept. 12-23

BRANSON, Mo – Sections of Walnut Lane and Roark Ave will be closed during different parts of the next two weeks beginning Monday, September 12, 2022, for sewer repairs.

• Sections of Walnut Lane will be closed from Stockstill Ln to W Highland St. b...

City remembers former Branson Alderman Albert “Al” Moon

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson expresses its sincere condolences to the friends and family of former Branson Alderman and local economic development pioneer, Albert “Al” Moon who passed away at 96 years old.

Moon served as ...

Planning & Development improvements lead to positive new business development experience

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson’s Planning & Development Department is seeing positive results from its efforts to improve the process to open a business, build a business, or remodel an existing business.

As of September 2022, the Department has an ...

Branson Police investigating fatal single vehicle crash on Hwy 165

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Police Department responded to a call of a serious single-vehicle crash on Hwy 165 and Austin Avenue near the Shepherd of the Hills Fish Hatchery at about 1:40 p.m. on August 26, 2022.

When officers arrived, they found o...

Minute excerpts for the August 23 Closed Executive Session available online

BRANSON, Mo – The minute excerpts for the Branson Board of Aldermen Closed Executive Session on August 23, 2022, are now available.  This includes the approval of a real estate contract for purchase of additional property for future exp...

Board approves budget increase for new Fire Station design contract

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen voted to approve an ordinance to increase the budget for a design contract for Fire Station #4 by $115,500 due to inflation at the August 23, 2022, Board of Aldermen meeting.

The initial contract with H...

City to move forward with White House Theater purchase after feasibility study

BRANSON, Mo – After hearing the results of the feasibility study, inspections and cost analysis, the Branson Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to approve a resolution to continue with the purchase of the old White House Theater located at 2255...

Temporary lane closures on Fall Creek Rd Aug. 24-26 for sign repairs

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson will temporarily close lanes along Fall Creek Rd between Jupiter Way to W. 76 Country Blvd on Wednesday, August 24, 2022, through Friday, August 26, 2022, to repair or replace signs.

This project will involve tem...

Overnight sidewalk & street Repairs on W. 76 Country Blvd. Aug. 24 & 25

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson will make street and sidewalk repairs along W. 76 Country Blvd. between Starvin’ Marvin’s located at 3400 W 76 Country Blvd. to the World’s Largest Toy Museum Complex located at 360...

Doggie Swim Night at Branson AquaPlex September 5

BRANSON, Mo – All furry four-legged friends are invited to the Branson AquaPlex on Monday, September 5, 2022, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for the annual end-of-season Doggie Swim event to play fetch, paddle around in the shallow end or take a plunge ...

Board to hear presentation on Charter Cities at Tuesday’s Study Session

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen will hear a presentation on Charter Cities by the executive director of the Missouri Municipal League at Tuesday’s regular Board of Aldermen Study Session that will be held at 4:30 p.m. at Ci...

Utilities Dpt. Gives update on Compton Wastewater Treatment Plant Flood Wall

BRANSON, Mo – City of Branson Utilities Director, Kendall Powell gave an update regarding the Compton Wastewater Treatment Plant’s Flood Protection System at the August 9, 2022, Board of Aldermen meeting.

The Compton Drive Wastewater Fa...

Board approves contract to allow Utilities Dpt. to terminate service to delinquent sewer accounts

BRANSON, Mo – At the August 9, 2022, regular Board of Aldermen meeting, the Branson Board of Aldermen voted to approve a contract that will allow the City of Branson’s Utilities Department to terminate service to delinquent sewer accou...

Sidewalk & street repairs on W. 76 Country Blvd. August 18 & 19

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson will make street and sidewalk repairs along W. 76 Country Blvd. between Starvin’ Marvin’s located at 3400 W 76 Country Blvd. to the World’s Largest Toy Museum Complex located at 360...

Fall Community Garage Sale September 10

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will hold its semi-annual Community Garage Sale in the Branson RecPlex Parking lot on Saturday, September 10, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to provide community members a chance to sell items or look for a deal....

Now Registering for Fall Youth Volleyball at the RecPlex

BRANSON, Mo – Registration is now open for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s 2022 Fall Youth Volleyball season, which is available for youth who are in first through eighth grades.

This league offers a great oppor...

Sidewalk Repairs on W. 76 Country Blvd overnights August 8-10

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson will be working overnights to fix several sections of sidewalk along W. 76 Country Blvd. from Starvin Marvin’s to the Branson Toy Museum beginning midnight Monday, August 8, 2022, through Wednesday, Au...

Registration Open for Fall Youth Soccer

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for fall co-ed Youth and PeeWee Soccer.

Youth leagues are available for boys and girls who are between five and 15 years old. Practices begin on August ...

Registration Now Open for Youth Flag Football

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for Youth Flag Football for students in kindergarten through third grades, which is designed to introduce youth to the fundamentals of football in a safe and ex...

Free responsible alcohol selling class August 11

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson, in partnership with the Community Partnership of the Ozarks, will host a Responsible Alcohol Selling class on Thursday, August 11, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 

T...

City continues due diligence phase for new Police Headquarters, Public Safety Complex

BRANSON, Mo – City officials are about halfway through the due diligence phase of purchasing the old White House Theatre, located at 2255 Gretna Rd for the proposed new Branson Police Headquarters and Public Safety Complex.

The due diligence phas...

Branson’s Community wide National Night Out to be held October 4

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Police Department is preparing for Branson’s annual National Night Out (NNO), an annual community-building event designed to promote police-community partnerships and neighborhood camaraderie to make neighborh...

Sidewalk Repairs on W. 76 Country Blvd overnights July 25-29

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson will be working overnights to fix several sections of sidewalk along W. 76 Country Blvd. from the Presleys’ Theater to the Branson Ferris Wheel beginning midnight July 25, 2022, through Friday, July 29...

FREE Water Safety and Survival Skills class August 3

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host a free Water Safety and Survival Skills class on August 3, 2022, at the Branson AquaPlex, located at 1501 Branson Hills Pkwy, from 5:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. to instruct attendees...

Beat the heat – special local discount to AquaPlex in August

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer a special discount for Branson residents to the AquaPlex swimming pool on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the month of August.

Branson residents can enjoy a discounted ra...

DWI Charges filed in fatal New Year’s Eve Crash

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Police Department has completed its investigation related to the fatal crash that happened December 31, 2021, on Highway 376 near Henning State Park and has resulted in the Taney County Prosecutor’s office cha...

Design for new Fire Station 60% complete

BRANSON, Mo – Branson Fire Rescue and design contractor, Hoefer Welker, LLC are nearing completion of the design of the new Fire Station #4 that will be located in Ward 3 in the south part of Branson off State Highway 165 on Champagne Boulevard ...

Registration now open for Parks & Rec Adult Softball leagues

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for Adult Softball leagues which are offered on different evenings and designed for different skill levels to offer an opportunity for all interested p...

Board of Aldermen to hold special meeting Tuesday, July 19

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, July 19, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Branson City Hall that will immediately adjourn into a closed executive session pursuant to 610.021.3 RSMO for personnel.

You can...

City seeking $19.9 million in ARPA grants

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen approved 15 different resolutions at their last regular meeting on July 12, 2022, that authorize the City to apply for Missouri American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds that total $15,008,000 for Utilitie...

Aldermen approve next steps in W. 76 Country Blvd improvements

BRANSON, Mo – In a double read, the Branson Board of Aldermen unanimously approved Bill No. 6180, an ordinance approving a contract to design and improve segments one and two of W. 76 Country Blvd at their last regular meeting on July 12, 2022.

T...

FREE Swim Day at Branson AquaPlex July 27

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer its second Free Swim Day on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in partnership with State Park Marina.

In lieu of admission, the Parks Department asks that each person bring on...

Branson community celebrates W. 76 Country Blvd improvements

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson celebrated the first of many significant milestones in the overall revitalization of W. 76 Country Blvd and announced what’s next for the city’s entertainment district at the 76 Re-Creation C...

Special Night Swim at the Branson AquaPlex with live DJ July 22

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a family-friendly Night Swim at the AquaPlex on July 22, 2022, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with live music from DJ Aaron Space of Prince Ivan.

This fun event will include gam...

BPD taking applications for the 2022 Branson Citizens Police Academy

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Police Department is now accepting applications for its 2022 Citizen Police Academy, a program in which community members are offered an opportunity for a deeper understanding of the mission, values and operations of th...

Green Mountain Dr. Road at W. 76 Country Blvd. Closed July 6-7

BRANSON, Mo – Green Mountain Drive will be closed between McDonald’s south entrance and the south entrance of Price Chopper near the intersection of W. 76 Country Blvd starting at 11:00 p.m. this evening, July 6, 2022, through 11:00 p.m. Thursday, July 7,...

City starting process to buy old White House Theatre for police department, public safety complex

BRANSON, Mo – In a closed special meeting on July 1, 2022, the Branson Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to start the initial process to purchase the White House Theatre, located at 2255 Gretna Rd., to serve as a Public Safety Complex and the ...

W. 76 Country Blvd re-creation celebration #1 July 13

Celebrating the completion of improvements to Branson’s Entertainment District

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson and the 76 Entertainment Community District (76ECID) invite you to join us on world-famous W. 76 Country Blvd to celebrate ...

Board of Aldermen to hold special meeting Friday, July 1

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting on Friday, July 1, 2022, at 3:00 p.m. at Branson City Hall that will immediately adjourn into a closed executive session pursuant to 610.021.2 RSMO for real estate.

You can ...

Gretna Rd reopens one day early

BRANSON, Mo – As of 9:00 a.m. on June 30, 2022, the Gretna road reconstruction is complete, road crews have removed the barricades and Gretna Rd is open to all traffic one day ahead of the expected July 1 completion date.

This road closed to thro...

Annual Branson water report finds no issues

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson’s annual Water Quality Report for the 2021 calendar year indicates that the drinking water in Branson meets or exceeds all of the Missouri Department of Natural Resource requirements and standards for ...

City to sell old high school property to contractor for attainable housing project

BRANSON, Mo – Upon its second and final reading at the June 28, 2022, Board of Aldermen meeting, the Branson Board of Aldermen unanimously voted to approve Bill no. 6165, a contract to sell the property located at 300 S. 6^th street, known as the...

Registration now open for Youth Swim Clinic July 11-29

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for a Youth Swim Clinic for beginners and advanced swimmers that will take place the last three weeks of July. 

The Youth Swim Clinic is availa...

Gretna Road on track to open July 1, as scheduled

BRANSON, Mo – The contractor working on the Gretna Road reconstruction between North Wildwood Dr. and Roark Valley Rd. has completed the concrete curb and gutter work which now has to cure before placing the asphalt and is on track to open as sc...

Board of Aldermen to discuss panhandling & homelessness at Thursday’s Study Session

BRANSON, Mo – The Mayor and Board of Aldermen will have a discussion on panhandling and homelessness within the City of Branson at the regularly scheduled Study Session at 1:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 23, 2022, at Branson City Hall.

The discussion...

City taking applications for board & committee vacancies

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson is looking to fill several board and committee vacancies which provide opportunities for citizens to engage in local government, help make important decisions for the community and give their input regarding imp...

FREE swim day at Branson AquaPlex June 22

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer a FREE Swim Day on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, presented in partnership by The Track Family Fun Parks.

This is a first come, first served event due to the pool&rsqu...

Board of Aldermen move Study Session days and times

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen moved the dates and times of its Study Sessions to align with the dates of regular Board of Aldermen meetings at the last regular Board of Aldermen meeting on June 14, 2022.

Study sessions will now be h...

Mayor Milton sends condolences to friends, family of Dan Lennon

BRANSON, Mo – Mayor Larry Milton wishes to express his sincere condolences on behalf of himself, his colleagues on the Board of Aldermen and the City of Branson, to the family of  Dan Lennon who has passed away.

Lennon, along with the Le...

City to begin street light installation on W. 76 Country Blvd June 12

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson will begin installing street and pedestrian lights in the nighttime hours from Presley’s Country Jubilee to the Branson Ferris Wheel starting at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 12, 2022.

This project is for t...

Registration now open for new Youth and Adult Kickball Leagues

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for its first ever summer youth and adult Kickball Leagues which will take place on Mondays in June and July at Alexander Park. The deadline to register for the...

Challenger Summer Soccer Camps begin June 20

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with Challenger Sports to offer two summer soccer camps at the Branson RecPlex, June 20-24 and July 18-22, for children who are three to fourteen years old.  

Challenger Spo...

Board of Aldermen to hold special meeting Thursday, June 9

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 12:00 p.m. at Branson City Hall that will immediately adjourn into a closed executive session pursuant to 610.021.1 RSMO for litigation.

You ca...

Board of Aldermen to hold special meeting Tuesday June 7

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at Branson City Hall that will immediately adjourn into a closed executive session pursuant to 610.021.2 RSMO for real estate.

You can...

Responsible alcohol selling class rescheduled to June 21

BRANSON, Mo – The Responsible Alcohol Selling class that was originally scheduled for Thursday, June 9, 2022, has been rescheduled to Tuesday, June 21, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers.

Training for responsible a...

Police reopen W. 76 Country Blvd after single vehicle crash

BRANSON, Mo – W. 76 Country Blvd has reopened with temporary lane closures from Truman Rd to Forsythe St after a single-vehicle crash caused damage to an electric pole at approximately 9:44 a.m on Thursday, June 2, 2022.

Police shut down that are...

All June city meetings posted to website

BRANSON, Mo – All City Board of Aldermen, as well as City Board and Committee meetings for the month of June are on the front page of the City’s website, BransonMo.Gov under the “All Meetings” calendar feature.

Agendas for each of these meetings can also b...

Dedicate a Branson park bench or tree to celebrate loved ones

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is proud to offer a Memorial Bench and Memorial Tree Program to offer citizens an opportunity to memorialize and celebrate a friend or family member by dedicating a bench or tree in the...

Gretna Road at N Wildwood Dr. Closed May 31 to July 1 for road reconstruction

BRANSON, Mo – A section of Gretna Road between North Wildwood Dr. and the entrance of B.A.T. Boys Automotive located at 570 Gretna Road will be closed to through traffic beginning Tuesday, May 31, 2022, through Friday, July 1, 2022, for road rec...

City rolls out new Document Center website feature

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson has created a new section of its website, the Document Center, designed to help residents and community members more easily find important information regarding City Ordinances and Resolutions.

The City received ...

Board of Aldermen approve contract for new fire station design services

BRANSON, Mo – In a double read, the Branson Board of Aldermen unanimously approved a contract with Hoeffer Wekler, LLC for the professional design services for new Fire Station #4 that will be built at Champagne Boulevard at the regular Board of...

Utility pole removal on W. 76 Country Blvd Thursday and Friday

BRANSON, Mo – Drivers will see temporary lane closures in the eastbound lane of W. 76 Country Blvd from the Branson Ferris Wheel to the Presley’s Country Jubilee on Thursday, May 12, 2022, through Friday, May 13, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. t...

City releases former City Administrator’s separation agreement

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson is releasing former City Administrator Stan Dobbins' separation agreement.

It can be found in the “Document Center” under the Government tab on the city’s website, BransonMo...

Branson AquaPlex opens May 28 – season passes now available

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will open the Branson AquaPlex, a 12,250 sq. ft. aquatic park featuring a pool with water slides, play structures, a climbing wall and a diving well on May 28, 2022.

This pool season will...

Free responsible alcohol selling class May 12

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson, with help from the Community Partnership of the Ozarks, will host a Responsible Alcohol Selling class on Thursday, May 12, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 

Training ...

All May city meetings posted to website

BRANSON, Mo – All City Board of Aldermen, as well as City Board and Committee meetings for the month of May are on the front page of the City’s website, BransonMo.Gov under the “All Meetings” calendar feature.

Agenda...

Gretna Road closed at Wildwood due to water main leak

BRANSON, Mo – Gretna Road at Wildwood closed Friday night, April 29, 2022, and remains closed Saturday, April 30 as City Utilities and Public Works make repairs to a water line break and a portion of the roadway that was damaged due to the break...

UPDATED: City releases minutes of April 22 closed executive session

BRANSON, Mo – Under the direction of Branson Mayor Larry Milton and the Board of Aldermen, the City of Branson is releasing the minutes of the April 22, 2022, closed executive session that was closed pursuant to 610.021.2 RSMO for real estate an...

Outdoor Warning Siren replacement April 25 & 26

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson's Fire Rescue Department will replace two Outdoor Warning Sirens on April 25 & 26 in the 600 block of Parnell Drive and the 300 block of Dr. Good Dr which may cause siren testing, lane closures and ...

Mobile paint striping on W. 76 Country Blvd. next week

BRANSON, Mo – Mobile paint striping on W. 76 Country Blvd. between Sunshine Street and Shepherd of the Hills Expressway will begin on Monday, April 25, 2022, and will continue through Friday, April 29, 2022.

This work will happen during normal bu...

City workers to start dye testing sewer lines in Hiawatha Heights area Monday

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson’s Utilities Department personnel will visit each property in the Hiawatha Heights area starting on Monday, April 25, 2022, for routine sewer line dye testing.

Dye testing will start on Stanley Avenue to...

Branson Police Department releases 2021 Crime Report

BRANSON, Mo – According to the 2021 National Incident Based Reporting System (NIBRS), crime in Branson is down for the fifth consecutive year. Between 2017 and 2020 the city experienced a 32% decrease in crime.    

It is importa...

Board of Aldermen to hold special meeting Friday

The Branson Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting on Friday, April 22, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. at Branson City Hall that will immediately adjourn into a closed executive session pursuant to 610.021.2 RSMO for real estate and 610.021.3 RSMO for personn...

Board of Aldermen put City Administrator on Administrative Leave

In a closed executive session on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, pursuant to 610.021.3 RSMO for personnel, the Branson Board of Aldermen voted to place City Administrator Stanley Dobbins on administrative leave effective April 20, 2022, at 12:01 a.m.

Dobbins will...

Registration open for Parks & Recreation Branson Waves Swim Team

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for the 2022 Branson Waves Swim Team, a program designed to offer instruction on stroke development and improvement through daily practices and competitions for kids ages four through ...

City of Branson receives Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA ‘Growth Award’

BRANSON, Mo – In addition to earning the title of a Tree City USA for 27 years, the Arbor Day Foundation has given the City of Branson the Tree City USA Growth Award to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management.

A Growth Award is ...

Board of Aldermen to hold special meeting Tuesday night April 19

The Branson Board of Aldermen is holding a special meeting on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 5:30 p.m. at Branson City Hall that will immediately adjourn into a closed executive session pursuant to 610.021.3 RSMO for personnel.

You can find the Agenda on the ...

Branson Police Chief to present 2021 Annual Report at April 21 Study Session

Branson Police Chief, Jeff Matthews will present the Department’s Annual Report to the Branson Board of Aldermen at the regularly scheduled Study Session on April 21, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. which can be watched live or replayed anytime at BransonMo....

Reel in the big one at the Rotary Youth Fishing Tournament April 24

The Branson Daybreakers Rotary Club will host its popular Kid’s Fishing Derby at the fishing ponds at Eiserman Park on Sunday, April 24, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

Fishers will be divided into three age groups, 3-6 years, 7-10 years a...

Three new Branson Aldermen sworn into office

Three new Branson Aldermen were sworn into office at Branson City Hall on Tuesday, April 12, 2022.

During the first of two regular Board of Aldermen meetings, Mayor Larry Milton thanked and honored the outgoing members of the board for their time and servi...

W. 76 Country Blvd lane closure between Gretna and Francis St April 12

BRANSON, Mo – The City of Branson’s Public Works Department will close the eastbound lane of W. 76 Country Blvd between Gretna Rd and Francis St on Tuesday, April 12, 2022, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. to install communication lines as ...

Branson Community Center announces spring 2022 activities

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department has just released a full slate of great activities and events for the spring of 2022 at the Branson Community Center, a place designed to provide activities and opportunities for people of all ages who have a ...

Free responsible alcohol selling class April 14

The City of Branson, with help from the Community Partnership of the Ozarks, will host a Responsible Alcohol Selling class on Thursday, April 14, 2022, from 2:30 p.m. to 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. 

Training for responsible alcoho...

Spring Community Garage Sale at Branson RecPlex April 30

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its eighth semi-annual Community Garage Sale at the Branson RecPlex parking lot on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with vendor set-up beginning at 6:00 a.m.

The sale will featur...

City taking applications for board & committee vacancies

The City of Branson is looking to fill several board and committee vacancies which provide opportunities for citizens to engage in local government, help make important decisions for the community and give their input regarding important city issues.

The d...

Free tree seedlings to be given away at community Arbor Day Celebration April 22

Branson’s Parks & Recreation Department will host an Arbor Day Celebration on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at Eiserman Park located at 201 Compton Drive. 

As part of the Arbor Day celebration, Mayor Larry Milton wi...

All April city meetings posted to website

All City Board of Aldermen, as well as City Board and Committee meetings for the month of April, are on the front page of the City’s website, BransonMo.Gov under the “All Meetings” calendar feature.

Agendas for each of these m...

City of Branson Public Safety Sales Tax Update

Branson residents passed a half-cent sales tax in 2017 to make the City of Branson a safer place by spending the money on public safety measures like updating and replacing old equipment and growing the police and fire departments. The City of Branson has...

Summer Parks & Recreation Job Fair March 11

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host a Job Fair on Saturday, March 11, 2023, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Branson RecPlex, located at 1501 Branson Hills Pkwy, for anyone interested in working on the Parks team this ...

Registration open for Mother-Son event at Fritz’s Adventure

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its fifth annual Mother-Son Event at Fritz’s Adventure, located at 1425 76 Country Blvd, on Saturday, February 4, 2023, to provide an opportunity for mothers, grandmothers, aunts, stepm...

Annual Breakfast with Santa December 10

BRANSON, Mo – Santa will make a special visit to the Branson RecPlex for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s annual Breakfast with Santa presented by McDonald’s, on Saturday, December 10, 2022.

Three sessions are available at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a....

Doggie Swim Night at Branson AquaPlex September 5

BRANSON, Mo – All furry four-legged friends are invited to the Branson AquaPlex on Monday, September 5, 2022, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for the annual end-of-season Doggie Swim event to play fetch, paddle around in the shallow end or take a plunge off of the...

Fall Community Garage Sale September 10

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will hold its semi-annual Community Garage Sale in the Branson RecPlex Parking lot on Saturday, September 10, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to provide community members a chance to sell items or look for a deal....

Now Registering for Fall Youth Volleyball at the RecPlex

BRANSON, Mo – Registration is now open for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s 2022 Fall Youth Volleyball season, which is available for youth who are in first through eighth grades.

This league offers a great opportunity to improve te...

Registration Open for Fall Youth Soccer

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for fall co-ed Youth and PeeWee Soccer.

Youth leagues are available for boys and girls who are between five and 15 years old. Practices begin on August 29, 2022. ...

Registration Now Open for Youth Flag Football

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for Youth Flag Football for students in kindergarten through third grades, which is designed to introduce youth to the fundamentals of football in a safe and exciting way...

Beat the heat – special local discount to AquaPlex in August

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer a special discount for Branson residents to the AquaPlex swimming pool on Wednesdays and Thursdays in the month of August.

Branson residents can enjoy a discounted rate of $3.0...

Registration now open for Parks & Rec Adult Softball leagues

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for Adult Softball leagues which are offered on different evenings and designed for different skill levels to offer an opportunity for all interested players.

The...

FREE Swim Day at Branson AquaPlex July 27

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer its second Free Swim Day on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in partnership with State Park Marina.

In lieu of admission, the Parks Department asks that each person bring one non-peri...

Special Night Swim at the Branson AquaPlex with live DJ July 22

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is hosting a family-friendly Night Swim at the AquaPlex on July 22, 2022, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m. with live music from DJ Aaron Space of Prince Ivan.

This fun event will include games, conces...

Registration now open for Youth Swim Clinic July 11-29

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for a Youth Swim Clinic for beginners and advanced swimmers that will take place the last three weeks of July. 

The Youth Swim Clinic is available for ch...

FREE swim day at Branson AquaPlex June 22

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to offer a FREE Swim Day on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, presented in partnership by The Track Family Fun Parks.

This is a first come, first served event due to the pool’s maximum person c...

Registration now open for new Youth and Adult Kickball Leagues

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for its first ever summer youth and adult Kickball Leagues which will take place on Mondays in June and July at Alexander Park. The deadline to register for the leagues i...

Challenger Summer Soccer Camps begin June 20

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is partnering with Challenger Sports to offer two summer soccer camps at the Branson RecPlex, June 20-24 and July 18-22, for children who are three to fourteen years old.  

Challenger Spo...

Dedicate a Branson park bench or tree to celebrate loved ones

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is proud to offer a Memorial Bench and Memorial Tree Program to offer citizens an opportunity to memorialize and celebrate a friend or family member by dedicating a bench or tree in their honor, ...

Branson AquaPlex opens May 28 – season passes now available

BRANSON, Mo – The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will open the Branson AquaPlex, a 12,250 sq. ft. aquatic park featuring a pool with water slides, play structures, a climbing wall and a diving well on May 28, 2022.

This pool s...

Registration open for Parks & Recreation Branson Waves Swim Team

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for the 2022 Branson Waves Swim Team, a program designed to offer instruction on stroke development and improvement through daily practices and competitions for kids ages four through ...

City of Branson receives Arbor Day Foundation’s Tree City USA ‘Growth Award’

BRANSON, Mo – In addition to earning the title of a Tree City USA for 27 years, the Arbor Day Foundation has given the City of Branson the Tree City USA Growth Award to honor its commitment to effective urban forest management.

A Growth Award is given to a...

Reel in the big one at the Rotary Youth Fishing Tournament April 24

The Branson Daybreakers Rotary Club will host its popular Kid’s Fishing Derby at the fishing ponds at Eiserman Park on Sunday, April 24, from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.  

Fishers will be divided into three age groups, 3-6 years, 7-10 years and 11-14 y...

Branson Community Center announces spring 2022 activities

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department has just released a full slate of great activities and events for the spring of 2022 at the Branson Community Center, a place designed to provide activities and opportunities for people of all ages who have a ...

Spring Community Garage Sale at Branson RecPlex April 30

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its eighth semi-annual Community Garage Sale at the Branson RecPlex parking lot on Saturday, April 30, 2022, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with vendor set-up beginning at 6:00 a.m.

The sale will featur...

Free tree seedlings to be given away at community Arbor Day Celebration April 22

Branson’s Parks & Recreation Department will host an Arbor Day Celebration on Earth Day, Friday, April 22, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. at Eiserman Park located at 201 Compton Drive. 

As part of the Arbor Day celebration, Mayor Larry Milton will declare...