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Parks & Rec Youth Sports Clinics to Begin on June 15

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for a variety of Youth Sports Clinics offered throughout June and July.

Youth Sports Clinics are designed to assist youth who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade in de...

Branson Parks to Offer “One Day Fun Days” Camps This Summer

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for a variety of themed "One Day Fun Days” camps that will be offered each Wednesday in June and July.

“One Day Fun Days” are designed to provid...

Branson AquaPlex to Open June 2, 2020

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the opening of the Branson AquaPlex on June 2, 2020.  The AquaPlex is a 12,250 sq. ft. aquatic park featuring water slides, play structures, a climbing wall, lap lanes, and a di...

Improve Your Skills Through Tennis and Pickleball Clinics

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for Tennis and Pickleball Clinics for the summer of 2020.  Clinics are available for players of all skill levels and will be hosted at Stockstill Park Tennis Courts.

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Branson Parks, Trails and Recreation Facilities to Reopen May 5

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will reopen all city parks, trails, and facilities on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.  Please see below for detailed information:

• The Branson RecPlex will be open to the public with social distancing measures in...

Branson Parks & Recreation to Offer Pick-Up and Delivery for At-Risk Population

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department, in coordination with the City of Branson, would like to offer assistance to those in high-risk demographics in need throughout the Branson community during this difficult time as we continue to deal with the ...

Branson Parks to Close Until Further Notice

Effective immediately, all Branson Parks and Recreation parks and trails will be closed until further notice to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.  This difficult decision was made as the City of Branson continues to try to do their par...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Branson RecPlex to Close Until Further Notice

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will close the Branson RecPlex at the end of business on Friday, March 20, 2020, until further notice, to assist in the efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The building closure will include al...

Free Community Easter Egg Hunt, April 11, 2020

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host the Branson United Methodist Church for the 5^th annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 11, 2020, at the Branson RecPlex ball field complex.

This FREE event is for children from infants to 10-years ...

Register Now for Branson Parks & Rec Youth Baseball and Softball

Registration is now open for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s youth baseball, softball and Tiny Tot T-Ball.

Youth baseball leagues are available for boys ages 5-12 years old and youth softball leagues are available for girls ages 5...

Branson Parks & Rec Hiring for Summer Jobs

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host a Job Fair on March 14, 2020, 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 & Recreation team this summer....

Registration Open for School-Age Spring Break Camp

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its Spring Break Camp to ensure your children have a safe, fun time while on break from the classroom.

The Spring Break Camp will correspond with the Branson School calendar a...

Register Now for Spring Youth Soccer

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for spring co-ed and PeeWee soccer.

Youth leagues are available for boys and girls who are 5-15 years old. Practices begin on March 9, 2020. Teams will practice once a week, with all ga...

Annual RecPlex Activity Guide Available Now

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the release of the 2020 Activity Guide which provides information including times, dates and fees for all of the programs and special events offered through the Parks Department, as well...

Register Now for Adult Co-Ed Trampoline Dodgeball

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce a new partnership with Big Air Trampoline Park to offer an Adult Co-Ed Dodgeball Tournament and League.

All games will be played at Big Air Trampoline Park, located at 3300 Gretna Rd., in...

Parks Department to Offer New TreeKeepers Program

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is proud to announce a new program known as TreeKeepers for citizens who are interested in becoming more knowledgeable about urban tree planting and tree care and to help beautify the Branson community.

This pr...

Downtown Awberry Restroom Closed for Repairs starting Jan 27

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will close the Awberry bathroom, a public restroom located at 111 North Commercial St, behind Dick’s 5 & 10, downtown, starting January 27, 2020, for needed sewer upgrades. This project is expect...

Community Center Offers New Exercise Classes for 2020

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce a full slate of great exercise classes at the Branson Community Center for the start of 2020, including a brand-new chair yoga class. The Branson Community Center is designed to provide ...

Registration Now Open for Mother Son Event

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its second annual Mother Son Event at Big Cedar’s Fun Mountain, located at Devil’s Pool Rd, Ridgedale, Missouri, on Saturday, February 8, 2020. The event is designed to provide an opportunity for mot...

Registration Now Open for Father Daughter Dance

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its ninth annual Father Daughter Dance, sponsored by the Fogle Family Foundation, on Saturday, February 8, 2020, from 6:30-9:00 p.m. at the Branson RecPlex, located at 1501 Branson Hills Pkwy, Branso...

Registration Open for School-Age Winter Break Camp

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

The Winter Break Camp will correspond with Branson Schools calendar and ...

New Parks & Rec Youth Cheer Program to Start in January

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently accepting registrations for a new youth cheerleading program that will begin in early January.

This program is designed to allow girls’ grades 2nd-6th an opportunity to learn cheerleading motions, ...

Branson Parks to Host Annual Breakfast with Santa

Bring the kids to see Santa as he makes a special visit to the Branson RecPlex for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s annual Breakfast with Santa on Saturday, December 14, 2019.

Three sessions are available at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and 10:30 a....

Register Now for Winter Adult Basketball & Volleyball

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for Winter Adult Basketball and Adult Volleyball leagues.  Both the basketball and volleyball league are designed for teams of all skill levels and offer the opportun...

Adopt-A-Senior This Christmas Season

The Branson Parks and Recreation Department, in coordination with Senior Age Area on Aging, is excited to offer an Adopt-A-Senior program for area senior citizens. This program started three years ago to provide gifts and well-wishes to Branson area senio...

Missouri Pickleball Champion Coming to Branson RecPlex

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host a series of Pickleball events in the coming weeks with Kasandra Marie, the #1 ranked women’s Pickleball Player in Missouri.

On Sunday, November 10, 2019, Marie will instruct two clinics at the RecPlex...

Branson’s Stockstill Park Closed to Due Flash Flooding Damage

The City of Branson’s Stockstill Park, located at 524 Stockstill Lane is closed until further notice, due to damage it sustained by flash flood waters from nearby Roark Creek.

Floodwaters from Roark creek have left debris and rock scattered throughout the ...

Tonight’s Movie in the Park Moved Indoors

Tonight’s regularly scheduled Movie in the Park has been moved indoors to the Branson RecPlex due to the expected low temperatures.

The event, originally scheduled to be held at Liberty Plaza, will now be held in the Community Rooms at the Branson RecPlex ...

Parks Department Partners with Local Artists for Park Mural

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department has partnered with the local art group, Southern Missouri Arts Connection (SMAC) to paint a mural along a 200-foot long wall at Murphy Park, located at 499 Neihardt Avenue in Branson.

The group of artists, led ...

Branson Parks & Rec to Host Annual Halloween BOOnanza

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is gearing up for its annual Halloween BOOnanza celebration that will be held on Saturday, October 26, 2019, from 5-8 p.m. along the walking path at the Branson RecPlex ball field complex.

Come prepared for a n...

Free Movie in the Park at Liberty Plaza in October

The Branson Parks and Recreation Department will host a “Movie in the Park” at Liberty Plaza on Friday, October 11, 2019.

In the spirit of the fall season, the popular movie “Goosebumps” will be taking center-stage at dusk. In addition to the movie, family...

Reel in the Big One at the Annual Rotary Kids Fishing Derby

The Branson Parks and Recreation Department is once again partnering with the Branson Daybreakers Rotary Club to invite area youth to enjoy a catch and release fishing tournament at its annual Kid’s Fishing Derby. The Derby will be at the new fishing pond...

Hit a Bulls Eye with Branson Parks Archery Clinics

The City of Branson’s Parks and Recreation Department will host two clinics to introduce youth in grades 4 and up, to the sport of archery on Wednesday evenings throughout the month of October and November. 

Archery is one of the fastest-growing s...

Two Positions Available on Branson’s Park Board

The City of Branson is now taking applications for two open Park Board positions. The deadline for applications is September 30, 2019, at 4:30 p.m.

ADVISORY PARK BOARD

• One position open to fill an unexpired term until June 2020.
• One position open to fill an ...

Learn How to Ballroom Dance at the Fall Frolic

The City of Branson’s Parks & Recreation Department will be hosting a “Fall Frolic” Dance with the famed Branson Ballroom Dancers on Saturday, September 28, 2019, at 7:00 p.m. at the Branson Community Center.

Residents, community members, and guests ar...

Register Now for Branson Parks & Rec Fall Adult Basketball & Volleyball

The City of Branson Parks and Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for Fall Adult Basketball and Adult Volleyball leagues.  Both the basketball and volleyball league are designed for teams of all skill levels and offer the oppo...