About Us

Who We Are

City of Jefferson Department of Parks, Recreation and Forestry provides facilities, programs and experiences for the residents and guests that contribute to an enhanced quality of life.

JC Parks maintains 1,400 acres of parkland that consist of 20 parks, 40 miles of trails, 13 playgrounds, 17 ball fields, two swimming pools, a public golf course, a wellness and recreation center, and a one-sheet indoor ice arena.

Our Mission and Vision

The mission of JC Parks is to strengthen the Jefferson City community through quality parks, facilities, and programs. We strive each and every day to provide opportunities that create value and inspire physical and mental well-being.

We envision an interconnected and accessible system of vibrant public spaces and natural areas that support a diversity of recreation opportunities and ensure a healthy, active, and beautiful place to live, work, and play.

two kids playing at community park

Efforts in Equity

Everyone deserves a great park. We are committed to providing quality spaces and recreation in Jefferson City that celebrate our diverse culture, offer equitable opportunities, and include persons of all abilities.

Meet Our Team

Meet the folks whose mission is to strengthen the Jefferson City community through quality parks, facilities, and programs. The team at JC Parks strives each and every day to provide opportunities that create value and inspire physical and mental well-being.

Administration

Aaron Grefrath

Director of Parks and Recreation

(573) 634-6393
agrefrath@jeffersoncitymo.gov

Jessica Mosier
Jessica Mosier
Andrew Brunnert

Recreation

Phil Stiles
Phil Stiles

Assistant Director, Recreation

(573) 634-6487
pstiles@jeffersoncitymo.gov​

Steve Schellman
Steve Schellman

Senior Program Manager, Youth Athletics

(573) 634-6493
sschellman@jeffersoncitymo.gov

Luke Shelangoski

Senior Program Manager, Membership

(573) 403-7813
lshelangoski@jeffersoncitymo.gov​

Missy Morarity
Missy Morarity

Senior Program Manager, Ice Arena

(573) 634-6524
mmorarity@jeffersoncitymo.gov

Missy Morarity
Carly Potts

Recreation Program Specialist, Ice Skating

(573) 634-6480
cpotts@jeffersoncitymo.gov

Kevin Schwartz

Senior Program Manager, Outdoor Recreation 

(573) 634-6593
kschwartz@jeffersoncitymo.gov​

Anthony Weeks

Senior Program Manager, Adult Athletics

(573) 634-6563
aweeks@jeffersoncitymo.gov​

Julie Haupt

Senior Program Manager, Aquatics

(573) 634-6474
jhaupt@jeffersoncitymo.gov​

James Reinkemeyer
James Reinkemeyer

Program Manager, Special Populations and Concessions

(573) 634-6482
jreinkemeyer@jeffersoncitymo.gov

Angie Toebben
Angie Toebben

Senior Program Manager, Day Camps

(573) 634-6491
atoebben@jeffersoncitymo.gov​

Arts & Outreach

Amy Schroeder
Amy Schroeder

Assistant Director of Arts & Outreach

(573) 634-6577
aschroeder@jeffersoncitymo.gov​

Phil Stiles
Ashley Wiskirchen
Leann Porrello
Leann Porrello

Program Manager, Community Arts & Culture

(573) 403-7812
lporrello@jeffersoncitymo.gov​

Laurnce Hogg
Laurence Hogg

Senior Program Manager, Community Equity and Inclusion

(573) 634-6492
lhogg@jeffersoncitymo.gov​

Parks & Golf

Bryan Braun

Assistant Director, Parks and Golf

(573) 634-6482
bbraun@jeffersoncitymo.gov​

Stephanie Bruemmer
Stacy Landwehr
Rena Barron
Rena Barron

Senior Administrative Assistant

(573) 691-6562
rbarron@jeffersoncitymo.gov​

Stephanie Bruemmer
Stephanie Bruemmer
Josh Werdehausen
Josh Werdehausen

Parks & Recreation Commission

Andre Grinston
President

Chris Duren
Vice-President

Alicia Edwards

Stu Murphy

Brent Hemphill

Erica Choinka

Mike Oldelehr

Roger Schwartze

Pat Thomas

The commission is charged with acquisition, management, preservation, and improvement of a quality system of park land, open space, recreation facilities, and supervision of a broad program of educational and recreational activities for all ages. 

The Parks and Recreation Commission meets the second Tuesday of each month. 

Interested in serving on the Parks and Recreation Commission? City of Jefferson Volunteer Profile applications are available online as well as at City Hall.