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Lewis and Clark Trailhead Plaza with Missouri State Capitol Building
One Day in Jefferson City: Trips Ideas for Different Tastes

Only have one day to spend in Jefferson City, MO? Here’s your guide to hitting all the musts depending on your needs and personality! Are you a local wanting to experience our town in a new way? Trying to fill free time …

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Plan the Perfect Field Trip with JC Parks

Elementary schools across the state find a field trip to the capital city both educational and rewarding. Once your tour of the Missouri State Capitol building is complete, you’ll find some wonderful parks nearby to roun …

5 Ways to Support Jefferson City’s Park System

JC Parks are your parks! As a citizen (or visitor) of Jefferson City, there are countless things you can do to support the parks, programs, and facilities designed to make our community healthier. Find a free or affordab …

JC Parks, Recreation & Forestry Master Plan Cover
JC Parks Master Plan Explained

Did you know JC Parks has a master plan? It’s 242 pages of research, designs, and other goodness aimed at continuing our mission of improving the lives of residents and making Jefferson City a happier and healthier place …

Adults backpacking in Binder Park
3 Trail Adventures to Energize Your Weekend

As the weather cools off and the leaves start to change, it’s a lovely time of year for new trail adventures. With over 40 miles of trail system in JC Parks, there are countless ways to get out and explore. It all depend …

Community Halloween Event Promotes Voter Awareness

JC Parks has partnered with Building Community Bridges and Jefferson City NAACP for Halloween Walk the Vote to bring awareness to upcoming elections. The non-partisan event will be held at Community Park, 725 Marshall St …

Capital Views at Rotary Centennial Park
Your Guide to Meditation in JC Parks

Deep breathing. Yoga. A quiet walk. Or simply sitting in nature. No matter your meditation style, JC Parks can help. Use this simple guide to choose the best time and spot for your mindful JC Parks moment!   Choose …

Gravel trail surrounded by trees. Frog Hollow Nature Trail.
Take Our Trail Quiz

When it comes to getting out and exploring Jefferson City, you have so many options with JC Parks trails! Try our trail quiz to see which one we recommend based on your activity, preferred trail length, and desired locat …

McKay Lake at McKay Park
Top 10 Ways to Make Your JC Parks Moment

What are JC Parks Moments? They can be exciting or peaceful. They can happen in a crowd or when you’re on your own. Any moment that makes you smile, lets you breathe, or helps you see the world a new way – That’s a JC Pa …

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Pool Activities You Don’t Want to Miss

With summer coming to a close, there’s only a little more time to fit in some fun pool activities! Make your way to one of the JC Parks pools to enjoy public session, programs, or an event.   Pick Your Pool For some …