Community bike rides are FREE and perfect for anyone seeking a laid-back cycling group. Led by our League Cycling Instructors, routes include favorites like the “pizza” and “ice cream” rides, ending with a hot slice or sweet treat. These bi-monthly rides are designed for newer or non-competitive cyclists. Locations and times vary, with schedules and […]
This FREE event is sponsored by JC Parks, Capital City Fly Fishers, and the Conservation Foundation of Missouri Charitable Trust. This event is for kids aged 15 and under. Bring your fishing equipment (we'll have some on-hand to try if you don't have a pole or a flyreel!) to try your hand at catching rainbow […]
The Jefferson City Trail Users group leads Community Hikes to promote and advocate for local trails. Get together with a group to discover trails with fellowship! These hikes occur each month. Locations and start times vary. Follow JC Parks on Facebook, where we load Community Hikes as events with more information and route maps. Planned […]
Poppies to the Park is a community art project to commemorate our veterans. Thousands of knitted and crocheted poppies made by members of local and global communities will create garlands to be installed on the Bicentennial Bridge in Jefferson City’s Deborah Cooper Park on Adrian’s Island. Poppies will be installed in time for Veterans Day […]
Celebrate National Take a Hike Day with a scavenger hunt through JC Parks trails! On Sunday, November 17, a microphone sculpture will be hidden somewhere in the Jefferson City park trail system - greenway, trail loops, and mountain bike/hiking trails are all fair game. Clues will be posted beginning at 8:00 AM pm on November […]
Community bike rides are FREE and perfect for anyone seeking a laid-back cycling group. Led by our League Cycling Instructors, routes include favorites like the “pizza” and “ice cream” rides, ending with a hot slice or sweet treat. These bi-monthly rides are designed for newer or non-competitive cyclists. Locations and times vary, with schedules and […]
Are you dreaming of a White Christmas? JC Parks and KRCG will guarantee a White Christmas for one lucky Mid-Missouri family! The deadline to enter into the drawing is 12:00 PM on Wednesday, December 17, 2025. The winner will be drawn and announced on December 18, 2025. They'll receive a yard full of snow on […]
Kick off the holiday season with JC Parks at the 20th Annual Mayor’s Christmas Tree Lighting! Enjoy festive entertainment, tasty refreshments, and a special visit from Santa Claus. The fun starts at 5:30 PM, and the big tree lighting happens at 6:30 PM—don’t miss this magical community tradition!
Start the season with a magical morning—join JC Parks and Capital Mall for Breakfast with Santa! Enjoy a light breakfast, sing along to Christmas carols, and listen as Santa, Mrs. Claus, and their festive friends share holiday stories with the kids.
Presented by Homemaker Health Care, the annual "Festival of Lights" returns to Binder Park starting on December 6 and lasting through December 26th, 2025 from 6 PM - 9 PM. Load up and head out to the park to see a magnificent display of lights and whimsical holiday decorations. The light tour starts at Binder […]
Interested in hockey? Try it FOR FREE! Participants ages 5 - 12 years old need to wear socks, athletic shorts, and a comfortable t-shirt. All other hockey equipment will be provided to borrow at no cost! Sessions: February 22, 2025 August 2, 2025 October 11, 2025 December 13, 2025
Santa is making an appearance at the Washington Park Ice Arena! Enjoy the holiday lights and music, and join him for a lap around the rink. Keep an eye out for... the Grinch! Regular admission fees apply for this skate ($6/adult, $5/youth, and $/skate rental).
