City Parks
Experience all the fun and beauty our city’s largest park has to offer. The perfect escape during any season, Binder Park is a gathering place for people of all interests.
Discover the wide array of fun activities available at Washington Park. Indoor and outdoor options make this park a go-to for family fun all year long!
Explore Jefferson City’s premier riverfront park. Whether watching the sun rise over the Missouri River, the sun set behind the Capitol dome, or trains coming and going…you’re surrounded by the best views in town.
Climb to the tippy top of the tower, glide through the air on the zip lines, or splash around on the spray-ground. At Community Park, there’s more to explore than ever before! 725 Marshall Street Jefferson City MO, 65101
Take in the scenery and excitement of Ellis-Porter Riverside Park. Named after Arthur W. Ellis, a former Mayor, and Ben C. Porter, a former director of Parks and Recreation, this 60-acre park has something for everyone.
Grab a round of golf or go for a scenic walk. Hough Park is your escape to beautiful greens, towering trees, and a large fishing lake!
Nestled atop a hill and brimming with trees, McClung Park is a longtime retreat amidst bustling Jefferson City. This 45-acre park is best known for its large pavilions and views of the city, especially those of the state capitol building.
Bat at the ball fields or grow greens in the community garden. There’s no end to the fun you can have with this park’s wide variety of amenities!
Located just off the Southern portion of the Greenway Trail, Aurora Park is perfect for those essential outdoor activities. Take the kids to the playground for an afternoon, join in a pick-up game of basketball, or sweat it out on the fitness loop.
This 4.5 acre park is home to a large open space perfect for imaginative play. You can also find a rentable outdoor shelter and indoor cabin, restrooms, and nature trails. Get away at Green Berry Acres!
Conquer the monkey bars, toss a football, or organize a horseshoes tournament! Hickory Adams Park is fun for kids and adults alike.
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Blue Star Memorial Highway markers are erected to honor our brave service men and women. Jefferson City has four Blue Star Memorials.
Lewis and Clark Trailhead Plaza and its commemorative monument stand on Capitol grounds at the corner of Capitol Avenue and Jefferson Street.
Take in the scenery and excitement of Ellis-Porter Riverside Park. Named after Arthur W. Ellis, a former Mayor, and Ben C. Porter, a former director of Parks and Recreation, this 60-acre park has something for everyone.
Bat at the ball fields or grow greens in the community garden. There’s no end to the fun you can have with this park’s wide variety of amenities!
