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Parks, Recreation and Tourism

The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is dedicated to providing a variety of leisure, wellness and educational opportunities for Independence residents and visitors through well-maintained parks, aquatic facilities, historic sites, and museums. Special events, programs and classes are available throughout the year for families, adults, seniors and children of all ages and abilities.

Families enjoying the entertainer in front of them during the event, Popsicles in the Park, with a playground in the background at Mill Creek Park.
northern cardinal perched on branch

Earth Week! Summer Bird Identification

Thursday, April 25, 2024
1:00pm
George Owens DeWitt Hall
City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Family Activity, Outdoor
Participants playing chess

Pickup Chess (weekly)

Thursday, April 25, 2024
2:30pm
George Owens DeWitt Hall
City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Entertainment, Family Activity
trail through woodlands

Earth Week! Nature Walk with a Naturalist

Friday, April 26, 2024
1:00pm
George Owens DeWitt Hall
City-Wide, Family Activity, Outdoor

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1019
Independence, MO 64051