2010 Parks and Recreation Events

Below is the current list of special events sponsored, entirely or in part, by the Parks and Recreation Department.

For more information, contact Shane West Anderson at (573) 204-8848.  

February

Jackson Girls Softball Sign-up

Contact JGSL.

Nearly Perfect Shoes Visit JGSL site for more details.
Senior Social Feb 24, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free. 
Jackson Boys Baseball Sign-up Contact league.  Jackson Public Library, 3rd Floor Community Room Call 275-5227 or visit JBBL site for details.
Trout Fishing Feb 1 - Oct 31 Rotary Lake, City Park "Catch and Keep" trout fishing begins.

March

Jackson Boys Baseball Sign-up Contact league. Jackson Public Library, 3rd Floor Community Room Call 275-5227 or visit JBBL site for details.
Youth Spring Soccer League Contact league. Jackson Soccer Park, Located on Route PP. See JAOSA website for details.
Senior Social March 24, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free.

April

Spring Jackson Area Football Contact league. Football Park See JAYF site for details.
Park Day April 24, 8 AM - 11 AM, Lunch provided Shelter #1, City Park

Public Clean Up day.  T-Shirts & Refreshments offered.
No participation fee.

Senior Social April 28, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free. 
Square Foot Gardening TBA Litz Park Garden skills class for ages 8 - 10.  Admission is Free.

Fish for Life

April 28, 9:00 AM Rotary Lake in City Park  A fishing clinic is offered to the Public, I.C., & St. Paul Schools.
Men's Softball League April - Aug City Park Adult mens softball league, Fee is $20 per person.

May

Safety City Classes May 2, 9, & 16, 9:00 AM Shelter #4 in City Park. Bicycle safety sponsored by the Noon Optimist.
City Pool

TBA

City Park

Pool opens for summer season.

Senior Social May 26, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free.
Youth Baseball & Softball Leagues May - July Brookside, City & Litz Park. See Website for Details.

June

Rock in the Rock Garden - Summer Series June 4, 11, 18, & 25, 7:00 PM City Park Rock Garden. Live Musical Entertainment, Free to the Public. 
A.C.E. Tennis Tournament June 26 - 27 Cape, Mo. Corner of Sprigg & Bertling. T-Shirts and Awards given, entry fee TBA.
Municipal Band Concerts Thursday Evenings. June 4 - August 28, 8:00 PM Band Shell Weekly band concerts performed by city band members with guest performers.  Admission is free.
Senior Social June 24, 1:00 - 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free.

July

4th of July Celebration July 4 City Park Car show, music, Art in the Park, crafts, & fireworks.  Admission is free.
Explore Your World July 12 - 15, 8:00 - 11:00 AM Shelter #1 in City Park Explores the world of nature & science, ages 6 - 10. Class fee is $10.
Homecomer 5K & Children's 1 Mile Run July 20, 6:30 PM American Legion Baseball field parking lot. Race event. Winners receive plaques. Shirts & refreshents offered to all.  Entry fee $10.  
Senior Social July 28, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free.

August

Movie in the Park

August 6, 8 PM (Dusk)

Shelter #1 in City Park. Movie TBA. Admission is free.
Senior Social Aug 25, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free.
Youth Fall Soccer League Visit site JAOSA for details.   Jackson Soccer Park, on Route PP See Website for Details.
Jackson Area Youth Football Visit jayf.org for details. Jackson Football Park. See Website for Details.  

September

Senior Social Sept 22, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free. 

October

Jackson Bar-B-Que Contest Oct 8 - 9 Shelter #1 in City Park Bar-B-Que cooking contest with entertainment on friday night.
Senior Social Oct 27, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free. 

November

Youth Points for Pizza's

TBA

Jackson High School, Multi-purpose Building Youth basketball Hotshot contest, Top finishers win pizzas. No Entry Fee.
Rainbow Trout Fishing Program Nov 1 - Jan 31 Rotary Lake in City Park "Catch and Release" program with Mo Dept of Conservation.
Senior Social Nov 24, 1 –3 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free. 

December

Lights of the Season Dec 4 - Dec 31 City Park Drive through Christmas Displays on Parkview St.  No Setup Fee/ Free Admission to the Public
Senior Social Dec 22, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free.