2012 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.  

January

Rainbow Trout Fishing Program Thru Jan 31 Rotary Lake in City Park "Catch and Release" program with Mo Dept of Conservation.
Senior Social Jan 25, 1 –3 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free. 

February

Rainbow Trout Fishing Program After Jan 31 Rotary Lake in City Park "Catch and Keep" program with Mo Dept of Conservation.
Senior Social Feb 22, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered.  Admission is free. 

March

JAOSA (Jackson Area Organized Soccer Association) Begins in March Soccer Park, Rte PP  League fee is $40.00. For K-8th grade.  Go to JAOSA website for information. 
Senior Social Mar 28, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered. Admission is free.

April

JAYF (Jackson Area Youth Football)

     

Football Park

Football fundamentals for youth. Fee is $25.00. For K-7th grade. Go to JAYF website for information.

Senior Social

Apr 25, 1:00 – 3:00 PM

Jackson Senior Center

Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered. Admission is free.

Park Day

 Apr 28, 8:00 - Noon

 Shelter 1, City Park

 Public clean up day. T-shirts, refreshment.  Lunch served at 11:00 AM.  No fee.

Square Foot Gardening

 

 Litz Park

 Gardening skills class for ages 8-10.  Free.  Call 204-8848 for info.

Men's Softball League starts

April-August

City Park

Adu;t men.  Fee per team is $ 550.00.

May

Planet Hubble Creek                     May 3, 9:00 AM Shelter 1 and Rotary Lake, City Park The MO Dept. of Conservation will present a clinic on the universe of Hubble Creek.  The clinic will promote lifetime conservation skills, developing an appreciation for our community creeks.  The program is offered to IC, public, and St. Paul Schools.
Safety City Classes          May 5 and 12, 9:00 AM        Shelter 4  Bicycle safety for children. Sponsored by Noon Optimist. 
Senior Social May 23, 1:00 – 3:00 PM               Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered. Admission is free.

Jackson Youth Baseball League 

 

Brookside, City, and Litz Park 

Ages 5-18. League fees are $40.00 - 100.00. Website is www.jblbaseball.com. 

Jackson Youth Softball League 

 

City Park 

Ages 5-18. League fees are $40.00 - 80.00. Website is www.jacksonsoftball.com

City Pool opens

TBA 

City Park 

Hours of operation are 1-8 PM daily. Swimming, swim lessons, and swim meets. 

June

Rock in the Rock Garden Jun 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 7:30 PM City Park Rock Garden Live musical entertainment. Bring lawn chairs.  Free to public.

Municipal Band Concerts 

Begins Jun 7, 8:00 PM 

Bandshell 

Free weekly band concerts on Thursday evenings, Jun - Aug.

All Cancer Erased (ACE) Tennis Tournament 

Jun 2 - 3, 

Cape (Sprigg & Bertling) 

Co-sponsored by Jackson Parks & Rec.  Youth and adult tennis. Awards, t-shirts.  Entry fee charged. 

Senior Social Jun 27, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered. Admission is free.

July

Fourth of July Celebration Jul 4, All day  City Park and Shelter 1 Car show, music, Art in the Park, crafts, fireworks. No admission fee.

Municipal Band Concerts

Thursdays, 8:00 PM

Bandshell

Free weekly band concerts on Thursday evenings, Jun - Aug.

Explore Your World

Jul 16 - 19, 8:00 - 11:00 AM

City Park, Shelter 1

Summer youth program. Explore the world of nature and science. Ages 6 - 10. Class fee $ 20.00.

Homecomer 5K and Children's One Mile Run

Jul 24, 6:30 PM 

American Legion baseball field parking lot 

Race event - adult and youth. Refreshments. Winners receive plaques and T-shirts. Entry fee $ 20.00.

Senior Social Jul 25, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered. Admission is free.

August

Movie in the Park TBA, 8:00 PM City Park Rock Garden Movie for public viewing. Bring lawn chairs. Free to public.

Municipal Band Concerts

Thursdays, 8:00 PM

Bandshell

Free weekly band concerts on Thursday evenings, Jun - Aug.

JAOSA (Jackson Area Organized Soccer Association)

Fall youth soccer 

Soccer Park, Rte PP  

League fee is $40.00. For K-8th grade. Go to JAOSA website for information.

Senior Social Aug 22, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered. Admission is free.
JAYF (Jackson Area Youth Football) Fall youth football Football Park, Rte. PP League fee is $115.00. For 2nd-7 grade. Go to www.jayf.org for information.    Aug.- Oct.

September

Senior Social Sept 26, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered. Admission is free.

October

Jackson Bar-B-Que Cook-Off Contest Oct 12 & 13 Shelter #1 Cooking contest with Friday night entertainment.
Senior Social Oct 24, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered. Admission is free.

November

Rainbow Trout Fishing Program Beggins Nov 1 Rotary Lake Cooperative program with the Missouri Department of Conservation. "Catch and Release" runs through Jan 1, 2013. "Catch and Keep" starts Feb 1, 2013.
Senior Social Nov 28, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered. Admission is free.

December 

Lights of the Season First Sat of Dec - Dec 31 City Park Drive through Christmas light display on Parkview Street.  No setup fee.
Make A Joyful Noise Holiday Celebration TBA City Park Christmas-themed choir songs and nativity scene. Warm refreshments will be served.
Senior Social Dec 26, 1:00 – 3:00 PM Jackson Senior Center Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered. Admission is free.