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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.
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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
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JAYF (Jackson Area Youth Football)
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Football Park
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Football fundamentals for youth. Fee is $25.00. For K-7th grade. Go to JAYF website for information.
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Senior Social
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Apr 25, 1:00 – 3:00 PM
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Jackson Senior Center
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Live band entertainment, refreshments & prizes are offered. Admission is free.
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Park Day
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Apr 28, 8:00 - Noon
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Shelter 1, City Park
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Public clean up day. T-shirts, refreshment. Lunch served at 11:00 AM. No fee.
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Square Foot Gardening
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Litz Park
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Gardening skills class for ages 8-10. Free. Call 204-8848 for info.
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Men's Softball League starts
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April-August
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City Park
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Adu;t men. Fee per team is $ 550.00.
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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. |
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Jackson Youth Baseball League
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Brookside, City, and Litz Park
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Ages 5-18. League fees are $40.00 - 100.00. Website is www.jblbaseball.com.
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Jackson Youth Softball League
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City Park
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Ages 5-18. League fees are $40.00 - 80.00. Website is www.jacksonsoftball.com.
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City Pool opens
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TBA
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City Park
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Hours of operation are 1-8 PM daily. Swimming, swim lessons, and swim meets.
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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. |
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Municipal Band Concerts
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Begins Jun 7, 8:00 PM
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Bandshell
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Free weekly band concerts on Thursday evenings, Jun - Aug.
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All Cancer Erased (ACE) Tennis Tournament
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Jun 2 - 3,
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Cape (Sprigg & Bertling)
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Co-sponsored by Jackson Parks & Rec. Youth and adult tennis. Awards, t-shirts. Entry fee charged.
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| 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. |
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Municipal Band Concerts
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Thursdays, 8:00 PM
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Bandshell
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Free weekly band concerts on Thursday evenings, Jun - Aug.
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Explore Your World
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Jul 16 - 19, 8:00 - 11:00 AM
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City Park, Shelter 1
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Summer youth program. Explore the world of nature and science. Ages 6 - 10. Class fee $ 20.00.
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Homecomer 5K and Children's One Mile Run
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Jul 24, 6:30 PM
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American Legion baseball field parking lot
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Race event - adult and youth. Refreshments. Winners receive plaques and T-shirts. Entry fee $ 20.00.
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| 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. |
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Municipal Band Concerts
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Thursdays, 8:00 PM
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Bandshell
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Free weekly band concerts on Thursday evenings, Jun - Aug.
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JAOSA (Jackson Area Organized Soccer Association)
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Fall youth soccer
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Soccer Park, Rte PP
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League fee is $40.00. For K-8th grade. Go to JAOSA website for information.
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| 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. |
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