Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation

06/12/2026

Looking for an all-day, fun camp with lots of variety?! Then sign up for Camp PLAYMO!

CAMP PLAYMO is a well-rounded camp designed for ages 6-12, and guarantees lots of fun and excitement! Snacks are provided, but each child must bring a sack lunch unless otherwise noted. First day meets at the A.C. Brase Arena building. $120 per week. Camp runs from 8:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Childcare is provided from 7:30 a.m. - 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m.

Country Kids Camp Week | July 13-17
Pirate Adventure Week | July 20-24
Camp Carnival Week | July 27-31

For more information, contact Macy at [email protected].

06/10/2026

Check out our Learn to Swim Program!

Learn to Swim Program (Ages 3+)
• 8 lessons per session
• Cost: $70 per swimmer
• Registration deadline: Friday before each session at noon
• No make-up classes (regular attendance encouraged)

Cape Splash Lessons:

Session 1: June 15-25(Monday-Thursday each week)
• 10:00-10:45 a.m.
• 11:00-11:45 a.m.
Session 2: July 6-16(Monday-Thursday each week)
• 10:00-10:45 a.m.
• 11:00-11:45 a.m.

Jefferson Community Center Lessons:

Session 1: June 16-26(Tuesday-Friday each week)
• 5:00-5:45 p.m.
• 6:00-6:45 p.m.
Session 2: July 7-17(Tuesday-Friday each week)
• 5:00-5:45 p.m.
• 6:00-6:45 p.m.

Registration available Monday-Friday, 8:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. at Osage Centre and A.C. Brase Arena.

For more information or to register: www.cityofcape.org/learntoswim.

06/09/2026

Aqua Zumba will be rescheduled for Tuesday, June 23. We apologize for any inconvenience.

*Class is being rescheduled due to a sanitation issue with the pool- sorry for the late notice.
We are looking at Tuesday June 23rd to reschedule the class.

Your favorite fitness class is back....join us at the
FREE June Health & Wellness Seminar: Aqua Zumba at Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center! Water classes not only take pressure off your joints but add the perfect resistance!

June 9, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 7:15 p.m.
Cape Splash
Free!

Register today to secure your spot:
www.cityofcape.org/wellnessevents

Questions? Reach out to Christine at [email protected].

FitCape

06/09/2026

Here is the SECOND CLUE of Playmo’s Puzzle Piece #4, in one of our parks!

Please return this piece of the puzzle to the Osage Centre and claim your prize package. Your photo will be taken at that time and published in our Play Cape! magazine and our Parks & Recreation social media pages. You will receive a personal invitation to be recognized at Parks & Recreation Day scheduled for 10:00 am on Wednesday July 8th at the Osage Centre. You along with 3 (groups) Master Treasure Seekers will gather to place each piece together and create The Power of Parks and Recreation.

Keep being on the lookout for Puzzle Piece #4!

For more information, go to www.cityofcape.org

06/08/2026

Due to wet and rainy conditions Adult Softball, Youth Baseball and Softball will be canceled today, Monday June 8th. We apologize for any inconvenience this may cause.

06/08/2026

We're having a luau, June 27, so wear your grass skirts and we'll provide the lei! Lounge with us by our tropical pool at Cape Splash, and come ready to limbo and hula hoop in your island wear! The splash pad, zero depth entry pool, play structure, and pirate ship will be open for play. For ages 10 & under. Secure your tickets today at: www.cityofcape.org/aquaticevents.

Saturday, June 27, 2026
$10/child (free for season passholders)
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.
Cape Splash

Pre-register online to beat the line (can also register day of event at Cape Splash): www.cityofcape.org/aquaticevents

Paying participants get into Cape Splash during regular hours for free (no event charge for adults & adults can swim with kids)! $10 per child (free for season passholders). In case of inclement weather, call the Rainout Line at 573-975-1024.

For additional information, contact [email protected].

06/08/2026

Join us at this FREE day of fishing at Capaha Pond!

Bring your own poles & bait, and the Cape Jaycees will provide lunch. The first 50 participating kids receive an event t-shirt!

Date: Saturday, June 13, 2026
Time: 8:00 a.m. - 10:45 a.m.
Location: Capaha Park

Registration will begin at Capaha Park next to Shelter #1 at 8:00 a.m. and fishing will begin at 8:30 a.m. No pre-registration necessary. Come ready for a fun morning of fishing!

06/05/2026

NOTICE: Due to a facility rental, public swim hours at Cape Aquatic Center will begin at 2:00 p.m. Fitness Swim will still be available and will run until 12:30 p.m.

Thank you for your cooperation, and we'll see you at the pool this afternoon!

06/04/2026

Join us for our first Adult Beach Bash this summer on June 19!

Are you in need of a summer trip to Cape Splash without the kids? Relax in the lazy river, listen to music, play pool volleyball and indulge in free food samplings (while supplies last) at the waterpark! For ages 18+.

Friday, June 19, 2026
6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Cape Splash
$15 per person | Free for Season Passholders

Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center is dedicated to providing a fun and safe experience for both our guests and staff. To enhance security, metal detectors may be used at the entrance when necessary. Additionally, Cape Splash will be enforcing a clear bag policy. Each guest is permitted to bring one clear, mesh, or bogg bag of any size, along with a small clutch no larger than 4.5" x 6.5". Clear bags can be purchased at the Osage Centre and Cape Splash. Diaper bags are permitted, but infant must be present. All bags are subject to inspection and to be searched before entering the facility.

Purchase Tickets: www.cityofcape.org/aquaticevents

For more information, contact [email protected].

06/04/2026

🚨 THE SEARCH FOR THE FOURTH AND FINAL PIECE BEGINS! 🚨

The FIRST CLUE for Playmo’s Puzzle Piece #4 is here! 🧩 The final puzzle piece has been hidden in one of our city parks, waiting to be discovered. Find the piece and return it to the Osage Centre to claim your prize package!
The lucky finder will have their photo featured in the Play Cape! magazine and on Parks & Recreation social media pages. You'll also receive a special invitation to be recognized at Parks & Recreation Day at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, July 8, at the Osage Centre.

As the fourth and final Master Treasure Seeker, you'll join the other winners to assemble Playmo’s Puzzle and help reveal The Power of Parks and Recreation!

Good luck, treasure hunters—let the final search begin!

For more information, visit www.cityofcape.org