St. Joseph Missouri Parks, Recreation, and Civic Facilities

St. Joseph Missouri Parks, Recreation, and Civic Facilities Come play on over 1,500 acres of park land! Walk, run, or bike on urban or primitive trails. Drive through town on a world-renowned parkway. Joseph, MO!

Ice skate, play tennis, pickleball, baseball, basketball, and more, all in St. There are many opportunities for recreation, sports, and activities within the City of St. Joseph, Missouri. Residents and visitors can spend time at one of our many parks, walk, run, or bike on our extensive trail system, mountain bike on our many designated trails, ice skate at our ice arena, play basketball, tennis, or pickleball at one of the local courts, join softball, volleyball, ice hockey teams, or figure skating club, enjoy an afternoon at our Remington Nature Center, or partake in numerous activities and clubs at the Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center. In addition to these recreational opportunities, individuals and groups can take advantage of participating in or attending unique theater presentations, specialty showcases, or reserve meeting rooms at the Civic Arena and Missouri Theater. We hope that everyone will get out into our community and visit our many parks, trails, and facilities.

Don't let the rain bog you down! The St. Joseph REC Center is full of activities, big and small, to get you moving. Wh...
09/15/2026

Don't let the rain bog you down! The St. Joseph REC Center is full of activities, big and small, to get you moving. Whether you enjoy walking, pickleball, or tai chi, there are countless ways to get involved. Learn more on the city's website at

The REC Center is a tremendous quality of life facility for the enjoyment of the entire community. For online league registration, please visit us online. Amenities at the REC Center include:

The St. Joseph Parks & Recreation Director, Jeff Atkins, spent the morning sharing updates about our park system and its...
09/14/2026

The St. Joseph Parks & Recreation Director, Jeff Atkins, spent the morning sharing updates about our park system and its rich history with the St. Joseph Retired Teachers Association at the Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center. Thank you for your attentive ears and dedication to our community!

09/11/2026

Beginning on Monday, September 14, the Thomas Eagleton Indoor Pool at MoWest will transition to fall hours.

Monday/Tuesday/Thursday: 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. & *5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday: 2:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m. & *5:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m.
Friday: *5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

*Limited pool space is available during the evening sessions due to swim team practice. The public can still swim during those times.

Staff kicked off their morning in the best way with Friendly Face Friday at Skaith Elementary School! Thank you for invi...
09/11/2026

Staff kicked off their morning in the best way with Friendly Face Friday at Skaith Elementary School! Thank you for inviting us to greet students in their way into school.

September is full of fun activities, exercise, and wellness opportunities at the Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Cente...
09/10/2026

September is full of fun activities, exercise, and wellness opportunities at the Joyce Raye Patterson 50+ Activity Center!

Fall maybe be in the air, but signs of summer are still going strong! Flowers are blooming throughout the park system. M...
09/04/2026

Fall maybe be in the air, but signs of summer are still going strong! Flowers are blooming throughout the park system. Make sure to take a moment and enjoy them before they are gone.

Community members traveling the parkway and urban trail along Southwest Parkway near Hyde Park can expect to see constru...
09/03/2026

Community members traveling the parkway and urban trail along Southwest Parkway near Hyde Park can expect to see construction next month for the new Fire Station 10.
The Native American sculptures will be safely stored while the work is in progress, and they will be relocated back to the area with the guidance of the Iowa Tribe.

Ground preparation work has begun for the new Fire Station 10, located at 303 East Hyde Park, with a groundbreaking tentatively scheduled for next month. The Native American sculptures will be safely stored away while the work is in progress for the new station to be later relocated back in the area with the guidance of the Iowa Tribe. Motorists are encouraged to use caution while driving in the area over the next couple of weeks.

Did you know Bode Ice Arena offers Learn to Skate, Learn to Hockey Skate, Learn to Play Hockey, and Adult All Things Hoc...
09/01/2026

Did you know Bode Ice Arena offers Learn to Skate, Learn to Hockey Skate, Learn to Play Hockey, and Adult All Things Hockey classes? Learn more below!

School is back in session, but the summer heat isn't going anywhere just yet! Come cool down at Bode Ice Arena!

Adult Fall Volleyball League registration ends this week! The league runs from September 13 to October 28. Six divisio...
08/31/2026

Adult Fall Volleyball League registration ends this week! The league runs from September 13 to October 28. Six divisions are available; play is on Sundays through Wednesdays.

Adult Fall Volleyball League registration end date is upon us!!
Sign up while there are still spots left.

Registration: Now - September 4th

League: September 13th - October 28th

6 Divisions
Sundays - Wednesdays

Address

1920 Grand Avenue
Saint Joseph, MO
64505

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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