Roseann Bentley Musical Playground campaign launched

CPO contact: Justin Lockhart 417-888-2020 or 417-770-0878

Park Board contact: Jenny Fillmer Edwards 417-224-5510

SPRINGFIELD, MO — Community Partnership of the Ozarks (CPO), in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park ...

Park Board kicks off $25 million in Cooper Park Sports Complex improvements

SPRINGFIELD, MO. — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board, in partnership with Lake Country Soccer, kicked off $25 million in sports facility renovations at Cooper Park, including artificial turf upgrades on 19 sports fields, Thursday, Nov. 3,...

28th Annual Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk draws 4,437

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The 28^th Annual Thanksgiving Day Turkey Trot 5K Run/Walk included 4,437 registered participants who walked or ran in Springfield’s Thanksgiving tradition. 

The first in-person Turkey Trot in two years took pla...

Statement on the passing of parks benefactor Bobby Allison

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is deeply saddened by the news of the passing of longtime Parks friend and benefactor, Bobby Allison.

Allison was the primary donor for numerous Parks projects benefitting youth sports an...

Park Board rededicates Azumaya, relocated to Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board, in partnership with the City of Springfield and the Springfield Sister Cities Association, rededicates the 27-year-old Azumaya structure Friday, Sept. 9, 2 p.m., at Mizumoto Japanese St...

Park Board implements photo policy

SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board has implemented a photography and videography policy outlining how photographers and videographers may operate in public parks. 

The policy is designed to preserve public enjoyme...