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Posted on: June 8, 2023

Butterfly Festival returns Sat., June 24, to Springfield Botanical Gardens

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — Friends of the Garden, in partnership with the Springfield-Greene County Park Board, presents the 14th Annual Butterfly Festival Saturday, June 24, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. at the Springfield Botanical Gardens at Nathanael Greene/Close Me...

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Springfield-Greene County Park Board News
Posted on: June 1, 2023

Cooper Tennis Complex hosts USA Pickleball Middle States Diamond Regional Championships June 1-4

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board is hosting a USA Pickleball championship tournament this weekend at Cooper Tennis Complex, 2331 E. Pythian St. 

The USA Pickleball Middle States Diamond Regional Championships ru...

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Springfield-Greene County Park Board News
Posted on: May 30, 2023

Free Kids Fishing Fun Day Sat., June 3, at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board, in partnership with the Missouri Department of Conservation, hosts the 42nd Annual Kids Fishing Fun Day, Saturday, June 3, at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park, 3825 W. Farm Road 146, Springfie...

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Posted on: May 23, 2023

Outdoor pools open May 27- Aug. 13

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — The Springfield-Greene County Park Board’s six outdoor pools open for the summer season Memorial Day weekend, then follow an expanded schedule with more swimming days than 2022.

The opening weekend schedule includes:

  • Sa...
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Posted on: April 17, 2023

Pool Connection patron safety program voluntary for outdoor pools this summer

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SPRINGFIELD, MO — To enhance safety and security at outdoor pools this summer, the Springfield-Greene County Park Board is launching the Pool Connection digital photo ID, a free digital ID used to check in customers, which includes their name, address, ph...

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Posted on: November 21, 2022

Roseann Bentley Musical Playground campaign launched

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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 ...

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Posted on: November 2, 2022

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

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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,...

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Posted on: September 8, 2022

Statement on the passing of parks benefactor Bobby Allison

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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...

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Springfield-Greene County Park Board News
Posted on: September 8, 2022

Park Board rededicates Azumaya, relocated to Mizumoto Japanese Stroll Garden

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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...

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Springfield-Greene County Park Board News
Posted on: July 23, 2014

Park Board implements photo policy

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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...

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