The Parks and Recreation Department is responsible for upkeep of the city parks and shelter houses, walking trails and the Jud Palmer Community Center. In addition, the Parks and Recreation Department provides recreational activities for adults as well as the youth of our community through organized, seasonal sporting activities.
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Youth
Spring Soccer
Registration begins in February. Practices start in March and games are played in March and April.
Spring Volleyball
Registration begins in February. Practices start in March and games are played in March and April.
Egg Hunt is held on Easter Saturday for ages 0 - 10.
Family Fun Golf Night will be held at various times throughout the summer. Teams play for fun and consists of a child and a parent.
KidFit
Are you afraid the only exercise your child is going to get this summer is with his/her thumb or hand on a remote control? Help your kids get active and develop good exercise habits. Classes are for children ages 8-12.
Exploring Excelsior Springs' Backyard
A four-week nature program to enhance Excelsior Springs children's education about backyard nature and increase children's opportunities to personally experience nature and the outdoors. June and July sessions. |
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Softball/Baseball
Registration begins in March. Practices start in May with games being played in May, June and July.
Fall Soccer
Registration begins in August. Practices start in September and games are played in September and October.
Fall Flag Football
Registration begins in August. Practices start in September. Games are played in September and October.
Basketball
Registration begins in October. Practices start in December and games are played in January and February. |
Adult
Group Fitness Classes
Classes will begin June 1 and run through June 30. Classes will start again on July 1 and run through July 29.
Fitness Classes with instructor Elaina Lamley include:
• Boot Camp - 8:30 - 9:15 a.m. Tues. & Thurs.
• KidFit - 9:45 - 10:15 a.m. Tues. & Thurs.
• KidFit - 10:30 - 11 a.m. Tues. & Thurs.
• 20/15/10 - 6:30 - 7:15 p.m. Tues. & Thurs.
Click here for registration form, 2010 Summer Schedule and complete class descriptions.
Fitness Classes with Instructor Kelli Cox include:
• Strength Training - 7:30 - 8:15 a.m. Mon. & Wed.
• Piyo - 8:30-9:15 a.m. Mon. & Wed.
Click here for registration form, 2010 Summer Schedule and complete class descriptions.
Walk-ins welcome. If you have questions regarding the classes listed, please e-mail the instructor for that class: Elaina Lamley or Kelli Cox
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Spring Volleyball
Registration begins in February with games starting in March.
Spring Slow Pitch Softball
Registration begins in February with games starting in March.
Fall Volleyball
Registration begins in August with games starting in September.
Basketball
Registration begins in October with games starting in December.
Winter Volleyball
Registration begins in December and January with games being played in January and February.
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The Highway 69 Walk Trail was extended from 69 Highway and Wornall around the corner of Tiger Drive and along Wornall Road west to Crown Hill Road.
The Fishing River Linear Walk Trail was rebuilt in 2008.
Century Park is being developed at the corner of Wornall Road and Tiger Drive. Amenities at the park will include a parking lot, play equipment, two gazebos with picnic tables and grills. An amphitheatre is planned for the future. The lake will be restocked and will become a catch and release fishing lake. Plans are to eventually add a multi-purpose trail around the lake and the park.
The Highway 69 Walk Trail from the Excelsior Springs Hospital will be extended west of the Hospital and connect Joy Street with the walk trail.
Recently completed -- New play equipment has been installed at Paul Craig Park.
The Siloam Mountain Walk Trail project, extending around the Mountain continues.
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