Parks, Recreation and Tourism

The Parks, Recreation and Tourism Department is dedicated to providing a variety of leisure, wellness and educational opportunities for Independence residents and visitors through well-maintained parks, aquatic facilities, historic sites, and museums. Special events, programs and classes are available throughout the year for families, adults, seniors and children of all ages and abilities.

Families enjoying the entertainer in front of them during the event, Popsicles in the Park, with a playground in the background at Mill Creek Park.

An image of toddler town toys and playground equipment set up in the Sermon Center gymnasium on a cloudy morning.

No Toddler Town (11-21-24)

Thursday, November 21, 2024

10:00am

Roger T. Sermon Community Center

Entertainment, Family Activity

Pickup Chess (weekly)

Thursday, November 21, 2024

2:30pm

George Owens DeWitt Hall

City-Wide, Classes and Trainings, Entertainment, Family Activity

Vendors and shoppers look at holiday crafts and goods on the floor of the Sermon Center basketball court during the Best Little Arts and Crafts Show.

42nd Annual Best Little Arts and Crafts Show

Friday, November 22, 2024

10:00am

Roger T. Sermon Community Center

City-Wide, Entertainment, Family Activity, Shopping

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A picture of the front entrance to the Palmer Center

Palmer Center Activities and Events for August

The Palmer Center at 218A N. Pleasant St. in Independence, MO is operated by the City of Independence and is dedicated to the mission of improving the overall health of adults 60+. For more information call (816) 325-6200 or visit the website www.independencemo.org/parksandrec.

Aug 27, 2024

Announcements, Events, Seniors

Parks, Recreation and Tourism

816-325-7210

PRT@indepmo.org

Truman Memorial Building

416 W. Maple Ave.
Independence, MO 64050

Mailing Address

P.O. Box 1019
Independence, MO 64051