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Branson Parks & Rec to Host Virtual Esports Tournaments

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to join the fast-growing international phenomenon of esports this winter, a series of competitive live video game tournaments that area residents can compete in for prize money.

 The Branson...

Registration Now Open for February Mother-Son Event

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its third annual Mother-Son Event at Big Cedar’s Fun Mountain, located at Devil’s Pool Rd, Ridgedale, Missouri, on Saturday, February 6, 2021. The event is designed to provide an opportunity for moth...

Parks Department Partners with Community to Plant 25 New Trees

As part of its ongoing dedication to providing a positive environmental impact to the local community, the Branson Parks & Recreation Department recently teamed up with Liberty Utilities, the Arbor Day Foundation and local TreeKeeper volunteers to pla...

Take a Trip Down Candy Cane Lane at the Branson Community Center

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department, in coordination with Senior Age Area Agency on Aging, is hosting a Candy Cane Lane drive through event for area senior citizens at the Branson Senior Center on Friday, December 18, between 12:00 p.m. and 2:00...

Registration Open for Parks & Rec School-Age Winter Break Camp

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its Winter Break Camp to ensure your children have a safe and fun time while on break from the classroom.

The Winter Break Camp will correspond with Branson Schools calendar a...

Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt December 11

Santa’s elves have dropped candy canes all over Eiserman Park and the Branson Parks & Recreation Department needs help to pick them all up during its newest holiday event, the Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt on Friday evening, December 11, 2020, at the Bra...

Registration Now Open for Boys Youth Basketball

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for Boys Youth Basketball. Leagues are available for boys in first through eighth grade. The Boys Youth Basketball registration deadline is Monday, December 14, 2020.  &nb...

Sign up to ‘Adopt-A-Senior’ this Holiday Season

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is encouraging community members to participate in its Adopt-A-Senior program to spread joy to local senior citizens who may not otherwise receive much during the Christmas Season. This program is in coordinat...

Senior Citizens Invited to Thanksgiving ‘Drive by for Pie’ Event

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department, in coordination with Senior Age Area on Aging, is offering a Drive by for Pie event for area seniors at the Branson Community Center on Friday, November 20, 2020, from 2:00 to 4:00 p.m. as a safe and fun way ...

Parks & Rec Halloween Events Extended through Saturday

This week’s inclement weather has created changes to the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s Halloween Hayride and Haunted Barn schedule that include canceling Tuesday night’s events at the Branson RecPlex and extending the events through Saturday...

PeeWee Basketball Registration Now Open

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for the popular PeeWee youth basketball program. This introductory basketball program is offered for children who are three and four years old and will focus on teaching basic fundamen...

Win a Year Membership to Branson’s Dog Park in Arbor Day Contest

Branson’s Parks & Recreation Department will host an Arbor Day Celebration on Tuesday, October 20, 2020, at 4:00 p.m. at the Elmo and Rosalea Marrs Memorial Dog Park, located in Stockstill Park at 645 Stockstill Lane, Branson, Missouri.

As par...

New Halloween Events Planned at the RecPlex for All Ages

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host a Halloween Hayride and a Haunted Barn nightly, beginning Tuesday, October 27, 2020, through Friday, October 30, 2020. Each event costs $5 per person and children under 2 are free.

The Halloween Hayri...

Registration Open for Girls and Kindergarten Youth Basketball

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now registering for Girl’s Youth Basketball and for co-ed Kindergarten basketball.

Click here to register online. The registration deadline is Thursday, October 22, 2020.

• Kindergarten Divis...

Registration Now Open for Adult Basketball & Volleyball

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for fall Adult Basketball and Adult Volleyball leagues.  Both the basketball and volleyball leagues are designed for teams of all skill levels and offer the opportuni...

Doggie Swim Night at Branson AquaPlex September 7

Bring your furry four-legged friend to the Branson AquaPlex on Monday, September 7, 2020, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for the annual Doggie Swim night. This end-of-season event offers the perfect opportunity for your dog(s) to play fetch, paddle around in the ...

Registration Now Open for Youth Fall Soccer

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for fall co-ed and PeeWee soccer.

Youth leagues are available for boys and girls who are 5 to 15-years old. Practices begin on September 7, 2020. Teams will practice once a week, with a...

‘Set’ Yourself Up for Youth Volleyball at the RecPlex

Registration is now open for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s 2020 Youth Volleyball season, which is available for girls in first through sixth grades.

This league offers a great opportunity to improve team and individual skills an...

Registration Now Open for Youth Flag Football

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for Youth Flag Football, available for children in Kindergarten through third grades.

This new seven on seven instructional league is designed to introduce youth to the fundamentals of ...

Registration Now Open for Adult Softball Leagues

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for Adult Softball. Designated leagues are offered on different evenings and designed for different skill levels to offer an opportunity for all interested players.

The followi...

Parks & Rec Youth Sports Clinics to Begin on June 15

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for a variety of Youth Sports Clinics offered throughout June and July.

Youth Sports Clinics are designed to assist youth who have completed kindergarten through sixth grade in de...

Branson Parks to Offer “One Day Fun Days” Camps This Summer

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for a variety of themed "One Day Fun Days” camps that will be offered each Wednesday in June and July.

“One Day Fun Days” are designed to provid...

Branson AquaPlex to Open June 2, 2020

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the opening of the Branson AquaPlex on June 2, 2020.  The AquaPlex is a 12,250 sq. ft. aquatic park featuring water slides, play structures, a climbing wall, lap lanes, and a di...

Improve Your Skills Through Tennis and Pickleball Clinics

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for Tennis and Pickleball Clinics for the summer of 2020.  Clinics are available for players of all skill levels and will be hosted at Stockstill Park Tennis Courts.

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Branson Parks, Trails and Recreation Facilities to Reopen May 5

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will reopen all city parks, trails, and facilities on Tuesday, May 5, 2020.  Please see below for detailed information:

• The Branson RecPlex will be open to the public with social distancing measures in...

Branson Parks & Recreation to Offer Pick-Up and Delivery for At-Risk Population

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department, in coordination with the City of Branson, would like to offer assistance to those in high-risk demographics in need throughout the Branson community during this difficult time as we continue to deal with the ...

Branson Parks to Close Until Further Notice

Effective immediately, all Branson Parks and Recreation parks and trails will be closed until further notice to assist in preventing the spread of COVID-19.  This difficult decision was made as the City of Branson continues to try to do their par...

COVID-19 UPDATE: Branson RecPlex to Close Until Further Notice

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will close the Branson RecPlex at the end of business on Friday, March 20, 2020, until further notice, to assist in the efforts to prevent the spread of COVID-19.  The building closure will include al...

Free Community Easter Egg Hunt, April 11, 2020

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host the Branson United Methodist Church for the 5^th annual Community Easter Egg Hunt on April 11, 2020, at the Branson RecPlex ball field complex.

This FREE event is for children from infants to 10-years ...

Register Now for Branson Parks & Rec Youth Baseball and Softball

Registration is now open for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s youth baseball, softball and Tiny Tot T-Ball.

Youth baseball leagues are available for boys ages 5-12 years old and youth softball leagues are available for girls ages 5...

Branson Parks & Rec Hiring for Summer Jobs

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host a Job Fair on March 14, 2020, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Branson RecPlex, located at 1501 Branson Hills Pkwy, for anyone interested in working on the Parks & Recreation team this summer....

Registration Open for School-Age Spring Break Camp

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its Spring Break Camp to ensure your children have a safe, fun time while on break from the classroom.

The Spring Break Camp will correspond with the Branson School calendar a...

Register Now for Spring Youth Soccer

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for spring co-ed and PeeWee soccer.

Youth leagues are available for boys and girls who are 5-15 years old. Practices begin on March 9, 2020. Teams will practice once a week, with all ga...

Annual RecPlex Activity Guide Available Now

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce the release of the 2020 Activity Guide which provides information including times, dates and fees for all of the programs and special events offered through the Parks Department, as well...

Register Now for Adult Co-Ed Trampoline Dodgeball

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce a new partnership with Big Air Trampoline Park to offer an Adult Co-Ed Dodgeball Tournament and League.

All games will be played at Big Air Trampoline Park, located at 3300 Gretna Rd., in...