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Parks & Recreation Receives grant for Youth Scholarship Program

The City of Branson’s Parks & Recreation Department has received a $4,900 grant from the Skaggs Legacy Endowment to fund its Youth Scholarship Program which allows children to participate in its programs at a greatly reduced cost.

Parks & Recreatio...

Christmas ‘Adopt-A-Senior’ begins Nov. 22

Christmas wish lists from local senior citizens are available at the Branson Community Center and the Branson RecPlex beginning Monday, November 22, 2021, for those who would like to participate in the Parks & Recreation Adopt-A-Senior program that sp...

Tickets now on sale for Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt December 10

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its second annual Flashlight Candy Cane Hunt on Friday night, December 10, 2021, at the Branson Community Center for children who are three to 12-years old.

Santa’s elves have once again dropped cand...

Breakfast with Santa December 11 at Branson RecPlex

Santa will make a special visit to the Branson RecPlex for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s annual Breakfast with Santa presented by McDonald’s on Saturday morning, December 11, 2021.

Three sessions are available at 8:30 a.m., 9:30 a.m. and ...

New eco-friendly walking path opens Nov. 1 at Eiserman Park

The City of Branson’s Parks & Recreation Department invites the public and media to a ribbon cutting celebration for a new eco-friendly walking trail, specifically designed to keep tires out of the landfill and improve water quality in nearby Lake Tan...

Parks & Recreation now registering for Youth Basketball

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for boys and girls youth basketball which is available for children who are in kindergarten through eighth grade. The deadline to register is Tuesday, November 16, 2021.

Practices begin...

Registration open for November 2 youth Archery Clinic

Registration is now open for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s fall archery clinic for children in fourth grade and up to introduce youth to archery, one of the fastest growing sports in the country.

This clinic takes place on three consecuti...

Registration open for Oct. 22 FREE School’s Out Camp

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for a FREE School’s Out Camp on Friday, October 22, 2021, for children in kindergarten through eighth grades while area schools are out of session for fall break.

This free camp i...

Branson’s BOOnanza returns October 29

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is hosting its annual Halloween BOOnanza celebration on Friday, October 29, 2021, from 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. along the walking path at the Branson RecPlex ball field complex.

This FREE event is a night of fun for t...

Parks & Recreation now registering for PeeWee Youth Basketball

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for the PeeWee Youth Basketball league that is offered to children who are three and four years old. The registration deadline is Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

PeeWee Basketball is a co-ed...

Registration now open for September 18 “Kid’s Garage Sale”

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now taking registrations for its second semi-annual Kid’s Garage Sale, specifically designed as a learning opportunity for kids, that will take place on Saturday, September 18, 2021, from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00...

Fall Community Garage Sale September 11 in RecPlex parking lot

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will hold its eighth semi-annual Community Garage Sale in the Branson RecPlex Parking lot on Saturday, September 11, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with vendor set-up beginning at 6:00 a.m.

This garage sale will ...

Registration open for fall adult basketball & volleyball

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for fall adult basketball and adult volleyball leagues designed for teams of all skill levels and offers the opportunity to play in a recreational, intermediate or open league...

Doggie Swim Night at Branson AquaPlex September 6

Furry four-legged friends are invited to the Branson AquaPlex on Monday, September 6, 2021, from 6:30 to 8:00 p.m. for the Branson Parks & Recreation’s annual Doggie Swim night, an end-of-season event for dogs to play fetch, paddle around in the shall...

Branson Community Center announces fall 2021 activities

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department has just released a full slate of great activities and events for the fall of 2021 at the Branson Community Center, a place designed to provide activities and opportunities for people of all ages who have a va...

Parks & Recreation now Registering for Youth Volleyball

Registration is now open for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s 2021 Fall Youth Volleyball season, which is available for youth in first through sixth grades.

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

Registration now open for Parks & Recreation Youth Flag Football

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for Youth Flag Football for children who are in kindergarten through third grade.

This 7-v-7 instructional league is designed to introduce youth to the fundamentals of football in a saf...

Special Sensory Swim session offered August 9 at Branson AquaPlex

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its third Sensory Swim session at the Branson AquaPlex, located at 1501 Branson Hills Pkwy, from 12:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. on August 9 for individuals with Sensory Processing Disorders and differing ab...

Registration open for Fall Youth Soccer

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for fall co-ed Youth and PeeWee Soccer.

Youth leagues are available for boys and girls who are between five and 15-years old. Practices begin on August 30, 2021. Teams will pra...

FREE Water Safety and Survival Skills class August 5

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host a free Water Safety and Survival Skills Class on August 5 at the Branson AquaPlex, located at 1501 Branson Hills Pkwy, from 6:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. to instruct attendees on in-water survival skills, r...

Free Swim Day August 2 at Branson AquaPlex

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will offer a Free Swim Day on Monday, August 2, 2021, presented in partnership with State Park Marina.

Due to a maximum person capacity at the pool, this is a first come, first served event. In lieu of admissio...

Registration now open for Parks & Recreation 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...

Night Swim at Branson AquaPlex with Prince Ivan July 23

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce a family friendly Night Swim at the AquaPlex with DJ Prince Ivan on July 23, 2021, from 7:30 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.

The evening will include fun games, concessions specials and live music per...

Branson Community Center announces summer 2021 activity lineup

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department has just released a full slate of great activities and events for the summer of 2021 at the Branson Community Center, a place designed to provide activities and opportunities for people of all ages who have a ...

Registration open for Parks & Recreation Summer Day Camp

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for Summer Day Camp to ensure your children have a safe and fun summer.

The “Summer It Up” Day Camp will begin June 1 and run through August 13 from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday ...

Branson's AquaPlex Opens May 29

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will open the Branson AquaPlex, a 12,250 sq. ft. aquatic park featuring water slides, play structures, a climbing wall, lap lanes and a diving well on May 29, 2021.

This pool season will feature all the traditi...

Applications open for Parks & Recreation TreeKeepers Program

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now taking applications for the 2021 Branson TreeKeepers program, a volunteer group of citizens interested in becoming more knowledgeable about urban tree planting, tree care and to help beautify the Branso...

Registration open for Parks & Recreation Branson Waves Swim Team

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently registering for the 2021 Branson Waves Swim Team that is designed for children ages 4 to 18 and offers both a recreational and competitive team to meet the needs of all participants. The deadline ...

Parks & Recreation Spring Community Garage Sale May 1

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its eighth semi-annual Community Garage Sale in the Branson RecPlex Parking lot on Saturday, May 1, 2021, from 7:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., with vendor set-up beginning at 6:00 a.m.

The sale will feature u...

Branson Parks Encouraging Local Kids to Ride Bikes with New Free Program

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce a new partnership with “Trips for Kids,” a national nonprofit youth development organization that encourages kids to get on bicycles by providing transformative cycling experiences throu...

Branson Community Invited to Arbor Day Celebration April 2

Branson’s Parks & Recreation Department will host an Arbor Day Celebration on Friday, April 2, 2021, at 3:30 p.m. at Alexander Park located at 901 Hawthorn. This celebration is in partnership with the State of Missouri Parks & Recreation Associati...

Parks & Recreation Doggie Easter Egg Hunt April 3

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host its first annual Doggie Easter Egg Hunt, in partnership with Shepherd of the Hills Humane Society, at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 3, 2021. The event will take place at Stockstill Park located at 524...

Parks & Recreation Free Community Easter Egg Hunt April 3

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host the fifth Annual Branson Community Easter Egg Hunt presented by Branson United Methodist Church and Tri-Lakes Christian Church on April 3, 2021, at 9:00 a.m. at the Branson RecPlex ball field complex...

Branson Parks & Recreation Now Offering Spring Youth Volleyball

Registration is now open for the Branson Parks & Recreation Department’s 2021 Spring Youth Volleyball season, which is available for girls in first through eighth grades.

This new spring league offers a great opportunity to improve team and individual ...

Registration Open for 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 5-12 years old and youth softball leagues are available for girls 5-12 years old. In ad...

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

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now accepting registrations for its Spring Break Camp that begins March 15, 2021, and runs through March 19, 2021, from 7:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. for children who are currently enrolled in kindergarten through...

Registration Open for March 13 Parks & Rec “Kid’s Garage Sale”

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce a unique community garage sale, specifically designed as a learning opportunity for kids that will take place on Saturday, March 13 from 9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at the Branson Community ...

Branson Parks & Recreation Hiring for Summer Jobs

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department will host a Job Fair on March 13, 2021, 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....

Branson Parks & Rec Spring 2021 Community Center Activities

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce a full slate of great events this spring at the Branson Community Center, a place that provides activities and opportunities for people of all ages who have a variety of interests and ab...

Registration Open for Spring Youth Soccer

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is currently taking registrations for spring co-ed Youth and PeeWee Soccer.

Youth leagues are available for boys and girls who are between five and 15-years old. Practices begin on March 8, 2021. Teams will pra...

Register Now for Youth Trampoline Dodgeball Tournament

The Branson Parks & Recreation Department is now taking registrations for its new Youth Co-Ed Trampoline Dodgeball Tournament.

All games will be played at Big Air Trampoline Park, located at 3300 Gretna Rd., in its state-of-the-art trampoline Dodgeball...