Beyond the Capitol...
are the inviting outdoors!
With many ways to play on a summer's day.
Ready to soak up the sun? So are we! Grab your bike, kayak, fishing pole, golf clubs or pickleball paddle and head to the capital city. Boasting with fun parks and outdoor activities, Jefferson City is the perfect place to play on a warm summer day.
McKay Park
McKay Park is a great gathering place for families and friends with many interested between them. Fish along the bank, take a stroll around the fitness loop, or watch the kiddos run around the playground. From "sweat it out" to "reel 'em in," you can play your way at McKay!
Jay Pelzer
Oak Hills Golf Center
Tee up your best golf game across 5,581 yards of competitive greens! This is the only public 18-hole golf course in town that is open year-round. As long as the greens are frost-free, they're open for play.
Jay Pelzer
Washington Park Pickleball Complex
With eight dedicated outdoor courts, this new facility is quite popular with the pickleball players! Whether you reserve a court or show up for open play, make sure to get there early in the morning or later in the evening to take advantage of the cooler temps.
Jay Pelzer
Binder Park
Experience all the fun and beauty our city's largest park has to offer! Binder Lake is ideal for those who enjoy casting a line and gliding atop the water. The park also offers 15 miles of mountain bike trails where avid cyclists can tackle four loops weaving through the woods.
Test Your Smarts with Capital Arts - Trivia Night @ Last Flight
Test your smarts with Capital Arts! We are teaming up with Last Flight Brewing Company to bring you…
The Bridge that saved the Capitol: Building of the first Bridge across the Missouri River in Jefferson City, 1896
The completion of the first bridge across the Missouri River at Jefferson City in 1896, was key to…
Community Connection at JCMG
Community Connection at JCMG is a time to connect JCMG with our community. This walk-through event…
Runge in Your Backyard – Turtle-tastic!
Join us for a “Turtle-tastic” time with this FREE hands-on experience hosted by the Runge Nature…
Community Connection at JCMG
Ashley Scott, LCSW, Division Director of the Center for Well Being at JCMG, will speak on self-care…
Food Truck Friday
- Recurring weekly on Friday
Enjoy your favorite food trucks every Friday from 11 am - 7 pm! Featured trucks will be announced…
USA Gymnastics - Missouri Advanced State Championship
Approximately 1,000 athletes ranging in age from 6 to 16 from across Missouri. This meet includes…
Capitol Cruise-In
- Recurring monthly on the last Saturday
Bring all your classic and new vehicles March 29th-September 27th Last Saturday of every month |…
Jefferson City Native Plant Sale
Native plants beautify landscapes and help support songbirds and other cherished wildlife. A wide…
Lincoln University Farmers Market
- Recurring weekly on Saturday
Enjoy local goods at the Lincoln University Farmers Market every Saturday from 8:30 - 11:30 a.m!
