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Sarcoxie Park Board
The
Sarcoxie Park Board is an advisory committee dedicated to the city’s
Parks. They serve in an advisory capacity to the City Council with
responsibilities including overseeing park resources, developing park usage
policies, and promoting the usage and growth of park resources for the
betterment of our city and community.
The
City of Sarcoxie
has several parks including:
Town
Square and Gazebo:
The historic town square is located in the heart of downtown Sarcoxie and
features lots of shade trees, places to sit and relax, and a gazebo for public
entertainment. The town square is the preferred meeting place for Chief
Sarcoxie Days and other community events.
Stebbins Memorial Park: Located across from the Sarcoxie High School,
this park includes play ground equipment, a basket ball court, sand volleyball,
a baseball field, pavilions for getting out of the sun, restrooms, and lots of
space to run around.
Sarcoxie
Pool Complex:
With construction completed in 2004, the Pool Complex is located in Stebbins Memorial Park and features a wading pool
for infants, a zero entry volleyball pool, and a diving pool. This is a
very popular attraction during the summer months.
Sarcoxie
Arena:
Built in 2005, the arena is located just off the square and is designed for
equestrian events. The Sarcoxie Saddle Club holds several events there
each year.
Gene Taylor Community
Building: The Community Building is located just off the square
on Business Loop 44. It is capable of hosting events of up to 250 people
with a large meeting room, and cafeteria style kitchen facilities. Recent
improvements include a modern public address system and powerful heating and
cooling system to ensure that event guests are comfortable and can hear what’s
going on.
In
addition to maintaining the city’s parks, the Park Board is also actively
involved in adding new parks and resources for the community. Current
priorities include:
Skate Park: Located in Stebbins Memorial Park,
the existing skate park has been demolished and efforts are underway to rebuild
the skate park for people who like to risk it all on skateboards, in-line
skates, and bikes.
Ball
Complex:
The Park Board, in conjunction with Sarcoxie Youth Sports, and the Sarcoxie School District, is acquiring land and
raising funds to build a four field complex for both baseball and softball.
The
City’s Park system is primarily funded through a local parks sales tax.
Some additional funds are gained through dedicated property taxes, usage fees,
and admissions. To support our city’s parks please shop locally.
If
you’d like to be involved in helping shape the future of the city’s parks,
please contact City Hall at 417-548-7242.
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