Parks & Rec Day

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About Parks & Rec Day

Join us in celebrating July being Parks and Recreation Month and our favorite buddy, PLAYMO’S BIRTHDAY! This year’s theme is The Power of Parks and Recreation! This free, kid friendly event includes ice cream, prizes, crafts and games…and much more! Check out different vendors, activities and hangout with PLAYMO! No pre-registration necessary. For more information, contact us at parks@cityofcape.org or 573-339-6340 for more event information.

  • When: Wednesday July 8, 2026
  • Time: 10:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
  • Location: Osage Centre
  • Fee: Free!
Sponsors: Saint Francis Healthcare, Cape Noon Optimist Club, Southeast Missourian.
Children wearing paper crowns sit on a stage for a group photo with colorful costumed mascots at a community event.
Child receives a baseball from CApe Catfish Players in green shirts at a community event booth, with a mascot and sponsor sign visible nearby.
Volunteers and children pose with a colorful mascot and giveaway bags during the 2025 Parks & Recreation Day community celebration.
Young children play a large connect-four style game on a gym floor while adults supervise during an indoor community event.
Young child sits on a rolling scooter board holding a ball while playing a gym game with scattered balls and hoops nearby.
Volunteers and children hold a colorful parachute in a gym while a child sits underneath during a group play activity at a community event.

Thank you to our corporate sponsors!