08/27/2023
Interested in teaching swim lessons this fall/winter? Contact Tiffany at [email protected] for more information!
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Visit us online at www.sedaliaparks.com, visit us in person at the Heckart Community Center (1800 W. 3rd St, Sedalia, MO) or by calling the Heckart Community Center (660-826-4930).
08/26/2023
Lunch Crunch-- Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays at 12pm with Isaac Spilker. Be there for a series of both strength training and cardio full body movements.
08/26/2023
Liberty Pool is OPEN this weekend and is half price admission!🥳
Saturday 8/26: 12pm-7pm
Sunday 8/27: 1pm-6pm
08/25/2023
SUPER HUGE SHOUT OUT to our AWESOME landscaping and maintenance crew!!!!
It has been so hot all week long-- heat index in the 115 🌡degree range everyday!
Everyday they all step up and give it everything they got! Thank you to every single one of you-- our department and our city is so lucky to have you all! 💚
08/25/2023
Employee of the Month— Arthur Sims
Arthur works in the maintenance department. He is such a great coworker, works hard, never complains, gets his job finished and then is always there to lend a helping hand. Some of his coworkers have said "It is a pleasure to work with someone who has such a solid work ethic and joyful attitude".
Arthur makes a huge difference in the parks and is exactly what you want to see on the TEAM.
Congratulation Arthur! We are so grateful to have you at Sedalia Parks & Rec.
08/25/2023
Don't have a membership to the HCC yet? Now is your chance! Everyone who purchases a new membership anytime between September 1st-15th will receive a HCC swag bag while supplies last!
08/24/2023
In July we hosted Sedalia’s 42nd annual Firecracker Mile. New in 2023, was the certification of the one mile course around Liberty Park. This allows runners to be eligible for state records. Race times were submitted to the Missouri state record keeper and we had many of our runners set new one mile records for their age groups. The following is a list of the new one mile record holders that ran the Firecracker Mile:
MEN'S
Age Time First Name Last Name
7 7:26 Miles Clark
11 6:23 Blake Dick
15 5:08 Jared Owens
18 4:57 Clay Pilliard
20 4:32 Sam Wilhelm
30 6:03 Ryan Farrell
42 7:13 Phillip Sherman
59 5:21 John Borthwick
WOMEN'S
Age Time First Name Last Name
18 6:22 Murray Page
83 12:54 Shirley Stratton
Sedalia Parks & Recreation is proud of all our participants that ran the Firecracker Mile and we are looking forward to breaking more records next year! For a complete listing of all Missouri state running records, please visit http://www.staterunningrecords.com/asp/records.asp?state=MO
08/24/2023
We would like to congratulate Aubree Huddleston for winning Lifeguard of the Year. Aubree is a first year lifeguard for SPR. She has wonderful customer service skills and a positive attitude. She is very vigilant and has had multiple saves this summer. Aubree is continuously improving her lifeguarding skills to stay rescue ready. She keeps the pools safe and clean and we are so happy to have her on the TEAM!
08/23/2023
With Smith-Cotton pushing their start date back to Monday, we are able to keep HCC pool open with special hours the rest of this week! We want to give a special shoutout to many of our lifeguards who are willing to pick up shifts on these days in order to allow citizens to enjoy the pool.
08/23/2023
Remember playing kickball in school? Get your team together and join this Wednesday night league of Co-Ed Kickball!
08/22/2023
Fall into fitness with a membership to the HCC! We are hosting a membership drive September 1-15. All who purchase a new membership during this time will receive HCC swag (while supplies last).
If you are a current member, THANK YOU! For every new member you recruit during this time, your name will be placed in a drawing for a FREE ANNUAL MEMEBERSHIP to the Heckart Community Center. Call Susan Mergen at 660-826-4930 for more information or to set up a tour.
08/22/2023
We still have a couple spots open in the following classes!!!
👯♀️ Ballet 2 on Thursdays from 630pm-720pm for 8+
👯♀️ Level 2 Tumbling on Tuesdays from 530pm-620pm for ages 5+
👯♀️ Youth Cheer on Wednesdays from 6pm-650 for 8-13 year olds
08/22/2023
What a perfect night for a swim party!! Thank you to everyone that came out!!
08/22/2023
Liberty Pool will be closed during the week starting tomorrow!
Pool admission is 1/2 price for the rest of the season-- excluding adult swim!
08/22/2023
There is a Blood Drive this Wednesday at Convention Hall! Spread the word and help save lives!
08/21/2023
Meet Art Poort
Art Poort, 64, discovered pickleball when the Heckart Community Center opened in March 2022. “I played racquetball for years but when the racquetball courts closed I joined the HCC and picked up pickle ball. In addition to racquetball, Art is a former corn hole champion and won the 2021 Sedalia Central MO Corn Hole league.
“When it is wet outside I’m inside playing pickle ball.” Art owns Poort Excavating, so the weather dictates when he is available to play his new sport. Art shared that he will soon retire and will be able to play whenever he wants.
“When I started playing pickleball, I borrowed the Community Center’s equipment but soon bought my own racquet. I really enjoy playing the game, meeting new friends and improving my health. “My breathing and eye and hand coordination has improved.” His friends says his game has improved a lot as well. Another regular player, Tom, who usually plays against Art, added, “Art is an awesome player. We played together today and won!”
Players come to the HCC to play pickleball from surrounding towns such as Warsaw, K**b Noster and Marshall. According to Dan VanDyne, a regular player at HCC, there can be as many as 30 players in an afternoon. “I’d like to see the sport grow here,” adds Dan. A couple of tournaments have been organized this past year and plans are underway to offer more tournaments.
We look forward to seeing Art on a more regular basis as soon as he retires.
08/21/2023
Come to the world's first cardio jam session inspired by the fun of playing drums! This class is on Mondays and Wednesdays at 5:30pm!
08/20/2023
Registration for Dance with Grace is NOW OPEN!!! Register on our website by clicking "Registration" then the "Dance with Grace" tab!
08/20/2023
Everyone's favorite event is back!
08/19/2023
Become comfortable with a variety of equipment such a free weights, cables, and play loaded pieces at our Intro to Weightlifting class on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 12pm-1pm.
08/19/2023
On behalf of Sedalia Parks and Recreation I want to give a BIG shout out to Larry Moon at Sedalia Electric! He really helped us from having to close Liberty pool this weekend due to a maintenance issue. Along with two of our staff who dropped everything, giving up their plans to be sure the pool was open and ready to go for adult swim!
SEDALIA!!! I have worked for other communities but SEDALIA is SPECIAL…I am always amazed and continuously surprised with the dedication and support to go above and beyond from local companies and citizens to keep this community going and going strong. There is way more good in this community and sometimes I think we forget that, today I was clearly reminded!!
-Amy Epple, Director of Sedalia Parks & Rec
08/19/2023
Tomorrow (Aug 20) is the last day to register for Diamond of Dream League!
08/19/2023
Did you know that today is National Photography Day?
Show us your favorite picture of the summer, at a program, or of the park!
08/18/2023
Registration for Fall Adult Softball closes Sunday, August 20th! Tag your friends!
08/18/2023
Employee of the Week— Emily Silchuk
Emily is so hardworking and always gives 110%. You may see her behind the front desk, at a program or event, or maybe even at Tiny Tees! We were having a language barrier with a customer this week and Emily stepped out of her college class to help the customer out. We are so thankful for staff members like her! Thanks for all you do Emily!
08/18/2023
Enjoy a Day at the Park with Things that Go!
08/18/2023
THANK YOU--- PHOTOGRAPHER BOOKED!
🐾ISO a photographer for our Bark in the Park event on September 9th from 11am-4pm. If you or someone you know is interested, please message us or email Kaylea at [email protected]! 🐾
08/17/2023
Liberty Pool will be closed during the week starting August 23rd.
Pool admission is 1/2 price for the rest of the season-- excluding adult swim!
08/17/2023
Bring your little and enjoy this Parent and Me Movement class from 9:30am-10am on Mondays with Ms. Grace!
08/16/2023
“Back to school” photos…. SPR edition!
To everyone starting or returning to school this year, we wish you a great school year full of making new friends and learning lots! 📚✏️
08/16/2023
Fortnite Tournament this Saturday, August 19th at HCC! Come show off our gaming skills :) All ages welcome.
08/15/2023
Come out to our last Sponsored Swim of the summer tomorrow night at Liberty Pool thanks to Nucor!
08/14/2023
August Zumba with Kim Pop-Up Dates 👇👇
08/14/2023
We are looking for vendors for Bark in the Park. If you or someone you know creates any dog treat/ bandanas/dog toy related items and would be interested in participating, please reach out to us!
08/13/2023
ISSA Personal Trainer and Nutrition Coach, Isaac Spilker, has been on staff at the Heckart Community Center since day one. “I love it so much. This is truly a dream job, working with people in this wonderful environment.” Isaac is currently working with ten individuals, Monday through Friday in the HCC Fitness Center. “Working here has exceeded my expectations. It’s been a safe place to get experience and I’ve become comfortable working with everyone.”
For the past 16 weeks, Isaac has been training with an online coach in preparation for the August Midwest Natural Championship. This will be a national qualifier and includes men’s and women’s bodybuilding and physique. The competition will take place at the Ameristar in St. Charles. This will be his first time in a competition. “I’ve learned the natural way to train, including my diet.” He will have a small army of supporters cheering him on, including his wife, parents, grandparents and friends.
We are all cheering for Isaac and wish him the best as he competes later this month.
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| Tuesday | 5am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 5am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 5am - 9pm |
| Friday | 5am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 7am - 7pm |
| Sunday | 10am - 7pm |
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Catfish restock at Liberty Park! 🎣
Parkapalooza 10am-2pm at Heckart Community Center! $5 for wristbands!
We’re hosting Esports Bowling for Seniors! Check out this tutorial video on how to play Switch Sports! Our Esports instructor will be visiting the Senior Center at 10am June 6th to help seniors learn how to play and be active playing! Playing switch bowling is great for hand eye coordination and movement! This will be a trial run and free for any seniors who visit the Senior Center June 6th! 🎮
Hubbard Splash Pad video footage! Sedalia Flyt Aerial Photography
Happy Easter!
Hoppy Easter from Sedalia Parks and Recreation! The Easter Bunny loved hanging out in our parks while he was in town! 🐰
Heckart Community Center
Can you believe it!? The Heckart Community Center has been open for one month already! Thank you for being patient with us as we all are all still learning the ins an outs of running a new facility! This facility has quickly became the hub for the community and we are so happy to see everyone's smiling faces day after day! Haven't been able to stop by yet? Check it out! Video by: Best Take Media
Check out LunchCrunch Class! 💪🏻
Come see us at the Heckart Community Center! Open until 9pm! Check our the building and get your memberships! KC Wolf will be here until 1:30pm! 🎈
Ribbon Cutting for the Heckart Community Center March 18, 2022!
Happy New Year!
Happy New Year from your friends at Sedalia Parks and Recreation! This year is BIG for our community as the Heckart Community Center opens March 18th!
Park Security caught the Grinch since he was causing too much ruckus… “Until next time…” he said on his way out of the park! 🎄
Light Up Liberty 2022
Haven't been able to visit Light Up Liberty? Now you can! Check out this drone shoot from @Sedalia Flyt Aerial Photography! This view gives you the aspect of driving through the park! Enjoy the lights nighly through January 3rd!
Last day of the craft show at Convention Hall in Liberty Park! We’re here till 4pm! Come find gifts for everyone on your list! 🎄
Craft Show today and tomorrow at Convention Hall 9am-4pm! Come shop for gifts and support your local businesses and crafters! 🎄
Liberty Pond trout stocking
Coming from Centennial Park Live at Trunk or Treat!
Hundred Proof Band playing now Liberty Park! Free concert!
Bark in Park going on now! Vaccination clinc until 4pm, 3:30pm Hundred Proof Band will perform! Silent Auction closes at 4pm!
Bark in the Park today until 5pm at Liberty Park! Pet vaccination clinic at 1pm, Live band at 3:30pm, fun all day! 🐶
Come out to Things that Go this morning! We’re here until 11am!
250 Catfish are being stocked at Liberty Pond today! It’s a beautiful day to fish! 🎣
Melvin Kerr and Chior! 🎶
Hubbard Park 100 Year Celebration starting now! Live music, food trucks, bounce houses, and free fun! Come celebrate your park turning 100 years! 🎈
Ever wanted to drive the train at Liberty Park and have this front seat view? Join our conductors club! Contact [email protected] for more information! 🚂
Free Train Rides until 2pm today! Come check out Moore’s Train House! 🚂
Parkapalooza and train rides going on now till 2pm! 🚂
We're so excited for Parkapalooza and the Grand Opening of Moore's Train House tomorrow at Liberty Park! Free train rides 10am-2pm! Wristbands can be purchased for $5 for bounce houses and games! Food trucks and vendors such as Kona Ice of Sedalia Daily Bread Food Truck, Fresh Lemonade Co.-Mid MO El Espolon, Table of 5 Catering and Relay For Life of Pettis County! 🐿️ Making her debut tomorrow is Libby the Squirrel the official park mascot! She can't wait to meet you and take photos! 🚧 Please note that the north parking lot behind Convention Hall will be closed starting at 6am. Participants will not be able to exit the park using the back, north parking lot. You will need to turn around and exit the park through the main entrance off of Park and 3rd or use the entrance and exit directly off 3rd street. Parking will be available at the stadium, Liberty Park Blvd, or the south side of Convention Hall. This will be closed 6am-4pm for activities and safety.
Come out to Centennial Park 11-1pm for free hot dogs, Full Moon Band, and FUN!
HCC Time Lapse 6/29/21
#TimeLapseTuesday The Heckart Community Center sidewalks and curbs are being poured, all site work will be completed in the next two weeks, concrete will begin to be polished in spaces, and tile work is being done in bathrooms!
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Sedalia Parks and Recreation
The Sedalia Parks & Recreation Department oversees over 300 acres of park land and maintains 7 parks: Liberty, Centennial, Clover Dell, Hubbard, Housel, Katy, and Vermont Park. A wide array of sports, recreation activities, lessons, and special events are available for all area citizens.
Photo: Michael Edwards Photography
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The Heckart Community Center Pool will be closed Wednesday afternoon and evening, January 25th for the Smith Cotton High School - Girls Swim Team - Swim Meet. Put it on your calendar and come out and cheer on our Tigers!
Please join us in welcoming Kaylea Weber to the Sedalia Parks and Rec Team as the NEW Marketing and Special Events Supervisor!
Kaylea was born and raised in Sedalia, MO and graduated from Smithton High School. In May she will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Central Missouri.
Kaylea brings lots of energy and excitement to our TEAM! She is full of creativity and can't wait to share it with our community! We are so excited to have her as part of the SPR Team and can't wait to see all the great things she is going to do for the City of Sedalia!
Fun Fact: In her free time, she enjoys riding and barrel racing her two horses, Chick and Shady. Kaylea’s horse is expecting a foal in March! WELCOME KAYLEA!
Kaylea was born and raised in Sedalia, MO and graduated from Smithton High School. In May she will be graduating with a bachelor’s degree in Marketing from the University of Central Missouri.
Kaylea brings lots of energy and excitement to our TEAM! She is full of creativity and can't wait to share it with our community! We are so excited to have her as part of the SPR Team and can't wait to see all the great things she is going to do for the City of Sedalia!
Fun Fact: In her free time, she enjoys riding and barrel racing her two horses, Chick and Shady. Kaylea’s horse is expecting a foal in March! WELCOME KAYLEA!
Last day to register for Little Kickers is January 27th-- next Friday!
NEW FITNESS CLASS ALERT!
Barre Intensity combines Pilates, dance, and functional fitness training. Register online at www.sedaliaparks.com or call (660) 826-4930.
Barre Intensity combines Pilates, dance, and functional fitness training. Register online at www.sedaliaparks.com or call (660) 826-4930.
*New Class Alert!*
Join Adrienne Belliveau tomorrow morning at 9am in the Fitness Studio for Indoor Cycling! All skill levels are invited to attend but seats are limited to the first 20 participants. Bring a towel and water bottle.
Class is included in your Fit Pass. Fit Passes can be purchased from the Front Desk - 10 classes for $10.
Join Adrienne Belliveau tomorrow morning at 9am in the Fitness Studio for Indoor Cycling! All skill levels are invited to attend but seats are limited to the first 20 participants. Bring a towel and water bottle.
Class is included in your Fit Pass. Fit Passes can be purchased from the Front Desk - 10 classes for $10.
There are still spots left for the Smash Bros Tournament on Saturday at HCC!
Our maintenance staff participated in the 2023 Region 1 Maintenance Rodeo yesterday. This is our staff that works behind the scenes to help keep our parks and facilities looking AWESOME!
If you recognize someone, tag them and say thank you!
Also, thank you to the surrounding Parks Departments for coming out and enjoying the day with us!
If you recognize someone, tag them and say thank you!
Also, thank you to the surrounding Parks Departments for coming out and enjoying the day with us!
Pickleball is Popular!
Open Pickleball is offered to all ages playing at Heckart Community Center Gymnasium. Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Monday – Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday Evenings: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
*Included in membership or pay the daily fee
Open Pickleball is offered to all ages playing at Heckart Community Center Gymnasium. Ages 14 and under must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.
Monday – Friday: 12:00 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.
Monday Evenings: 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
*Included in membership or pay the daily fee
Early Registration for Youth Baseball is now open!
If you know of a kiddo K-9th grade who is interested, sign them up!
For more information, visit our website www.sedaliaparks.com
If you know of a kiddo K-9th grade who is interested, sign them up!
For more information, visit our website www.sedaliaparks.com
As of 3pm today, we have had 532 MEMBERS PASS THROUGH THE HCC's DOORS!! (excluding day passes)
We are open until 9pm, come on over and be a part of a record-breaking attendance day!
We are open until 9pm, come on over and be a part of a record-breaking attendance day!
Congrats to the Smith-Cotton swim and dive team at their home meet today!
HCC pool will open at 1:30 today, including the Leisure Pool! Thank you for your patience while we made necessary repairs. 🏊🏼♀️
HCC pool will open at 1:30 today, including the Leisure Pool! Thank you for your patience while we made necessary repairs. 🏊🏼♀️
Just a few more days until registration ends for Little Kickers soccer!
This program is led by Amanda Blackburn and high school soccer players. Kids will work on soccer skills indoor at Convention Hall.
$25 per player. Ages 5 thru 3rd grade. Registration ends on January 20th.
Register online at https://secure.rec1.com/MO/sedalia-mo-/catalog or by calling the Heckart Community Center at 660-826-4930.
This program is led by Amanda Blackburn and high school soccer players. Kids will work on soccer skills indoor at Convention Hall.
$25 per player. Ages 5 thru 3rd grade. Registration ends on January 20th.
Register online at https://secure.rec1.com/MO/sedalia-mo-/catalog or by calling the Heckart Community Center at 660-826-4930.
Friendly Reminder:
The Heckart Community Center Aquatics Area will be closed all day tomorrow, January 14th for the Smith Cotton High School Girls Swim & Dive team, Tiger Invitational Swim Meet. Come out and support your Tigers!
The Heckart Community Center Aquatics Area will be closed all day tomorrow, January 14th for the Smith Cotton High School Girls Swim & Dive team, Tiger Invitational Swim Meet. Come out and support your Tigers!
Zumba at the Heckart Community Center has been cancelled tonight, Thursday, January 12.
We will be hosting a Super Smash Bros Tournament on Saturday, January 21 at HCC in the Fitness Studio from 10am-3pm. The format will be 1v1 and all ages are welcome. $10 entry, lunch provided, and prizes awarded to top places. Please email any questions to [email protected]
Special Open Swim Hours!
Monday, January 16th from 12pm-8:30pm.
5:30-8:30am - Lap swim in Competition Pool.
8:30am-12pm - Leisure swim in both Competition and Leisure Pool.
Noon-8:30pm: Open Swim with both pools.
** Dive well and 4 lanes closed 2-4pm for Smith Cotton swim and dive practice
Leisure swim: Slide and dive well are not open during Leisure swim time.
open swim: Entire facility is open for use at this time.
Monday, January 16th from 12pm-8:30pm.
5:30-8:30am - Lap swim in Competition Pool.
8:30am-12pm - Leisure swim in both Competition and Leisure Pool.
Noon-8:30pm: Open Swim with both pools.
** Dive well and 4 lanes closed 2-4pm for Smith Cotton swim and dive practice
Leisure swim: Slide and dive well are not open during Leisure swim time.
open swim: Entire facility is open for use at this time.
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