Sports & Recreation
This 24 acre park is located in the approximate center of The St. Joseph Parkway. Bartlett Park is ideal for both active and leisurely uses.
The Bode Sports Complex is a new addition to the Parks and Recreation Department. Opened in June of 1999, the complex has several outdoor activities designed for youth and family involvement.
The St. Joseph Parkway is a green belt that runs 26 miles through the heart of the city. Built in 1918, it’s listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
The dynamic, versatile design of the Civic Arena includes flexible seating capabilities that enable us to accommodate any type of event.
Civic Center Park is located behind St. Joseph City Hall, and plays host to some of the many festivals and events annually.
For 60 years, customers have been replenished in spirit by the tranquil flower gardens, beautiful bronze sculptures, cool waterfalls, "electrical hazards," and nostalgic music, all combined to give a fun & relaxing family atmosphere at this classic miniature golf course.
Fairview is one of the oldest public courses in Northwest Missouri, established in 1925. The rolling fairways, large mature trees and hazards make this 18-hole course a challenge for players of all skill levels.
Hyde Park is focused as 93 acre active use park with a swimming pool, skate park, six lighted ballfields, three lighted tennis courts, basketball court, horseshoe courts, two concession stands, paved walking trail, playground area, and restrooms.
Krug Park opened to the public in 1902. Located at the northern end of The Parkway, this City park has Italian Renaissance structures, extensive landscaping and flowerbeds.
The Lewis and Clark Expedition headed west in 1804 and encountered a lake that William Clark described as “full of Geese & Goslings.” Today, that lake is Lewis and Clark Lake, which is bordered by Lewis and Clark State Park.
The 25 acre Northside Recreational Complex serves as the site of the Krug Park Swimming Pool, complete with pool house and concessions.
This 23 acre complex serves residents and visitors in a variety of ways. The 12 lighted tennis courts and adjacent filed house make it an ideal setting for tournaments, as well as high school, college, and general play. The complex also includes 16 lighted horseshoe courts, two bantam football fields, a lighted ballfield, and a multipurpose building for the youth fields.
Paradise Park is the place to bring friends and family together, whether you are planning a wedding, family reunion, bus tour, church picnic, birthday party, or other special event.
Patee Park is located across the street from the Pony Express National Museum. A monument was placed in the park in 1913 by the Daughters of the American Revolution marking the starting point of the Pony Express on April 3, 1860.
Built and dedicated in 1939, Phil Welch Stadium is one of the few old and unique baseball stadiums in the nation. It serves as the home to the St. Joseph Saints Baseball organization.
The St. Joseph Aquatic Park services all ages with aquatic fun. It features a 203' waterslide, 165' enclosed waterslide, 50-meter pool, 6 lanes, diving well, two 1-meter diving boards, waterfall, vortex, zero-depth beach entry, 300' lazy river (river tubes available at no extra charge), concession areas, catering available, lounge chairs, sun deck, and large shade structures.
The St. Joseph Tennis Club has 5 indoor courts and 3 outdoors courts, they also have an outdoor swimming pool open during the summer months, as well as a tennis supply store. There are two tennis pros that give both private and group lessons. For non-members there is a slightly higher charge for lessons.
The Golf Club is a public 9-hole par 3 golf course. It also has a lighted driving range, lighted batting cages, lighted 18 hole mini-golf park, pro shop and snack bar. This is a year round facility.
The St. Joseph Parkway winds through the City of St. Joseph for 26 miles. Developed in 1918 by architect George Burnap, Saint Joseph was one of the first cities in the United States to develop an imaginative and comprehensive parkway plan.
Houston Wyeth Hill is a westward facing scenic overlook high upon the Missouri River bluffs. It offers a panoramic view of the Missouri River and Kansas. Thousands of pioneers crossed the Missouri river at this point (within view of Wyeth Hill) on their way to Oregon and California.