JULY IS NATIONAL PARKS AND RECREATION MONTH!
Celebrate National Parks and Recreation Month by visiting your local parks! Send us your photos of you and your family enjoying the parks and programs we offer to [email protected] or our Facebook Page for a chance to be featured on our page!
Meet Our Team
Amy Epple
Director
[email protected]
Courtney Fry
Assistant Director of Recreation
[email protected]
John Simmons
Assistant Director of Parks
[email protected]
Jeff Coleman
Parks Superintendent
Dugan Layton
Interim Asst. Parks Superintendent
[email protected]
Matt Harris
Project Manager
[email protected]
Clara Boehm
Aquatics Manager
[email protected]
Matt Clevenger
Aquatics Maintenance Manager
[email protected]
Tiffany Thomas
Aquatics Specialist
[email protected]
Libby The Squirrel
Official Masot
[email protected]
Savannah Lynde
Marketing & Special Events Manager
[email protected]
Lindsey Batson
Program Specialist
[email protected]
Jaymi Wells
Recreation Superintendent
[email protected]
Shawna Yager
Landscaping Supervisor & Arborist
[email protected]
Renaie Hoard
Executive Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Kim Myers
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Tanner McKee
Recreation Supervisor – Sports
[email protected]
Rena Norman
Recreation Supervisor – Fitness & Wellness
[email protected]
Jeff Lynde
Parks IT & ESports Specialist
[email protected]
Kirby Carroll
Maintenance of HCC
[email protected]
Kerry Pyle
Custodian
Jacob Gibbs
Custodian
Sandi Anderson
Operations Coordinator
[email protected]
Sheri Meyer
Operations Coordinator
[email protected]
Charles Amos Jr.
Parks Maintenance Tech II
Jeremy Bradley
Parks Maintenance Tech III – Ballfields
Nick Brashear
Parks Maintenance Tech III
James “Rob” Burrows
Parks Maintenance Tech II – Ballfields
Todd Letourneau
Parks Maintenance Tech I
Francisco Matacua Diaz
Parks Maintenance Tech II
Justin Smith
Parks Maintenance Tech II
Zachary Trauschke
Parks Maintenance Tech II
Michia Richardson
Maint. & Field Supv. of Clover Dell
Mission Statement
Mission Statement
Sedalia Parks and Recreation Department to offer an optimum number of recreation and leisure programs to our citizens. Our goal is to provide facilities for the enjoyment of recreation and leisure through programs which are made available to the public.
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 Parks. A wide array of sports, recreation activities, lessons and special events are available for citizens of all ages. Open space, parks, and trails provide opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of Sedalia.
Hours
The Parks & Recreation office is located at the Heckart Community Center; 1800 W. 3rd St., Sedalia, MO 65301. The Parks & Recreation Office telephone number is (660) 826-4930.
Monday – Friday: 5am-9pm
Saturday: 7am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-7pm
The Heckart Community Center will be closed on the following holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The Heckart Community Center may have modified hours of operation for other observed holidays. In addition, the Heckart Community Center may have modified hours of operation in cases of inclement weather and/or modified hours for maintenance, up to and including facility closure.
Park Board Meetings
Park Board meetings are held at the Heckart Community Center.
Agenda: September 11, 2025
Jerry Case
President
Megan Simon
Secretary
Sydni Killion
Dan VanDyne
Connie Washington
Jeff Wimann
Dr. Bill Woolery
Garry Holstein
Adam Porter
Employment Opportunities
Interested in joining our team? Use this form to apply online. Questions and resumes can be submitted via email at [email protected].
All positions listed below are open until filled.
Full-time positions:
Part-time and Seasonal positions:
Visit the City of Sedalia employment page for more information.
Bids
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Clover Dell Park Sanitary Lagoon Commercial Fencing
Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025; 2:00 p.m. CST
Contact Person: Matt Harris, Project Manager
Phone: 660 723 2602
Email: [email protected]
Bid packet: RFP Clover Dell Park Sanitary Lagoon Commercial Fencing – 2025
Addendum: Clover Dell Lagoon Fencing 2025 – Addendum 1
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Liberty Pool Slide Refinishing
Deadline: Thursday, September 11, 2025; 11:00 a.m. CST
Pre-Bid Meeting: Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00 a.m.; Liberty Pool, 1700 W. 3rd St., Sedalia
Contact Person: Matt Harris, Project Manager
Phone: 660 723 2602
Email: [email protected]
Bid packet: RFP Liberty Pool Slide Refinishing 25 (revised)
Program Guides
Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025; 1:00 p.m. CST
Contact Person: Savannah Lynde
Email: [email protected]
Bid packet: Program Guide – Spring Summer 2026
Fireworks Display
Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025; 1:15 p.m. CST
Contact Person: Savannah Lynde
Email: [email protected]
Bid packet: July 4 Fireworks – 2026
Press Releases
8.13.24 Fastwyre Broadband Powers Up With Sedalia Esports Team Sponsorship
5.27.24 Aquatic Emergency at HCC
New Aquatic Facility location 091523
Clover Dell Lake rule change 071522
Park Office Hours
The Sedalia Parks & Recreation office is now located at the Heckart Community Center, 1800 W 3rd St., Sedalia, MO 65301.
Phone: 660-826-4930
The Heckart Community Center is open:
Monday – Friday, 5am-9pm
Saturday, 7am-7pm
Sunday, 10am-7pm
The Heckart Community Center will be closed or will have modified hours on the following days:
New Year’s Day: 7am-9pm
Easter: CLOSED
Memorial Day: 7am-4pm
4th of July: 7am-4pm
Labor Day: 7am-4pm
Thanksgiving Eve: 5am-7pm
Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
Black Friday: 7am-7pm
Christmas Eve: 10am-2pm
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Year Eve: 7am-9pm
Some holiday fitness classes, aquatics classes, and Child Watch will not be available. Give us a call at 660-826-4930 or watch our Facebook page for holiday updates.
In addition, the Heckart Community Center may have modified hours of operation in cases of inclement weather and/or modified hours for maintenance, up to and including facility closure.
The Aquatics Area will have modified hours. The Aquatics Area will be closed on certain dates for Smith Cotton High School and Bandits Swim Team swim meets.
Sponsorship Opportunities
Looking for a way to give back to your local parks? We have sponsorship opportunities available! For a complete list of sponsorships available please click here. Don’t see something that fits your budget or have an idea for a sponsorship? Contact Savannah Lynde at [email protected] for more information!
City of Sedalia
Sedalia Parks & Recreation is a department of the City of Sedalia.
For more information about the City of Sedalia, please visit https://www.sedalia.com/.
Memory Lanes Bowling Alley
Join us for the ground breaking ceremony! Thanks to the incredible generosity of philanthropist Sue Heckart, we will officially break ground on October 8th at 11:00AM. Click here for more details.
City of Sedalia Releases Bids for New Fire Station, Training Center, and Bowling Alley
Nabholz Construction Corp. will accept sealed bids on behalf of The City of Sedalia for the following project:
Sedalia Fire Station
and Bowling Alley
Bid Day: 8/26/2025 at 2:00PM
July 22, 2025 – Sedalia Parks and Recreation announces delay in new Aquatic Facility construction
Memory Lanes still on schedule and moving forward.
https://ksisradio.com/sedalia-aquatic-facility-delay/
Hoefer Welker chosen as design team – November 18, 2024
https://ksisradio.com/hoefer-welker-chosen-for-bowling-alley-aquatic-center-design-team/
Aquatic Facility and Memory Lanes Update
Information Released May 6th at Sedalia City Council Meeting
Director Amy Epple announced the aquatic facility and Memory Lanes bowling alley to estimated to be opened summer 2026. The bowling alley will be a 16-lane bowling alley.
Grand Announcement – Let’s Go Bowling!
On Monday, March 18, 2024, Sedalia Parks and Recreation Director Amy Epple and Sue Heckart announced a new bowling center named Memory Lanes to be built on the east side of Sedalia.
“It is my intention to build a state-of-the-art bowling facility at the new aquatic facility on East Broadway,” Heckart announced. “It will be called Memory Lanes, in memory of my parents, Del and Stella Heckart.”
Those in attendance seemed both delighted and surprised by Heckart’s pet project, to be opened by Fall 2026 next to the upcoming outdoor aquatics facility.
“My mother died 23 years ago today,” Heckart said sadly. “More details will be forthcoming as we get further along in this project.”
Announcement of Memory Lanes Bowling Alley
Information Released March 18, 2024
Link to live announcement of Memory Lanes Bowling Alley click here.
In conjunction with the aquatic facility, a state of the art bowling alley will be built with the generous donation from Sue Heckart.
Amy Epple
Director
[email protected]
Courtney Fry
Assistant Director of Recreation
[email protected]
John Simmons
Assistant Director of Parks
[email protected]
Jeff Coleman
Parks Superintendent
Dugan Layton
Interim Asst. Parks Superintendent
[email protected]
Matt Harris
Project Manager
[email protected]
Clara Boehm
Aquatics Manager
[email protected]
Matt Clevenger
Aquatics Maintenance Manager
[email protected]
Tiffany Thomas
Aquatics Specialist
[email protected]
Libby The Squirrel
Official Masot
[email protected]
Savannah Lynde
Marketing & Special Events Manager
[email protected]
Lindsey Batson
Program Specialist
[email protected]
Jaymi Wells
Recreation Superintendent
[email protected]
Shawna Yager
Landscaping Supervisor & Arborist
[email protected]
Renaie Hoard
Executive Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Kim Myers
Administrative Assistant
[email protected]
Tanner McKee
Recreation Supervisor – Sports
[email protected]
Rena Norman
Recreation Supervisor – Fitness & Wellness
[email protected]
Jeff Lynde
Parks IT & ESports Specialist
[email protected]
Kirby Carroll
Maintenance of HCC
[email protected]
Kerry Pyle
Custodian
Jacob Gibbs
Custodian
Sandi Anderson
Operations Coordinator
[email protected]
Sheri Meyer
Operations Coordinator
[email protected]
Charles Amos Jr.
Parks Maintenance Tech II
Jeremy Bradley
Parks Maintenance Tech III – Ballfields
Nick Brashear
Parks Maintenance Tech III
James “Rob” Burrows
Parks Maintenance Tech II – Ballfields
Todd Letourneau
Parks Maintenance Tech I
Francisco Matacua Diaz
Parks Maintenance Tech II
Justin Smith
Parks Maintenance Tech II
Zachary Trauschke
Parks Maintenance Tech II
Michia Richardson
Maint. & Field Supv. of Clover Dell
Mission Statement
Sedalia Parks and Recreation Department to offer an optimum number of recreation and leisure programs to our citizens. Our goal is to provide facilities for the enjoyment of recreation and leisure through programs which are made available to the public.
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 Parks. A wide array of sports, recreation activities, lessons and special events are available for citizens of all ages. Open space, parks, and trails provide opportunities to enjoy the natural beauty of Sedalia.
Hours
The Parks & Recreation office is located at the Heckart Community Center; 1800 W. 3rd St., Sedalia, MO 65301. The Parks & Recreation Office telephone number is (660) 826-4930.
Monday – Friday: 5am-9pm
Saturday: 7am-7pm
Sunday: 10am-7pm
The Heckart Community Center will be closed on the following holidays: Easter, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. The Heckart Community Center may have modified hours of operation for other observed holidays. In addition, the Heckart Community Center may have modified hours of operation in cases of inclement weather and/or modified hours for maintenance, up to and including facility closure.
Park Board meetings are held at the Heckart Community Center.
Agenda: September 11, 2025
Jerry Case
President
Megan Simon
Secretary
Sydni Killion
Dan VanDyne
Connie Washington
Jeff Wimann
Dr. Bill Woolery
Garry Holstein
Adam Porter
Interested in joining our team? Use this form to apply online. Questions and resumes can be submitted via email at [email protected].
All positions listed below are open until filled.
Full-time positions:
Part-time and Seasonal positions:
Visit the City of Sedalia employment page for more information.
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Clover Dell Park Sanitary Lagoon Commercial Fencing
Deadline: Friday, September 5, 2025; 2:00 p.m. CST
Contact Person: Matt Harris, Project Manager
Phone: 660 723 2602
Email: [email protected]
Bid packet: RFP Clover Dell Park Sanitary Lagoon Commercial Fencing – 2025
Addendum: Clover Dell Lagoon Fencing 2025 – Addendum 1
Request for Proposals (RFP)
Liberty Pool Slide Refinishing
Deadline: Thursday, September 11, 2025; 11:00 a.m. CST
Pre-Bid Meeting: Friday, September 5, 2025, 10:00 a.m.; Liberty Pool, 1700 W. 3rd St., Sedalia
Contact Person: Matt Harris, Project Manager
Phone: 660 723 2602
Email: [email protected]
Bid packet: RFP Liberty Pool Slide Refinishing 25 (revised)
Program Guides
Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025; 1:00 p.m. CST
Contact Person: Savannah Lynde
Email: [email protected]
Bid packet: Program Guide – Spring Summer 2026
Fireworks Display
Deadline: Wednesday, October 1, 2025; 1:15 p.m. CST
Contact Person: Savannah Lynde
Email: [email protected]
Bid packet: July 4 Fireworks – 2026
The Sedalia Parks & Recreation office is now located at the Heckart Community Center, 1800 W 3rd St., Sedalia, MO 65301.
Phone: 660-826-4930
The Heckart Community Center is open:
Monday – Friday, 5am-9pm
Saturday, 7am-7pm
Sunday, 10am-7pm
The Heckart Community Center will be closed or will have modified hours on the following days:
New Year’s Day: 7am-9pm
Easter: CLOSED
Memorial Day: 7am-4pm
4th of July: 7am-4pm
Labor Day: 7am-4pm
Thanksgiving Eve: 5am-7pm
Thanksgiving Day: CLOSED
Black Friday: 7am-7pm
Christmas Eve: 10am-2pm
Christmas Day: CLOSED
New Year Eve: 7am-9pm
Some holiday fitness classes, aquatics classes, and Child Watch will not be available. Give us a call at 660-826-4930 or watch our Facebook page for holiday updates.
In addition, the Heckart Community Center may have modified hours of operation in cases of inclement weather and/or modified hours for maintenance, up to and including facility closure.
The Aquatics Area will have modified hours. The Aquatics Area will be closed on certain dates for Smith Cotton High School and Bandits Swim Team swim meets.
Looking for a way to give back to your local parks? We have sponsorship opportunities available! For a complete list of sponsorships available please click here. Don’t see something that fits your budget or have an idea for a sponsorship? Contact Savannah Lynde at [email protected] for more information!
Sedalia Parks & Recreation is a department of the City of Sedalia.
For more information about the City of Sedalia, please visit https://www.sedalia.com/.
Join us for the ground breaking ceremony! Thanks to the incredible generosity of philanthropist Sue Heckart, we will officially break ground on October 8th at 11:00AM. Click here for more details.
City of Sedalia Releases Bids for New Fire Station, Training Center, and Bowling Alley
Nabholz Construction Corp. will accept sealed bids on behalf of The City of Sedalia for the following project:
Sedalia Fire Station
and Bowling Alley
Bid Day: 8/26/2025 at 2:00PM
July 22, 2025 – Sedalia Parks and Recreation announces delay in new Aquatic Facility construction
Memory Lanes still on schedule and moving forward.
https://ksisradio.com/sedalia-aquatic-facility-delay/
Hoefer Welker chosen as design team – November 18, 2024
https://ksisradio.com/hoefer-welker-chosen-for-bowling-alley-aquatic-center-design-team/
Aquatic Facility and Memory Lanes Update
Information Released May 6th at Sedalia City Council Meeting
Director Amy Epple announced the aquatic facility and Memory Lanes bowling alley to estimated to be opened summer 2026. The bowling alley will be a 16-lane bowling alley.
Grand Announcement – Let’s Go Bowling!
On Monday, March 18, 2024, Sedalia Parks and Recreation Director Amy Epple and Sue Heckart announced a new bowling center named Memory Lanes to be built on the east side of Sedalia.
“It is my intention to build a state-of-the-art bowling facility at the new aquatic facility on East Broadway,” Heckart announced. “It will be called Memory Lanes, in memory of my parents, Del and Stella Heckart.”
Those in attendance seemed both delighted and surprised by Heckart’s pet project, to be opened by Fall 2026 next to the upcoming outdoor aquatics facility.
“My mother died 23 years ago today,” Heckart said sadly. “More details will be forthcoming as we get further along in this project.”
Announcement of Memory Lanes Bowling Alley
Information Released March 18, 2024
Link to live announcement of Memory Lanes Bowling Alley click here.
In conjunction with the aquatic facility, a state of the art bowling alley will be built with the generous donation from Sue Heckart.
