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]
Dugan Layton
Assistant Parks Superintendent
[email protected]
Matt Harris
Project Manager
[email protected]
Clara Boehm
Aquatics Manager
[email protected]
Tiffany Thomas
Aquatics Specialist
[email protected]
Libby The Squirrel
Official Mascot
[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
Justin Smith
Parks Maintenance Tech II
Zachary Trauschke
Parks Maintenance Tech II
Ryan Wells
Park Maintenance Tech
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: May 14, 2026
Jerry Case
President
Megan Simon
Secretary
Dan VanDyne
Connie Washington
Jeff Wimann
Dr. Bill Woolery
Garry Holstein
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:
- Lifeguard
- Front Desk Attendant (nights & weekends)
- Aquatics Attendant
- Custodian
- Seasonal Maintenance
Visit the City of Sedalia employment page for more information.
Bids
Memory Lanes Esports Arena Equipment & Technology Project
Deadline: 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026
Contact Person: Jeff Lynde, [email protected]
Bid Packet: Esports Arena Equipment RFP
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/.
Amy Epple
Director
[email protected]
Courtney Fry
Assistant Director of Recreation
[email protected]
John Simmons
Assistant Director of Parks
[email protected]
Dugan Layton
Assistant Parks Superintendent
[email protected]
Matt Harris
Project Manager
[email protected]
Clara Boehm
Aquatics Manager
[email protected]
Tiffany Thomas
Aquatics Specialist
[email protected]
Libby The Squirrel
Official Mascot
[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
Justin Smith
Parks Maintenance Tech II
Zachary Trauschke
Parks Maintenance Tech II
Ryan Wells
Park Maintenance Tech
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: May 14, 2026
Jerry Case
President
Megan Simon
Secretary
Dan VanDyne
Connie Washington
Jeff Wimann
Dr. Bill Woolery
Garry Holstein
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:
- Lifeguard
- Front Desk Attendant (nights & weekends)
- Aquatics Attendant
- Custodian
- Seasonal Maintenance
Visit the City of Sedalia employment page for more information.
Memory Lanes Esports Arena Equipment & Technology Project
Deadline: 2:00 p.m. on Friday, June 5, 2026
Contact Person: Jeff Lynde, [email protected]
Bid Packet: Esports Arena Equipment RFP
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/.
