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: 5am-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 has modified hours from the building. The Aquatics Area will closed on certain dates for Smith Cotton High School and Bandits Swim Team swim meets. For full indoor pool hours click here.

We will also offer special swim hours when Sedalia 200 is out of school for scheduled breaks. Check our Facebook page for announcements of special swim times.

Summer 2024 Indoor Pool Special Hours can be found here.

Heckart Community Center facility rules can be found here

Fitness Center Rules here

• Youth: Any person 18 or younger.
• Senior: Any person age 60 or older.
• Adult: Any person age 19 to 59 other than a family member.
• Family: Family membership is a maximum of 5 members with no more than 2 adults.

Example: Family membership could include a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children up to age 18. Or a single adult with 4 children up to age 18. All people must be residing under the same household (proof required).

Additional adults or children may be added onto the membership at the advertised rates for that membership type. Adult(s) added onto the membership must show proof of same residency to be on the membership. Family rate per month: $10 per additional child
Family annual rate: $100 per additional child

Families with special needs members may be added to a family membership as approved by the Sedalia Parks and Recreation Director.

Book your next party with us! Rentals available now!

How to reserve a room or space:
To make a reservation, you can either register for an account online and reserve the room(s) through our online software system, we can do it via phone, or you can come into the office located at the Heckart Community Center.

Online: https://secure.rec1.com/MO/sedalia-mo-/catalog

Register for an account (if you don’t already have an account), Facility Rentals, Heckart Community Center, pick which room, then select date/time, then continue through the checkout process. Payment is due at the time of reservation.

If you would rather reserve in person or over the phone, stop by the Heckart Community Center or give us a call at 660-826-4930.

A minimum 7 day notice is required for all Heckart Community Center Rentals.
Email [email protected] for more information concerning Heckart Community Center or Convention Hall rentals.

Lock ins, Overnight, or Partial Evening Rentals

Minimum of 4 hour rental, maximum of 500 people. Minimum 30 days notice prior to rental.

• Rental rate is based on a minimum 4-hour rental. If additional time is needed, additional fees will be applied.
• Maximum attendance of 500 attendees. If anticipated attendance will exceed 500 people, additional fees will be applied.
• Overnight Lock-In Rental Rate: $1,200
• Additional hour(s): $200 per hour
• Additional Attendees (over 500): $5 per person

Email [email protected] for more information or to check facility availability.

Party Room Rentals

Birthday party rentals – choice of Pool Party, Child Watch / Kids Zone

Pool Party
1.5 hour event.

• 1 room, capacity 20 people: $175
• 2 rooms, capacity 40 people: $300

Prices are for 20 participants (in Party Room A or B) or for 40 participants (if Party Rooms A and B), each additional participant is $5. Participants include everyone coming to the party – swimmers and non-swimmers.

Child Watch / Kid Zone Party
1.5 hour event

• 1 room, capacity 20 people: $175

Parties are scheduled for 1.5 hours, which includes set up and clean up time. Parties are available on Saturdays and Sundays during one of the time blocks below:

Saturday, 11am-12:30pm
Saturday, 1pm-2:30pm
Saturday, 3pm-4:30pm
Saturday, 5pm-6:30pm

Sunday, 12pm-1:30pm
Sunday, 2pm-3:30pm
Sunday, 4pm-5:30pm

Community Room Rentals

• Kitchen access is not available
• Total capacity for all three community rooms is approximately 200 people.
• To receive discount for reserving all three (3) rooms, all rooms must be booked at time of reservation. Example: if only two rooms are booked and then it is requested to add the third room later, the discount will not be valid.
• Audio/visual equipment available: podium/mic, projector, projector screen, and A/V cart for an additional flat fee of $10 per rental date. Renter will need to provide their own laptop with HDMI port in order to use the projector/screen. HCC only provides a HDMI cord, not the laptop.

Community Room A          $25/hour
Community Room B          $25/hour
Community Room C          $30/hour
Discount for all three (3) rooms rented at one time          $75

Gymnasium and Tournament Rentals

Maximum of 2 courts available at a time for gymnasium rentals. One court will remain open at all times for membership use.

Gymnasium (Court 1, 2, 3)

• Full Court, each per hour $50/hour
• Full Court, each per Day/Tournament Rental
  • Up to 8 hours: $375/court
  • Up to 16 hours: $725/court

Equipment Rental – Add on Rate

• Volleyball Setup Fee, per court $15
• Pickleball Setup Fee, per court $15

Games or Tournaments

• SPR will need a minimum of $1,000,000 general liability insurance.
• SPR will need Certificate of Liability Insurance Form with City of Sedalia listed as Certificate Holder and additional insured.

Only available on weekdays and school tax exempt form required.
For school groups, we charge $5/student, chaperones are free.

Included in the $5 fee would be access to the pool from 8:30am-1:30pm (pool closes at 1:30pm) and access to Court 3 during that same time frame. Court 3 can be set up for basketball or volleyball. You can also choose just to use the pool.

If your group will be larger than 50 students, we would request that you split into 2 separate groups for swimming and play time. The pool will still be available to members during your visit. Depending on the number of lifeguards and if appropriate for the age group, the large slide and dive well may be made  available. To use the slide, you must be at least 48” tall.

We do have a special pool rule in regards to clothing. No cotton is allowed is allowed in the pool. The indoor pool filter system works differently than the outdoor pools. The indoor pool has a UV lightbulb that cotton fibers are drawn to – causing clogging the filter and potentially damaging the lightbulb and other parts of the pool. If students or staff would like to cover up, we encourage them to wear a dri fit shirt. Otherwise, you will be asked by a lifeguard to remove the cotton and/or jean attire. Thank you for your understanding and helping us preserve our pools!

When communicating with your students or participants, if you could kindly remind them that no cotton tshirts, shorts, etc are allowed, we would greatly appreciate it! Dri-fit shirts are allowed.

Please email [email protected] to check calendar availability and set up your field trip! Reservations must be made a minimum 7 days in advance and be approved by SPR staff.

Dates reserved and therefore unavailable for the 2024-2025 School Year:

April 22

April 30

May 1

May 2

May 5

May 6

May 7

May 8

May 9

May 12

May 13

May 14

May 15

May 16

May 19

May 20

May 21

May 30

as of 4.17.25

The Aquatics Area has modified hours from the building. The Aquatics Area will closed on certain dates for Smith Cotton High School and Bandits Swim Team swim meets. Click here for Bandits Swim Meets and pool closure.

We will also offer special swim hours when Sedalia 200 is out of school for scheduled breaks. Check our Facebook page for announcements of special swim times.

June 1 – July 31st, 2024 Modified Indoor Pool Hours

• Mon.-Thurs. 8:00-11:00 a.m., 4:00-8:00 p.m.
• Fri. & Sat. 8:00-11:00 a.m.
• Sun. Closed

Ages 6 months through 12 years. Child Watch provides a stimulating environment for your child to explore and interact with other children while you enjoy the benefits of the Heckart Community Center.

•  $2 per day for members/$5 per day for non-members
• Monthly add on to membership available.
  – First Child – $20/month in addition to monthly membership fees
  – Second Child – $15/month in addition to monthly membership fees
  – Third Child – $10/month in addition to monthly membership fees
  – Fourth Child or more – $5/month in addition to monthly membership fees
• Operates on a drop-in basis; first come, first serve
• Attendant to child ratio: 1 to 5 for children ages 6 months to 2 years and 1 to 10 for children ages 3-12 years
• Child Watch is limited to a maximum of 2 hours
• Parents/Guardians must remain in the Heckart Community Center facility
• Space is limited due to staff to child ratios. When the area is full, it may be necessary to wait until a space is vacated.
• At this time we are not taking reservations for Child Watch.
• Ages 6 months-5 years old are only allowed in the Child Watch area.
• Ages 6-12 years are allowed in the Child Watch area.

KID ZONE

• Open Daily
• Included in membership or daily fee
• 10 years and under
• Must have adult supervision.

Need to burn off some energy? Check out our indoor playground! This area is open daily for children. To use this area, children must have adult supervision at all times and socks.

• Mon.-Fri., 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m.
• Care Manager is available by phone: 660-826-0713 or 660-826-3730
• Home Delivered and Curbside meals.

Curbside meals are available from 11:00 a.m.-12:30 p.m. daily please call the center to order! Variety of classes available online at goaging.org.

Click here for the current Heckart Community Center Court/Gym Schedule.

Please note, schedule is subject to change at any time without notice.

Do I have to be a member to rent a room or space at the Heckart Community Center?

No, anyone can reserve a space! Please see our rentals page for pricing and more information.

How do I rent a room or space at the Heckart Community Center?

To make a reservation, you can either register for an account online and reserve the room(s) through our online software system, we can do it via phone, or you can come into the office located at the Heckart Community Center.

Online: https://secure.rec1.com/MO/sedalia-mo-/catalog

Register for an account (if you don’t already have an account), Facility Rentals, Heckart Community Center, pick which room, then select date/time, then continue through the checkout process. Payment is due at the time of reservation.

If you would rather reserve in person or over the phone, stop by the Heckart Community Center or give us a call at 660-826-4930.

What are the pool hours at the Heckart Community Center?

Competition Pool Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
Lap Swim – 5:30am-1:30pm
Open Swm – 6pm-8:30pm

Tuesday, Thursday:
Lap Swim – 5:30am-1:30pm
Open Swim – 6pm-8:30pm

Saturday:
Leisure Swim – 7:30am-10:30am
Open Swim – 10:30am-6:30pm

Sunday:
Open Swim – 10:30am-6:30pm

Leisure Pool Hours:
Monday, Wednesday, Friday:
Leisure Swim – 8:30am-1:30pm
Open Swm – 5:30pm-8:30pm

Tuesday, Thursday:
Leisure Swim – 8:30am-1:30pm
LeisureSwim – 5:30pm-8:30pm

Saturday:
Open Swim – 10:30am-6:30pm

Sunday:
Open Swim – 10:30am-6:30pm

What is the difference between Open Swim and Leisure Swim at the Heckart Community Center?

• Leisure Swim: Slide and dive well are not open during Leisure swim time.
• Open Swim: Entire aquatics facility is open for use during this time.

Why locate the Community Center at the original Jennie Jaynes Stadium property?

The location is central to Sedalia with great visibility for those coming in and out of town on a daily basis. Also, the original goal of the Jennie Jaynes Foundation was to provide recreation to the community. This community center is continuing the legacy of the foundation.

How was the Heckart Community Center paid for?

The City of Sedalia utilized a bond to pay for the Community Center. The principle payments to repay the bond will be made utilizing proceeds from the 1/8 cent sales tax and the Capital Improvements Tax. The interest has been paid as a contribution to the project by Sue Heckart.

What is Sue Heckart’s contribution to the HCC project?

Sue Heckart brought her parents’ dream of a Community Center in Sedalia to life with her extremely generous donation of paying the interest on the bonds that the city has used to build the Community Center. Without her generosity, the Community Center would not have been able to come to reality.

Who is able to use the Community Center?

Anyone and everyone can use the Community Center, whether they live in the city, county or are visiting from out of town.

Who benefits from the Community Center?

Everyone. The Community Center is utilized by our senior population, youth, teens, families and citizens of all ages.

How is the Community Center maintained?

The Sedalia Parks Department operates and maintains the Community Center. Operational costs are covered by user fees. These fees have been researched thoroughly to ensure that they are fair and comparable to other communities and so the Community Center can continue to operate efficiently and meet the needs of the community.

What is Convention Hall used for, now that the HCC has been built?

Convention Hall is still used by Sedalia Parks and Recreation with camps, rentals, dance, gymnastics, dog obedience, and other programming. It will not be torn down.

How and why has the Senior Center been incorporated into the facility/complex?

The Senior Center is an important asset for the citizens of our community. Including it in the Community Center will provide a modern facility, in a convenient location, with great access and help to create a well-rounded community center for all. It also allows those utilizing the senior center access to additional services the community center provides. This will also allow for a state of the art kitchen to allow the Senior Center to continue to provide meals within the facility and their home delivery to senior citizens within all of Pettis County.

Can 3 adults be on the same membership?

No, additional adults have to purchase an individual membership based on their age. Family membership is a maximum of 5 members with no more than 2 adults.

Example: Family membership could include a maximum of 2 adults and 3 children up to age 18. Or a single adult with 4 children up to age 18. All people must be residing under the same household.

Do I have to pay to use the walking track?

No, the indoor track at the Heckart Community Center is available for free for all community members. Non-members of the Heckart Community Center will be required to check in at the front desk and will be issued a colored wrist band which must be worn for the entire duration when utilizing the track. The wrist band only allows use of the track. Laps per mile are 9 laps.

Will my insurance cover my membership?

We are currently partnered with SilverSneakers and Renew Active. Stop by the Front Desk at the Heckart Community Center to see if you are eligible for one of these programs.