Registration
To register for our programs, stop by the Parks and Recreation Office or call (660) 826.4930.
Payment is required at the time of registration. We accept Cash, Check, Visa, MasterCard, Discover, and American Express.
You can also register online (for most activities) at https://secure.rec1.com/MO/sedalia-mo-/catalog
Late Registration Policy: If availability allows, and we accept registration after the deadline, a $5 late fee will apply to programs and a $20 late fee will apply to all leagues.
Permission to use Names/Images: Periodically, the SPR will take pictures or videotapes of participants while they are engaged in programs or while enjoying parks and other facilities. These photos may appear in Parks and Recreation brochures, website and publications. If you see a staff member or photographer taking pictures and you do not want your picture taken, please speak to the photographer and request your photo not be taken and deleted if necessary.
4th of July
All 4th of July events will be held on Friday, July 4th, 2025
Firecraker Mile information can be found here.
Patriotic Parade
Kick off your day at the 4th of July Parade starting in Downtown Sedalia! Enter your floats for free by contact the Parks & Recreation Office at the Heckart Community Center. Prizes will be awarded to Most Patriotic, Most Original, and Most Creative Float!
July 4th, 2025
10am
Downtown Sedalia
Picnic in the Park
Bring your family out for a picnic in the park! Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided to celebrate the first 500 people! There will also be bounce houses and a live band!
11am-1pm
Liberty Park
Star Spangled Swim
Make a splash at our Star Spangled Swim! Swimming is half price and FREE for military and veterans with an ID.
11am-5pm
Liberty Pool
Fireworks
Finish off your evening enjoying fireworks at the Missouri State Fairgrounds!
Approximitely at 9:30pm
National Parks and Recreation Month
July is National Parks and Recreation month and we’re celebrating all month long! Check back for 2025 information!
Boo Bash
Check back for 2025 details!
This spooktacular event is for the whole family. Dinner, costume contest, games, craft, hayride, spooky swim, and of course, TREATS will make up the great “ghoulish” fun. Sorry, no children drop-offs. Don’t miss out on the best family Halloween party around!
Breakfast with Santa
Saturday, December 7
Convention Hall
8:30am – 10:00am
All ages $10 per person
Register by December 2
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and his elves for a yummy breakfast, fun holiday crafts, and some reindeer games. Get pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus and tell them what’s on your Christmas wish list.
Easter Egg Hunt
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Liberty Park
10:00am SHARP
Ages 0-10 years
FREE
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Park! The horn will sound at 10:00am sharp, so don’t be late! The event is for children up to age 10. Look for designated areas for each age group. Don’t forget to bring a basket! After the Egg Hunt, the Easter Bunny will make a special appearance (so don’t forget your camera!).
Barkfest – National Dog Day
Clover Dell Dog Park
6pm-8pm
Free
Stop by and learn about the local businesses attending with us. Click their logo for their website!
Father’s Day Fishing Derby
Friday, June 13, 2025
Clover Dell Lake
7:00pm – 8:30pm
All ages
Free
Pre-register by June 11, 2025
Grab dad, grandpa, uncle, brother or that special man in your life and join us for our sixth annual Father’s Day Fishing Derby! Sedalia Parks and Recreation is partnering with Missouri Department of Conservation Department! Prizes will be awarded to the top fisherman. Limited fishing poles available first come first serve basis. Worms will be provided as bait. Any other bait will need to be provided by participant. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged! Prizes will be awarded to: Biggest Fish (lbs), Longest Fish, and Smallest Fish (lbs).
Letters to Santa
December 1 – 18
Heckart Community Center
Must be a Pettis County resident
Drop off letters to Santa in The North Pole Mailbox located in the lobby of Heckart Community Center. Mail letters to Santa before December 18th to receive a letter from Santa! Letters are free to mail. Please include a return address to make sure Santa mails a letter back!
Light Up Liberty
Displays will be on nightly 5:30pm to midnight, November 28 to January 2.
Looking for a fun holiday tradition? Stop by Liberty Park for our annual Light Up Liberty Christmas Light Display!
It is free to drive thru. However, we will have a donation box if you would like to voluntarily donate. All money will go directly back to adding more lights for years to come!
Be on the lookout for Santa and Mrs. Claus on special nights.
NEW FOR 2024!
We are so excited to be able to add their display into Light Up Liberty. We can’t thank them enough for trusting us with this large display.
Thank you to our sponsors over the past five years for helping us make Light Up Liberty possible!
Interested in being a sponsor? Please contact Savannah Lynde at [email protected] for more information.
Paws in the Park – Dog Bone Egg Hunt
Monday, April 14, 2025
Clover Dell Dog Park
6:00pm SHARP
All friendly dogs welcome
Free
We’re putting on an “egg hunt” for your 4 legged friends! Put Fido and Fluffy on leashes and bring ‘em to the dog park at Clover Dell Park. Dogs must be up to date on shots and must be friendly towards other dogs or you may be asked to leave. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available. The Dog Park will close at 4:00pm. Dogs will not be permitted into the dog park until 5:55pm.
Trunk or Treat
Check back for 2025 date!
Interested in decorating a trunk? Register your trunk. Everyone is welcome to enter; the more the merrier! Prizes will be awarded to Scariest, Most Unique, and Cutest Trunk Design! Trunks must provide their own candy to pass out. Walk up to the trunks and trick or treat.
All 4th of July events will be held on Friday, July 4th, 2025
Firecraker Mile information can be found here.
Patriotic Parade
Kick off your day at the 4th of July Parade starting in Downtown Sedalia! Enter your floats for free by contact the Parks & Recreation Office at the Heckart Community Center. Prizes will be awarded to Most Patriotic, Most Original, and Most Creative Float!
July 4th, 2025
10am
Downtown Sedalia
Picnic in the Park
Bring your family out for a picnic in the park! Free hot dogs, chips, and drinks will be provided to celebrate the first 500 people! There will also be bounce houses and a live band!
11am-1pm
Liberty Park
Star Spangled Swim
Make a splash at our Star Spangled Swim! Swimming is half price and FREE for military and veterans with an ID.
11am-5pm
Liberty Pool
Fireworks
Finish off your evening enjoying fireworks at the Missouri State Fairgrounds!
Approximitely at 9:30pm
July is National Parks and Recreation month and we’re celebrating all month long! Check back for 2025 information!
Check back for 2025 details!
This spooktacular event is for the whole family. Dinner, costume contest, games, craft, hayride, spooky swim, and of course, TREATS will make up the great “ghoulish” fun. Sorry, no children drop-offs. Don’t miss out on the best family Halloween party around!
Saturday, December 7
Convention Hall
8:30am – 10:00am
All ages $10 per person
Register by December 2
Join Santa, Mrs. Claus, and his elves for a yummy breakfast, fun holiday crafts, and some reindeer games. Get pictures taken with Santa and Mrs. Claus and tell them what’s on your Christmas wish list.
Saturday, April 12, 2025
Liberty Park
10:00am SHARP
Ages 0-10 years
FREE
Join us for our annual Easter Egg Hunt at Liberty Park! The horn will sound at 10:00am sharp, so don’t be late! The event is for children up to age 10. Look for designated areas for each age group. Don’t forget to bring a basket! After the Egg Hunt, the Easter Bunny will make a special appearance (so don’t forget your camera!).
Clover Dell Dog Park
6pm-8pm
Free
Stop by and learn about the local businesses attending with us. Click their logo for their website!
Friday, June 13, 2025
Clover Dell Lake
7:00pm – 8:30pm
All ages
Free
Pre-register by June 11, 2025
Grab dad, grandpa, uncle, brother or that special man in your life and join us for our sixth annual Father’s Day Fishing Derby! Sedalia Parks and Recreation is partnering with Missouri Department of Conservation Department! Prizes will be awarded to the top fisherman. Limited fishing poles available first come first serve basis. Worms will be provided as bait. Any other bait will need to be provided by participant. Pre-registration is strongly encouraged! Prizes will be awarded to: Biggest Fish (lbs), Longest Fish, and Smallest Fish (lbs).
December 1 – 18
Heckart Community Center
Must be a Pettis County resident
Drop off letters to Santa in The North Pole Mailbox located in the lobby of Heckart Community Center. Mail letters to Santa before December 18th to receive a letter from Santa! Letters are free to mail. Please include a return address to make sure Santa mails a letter back!
Displays will be on nightly 5:30pm to midnight, November 28 to January 2.
Looking for a fun holiday tradition? Stop by Liberty Park for our annual Light Up Liberty Christmas Light Display!
It is free to drive thru. However, we will have a donation box if you would like to voluntarily donate. All money will go directly back to adding more lights for years to come!
Be on the lookout for Santa and Mrs. Claus on special nights.
NEW FOR 2024!
We are so excited to be able to add their display into Light Up Liberty. We can’t thank them enough for trusting us with this large display.
Thank you to our sponsors over the past five years for helping us make Light Up Liberty possible!
Interested in being a sponsor? Please contact Savannah Lynde at [email protected] for more information.
Monday, April 14, 2025
Clover Dell Dog Park
6:00pm SHARP
All friendly dogs welcome
Free
We’re putting on an “egg hunt” for your 4 legged friends! Put Fido and Fluffy on leashes and bring ‘em to the dog park at Clover Dell Park. Dogs must be up to date on shots and must be friendly towards other dogs or you may be asked to leave. Photos with the Easter Bunny will be available. The Dog Park will close at 4:00pm. Dogs will not be permitted into the dog park until 5:55pm.
Check back for 2025 date!
Interested in decorating a trunk? Register your trunk. Everyone is welcome to enter; the more the merrier! Prizes will be awarded to Scariest, Most Unique, and Cutest Trunk Design! Trunks must provide their own candy to pass out. Walk up to the trunks and trick or treat.
