Washington Park
900 e. miller streetm 573 634-6482. has a multipurpose court with basketball goals, fitness trail, playground equipment, horseshoe pits, picnic tables with grills. no reservations needed.
Turkey Creek Golf Center
1616 oil well road, 573 636-7833.
Cole County Park
Country club drive, 573 636-3614. cole county park is located near the fairgrounds off country club drive. an attractive 8-acre lake in the park provides opportunities for fishing and picnicking. a general purpose field and a soccer field have been developed at the park.
Ellis Porter/Riverside Park
Grant street, 573 634-6482. located at the north end of grant street on a beautiful bluff overlooking the missouri river.
McClung Park
930 mcclung park drive, 573 634-6482. on chestnut street near lincoln universityâs dwight t. reed stadium. contains facilities for large crowds with a covered picnic shelter, and a general purpose air-conditioned building.
McKay Park
1700 southridge drive 573 634-6482, (http://mdc4.mdc.mo.gov/ap...). 5am-11pm. this park also provides picnic shelters and tables, hiking and fitness trails, basketball courts and a playground. located off southwest boulevard on sunset lake road
Katy Trail State Park
(http://www.bikekatytrail.com/). the katy trail is a 225 mile 365 km bike path stretching across most of the state of missouri. over half of it follows lewis and clark's path up the missouri river, where you can ride beneath towering river bluffs while eagles circle overhead. after leaving the river, the trail meanders through peaceful farmland and small-town americana. america's longest "rails-to-trail" project, formerly the mkt rail line, is flat and scenic. it's ideal for hiking, running, or cycling on just about any kind of bike.
Binder Park
5840 rainbow dr, 573 634-6482. binder park adjoins joseph c. miller park. the main feature of the park is a 150-acre lake which offers excellent fishing for bass, catfish, bluegill and other species. binder park is also home to jefferson cityâs only disc golf course. the 18 hole course runs through the woods with some open fairways. binder park also has a mountain bike trail on its terrain. as the binder lake trail system winds across the landscape, it provides something for all users.
Salute to America
This is one of the largest 4th of july celebrations in the state! activities begin on thursday evening, july 3, with a parade and live music on the capitol main stage. activities will take place throughout the day on friday, july 4, and will wrap up with more live music. the night wouldn't be complete without the fireworks sky concert extravaganza. with a full festival schedule, there will be plenty of fun-filled activities to entertain people of all ages. whether itâs dancing to the sound of great music, enjoying some tasty cuisine or diving into the historic tradition of the fourth of july, jefferson city provides the experience through salute to america. for more information go to www.salutetoamerica.org
Eagle Knoll
5757 east eagle knoll drive, hartsburg, 800 909-0564.
Oak Hills Golf Center/Hough Park
932 ellis blvd, 573 634-6532.
Railwood Golf Course
12925 county road holts, summit, 573 896-golf.
Joseph C. Miller Park
Highway 50 west 573 634-6482, joseph c. miller park is on highway 50 west, approximately two miles west of capital mall.
Events
Tour of Missouri
Each september for the past two years professional cyclists from around the world will travel to missouri to compete in this cycling race modeled after the tour de france. stage five of the race will finish in jefferson city on friday, september 12. one of the top three cycling races in the united states, the tour of missouri is a six day race that travels across the state. check out the link (http://www.jctourofmissou...) for information about all of the activities going on in jefferson city during the tour of missouri. with any luck the tour of missouri will come back to jefferson city again next year.
Oktoberfest
The last weekend in september the old munichberg associations puts on the oktoberfest. located at jefferson street and dunklin street in historic old munichburg, oktoberfest is a celebration of jefferson city's strong german heritage. it includes authentic homemade german food, music and dancing. a parade, car show, craft vendors and demonstrating artisans offer a day full of family activities. some of the highlights include the dachsund derby and the children's train. a beer garden with live music serves as entertainment for the adults. for more info go to www.oldmunichburg.com.
Memorial Park and Family Aquatic Center
111 memorial park drive, 573 634-6482. located at 120 binder dr., it has an aquatic center, picnic shelter, playground, picnic tables and barbecue pits.
Missouri River Wine Trail
This is a leisurely, self-paced tour of the 4 wineries of the missouri river wine trail les bourgeois, native stone, summit lake â hartsburg, and summit lake - holts summit. each stop will present a wine and food pairing. start at any location; see all 4 locations in 1 day, or take the whole weekend! for more info go to (http://www.missouririverw...)
Golf
Parks
Wineries
Native Stone Winery
4317 native stone rd 573 584-8600, (http://www.nativestonewin...). located atop the bluffs of the missouri river, native stone is a 300 acre estate owned and operated by cara and larry stauffer. the estate has been farmed by the stauffer family since the 1960âs and is named for the national award-winning play ânative stoneâ written by jim steerman, and based on lives of the stauffer familyâs ancestors. for current hours of operation please call.
Redfield Golf Course
14005 redfield drive, 573 498-0110.
Summit Lake Winery
1707 south summit dr. 573 893-9966, (http://www.summitlakewine...). opened in february 2002, summit lake winery sits high on the blufftop overlooking highway 54, the missouri river, and jefferson city. they offer distinctive midwest wines and a creative bistro menu. also with year round wine tasting, they also have facilities to accommodate rehearsal dinners, receptions, large or small parties, conferences and banquets.