PARKS & REC PREVIEW

JAN. 2026

Conquer your 2026 fitness goals at the Carson Ross Community Recreation Complex!

With over 60 group fitness classes a week, one-on-one nutrition services, and seminars to improve your strength training, the Carson Ross Community Recreation Complex is your hub for achieving your wellness goals.

Public Art in Blue Springs, now on the Bloomberg Connects App

Discover Eastern Jackson County's largest public art collection, right from your phone. The Blue Springs Public Art Commission joins more than 1,250 international cultural institutions with the creation of this free digital guide.

Parks Maintenance Team Takes Home Second Place at Regional Maintenance Rodeo

Congratulations to Andy Peterson, Gabe Bickel, Steve Moore, Pride Carter, and David Beam for bringing home second place at the regional Maintenance Rodeo! BSPR competed against 15 other departments in events that tested skill, precision, and speed. Their scores qualified them for the State Championship in late February in Columbia, Missouri.

Our Latest Activity Guide is Here!

Play Naturally, BSPR's Activity Guide, is your resource for all things parks and recreation! Discover programs for any age, plan ahead for some of Blue Springs' biggest special events, and learn more about our parks and outdoor spaces. The guide is released online three times each year.

Thanks for ringing in 2026 with us! How will you play naturally this year?

Our second annual Noon Year’s Eve made a splash, celebrating the start of a new year while still leaving plenty of time for a full night’s sleep. What are you hoping to accomplish in the year to come? If you’re finalizing your 2026 bingo card and need a little inspiration, here are a few can’t-miss to-dos we recommend:

🛝 Visit a City park you've never been to

🌊 Become water-ready for summer through infant, adaptive, or group swim lessons

🌳 Beautify our shared public spaces by volunteering at the next Green Up the Blue

💪 Amplify your wellness journey by trying a new group fitness class at the CRCRC

ACTIVITIES ON DECK

SPRING SPORTS REGISTRATION IS OPEN!

Register now for youth and adult spring sports leagues! Spots are filling up—here's what's coming soon:

LITTLE ALL-STARS

Introduce your three- or four-year-old to the love of the game! Little All-Stars Soccer begins in early April.

YOUTH SPORTS

School-aged kids can develop their skills and teamwork through a recreational or competitive league:

• Recreational Soccer
• Recreational Baseball
• Recreational Softball
• Competitive Softball

ADULT SPORTS

Gather your team and get moving this spring in an adult sports league:

• Softball
• Cornhole
• Pickleball (indoor and outdoor)

BRUNCH & BINGO

Indulge in a delightful morning of great food, friendly competition, and the chance to win fantastic prizes at our Brunch and Bingo! This event is open to all ages. Saturday, March 7 from 10 a.m. to noon at Vesper Hall. Visit the Brunch & Bingo page.



ADULT PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Join us for a morning of doubles competition at our Adult Pickleball Tournament! Teams are guaranteed four games. Saturday, March 7 at 9 a.m. at the Carson Ross Community Recreation Complex. Visit the Adult Pickleball Tournament page.

SUPER SMASH BROS. TOURNAMENT

Choose your character and get ready for a day of play! Compete in four stock battles to determine tournament seeding. First and second place will take home a GameStop gift card! Saturday, March 14 at noon at the Carson Ross Community Recreation Complex. This event is for ages 17 and under. Visit the Super Smash Bros. Tournament page.

SPRING BREAK CAMP

Come on down to our gameshow-themed Spring Break Camp! Dates align with the Blue Springs School District calendar. Kids ages 5 through 12 can experience five days of games, swim days at the indoor waterpark, and a field trip to Fun Run! March 16-20 from 7 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. at the Carson Ross Community Recreation Complex. Visit the Spring Break Camp page.

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Photo Information

1. Snow at Lake Remembrance, 2025
2. Bootcamp group fitness class, 2025
3. Screenshots of the Blue Springs Public Art Commission Digital Guide on the Bloomberg Connects app
4. Parks Maintenance team members at the 2026 Maintenance Rodeo
5. Winter/Spring 2026 Activity Guide cover
6. Noon Year's Eve celebration, 2025
7. Youth Recreational Soccer League, 2025

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