PARKS & REC PREVIEW

OCT. 2025

GREEN UP THE BLUE DRAWS VOLUNTEERS TO CLEAN UP CITY PARKS

On Saturday, October 4, over 60 volunteers picked up trash at parks, streams and roadsides across Blue Springs. 43 bags of trash were filled in a few hours. Thank you to those who spent their morning caring for our shared spaces and stay tuned for more information on our spring cleanup event!

THE FALL 2025 ACTIVITY GUIDE IS OUT NOW!

Play Naturally, Blue Springs Parks & Recreation's digital activity guide, comes out three times a year. The Fall 2025 edition is out now! Get all the information for fall sports leagues, holiday activities and special events through December.

UPCOMING EVENTS & PROGRAMS

Click the program titles below to learn more and sign up!

YOUTH PROGRAMMING

SCHOOL OUT DAYS

Fill their days off of school with fun! K-7th Grade. Upcoming sessions: October 23, October 24 and November 4.

RECREATIONAL BASKETBALL

K-8th Grade divisions. Practice begins mid-November. Register by October 26.

COMPETITIVE BASKETBALL

3rd-8th Grade divisions. Practice begins mid-November. Register by November 9.

FUTSAL SKILLS TRAINING & OPEN PLAY

Bring the fun indoors with FIFA's official soccer game. Six weeks, M/W. Register by November 9.

FITNESS & WELLNESS

STRENGTH TRAINING SEMINAR: ADVANCED TECHNIQUE

Master strength training fundamentals with dumbbells and barbells. October 25.

NUTRITION ESSENTIALS: A COMMUNITY SEMINAR

Learn the fundamentals of healthy eating, debunk common nutrition myths and get practical tips to improve your diet and well-being. November 5.

INDOOR TRIATHLON & DUATHLON

Time-based, indoor sprint distance Triathlon & Duathlon. December 7. Register by December 6.

AQUATICS

FALL SWIM LESSON SESSIONS

Registration is open for fall swim lessons for all ages. Upcoming sessions begin October 14 and early November.

PUMPKIN PLUNGE

The indoor waterpark is turning into a pumpkin patch! October 26. Register by October 19.

LET'S GLOW POOL PARTY

Light up the indoor waterpark at our glow-in-the-dark pool party! November 23. Register by November 16.

SPECIAL EVENTS

TOUCH A TRUCK

Experience the tractors, trucks and vehicles that keep our city and parks running! October 14. FREE EVENT!

PICKLEBALL TOURNAMENT

Put your skills to the test on November 8! Three pool play games, two sets of rally scoring, then a single-elimination bracket. Register by November 2.

CHILI COOK-OFF!

Enter your best recipe for a chance to win prizes! Not up for cooking? Tickets are available to taste the best chili in Blue Springs. November 15. Register by November 7.

ACTIVE OLDER ADULTS

HOLIDAY CRAFT & VENDOR FAIR

November 8 at Vesper Hall. No registration required! Call 816-228-0181 for more information.

VETERANS DAY LUNCH

November 12, 11 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. at Vesper Hall. Call 816-228-0181 to register.

ENHANCE FITNESS

Free, evidence-based group exercise program for adults ages 60 & up. Next session begins November 18!

Thank you to our Youth Recreational Basketball Sponsor!

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Photo Information

1. Decorated pumpkins from Spooky Springs
2. New restroom building at Rotary Park
3. Volunteer picking up trash at Gregory O. Grounds Park for Green Up the Blue
4. Fall 2025 Activity Guide cover
5. Spooky Springs 2025 event graphic
6. Competitive Youth Basketball League, 2023
7. Indoor Triathlon & Duathlon 2024
8. Youth Swim Lessons at Blue Surf Bay Waterpark
9. Pickleball at the Carson Ross Community Recreation Complex
10. Veterans Day Lunch at Vesper Hall 2024

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