Parks & Recreation
qualities and amenities, as well as a variety of recreational activities to
choose from.
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Spirit of '76 Park Expansion Phase 1
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Spirit of '76 Park - Swimming Pool
The swimming pool at the Spirit of '76 Park will open Saturday, May 25, 2024.
Last day will be Monday, September 2, 2024.
Pool hours are as follows:
Pool fees are as follows:
Pool parties are two-hours long.
Sunday from 6 pm – 8 pm
The City of Mount Vernon SUMMER Park Program is scheduled to start on Monday, June 24, 2024, at the Spirit of 76 Park.
Any child that has COMPLETED Kindergarten through the Fifth (5th) grade is welcome to participate.
Park Program is held Monday through Friday 9:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.; and will end on Friday, July 19, 2024.
CLOSED DATES: Park Program will be closed on Friday, June 28 for Red, White & Boom preparation as well as on Thursday, July 4 to observe Independence Day.
ONLINE REGISTRATION FORM
If registration is completed online, please be sure to bring payment to City Hall or to the Pool prior to 6/24/2024.
You may also sign your child(ren) up beginning Saturday, May 25, 2024, opening day at the Mount Vernon Pool. There is a twenty-five dollar ($25.00) registration fee for each child who wishes to participate.
Please note: The Emergency Services for Children has agreed to sponsor students who have attended the Mount Vernon R-5 School district for the school year.
Sports
Mt. Vernon has a thriving sports program. The Mt. Vernon School System offers football, basketball, tennis, golf, and track during the school year. The Mt. Vernon sports program has a very loyal following in the citizens of Mt. Vernon, which can be evidenced by the attendance at the sports events throughout the year.
Mighty Mite Football is offered to kids from third to sixth grade during the fall of each year at the Mountaineer Stadium.
Find more information on Facebook at Mt. Vernon Mighty Mites.
Soccer is also played in the spring and fall and is available for kids from 3 to 15 years of age.
Leagues play on Saturdays at the Spirit of '76 Park.
Find more information on Facebook: Lawrence County Youth Soccer. Web: LCYSA. Email: lcysa.mo.soccer@gmail.com
Basketball leagues are also available for girls and boys at 417 Athletics.
Find more information on Facebook: 417 Athletics. Web: 417athletics.com. Email: info@417athletics.com.
Softball and baseball leagues range in ages from pre-school children to 16 with sign-ups in Mid February.
Leagues play May and June.
Find more information on their Facebook: Mountaineer Baseball & Softball Association. Email: mvmbsa@gmail.com
City of Mt. Vernon Park Staff
Geoff Ford, Parks & Recreation Supervisor - (417) 466-2547
Chad Short, Golf Course Supervisor - (417) 466-7831