RECREATION
State Parks
Lewis and Clark State Park
20 Miles Southwest of St. Joseph on Highway 138 • St. Joseph, MO 64484
Rushville
816-579-5564
This 121-acre park has a shaded picnic area and shelter over-looking the lake, and modern camping facilities; the 365-acre lake offers opportunities for fishing, swimming and boating. Also featured are 70 camping sites, picnic tables, shower facilities, fire wood, restrooms, 22 electrical hookups and waste stations. A fish hatchery owned by the Department of Conservation is open to the public weekdays from 8 a.m. - 5 p.m. map
Recreation Areas
Bluffwoods Conservation Area
Only 9 miles South of St. Joseph off Highway 59
816-579-5564
Nearly 2,300-acre area (mainly forestland) with a scenic overlook, 2.5 mile hiking trail, 2-mile horseback riding trail and picnic areas. mapHyde Park Recreational Complex
Alabama & East Hyde Park Avenue
816-271-5509
This 93 acre recreational complex features lighted tennis courts, a swimming pool, a baseball complex, basketball goals, four picnic shelters, and horseshoe courts. mapNoyes Sports Complex
Noyes & Messanie Streets
816-364-9150
There are 12 lighted tennis courts, 16 horseshoe courts, a running track, baseball fields, and an outdoor swimming pool at this 23 acre sports complex.St. Joseph Family YMCA
315 South 6th Street • St. Joseph, MO 64501
816-233-YMCA
Community organization that strives to put Christian principles into practice through programs that build healthy spirit, mind and body for all. They feature a complete Fitness Center, indoor pool, 4 racquet/handball courts, double gymnasium and indoor track. They offer youth and adult sports, swimming lessons and group exercise classes (land and water). Senior classes available. All of their programs are based on our four core values of caring, honesty, respect and responsibiliy. Financial assistance available. more... map
Golf
Fairview Golf Course
33rd and Pacific Streets
816-364-9055
This 18-hole golf course has a fully-equipped clubhouse with snack bar, driving range and pro shop. Cart rental and lessons are available.Golf Club, The
6480 Southeast Highway 169 • St. Joseph, MO 64507
816-253-9310
Open daily from March to October and open from November through February with the weather permitting, this golf club features an executive nine hole golf course, a driving range, and batting cages. Rental clubs, electric and pull carts, and golf instructions are available. map
Skating
Bode Ice Arena
2500 Southwest Parkway • St. Joseph, MO 64503
816-271-5506
This ice arena features an indoor Olympic size ice rink for open skating, hockey leagues, and private parties. Lessons are available. map
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