Photo Policy
On occasion, the Parks & Recreation staff may take pictures or video of participants in our programs, classes, or events. Please be aware that these pictures are only for Parks & Recreation use in future catalogues, brochures, pamphlets or flyers.

Patrons with Disabilities Accessibility
The City of Joplin Parks & Recreation Department in cooperation with the Handicapped Accessibility Committee desired to improve recreational programming and park facilities for the handicapped. Comments regarding the accessibility of the City of Joplin Parks & Recreation Department, 212 West 8th Street, Joplin, Missouri, by calling 417-624-0820, Ext 572 or by contacting the Chairperson, City of Joplin, Handicapped Accessibility Committee.

As a recipient of federal funds from the United States Department of Interior, the Joplin Parks & Recreation Department operated programs subject to the non-discrimination requirements of Title VI of the 1964 Civil Rights Act.

Under Title VI, the United States Department of the Interior strictly prohibits discrimination because of race, color, handicap or national origin. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in any program activity or facility of the Joplin Parks & Recreation Department, or desires further information regarding Title VI, should write immediately to:

The Office for Equal Opportunity
United States Department of the Interior
Office of the Secretary
Washington, D.C. 20204

Suggestions Wanted
In our continuing effort to better serve the public, the City of Joplin Parks & Recreation Department is seeking your assistance. If you have an idea for a program or interested instructing a program, please contact us by calling (417) 623-3254.

Volunteers
One of the best ways we can think of to serve your community is to volunteer time with the City of Joplin Parks & Recreation Department. If you would be interested in exploring the possibilities of becoming a VIP (Volunteer in Parks), contact the Parks & Recreation Department staff at 623-3254

Scholarship Program
The Joplin Parks & Recreation Department offers Scholarship programs for those individuals who need assistance in order to participate in Parks and Recreation programs. For more information please contact the Joplin Parks and Recreation Department by calling 417-623-3254.

Cemetery Services
All City cemeteries are active and below you find their name and where they are located.
Osborne 33rd & McClelland
Parkway 33rd & McClelland
Fairview 12th & Maiden Lane
Forest Park , includes Old Baptist 102 Rangeline
For more information come by the office at 3010 West 1st or call 623-7990. If no is there leave message on answering machine.
Office Hours: Monday-Friday 7:30 AM-4:00 PM

Activities Registration Information
Registration for all programs and special events will be taken at Memorial Hall, 212 West 8th Street, Joplin, Missouri 64801. All individuals wishing to participate in any City of Joplin Parks and Recreation sponsored classes must be registered. If for any reason a class is cancelled you will be notified and any fees paid will be returned. Please make all checks and money orders payable to the City of Joplin.