Civic Arena hosts annual Missouri Parks and Recreation ‘Maintenance Rodeo’
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Everyone plays a key role within work spaces, and maintenance employees are no exception.
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Local runner feels safe on trails during daytime but calls attention to uneven sidewalks
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — After the City of St. Joseph launched a new initiative aimed at making park facilities safer for its users, a local runner said she generally feels comfortable running on the trails during the day.Â
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St. Joseph announces new initiative to address crime and safety at city parks
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In an effort to improve safety and reduce criminal activity at city parks, the St. Joseph parks and police departments will strengthen coordination and efforts as part of a new city plan of attack.
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St. Joseph launches new park safety initiative to reduce crime
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV)–Â The City of St. Joseph is rolling out a new parks and recreation safety initiative aimed at making local parks safer by reducing crime.Â
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St. Joseph Parks Tax on pace to hit $60 million goal early, but soaring project costs add up
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A 10-year tax approved by voters in 2021 to improve St. Joseph’s parks system is performing so well it could hits its revenue goal years before the 10-year mark.
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Krug Park moves into the holiday season
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) — Krug Park Drive is now closed as the park transitions into the holiday season.
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Restoration of Krug Park castle ramps up as part of $12.7 million renaissance
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The iconic Krug Park castle is getting its turn for long-awaited improvements as project crews widen their net to multiple construction areas within the park this fall.
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City unveils plan for new stage, remodel of Coleman Hawkins Park next spring
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — After much time and planning, parks officials have finalized the new vision for one of Downtown’s top venues for shows and festivals.
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City provides update on John Lucas Enhancement Project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph Parks and Recreation held a public meeting last week regarding the John Lucas Enhancement Project.
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Phil Welch stadium renovations ahead of schedule
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The ongoing renovations at Phil Welch Stadium are ahead of schedule.
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Renovations on tap this year for Bode Ice Arena, starting with new roof
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW)Â — Parks officials are set to kick off the next step of a multi-million dollar renovation effort for the 50-year old Bode Ice Arena, starting from top to bottom.
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Council OKs study for Farleigh Terrace signal project, grant filing for John Lucas Park renovations
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City officials are laying the groundwork for potential upgrades to a well-known Midtown park with the help of a $500,000 state grant on Monday’s City Council agenda, one of several agenda items including a traffic signal study for a busy Frederick Avenue intersection.
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Demolition, reconstruction planned for City Hall north fountain and sidewalk
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Drivers and pedestrians traveling Downtown will see a prominent section of City Hall and Civic Center Park undergoing large renovations this fall.
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Krug Park castle to close for renovation project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — A two-year, $11.75 million renovation project will close Krug Park’s iconic castle temporarily.
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Baseball field renovations to take place at Hyde Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The St. Joseph Parks and Recreation Department is set to begin renovation plans for field six at Hyde Park.
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Fish dead in Krug Park pond due to algae bloom, low oxygen levels MDC says
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — At least 50 fish were found belly-up at Krug Park on Tuesday afternoon.
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Missouri volunteers lend helping hand tagging monarch butterflies during fall migration
HOLT COUNTY, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The prairies of Northwest Missouri were fluttering with activity as community scientists and residents gathered this past weekend to offer a helping hand with migrating monarch butterfly research efforts.
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Construction starting on new Corby Grove pickleball courts, set to open next month
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â The City of St. Joseph Parks, Recreation and Civic Facilities said progress is being made at the Corby’s Grove pickleball courts.
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City finishing $1.6 million for new restrooms at Hyde, Eagles, Corby and Hochman Park
ST. JOSEPH, Mo (News-Press NOW) — It’s officially out with the old and in with new and improved restrooms at various locations throughout St. Joseph’s park system.
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Construction crews install pickleball courts at Corby Grove
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — In a social media post on Monday morning, the City of St. Joseph announced crews are preparing to install the much-anticipated pickleball courts at Corby Grove.
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City eyes removal of Aquatic Park lap pool, slides this year pending Council approval
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph is preparing to move forward on demolition of two well-known structures of the Aquatic Park that have long been out of service.
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City sets ribbon-cutting ceremony in August for new Corby Pond upgrades
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — St. Joseph Parks and Recreation is set to unveil a slew of new features to a centerpiece of the city’s parkway system next month.
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Parks Director provides update on Noyes Complex Building project
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) —Â After almost a week of being closed, St. Joseph Parks Director Jeff Atkins is providing an update on a project at the Noyes Complex.
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St. Joseph Parks and Recreation to purchase new John Deere Mowers
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — City councilmembers approved a resolution at its recent meeting to allow the St. Joseph Parks and Recreation department to purchase two new John Deere mowers.
Continue Reading Noyes Complex Building temporarily closed for two weeks
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — The City of St. Joseph announced on its social media that the Noyes Complex Building will be closed temporarily for two weeks, starting Tuesday.
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Registration opens for youth tennis lessons
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local children interested in participating in a youth tennis summer camp in July can now register.
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Fee increases planned for REC Center, Remington Nature CenterÂ
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local residents will notice an increase in admission fees at two well known community facilities starting next week.Â
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Noyes tennis courts resurfacing project underway
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Tennis players will soon have a fresh playing surface to enjoy at the Noyes Sports Complex courts.
Continue Reading Noyes tennis courts to close for upgrades beginning Monday
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — Local tennis players will need to seek a new playing spot for the next month while the Noyes Tennis Courts undergo a large resurfacing and light replacement project.
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Multi-million dollar Krug Park renovation project kicks off in St. Joseph
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (News-Press NOW) — One of the largest improvement projects in the history of Krug Park officially kicked off today, the start of a long-awaited renaissance for the jewel of north St. Joseph.
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