IMPORTANT DATES........

 Adult Slow-pitch Meeting.................................................March 28th

Youth Baseball/Softball Deadline.....................................March 30th

Adult Slow-pitch Deadline................................................April 11th

Swimming Lessons Registration............................April 1st -  May 27th

  Beginning May 29th - Register at the Pool between 9 a.m. - 12 noon

Summer Program Registration Begins.................................May 4th  

                                                                       Beginning at 8 a.m.

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

March 28th         Adult Softball Organizational Meeting

March 28th         Men’s Fast-Pitch Organizational Mtg.

Marchl 30th        Youth Baseball/Softball Deadline

April 1st             Swimming Lessons Registration Begins

April 9th             Youth Track Practices Begin

April 10th           Techniques of Coaching Youth

April 11th           Techniques of Umpiring/Officiating

April 11th           Adult Softball Deadline & Meeting

April 12th          “Keeper of the Sandlot” Presentation

April 14th           Corporate Olympics Begin

April 21st           Youth Track Meet

April 28th          Hershey Track Meet

April 30th          Adult Softball Begins

May 4th            Summer Program Registration Begins

May 5th            Aquafina Pitch, Hit & Run

May 12th          Pre-Season 1st Pitch Classic

May 29th          FSHS Baseball/Softball Camp

June  2nd         Dave Regan Softball Tournament

June 2nd          Dragoon Charge 5-K Run

June  2 & 3      Girls Fast-pitch Tournament

June 4th          Boy’s Home Run Derby

June 4th          Swimming Lessons Begin

June 5th          Girl’s Home Run Derby

June 18th        FSHS Boys Basketball Camp

June 30th        Independence Events @ Gunn Park

July 9th            FSHS Volleyball Camp

July 9th            FSHS Football Camp

July 23rd          FSHS Girls B-Ball & FSHS Soccer Camp

August  8th      Racquetball League Meeting

August 8th       4 on 4 Co-ed Wallyball League Meeting

August 17th     Fall Youth Sports Deadline

August 17th     Co-Ed Kick Ball Deadline

Sept. 15th        Fall Youth Flag Football & Soccer Begin

Sept. 18th       Youth Fall Volleyball Begins

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Recreation Commission Mission Statement

The Mission of the Fort Scott Recreation Commission (FSRC) is to promote the development of a healthy and productive life for the citizens who reside in the USD #234 School District through broad based recreational opportunities.

• Provide a positive atmosphere for people and children that is fun and enjoyable.
• Encourage Participation, not the winning and losing aspect of activities.
• Provide a variety of programs for all ages, stages and abilities.
• Remain cooperative and open to all community input for additional recreational programming.
• Recognize the valuable contributions of community volunteerism.
• Offer training to coaches and officials so that they are better prepared.
• Encourage positive reinforcment from coaches, officials, parents and to all that participate.

Buck Run Community Center/ Fisher Park

Located at 735 Scott Ave

Fitness Rooms, Gymnasium, Kitchen, Indoor Basketball Court, Baseball Fields, Softball Fields, Tennis Courts, Outdoor Basketball Court, Swimming, Facility Rentals for Meetings, Parties, etc., Bathrooms and Playground Area. For Information Contact Buck Run at 620-223-0386.

Gunn Park

Located at Park Avenue 2

Lakes, Fishing, Shelter Houses, Tent & RV Camping, Bathrooms, Picnic Tables, Disc Golf and Playground Area. For Rental Information Contact City Hall at 620-223– 0550.

Lake Fort Scott

Located at Rt. 5 South of Fort Scott

Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Shelter Houses, Picnic Tables. For Information contact City Hall at 620-223-0550.

Bridal Veil Park

Located at West 2nd Street

Shelter House, Picnic Tables, Soccer Field, and Playground Area.

Lions Park

Located at West 18th Street

Baseball Field and Bathrooms.

Lincoln School Walking Trail

Located at West 18th Street

Walking, Running, Fishing, Picnic Tables.

Kiwanis Soccer Field

Located at 2108 Horton

Soccer Fields.

Betty Ruth Willard Fields/Ty Cullor Field

Located at 2108 Horton

Softball Fields, Baseball Field, Bathrooms, Picnic Tables and Playground Area.

Fort Scott Community College

Located at 2108 Horton
Gymnasium, Indoor Basketball, Tennis Courts, Volleyball, and Racquetball Court.

Ellis Park

Located at 12th & Williams

Softball Fields, Baseball Fields, Soccer Field and Bathrooms.

3rd Street Park

Located at 3rd & Hill

Softball & Baseball Field, Shelter House, Bathrooms, Picnic Tables, Outdoor Basketball Court and Playground Area.

Nelson Park

Located at corner of Grant & Elm Street
Playground Area and Walking Trail.