Jackson County Parks + Rec

The Parks + Rec Team is ready for some #football! #runitback #chiefskingdom

On January 15, 1811, #FortOsage Factor, George Sibley wrote in his journal; A little snow again this morning. Somewhat cloudy. It may be difficult for us to understand what it was like to experience a winter during the early 19th century at Fort Osage. Between 1808 and 1822 the soldiers and civilians that lived and worked at the Fort encountered harsh winter conditions. Besides huddling around a fireplace, one way that people kept warm was by making coats out of blankets. T...he Army issued watch coats for use on guard duty during the winter months. These woolen garments would keep the wind, rain or snow out while being worn. Extra fabric could be used to make caps or gloves. When you visit #FortOsageNationalHistoricLandmark this the winter, you may see one of our military interpreters wearing such a coat. These coats are made from the same hand-woven blankets we sell in our gift store. www.makeyourdayhere.com See more

Due to icy and hazardous conditions, marinas and the snow gates at Longview and Fleming Park will be closed today.

#Turkeys are not known for their timekeeping abilities, and it seems the #flock visiting this morning didn't know that #missouritown1855 is closed during the week over the winter! Not to worry! They can come back any Saturday or Sunday from 9:00 - 4:30 thru February. We'd love for you to join them!

Mild #winter days and cheap winter #rates are a winning combo at the #fredarbanasgolfcourse! Schedule your tee time at makeyourdayhere.com. #makeyourdayhere

The sun is shining and it's time to get outside and #moveyourbody! Good thing Jackson County Parks + Rec has so many great opportunities to see gorgeous #wildlife while enjoying time #outdoors. What do you want to see today?

An amazing group of #volunteers spent a gray and drizzly Saturday cleaning up an illegal dump site along the Blue River Parkway! Thank you for your work to beautify our parks!

Hey, ewe! The flock at #missouritown1855 hopes you’ll stop by this weekend to say hello. We’re open every Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 - 4:30 through February. #makeyourdayhere

Take some time to enjoy the #lakes and #trails in our beautiful #parks this #weekend. We'd love to see your photos! #lakejacomo #makeyourdayhere

Wow! It's a picture perfect weekend for #golf at the #fredarbanasgolfcourse! #makeyourdayhere

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Tune in #Live right now for another episode of Lindley Meets Parks + Rec! She will is visiting #FortOsage at Jackson County Parks + Rec to learn how to trade pelts and hides in the fur trade room, as well as raise the garrison flag. #watchlive #facebooklive

Looking for unique #gift or #stockingstuffer? Consider a Marina G8ft Card for your favorite #outdoorsman! Gift cards can be used for dock #fishing, #tackle and other merchandise this winter, or use them this spring or summer for #boat rentals! #makeyourdayhere

#foodwaysfriday at #fortosage: This week we are looking at a staple that would have been easy to save for the winter: #beans! We've grown several varieties of beans in the historic #garden just outside the Fort. Like the soldiers of Fort Osage, we left many of the bean pods on the plant, allowing them to dry naturally. Once harvested, they could easily be stored indefinitely. Families would often bring a crock of beans to the local baker on baking day. Once the bread for t...he day had baked, the baker would allow people to place their beans in the wood-fired ovens. The recipes for beans from the period are varied. One staple of most bean recipes was a sweetener, usually either molasses or maple syrup as well as bacon or salt pork, to add flavor and fat to the dish. Visit Fort Osage National Historic Landmark between 1:00 p.m. and 3:00 p.m. tomorrow/Saturday when our staff prepares beans just as the soldiers and civilians of Fort Osage would have done more than two-hundred years ago! #makeyourdayhere

Good morning from #lakejacomo! #makeyourdayhere

The snow has melted and the #fredarbanasgolfcourse is open for play! Reserve your #teetime today! #makeyourdayhere

The Parks + Rec #naturalresources crew made the #holidays a bit brighter for area families in need when they delivered 35 #christmastrees to #OperationBreakthrough this afternoon. Thanks to the incredible team who made this happen!

#Wintry #fall morning at the #fredarbanasgolfcourse! #makeyourdayhere

First #frost on the #greens at the #fredarbanasgolfcourse!

It's a #frosty morning on #LakeJacomo! #makeyourdayhere

#Camping season is coming to a close soon at Jackson County Parks + Rec and we plan to take full advantage these last two weekends in #October. There's is truly... nothing better than a bonfire while #camping on a #fallevening. Visit makeyoudayhere.com today to schedule your next reservation! See more

The last few weeks the interpreters at #FortOsage National Historic Landmark have been talking about how to preserve #fruits, #vegetables and #meats for the long winter. What we haven’t touched on very much, is what you can do with the foods you’ve stored away. One of the easiest foods to store are root vegetables. #Carrots, beets, turnips, parsnips, and potatoes really only need to be stored in a cool dry place to last for months. Even in the dead of winter the residents ...of Fort Osage would have wanted an occasional dessert, and to give themselves a little treat they would likely have turned to the root vegetables they had stored away. #Carrotpudding is one of those surprisingly delicious desserts that can be made from root vegetables. Visit Fort Osage National Historic Landmark between 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. today to learn how to make this forgotten dessert and take the recipe home. #makeyourdayhere See more

The Windermere Run #Horse Trials begin today and conclude Sunday at the #LongviewHorsePark. The #dressage competition is underway in the main arena. #makeyourdayhere

Check out the beauty Sam caught #fishing off the docks at #lakejacomomarina this morning!

We've all been doing lots of #handwashing lately, but have you ever wondered about how #soap gets made? Stop by #MissouriTown 1855 this Saturday, 10/24, when our interpretive staff demonstrates how to make lye soap. You can even purchase a bar at the Visitors Center for only $1.00! #makeyourdayhere