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Williams Creek Park and the "Spirit of 76" Recreation Complex - Mt. Vernon's largest and newest park is the "Spirit of 76" Recreational Park Complex. The complex features an Olympic-size swimming pool, four baseball fields, tennis courts and a Mightly Mite football field. Williams Creek Park just north of the complex has a pond which is stocked with fish and hiking trails with various types of marked vegetation that meanders around the park. The fishing piers are handicap accessible and picnic tables are available.


Located across Williams Creek on East Main


Gibbs Park - The Depression era brought with it several Federal programs to provide meaningful work for young men in the form of public works projects. The CCC had a military-style camp just west of Spring Park Boulevard, and from there scores of uniformed workers built such things as the Chesapeake Fish Hatchery just east of Mt. Vernon on Highway 174. They also built the open-air arena just off the southwest corner of the Mt. Vernon square. Gibbs Park was named for the family that donated the land for a perpetual park for the people.


Southwest Corner of the Square on Market Street


Wynne Park - Located on the business loop adjacent to the Chamber of Commerce Visitor Center and restored Frisco caboose, Wynne Park provides playground equipment, picnicking and is the site of Mt. Vernon's Veterans Memorial.


East Mt. Vernon Blvd.


Gary Ewing Park - Nestled in big shade trees, this is a perfect spot for family and community gatherings. Lots of playground equipment for the kids, park benches to rest on, and a covered pavilion are a located at the park.


Located on East Center Street



Come visit us in Mt. Vernon, Missouri

Attractions and Upcoming Events

Frisco Caboose and Visitor Center

Mt. Vernon Chamber of Commerce operates an office and visitor center at the start of the Ozark Mountain Parkway (Route 265)

Mt. Vernon, MO Railroad History



Mt.Vernon Golf Course

Mt. Vernon's golf course features a nine-hole course, clubhouse, and golf cart rental and storage. There are a number of active leagues, including a senior men's league and Ladies' Golf Association.

Mt. Vernon, MO Recreation

"Brick" Presbyterian Church

The beautiful, stately, historic church, known familiarly as Brick Church because of its 17-inch thick brick walls, stands solidly in a picturesque setting of prairie land.

The church, organized in 1854 was built in 1872 to last as a house of praise to the Lord. Today'

Mt. Vernon, MO Historic Churches

Things to do Recreation near Mt. Vernon, MO

Royalty Arena

Year-round events ranging from horse shows and rodeos to clinics. If it has to do with horses, it happens here....

Ozark Mountain Ducks Baseball

Texas-Louisiana League, Professional Minor League Baseball Club. Baseball with family fun and promotions all summer long!...