Parks and Recreation
Parks and Recreation
Blees Park
Managed by City of Macon: (660) 385-6421
This park, located next to the historic Round House at 1402 South Missouri Street and the Don Schelle Ballfield Complex, features a play structure, monkey bars, a slide, and a small fishing pond with a handicap-accessible dock (no swimming).
Don Schelle Ball Field Complex
Located in Blees Park at the south end of Macon, next to the Round House and Long Branch Area YMCA. The YMCA manages this facility. Please call 660-385-1818 for information or to reserve the fields.
Greenbriar Park
Managed by City of Macon: (660) 385-6421
Located in the Englewood area at Hawthorne Drive and Overbrook Drive, this park features a playground with swings, a play structure, and a merry-go-round, plus a basketball court and benches.
Jackson Steet Park
Managed by City of Macon: (660) 385-6421
Macon’s largest park, located on Jackson Street, offers a large playground with swings, a merry-go-round, a balance beam, and play horses, plus benches, a basketball court, two picnic shelters, restrooms, a BBQ pit, and off-street parking.
Macon Lake
Managed by City of Macon: (660) 385-6421
Located on the northeast edge of the city, this 240-acre lakeside park features a playground, picnic shelters, BBQ pits, and a boat ramp, with camping available on Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day by reservation through Macon Municipal Utilities (660-385-3173).
Memorial Park
Managed by City of Macon: (660) 385-6421
Located on Pearl Street across from Oakwood Cemetery. Memorial to our fallen soldiers.
Rubey Street Park
Managed by City of Macon: (660) 385-6421
Located on South Rubey Street in southern Macon, this park features a playground with swings, a slide, and a play structure, along with benches, a basketball court, a shelter, restrooms, and a BBQ pit.
Rustic Park
Managed by City of Macon: (660) 385-6421
Located at Rustic Drive and Cardinal Street, this neighborhood park features a playground with swings and a merry-go-round, benches, basketball and racquetball courts, a picnic shelter, and off-street parking.
Skateboard Park
Managed by City of Macon: (660) 385-6421
The skate park at N. Rutherford and Butler Streets is open from 8:00 a.m. to dusk (closed in bad weather) and features rails, ramps, and a quarter pipe; skateboards and inline skates are allowed, protective gear is required, and no supervision, alcohol, tobacco, food, or drinks are permitted.
Stephens Park
Managed by City of Macon: (660) 385-6421
Located on Pearl Street, this shaded, wooded park features a large picnic shelter, BBQ pit, and playground equipment.
Tennis & Pickle Ball Courts
Managed by City of Macon: (660) 385-6421
Macon offers tennis courts at 1203 Noll Drive and in front of the Blees Macon County Historical Society Museum, which also features six pickleball courts.
Long Branch Area YMCA
1304 S. Missouri St., Macon, MO 63552
Phone: (660) 385-1818
Website: http://ymcamacon.org/
Get active and have fun at the Long Branch Area YMCA! Enjoy basketball, volleyball, pickleball, and more in a safe, welcoming space. Explore our 23,000 sq. ft. facility with a three-lane indoor track, modern fitness equipment, and a full free-weight area—all designed to help you feel confident and motivated. Affordable day passes make it easy for visitors to join the fun!
Macon Swimming Pool
903 West Bourke St., Macon, MO 63552
Managed by the City of Macon, call for information: (660) 385-6421
Website: https://www.cityofmacon-mo.gov/pool?utm_source=chatgpt.com
The Macon Municipal Pool, which opened in 2024, offers fun for all ages. Features include a zero-depth entry, lap lanes, a 12-foot-deep end with a diving board, family and flume slides, a wellness/current channel, water basketball, a splash pad, and private cabanas available for rental. Seasonal admission is $5 for swimmers and $3 for observers, with punch pass and party rental options available.
Macon County Park/Fairgrounds
1302 S. Missouri St., Macon, MO 63552
Phone: (660) 651-6516
Macon County Park offers tent and RV camping with full hookups (first-come, first-served) and affordable nightly rates, and hosts a variety of community events, fundraisers, car shows, horse shows, and more. Adjacent fairgrounds host the annual Macon Town & Country Fair in July, featuring a carnival, rodeo, livestock shows, and live entertainment. The park is open during daylight hours and welcomes visitors of all ages.