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Facility Reservations
Many of the City’s park facilities can be reserved for special events such as family reunions, birthday
parties, company outings, etc. Detailed information on the City’s outstanding recreational facilities,
as well as the Facility Reservation Policies, can be found on the Parks and Recreation website.
Cancellation/Refund Policy
At times, it may be necessary to cancel a scheduled event due to inclement weather. Cancellation
decisions will be made by 4:30 p.m. on the day of the event and posted on the cancellation hotline
(592-3195). If it becomes necessary to cancel an event after 4:30 p.m., a Parks & Recreation staff
member will make the decision at the event.
If an event is cancelled due to inclement weather, no refunds will be given. Events will be
rescheduled whenever possible. In some cases, participants will be given the option of applying all
or part of their registration fee to a future program.
Program Sponsorship
Team sponsorships and program sponsorships are extremely vital to the success of all Parks &
Recreation programs. With the support of local businesses, we are able to continually offer quality
recreational opportunities to the citizens of Fulton. By participating in the Parks and Recreation
sponsorship program, businesses are able to show their support for the community while receiving
valuable publicity and advertising at the same time. For more information on how your business can
become a sponsor, please give us a call at 573-592-3190.
Accessibility to Everyone
The City of Fulton is working to ensure full compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act
(ADA). If you need special accommodations to participate in any City program or service, please
contact the Parks & Recreation Department at 573-592-3190.
The City of Fulton Parks and Recreation wants all individuals regardless of income level to have the
opportunity to participate in the programs offered. The Recreation Department has a scholarship
application form that can be completed by interested participants to help assist with the cost of the
programs we provide. The form only can be picked up in person by the applicant at our office.
The applicant must bring proof of all sources of monthly income and assistance (pay check stub,
food stamps, social security, etc.). In order to meet the registration deadline, please make your
financial aid request at least two days prior to the program’s registration deadline. One form will
be completed for all household family members and will remain on file through the current year.
The Fulton Parks & Recreation Department depends greatly on volunteer coaches. We are always
searching for individuals who can serve as mentors and positive role models for the children of our
community. If you are extremely energetic, enthusiastic, possess a positive attitude and truly
enjoy teaching and working with young children, the Parks & Recreation Department needs you.
Here at Fulton Parks & Recreation, our goal is to teach more than just the game! Stop by
and fill out a coaching application today. The benefits are endless!
Do you have a photo you’d like to see used in the P&R publication or on the
website? Whether it is an event or activity, or a day at one of our many parks/
facilities, if it’s P&R related, we’d love to see it! If your photo is chosen for the cover
of our program guide, you’ll receive a discount valid for any activity or event!
Go to:
http://fultonmo.org/
departments/parksnrec/
Veteran’s Park Hockaday Hill Park
Centrally located on 30 acres, Veteran's Park is the Located on Ravine Street, this 1.5 acre park
largest developed park in the Fulton Park System. is also known as Indian Park. This park is
The park is home to five shelters, Murphy Field, handicap accessible with a restroom,
fishing pond, horseshoe pits, three shelter, and two playgrounds.
playgrounds, two lighted basketball courts,
two sand volleyball courts, concession stand,
amphitheater, skate park, disc golf course and Carver Park
the historic Scout Cabin. Located on Westminster Avenue, next
to the Fulton Fire Department, the
Memorial Park park takes up 8.3 acres. It contains
tw o s he lter s, thr e e e nc lo se d
Located on 2nd Street, this five acre park
basketball courts, playground, restrooms, and concession
was rebuilt in 2012. This park consists of a
stand.
memorial cannon, shelter, quarter mile
walking trail circling the
park, gazebo, playground, concession area, Smith Branch Park
restrooms, and a performance area with Located on Bluff Street, this small
bleachers. one acre roadside park is perfect for
a lunchtime picnic.
Wallace Backer Park
Located on Jefferson City Road, this 5.5
acre park was donated to the City in 2009 Fulton Dog Park
by the Fulton Garden Club. It is an
Located on Wolking Drive and next to the Stinson Creek
undeveloped park perfect for nature hikes
Railroad Bridge, this 2.5 acre park
or other outdoor activities.
opened in 2010. The park has large and
small dog areas for canines to run and
Truman Park play.
Located on Westminster Avenue, this six acre
park is a great spot for having a picnic or doing
some fishing. Morningside Park
A little bit of the country right here in
the city—this 52 acre park is the largest
Tennyson Park outdoor recreation area in Fulton.
Located on Jeff Battles Drive, this park
Located on Tennyson Road this undeveloped 55 acre park was
has a nature trail, and is connected to
designated as a City park in 2009. The City plans to begin park
the Stinson Creek Trail. This area is great for picnics,
development in this area in the near future.
hiking or fishing.
MORGAN SOCCER
COMPLEX
Located on the west side of Fulton and
MURPHY FIELD
adjacent to the airport, Morgan Soccer Located in Veteran’s Park, Murphy
Complex consists of five lighted fields, playground, concession Field is used for youth kickball,
stand, two shelters, restrooms and a picnic area. Located near baseball and softball. With restrooms,
field five, is a recently installed bocce ball court. concession stand, playground and
Ingle Shelter nearby, this is a great place for a family
outing or picnic.
VOLLEYBALL COURTS
SOFTBALL/BASEBALL
MEETING FACILITY
FITNESS STATIONS
SWIMMING POOLS
FOOTBALL FIELDS
HORSESHOE PITS
PINIC SHELTERS
WALKING TRAIL
AMPHITHEATRE
SOCCER FIELDS
PLAYGROUNDS
CONCESSIONS
NATURE TRAIL
FISHING LAKE
RESTROOMS
SKATE PARK
BOAT RAMP
ACREAGE
GAZEBO
Park/Facility Location
Hockaday Hill Park Hockaday St. 1.5 1 2 1
Veteran's Park 10th & Wood St. 30 5 3 1 3 1 12 1 1 1 1 2 1 1
The 2018 season will mark the 14th year for the league. Flag football is a
non-contact sport which teaches both boys and girls grades first through sixth
the fundamentals of football. Divisions will be developed based on number of
registrations.
Registration Deadline: August 17 Registration Fee: $55
Location: Morgan Soccer Complex Start Date: September 11
Divisions: Kindergarten—8th Game Nights: Tuesday/Thursday
Going into its 38th season, the Fulton Wrestling Club is one of Fulton’s oldest
and most popular youth sports programs. Participants will practice two to three
times per week and have the opportunity to participate in competitive
tournament on the weekends. While there is additional cost for tournament
entry, wrestlers may compete in as many or as few tournaments as they like.
The season begins in November and concludes in early March with district,
regional and state wrestling tournaments. Parent information meeting will take
place November 5th at 6:00 p.m. in City Hall.
Registration Deadline: October 23 Practice Days/Times: TBA
Practice Begins: November 7 Registration Fee: $90 (Multiple children.)
This program is open to both boys and girls in grades first through sixth. Participants
will learn basic cheers, chants and some fun dance moves. Cheerleaders will then
cheer at a youth flag football game on the final practice night. Each participant will
receive a t-shirt and pom-pom set.
Registration Deadline: August 29 Registration Fee: $55
Clinic: Tuesday, September 4, 4:00-6:00 p.m.
Practices: Tuesdays: September 11, 18, 25, October 2 & 9 (5:00 p.m.-6:00 p.m.)
The league is open to kids grades kindergarten through eighth and divisions will be developed
based on number of registrations. Participants will receive a team t-shirt.
Registration Deadline: March 1 Start Date: March 19
Divisions: Kindergarten– 8 Registration Fee: $55.00
Game Nights & Times: Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday (6:00, 7:00, & 8:00 p.m.)
Grab a team and join us for an exciting fall softball
season. This years fall league will be a double-header
league for Co-Ed participants. Games will be played
on Tuesday nights. Teams will be guaranteed a
minimum of 8 games. Teams will provide their own
uniform.
This game is not just for kids! One of America's favorite playground
games is one of the latest crazes that is sweeping Mid-Missouri and
the nation. Come relive some of the glory days of the elementary
school playground. Teams will provide their own uniform. Teams
must consist of eleven players.
Registration Deadline: August 7 Start Date: August 13
Divisions: Co-Ed Registration Fee: $180
Location: McBride & Murphy fields.
Employment Opportunities
The Parks & Recreation Department has many seasonal employment opportunities available. If
you love sports and recreational activities, are at least 16 years of age with a valid driver’s
license, have prior work or participation experience in the relevant activity, and have a strong
desire to work in a fun and exciting environment, then stop by the Parks & Recreation office
today to find out what opportunities are currently available. Most positions will require some
evening and weekend hours. Current positions vary per season, but we are always looking for
qualified individuals to fill such positions as:
Flag Football Referee
Soccer Referee
Event Supervisors
8th Annual Pumpkins in the Park
Put your artistic talents on display and donate a carved pumpkin to the 8th Annual
Pumpkins in the Park. This event will take place at Memorial Park on Tuesday, October
30th. All carved pumpkins that are donated will be lit Tuesday evening and be on
display through Halloween. Pumpkins will be awarded prizes for the categories of
Scariest, Most Original, and Biggest Pumpkin.
Date: October 30 Time: Pumpkin Lighting 6:30pm
Location: Memorial Park Cost: FREE, Pumpkin Donation
If you have any questions or comments about this new fishery, please feel free to contact the Mis-
souri Department of Conservation at (573) 815-7900 or Fulton Parks and Recreation at (573) 592-
3190.
Field of Joy
In addition to the Festival of Lights, Fulton Parks and Rec. has partnered with
the Callaway County Salvation Army to bring you the 3rd Annual Field of Joy.
This display will be located to the south of the Wish Tree across Richard Ault
Drive on Murphy baseball field. What is the Field of Joy? It is an opportunity
for your family, church, business, or non-profit to spread the joy of Christmas
by providing a lighted Christmas tree. You will have the opportunity to
purchase space where you can set up and decorate a Christmas tree. You
will provide the tree and decorations. Set-up will occur between November
27th—28th. All trees will be lit November 30th at 5:30pm and will be on dis-
play until New Years Day.
Thanks to our 2017 Fulton Festival of Lights and Wish Tree sponsors. Without your
continued support this project wouldn’t be possible:
Aaron’s Rent to Own, Ameren Missouri, Brazas & Hines Family, Callaway County Fire Chief’s Association,
Callaway County Salvation Army, Callaway County Special Services, Callaway Electric**, Callaway
Emergency Management & 911, Callaway Relay for life, Callaway Senior Center, Callaway Vet Clinic,
CARDV, Central Bank**, Central Callaway Fire Auxiliary, Central MO Community Action, Christian
Memorial Hospital, Churchill Terrace, Cost Cutters, Court Street United Methodist Church, Danuser, Derek
Fletchall Memorial, Dollar General, Edward Jones, Eibel Construction, Erbschloe Family, Exchange Bank,
Faith Maternity Care, First Christian Church, First Presbyterian Church, Fraternal Order of Police Lodge
#44, Fulton City Council, Fulton Ford, Fulton High School Student Council, Fulton Kiwanis, Fulton Manor,
Fulton Preschool Association, Fulton Professional Firefighters**, Girl Scout Troop 71708, Memory of
Anthony Townsend, Karen Dign Allen & Eugene Allen, Kemp Family, Maddox/Gilmore Family, Maupin
Funeral Home, Memory of Cecelia Smith, Memory of Tommy Veltrop, Moser’s Foods/Show Me Oil
Company, Russ Weyland State Farm Agency, Sunrise Sign Co., Super Sam Foundation, The Ovid Bell Press,
Twillman Feed Service, Unique Designs, VFW Auxiliary 2657, Vision Arts Eyecare, & Xi Epsilon Chi.
**Businesses that have donated to both Festival of Lights and Field of Joy.
Zumba Class
If you are looking for a new fun way to get a great work out then look no more. “Zumba is a
Latin-inspired, easy to follow, calorie-burning fitness party.” Sign-ups are available for evening or
afternoon classes so please identify class of interest when registering.
Reg. Deadline: August 30 Cost: $35 per class Location: Fulton Wrestling Building
Afternoon Class: Wednesdays, September-October, 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Evening Class: Tuesdays, September-October, 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Free Youth Soccer Clinic
Playing soccer this fall? This clinic is a great warm-up to the soccer season. Participants will receive
instruction on the skills of the game from coaches and players from the William Woods Men’s Soccer
team.
Reg. Deadline: Sept. 6 Start Date: Sept. 7 Time: 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Ages: K - 8th grade
Cost: FREE Location: Morgan Soccer Complex
Intro to Wrestling
This six session course will introduce young kids to the sport of wrestling. Class/practice sessions will
be one hour in length and kids will learn the basic fundamentals of wrestling in a relaxed, fun
environment. Participants will receive a $10 discount on Fulton Wrestling Club registration.
Date: September 12, 19 26, October 3, 10, &17 Cost: $20
Time: 5:30 p.m. - 6:30 p.m. Location: Fulton Wrestling Building
Soccer Camp
Fulton Parks & Recreation has teamed up with the William Woods Men’s Soccer team to offer a
Thursday evening soccer camp for those individuals kindergarten through eight grade interested in
taking their soccer game to the next level.
Reg. Deadline: Sept. 7 Cost: $30 Date: September 13, 20, 27, October 4 & 11
Location: Morgan Soccer Complex Time: 6:30 - 7:30 p.m.
Below are details of our donation levels as well as some picture examples of
lighted features that can be purchased. Our goal is to have a lighted display
throughout Veteran’s Park. We look forward to creating a community tradition
for all of Fulton to enjoy!