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Mt. Vernon, Missouri

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

Attractions and Upcoming Events

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

Big Spring

When the Moore family first settled there, there were Indian camps all along the bottom land. This spring puts out up to 13 million gallons of water a day, and has been a popular family picnic site for over a hundred years. It is located just beyond Rebel's Bluff and Old Shepherd'

Mt. Vernon, MO Archaeology

Jones Memorial Chapel and Museum

Built in 1961 as a "thank you" to the people of his home county, Lawrence K. Jones provided a beautiful stone building which houses a wedding chapel, a meeting hall, and the Lawrence County Historical Society Museum.

Mt. Vernon, MO Museums

City Parks

Williams Creek Park and the "Spirit of 76" Recreation Complex - Mt. Vernon's largest and newest park is the "Spirit of 76"

Mt. Vernon, MO Recreation

Things to do near Mt. Vernon, MO

Precious Moments Fountain of Angles

An inspirational water, light and sound show, featuring Precious Moments artwork and soundtrack by members of the London Phil...

Monett Municipal Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 9Reserve Advance Tee Times: Yes...