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Category: Parks and Recreation

Shamrock Shuffle Set for Saturday

March 14, 2018

City Press Releases

The City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department will host its Shamrock Shuffle 5K race this Saturday, March 17, at 8:00 am, at Lincoln Park in Pittsburg. Participants will need...

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Everybody Plays receives $150,000 donation

February 26, 2018

City Press Releases

For more than a decade, the Everybody Plays committee has been working with the City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department to create an inclusive community play space for children...

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Jaycee Ballpark Gets a Facelift

February 22, 2018

City Press Releases

The grass outside might still be brown, but Jaycee Ballpark is sporting a new shade of vibrant green. Brand new synthetic turf was recently installed at the ball field, part...

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City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department offers dog obedience classes

January 24, 2018

City Press Releases

The City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department is offering new sessions of Dog Obedience classes and Puppy Kindergarten classes beginning Tuesday, February 6. Sessions will take place Tuesday evenings...

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City of Pittsburg receives $50,000 donation for a new dog park

December 13, 2017

City Press Releases

The creation of Pittsburg’s first dog park was made possible this week, thanks to a $50,000 gift from the Ronald O. Thomas Foundation. The City of Pittsburg received the generous...

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Pittsburg Parks & Recreation to host Holiday Craft Fair & Santa’s Workshop

November 28, 2017

Community Events

Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department will host their 9th Annual Holiday Craft Fair & Santa’s Workshop this Saturday, December 2, in the lower level of Memorial Auditorium & Convention Center,...

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Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department wants to hear from you

November 21, 2017

City Press Releases

The City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department has published an online recreation needs survey to gain public input into activities and programs. Developed by Pittsburg State University recreation students,...

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Learning Through Play – Toddler Time Builds Connections and Teaches Social Skills

October 23, 2017

City Press Releases

The City of Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department will host Toddler Time, with sessions beginning 9:00 am – 11:00 am Thursday, November 2, at Lincoln Center, 710 W. 9th. St.,...

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Pittsburg Parks & Recreation to Host Zombie Survival 5K – A Fun Run with a Terrifying Twist

October 19, 2017

City Press Releases

Runners of all ages and fitness levels are invited to compete in the Pittsburg Parks & Recreation Department Zombie Survival 5K. Those wishing to compete should be advised – this...

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Parks and Recreation Department Seeks Advisory Board Candidates

October 10, 2017

City Press Releases

The City of Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department is seeking candidates to fill two unexpired terms on the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board. Both positions were vacated after previous board...

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