Park Board
The Lawson Park Board provides park facilities and programs to accommodate the needs and interests of residents and visitors. Whether you are into sports, nature or just want to take your children to the playground, Lawson is the place for you. Having fun, meeting your neighbors and making new friends is what living in Lawson is all about.
The Lawson Park Board is responsible for a variety of recreational programs and events throughout the year, such as:
• Lawson Lake 5K
• Lawson Picnic – June 12-14, 2025
• Fitness Classes (see below)
• Lawson Youth Sports Association (LYSA)
• Story Time in the Park
• Art in the Park
• Science in the Park
• Fall Festival – October Date TBD
• Christmas in the Park – December 6, 2025
For a full schedule of events and more information, visit our Lawson Park Board facebook page.
The City of Lawson’s park facilities are available to groups and citizens to reserve for family gatherings, group parties, picnics, meetings, or other events. Park reservations are on a first-come, first-serve basis and a fee may be required. For additional information or to see if a specific date is available, contact Lawson City Hall.
Come out and enjoy our beautiful parks!
The Lawson City Park is located in the center of town at Pennsylvania and Third Street. This park features a playground, World War 1 Memorial Band Stand, the new Splash Pad, the Rotary Club of Lawson shelter house, a basketball court, picnic tables, a fire pit, concession stand and stage.
The Lakeview Campground and RV Park features a new playground including ADA swings that is open to the public as well as a gaga pit and community fire pit donated by the Rotary club.
The City Lake complex is a 111-acre area that is also open to the public. Features include a walking trail, fishing, kayak dock, disc golf course and more. More info on the lake complex here.
Fitness Classes – The Lawson Park Board offers affordable fitness classes. Gentle Yoga is held on Tuesdays at 6:30pm. This class focuses on increasing flexibility, easy strength building and balance. It is ideal for those seeking a slower-paced, but somewhat challenging, class. Each class typically includes breath work, gentle warm-up stretches, a balance practice, a gentle Vinyasa-style flow and relaxation at the end. Stretch & Rest Yoga is on Wednesdays at 8:30am. This class combines the long, gentle stretches of Yin-style yoga with the relaxing poses of restorative-style yoga. Students will utilize props to assist with the poses. The class focuses on flexibility, breath work and mindfulness. It is ideal for those new to yoga and anyone looking to relax and restore. All classes are $5 for drop-in or $20 for a 5-class punch card, payable with cash only. They are held in the Lawson City Hall Community Room. For more information or questions, please contact Tosha at 816-580-3217.
We are now accepting 2025 Park Board Sponsors. Sponsors receive recognition on our annual t-shirts, with lightpole banners throughout town, at our events, on our website and social media, and more! To see our sponsorship options, visit our sponsorship form and click on the various sponsorship levels on the left side of the page. Sponsorships are due by April 10, 2025 to be included on the t-shirts and to receive a banner.
There is just 3 weeks left in our 2025 Sponsorship drive! Deadline is April 10th, so we have time to print our banners that go up along D Hwy and in the downtown area. If you would like to sponsor the Park Board, fill out our form here: tinyurl.com/ParkBoard2025
#TogetherWeCan
We are so excited to bring Lawson Golden Cardinals under the Park Board umbrella! We look forward to serving our golden residents with new and exciting programs that will keep you entertained and active.
Be sure to RSVP here: www.facebook.com/events/4012177279051477
#TogetherWeCan
Thank you to Goppert Financial Bank for being a Platinum sponsor of the Lawson Park Board! We appreciate your generous support!
We are now accepting sponsorships for 2025. If you'd like to support the Park Board, learn more here: tinyurl.com/ParkBoard2025
Deadline is April 10th!
#TogetherWeCan
Gentle Yoga is tonight (and every Tuesday) at 6:30pm.
Great for all levels! $5 drop-in or $20 for a 5-class pass.
#TogetherWeCan #Stretch #yogaforeverybody
Thank you to our 2024 Park Board Sponsors for their generous support!
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Goppert Financial Bank
Missouri American Water
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Central Bank of the Midwest
Double C Heating & Air
Gio’s Outdoors
Kanning Dental
Lawson Primary Care
United Fiber
SILVER SPONSORS
Edward Jones – Michael Persell
J&D Storage
J & D Auto Repair
Lakeview Designs
Learning Lighthouse Preschool
Lawson School District
Olympus Home Improvements
BENEFACTOR SPONSORS
American Family Insurance – Josh Thomas Agency
Beehive Masonic Lodge #393
Candyman
Cates Family
Cates Services
DarkEarly Racing
Digger Dave
Fizer’s Garage
Hidden Valley Golf Course
KCH Customs
Lawson Assembly of God
Lawson VFW & Auxiliary
Magnum Power
Mayor Greg & Jacque Taylor
Morrow & Sons Lumber
Pointer Family
Seetle Dumpsters
Stuckey’s Tree Service
The Lawson Review
United Christian & Presbyterian Church
wildHERness
ZipZap Termite & Pest Control
FRIEND
KLM Company