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 Golden Cardinals (Senior Activity Programming)
• Story Time in the Park
• Art in the Park
• Science in the Park
• Fall Festival – October 25, 2025
• 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, a 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.
Hey you! Are you looking for something to do this weekend? Join us for FREE Pickleball - Open Play Sundays. It's a great way to connect with other active people in our community, but don't worry if you are a beginner, this is open to everyone! We even have paddles and balls available to borrow. Join us Sunday from 2-4pm in the Southwest Elementary Gym. It'll be the funnest work out of the week!
#pickleball #lawsonisawesome
Join us on Friday night at 5:30pm at the Lawson City Lake! We are celebrating our newly paved walking trail with a 🎀 ✂ ribbon cutting and community walk🚶🏼♀️🚶🏼♂️🚶♀️🚶🏻♀️ .
UpWright Media will be taking drone shots of everyone on the trail, so come ready to walk and show off our new trail!
#lawsonisawesome #lawsonlake #walktober
😍 Our playground project was featured in the fall edition of the Missouri Park and Recreation Association magazine! The article highlights how we were able to complete our project by collaborating with several community organizations like the Lawson Community Foundation, the Beehive Lodge #393 AF&AM, Rotary Club of Lawson Missouri and more. We are forever grateful to everyone who helped make this playground possible! 🥹
To see the full magazine article, visit: indd.adobe.com/view/734b0b82-3205-4da1-842f-e6d0db78a8c3
Start your Lawson Fall Festival 2026 morning off with biscuits and gravy from the Beehive Lodge #393 AF&AM . They are raising funds in support of the Lawson Christmas Giving Tree, so be sure to come hungry and support a great cause!
✅ October 17, 7-11am in the Lawson City Hall Community Room.
This is a very important announcement of new rules in the City of Lawson that are meant to protect our citizens and all users of the roadways in town. Please help get the word out as we transition to the new permit sticker system and rules for all motorized, recreational modes of transportation.
Thank you to our 2026 Park Board Sponsors for their generous support!
PLATINUM SPONSORS
Goppert Financial Bank
J&D Auto
Missouri American Water
DIAMOND SPONSORS
Central Bank – Lawson Branch
Lawson Primary Care Clinic
GOLD SPONSORS
Bob’s Collision Repair
Kanning Dental
Lakeside Bounce
SILVER SPONSORS
American Family Insurance – Josh Thomas Agency
Community Bank of Missouri
Edward Jones – Michael J. Persell, CFP®
Fizer’s Garage
J&D Storage
Lawson R-XIV School District
Learning Lighthouse Preschool
Platte-Clay Electric Cooperative
Turner Specialty Vehicle
United Fiber
BENEFACTOR SPONSORS
Beacon Tire and Auto
Bee Hive Masonic Lodge #393
Bugz Buster Pest Control
Campbell’s Tools
Cates Family
Double C Heating & Cooling
Dr. Spotless Carwash
Golf-A-Round
Hidden Valley Funeral Homes
Hidden Valley Golf Course
Lawson Assembly of God
Lawson VFW & Auxiliary
Missouri Farm Bureau – Brianna Rock
Morrow & Sons Lumber
Rustik Charm Boutique
Swope Family
Terry Thompson, State Representative
The Lawson Review
United Christian & Presbyterian Church
ZipZap Termite & Pest Control
FRIEND SPONSOR
Expressions of Love Floral and Gifts