Category: Parks and Recreation
Kids Garage Sale set for April 11
March 13, 2026
Community Events
The Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department is gearing up for it’s annual Kids Garage Sale. This event brings families of all shapes and sizes together to buy and sell pre-loved...
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Heads Up! March events & meetings
February 27, 2026
City Press Releases
Upcoming events, meetings in March March 2-4 & 9-11 Pickleball Open Court Pittsburg Parks & Recreation will have pickleball open court from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Lincoln...
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PPRD partners with PSU students for town hall
February 23, 2026
Community Events
The community is invited to town halls hosted by the Administration of Recreation Sport class in Pittsburg State University’s Health, Human Performance and Recreation Department and the City of Pittsburg...
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PPRD starts walking group for new moms
February 17, 2026
Community Events
The Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department has created a brand-new walking group for mothers called Mama Miles. “Being a mom can be tough,” PPRD Recreation Manager Elizabeth Draper said. “We...
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Dad and daughter dance set for Feb. 28
February 5, 2026
City Press Releases
The Dad and Daughter dance has been a staple event for the Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department for years, and it’s back once again. The Boots and Bling event will...
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PPRD’s 2026 Snowball registration open
February 4, 2026
Community Events
The annual Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department’s Snowball Tournament is back. The adult softball tournament is set to start at 9 a.m. on Saturday, Feb. 28, at Lincoln Park and...
Read MoreHeads Up! February events & meetings
February 2, 2026
Community Events
Heads up! Upcoming events, meetings this month Feb. 10 Pittsburg City Commission Meeting The Pittsburg City Commission meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30 p.m.,...
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City works to save band ‘dome’
January 30, 2026
City Press Releases
Since 1937, the J.J. Richards Band Shell has stood in Lincoln Park. A center of music and culture in Pittsburg, the “Band Dome” has hosted countless concerts and events over...
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Loy selected as Parks & Rec Director
January 15, 2026
City Press Releases
Long-time golf super selected as Parks Director Long-time Four Oaks Golf Course Superintendent Kristopher Loy was selected as Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Director. “Kris has been a great superintendent at...
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Christmas parade applications open
November 19, 2025
Community Events
The Christmas parade has been a tradition that brings over 6 thousand people together to kick off the holiday season. This year’s parade is set for 6:30 p.m. on Dec....
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