Category: Parks and Recreation
Family Fishing Night set for June 18
June 11, 2026
Community Events
Families can come together to cast, catch and connect during the upcoming Family Fishing Night at Lakeside Park. This free event will be from 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. on...
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Farmers’ Market to include Father’s Day craft
June 5, 2026
Parks and Recreation
Children can make special gift for dad during June 20 Farmers’ Market The Pittsburg Farmers’ Market will host a special activity for Father’s Day. While the market is open from...
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Park ribbon cutting, dedication
May 8, 2026
City Press Releases
Paul B. Leffler Rotary Park ribbon cutting set for May 19 To celebrate the Paul B. Leffler Rotary Park’s major upgrades, the City of Pittsburg and Pittsburg area Rotary clubs...
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Kiddieland and Aquatic Center to open May 22
May 7, 2026
City Press Releases
Summer is near, and that means the Pittsburg Aquatic Center and Kiddieland will finally open their doors for the season. Both the Aquatic Center and Kiddieland will open on Friday,...
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Heads Up! April events & meetings
March 31, 2026
Community Events
Upcoming events, meetings in April (Events Updated March 31, 2026) April 2, 7, 9, 14, 16, 21, 23, 28, 30 PPRD’s Mama Miles The Mama Miles walking group meet twice...
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New park to feature soccer fields approved
March 25, 2026
City Press Releases
Joining in on the excitement of the upcoming FIFA World Cup, the Pittsburg City Commission approved the development of a new park featuring soccer fields. For months, many soccer players from the...
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PPRD Easter Egg Hunt set for March 28
March 24, 2026
Community Events
Thanks to donor 150 bikes to be given away to celebrate Pittsburg’s 150th anniversary The Pittsburg Parks and Recreation Department’s annual Easter Egg Hunt is a staple spring tradition for...
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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...
Read MoreHeads 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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