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Tuesday, May 14, 2013  There will be multiple trailheads in Memorial Park on both the Elm Street side and Jefferson Street side, so riders will be able to start at a few different places in the park. Signage is posted directing bikers to an easy, intermediate or more difficult biking course.

Tuesday, August 07, 2012  Lakes, Parks, and Recreation Committee meeting talk about more changes for Kirksville parks.

Wednesday, June 27, 2012  In the future, you are going to be able to walk, run and bike ride on a brand new trail system that will run throughout the park.

Tuesday, June 19, 2012  The Ottumwa City Council will discuss constructing a mountain bike trail in Memorial Park at Tuesday's meeting.

Monday, May 14, 2012  The Ottumwa City Parks Department has several improvement projects in two city parks that they hope to complete in the next few months.

Monday, February 27, 2012  Ottumwa City Council "tabled" any further discussion on the bike trail through Memorial Park until council members have had a walk-through of the proposed bike trail.

Wednesday, November 09, 2011  City of Kirksville welcomes new playground set to Memorial Park.

Monday, October 10, 2011  The city of Kirksville has closed the playground area of Memorial Park.

Monday, September 19, 2011  The Kirksville city council met on Monday afternoon to discuss a full agenda.

Thursday, July 07, 2011  The Kirksville Arts Association and The Missouri Arts Council are teaming up with Kirksville Parks for the 4th Annual “Art in the Park” event

Monday, April 18, 2011  Ottumwa students go green with Cargill.

Tuesday, August 31, 2010  Cargill celebrates "Earth Day, Everyday" by giving.

Tuesday, May 04, 2010  P.C. Mills and Memorial Parks will receive LWCF grants for renovations.