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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, May 07, 2013  The upcoming summer vacation season is the focus of the Kirksville Lakes, Parks and Recreation Committee.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  The Parks and Rec Department is still looking for funding for the project.

Wednesday, May 01, 2013  South Dakota tribe faces deadline, $4.9 million price to block development near Wounded Knee massacre site

Friday, April 26, 2013  As a way to celebrate this arbor day,the city of Kirksville planted trees at Forest Llewellyn Cemetery Friday.

Friday, April 26, 2013  Job Corps students took to Ottumwa's parks Friday to pick up trash and litter.

Wednesday, April 24, 2013  Kirksville Parks and Recreation is holding a Disc Golf Clinic at Rotary Park this Saturday.

Sunday, April 21, 2013  Children learned about bicycle safety at a Bicycle Rodeo in Rotary Park.

Saturday, April 20, 2013  Family Fishing Day was held at Spur Pond in Kirksville Saturday afternoon.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  Kirksville Parks and Recreation Department will be hosting a Family Fishing Day at Spur Pond this Saturday.

Tuesday, April 09, 2013  The State Parks Youth Corps (SPYC) program is returning again.

Thursday, April 04, 2013  Kirksville Parks and Recreation wins cash thanks to a door prize.

Wednesday, April 03, 2013  Kirksville Parks and Recreation will host multiple dinner theater events.

Tuesday, April 02, 2013  LPRC discusses preparations for the spring and summer season.

Saturday, March 30, 2013  500-600 kids showed up to the 35th annual Children's Easter Egg Hunt Saturday morning.