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Official page of the City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department. These photos could be used in future publications.

The City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department is dedicated to providing and maintaining parks, trails and recreational amenities like Cape Splash. Through innovation and community cooperation, we will develop leisure services, programs, and facilities that improve the quality of life for all citizens and benefit the economy of our community. The Parks and Recreation Department consists of the following divisions:

Parks Division
Recreation Division
A C Brase Arena
Central Municipal Pool
Cemetery
Cape Splash Family Aquatic Center
Jaycee Municipal Golf Course
Osage Centre
Shawnee Park Sports Complex
Shawnee Park Center
Cape Girardeau SportsPlex

Photo Policy: Our staff may take photos of you or your child participating in recreational activities. If you do not wish to have your photo published, please inform the photographer.

11/14/2026

Join us for a unique movie night at Cape Aquatic Center! Enjoy watching Sheep Detectives in the water! Tubes will be provided. No personal rafts or inner tubes allowed. All children under 15 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a paying adult ages 18+. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie starts 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact us at [email protected].

Date: November 14th, 2026
Time: Doors Open 6:00 PM, Movie Starts 6:30 PM
Where: Cape Aquatic Center
Cost: $6/child
Movie: Sheep Detectives

Register online at www.cityofcape.org/aquaticevents

11/13/2026

Join us TOMORROW NIGHT for a unique movie night at Cape Aquatic Center! Enjoy watching Sheep Detectives in the water! Tubes will be provided. No personal rafts or inner tubes allowed. All children under 15 years of age must be accompanied and supervised by a paying adult ages 18+. Doors open at 6:00 p.m., movie starts 6:30 p.m. For more information, contact us at [email protected].

Date: November 14th, 2026
Time: Doors Open 6:00 PM, Movie Starts 6:30 PM
Where: Cape Aquatic Center
Cost: $6/child
Movie: Sheep Detectives

Register online at www.cityofcape.org/aquaticevents

Official page of the City of Cape Girardeau Parks and Recreation Department.

11/13/2026

Come celebrate fall with us at the 2026 Fall Family Festival November 22, at the Shawnee Park Center! 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. This family event includes hayrides, a bonfire, we**ie roast, hot drinks, s'mores and more! Each activity is $1/person. No pre-registration required! See you then!
For more information, visit www.cityofcape.org/fallfamilyfestival or contact Chase at [email protected].

11/13/2026

The 2026 Fall Garage Sale will be held on November 14 from 7:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. with a $2 admission cost for shoppers. Booth space is $25 per booth.

Registration: www.cityofcape.org/garagesales

For more information, contact the Osage Centre at 573-339-6342.

11/12/2026

CRAFTS & C***R AT A.C. BRASE ARENA! 🍂

Join us for Crafts & C***r at the A.C. Brase Arena for a weekend of shopping, handmade
crafts, and fall favorites!

Dates: November 20th, 21st, and 22nd.
🛍️ Event Hours:Friday: 4–9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
Sunday: 10 a.m.–4 p.m.

🍔 Concessions Available: Popcorn, chips, burgers, hot dogs and c***r!

👧 Child Care Available: Child care will be offered from 10 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, with a limit of 20 children at a time, so parents can enjoy shopping at the Arena.
Interested in being a vendor? Applications are now being accepted!

Booth options include:
• 4’ x 8’ (1 table) $75
• 10’ x 10’ $120
• U-shaped (3 tables) $150

All items must be handmade. Limited non-craft retail vendors may be considered. Canopy tents and flea market/garage sale items are not permitted.

$3 admission fee per day.

Vendor applications are due Friday, October 30!
Submit your application in person at the A.C. Brase Arena or email it to [email protected].
📍 A.C. Brase Arena
410 Kiwanis Drive, Cape
Girardeau, MO 63701

We look forward to seeing you for a weekend of Crafts & C***r!

Here is the Application Form: https://acrobat.adobe.com/id/urn:aaid:sc:VA6C2:cb31c761-6046-4775-8e7c-13bcebb4bbda

11/11/2026

Cape Girardeau Parks & Recreation would like to extend our sincere gratitude to all the brave men and women who have served our country. Thank you veterans for your service and dedication. We are forever grateful!

Please see our facility hours for Veterans Day below:

Osage Centre: 5 a.m.–8 p.m.
Shawnee Park Center: 9 a.m.–8 p.m.
Cape Girardeau SportsPlex: 3:30–8:30 p.m.
Jefferson Community Center: Closed
Cape Aquatic Center: 9 a.m.–1 p.m. Fitness Swim and Swimnastics Classes; 6–8 p.m. Public Swim
Cape Jaycee Municipal Golf Course: 9 a.m.–5 p.m.
A.C. Brase Arena: Closed

Address

410 Kiwanis Drive
Cape Girardeau, MO
63701

Opening Hours

Monday	8am - 5pm
Tuesday	8am - 5pm
Wednesday	8am - 5pm
Thursday	8am - 5pm
Friday	8am - 5pm

Telephone

+15733396340

Website

http://www.cityofcape.org/parks

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