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Parks are open from sunrise to 10:00pm. Picnic facilities are provided in our parks and can be used on a first come, first served basis when not reserved. Pavilions are located in East, West, and Boon Parks. Pavilions can be reserved for $10 per day per pavilion. Reservation fees are not refundable. Call the park office (573-624-8244) to make reservations.

East Park:
Location-Hwy 114 East Dexter, MO 63841
Facility-Neighbor Park Playground
Inventory-This major community park is 28.5 acres and contains many attractions. East Park has two lighted ball diamonds (one 287 feet, and one 350 feet), two pavilions, one volleyball court, one horseshoe pit, playground equipment (playscapes, swings, slides, etc.), picnicking, public restrooms, water fountains, and grills.

West Park:
Location-Hwy Bus. 60 Dexter, MO 63841
Facility-Neighbor Park Playground
Inventory-Nine acres large picnic area, water fountains, grills, public restroom, two pavilions, basketball courts, playground equipment, and paved walking trail.

Boon Park:
Location-Corner of Fannetta Street and Adams Street
Facility-Neighbor Park Playground
Inventory:  Six acres large picnic and playground area. Two pavilion, two lighted tennis courts, basketball court, public restrooms, water fountains, grills, and playground equipment.

Sugar Plum Park:
Location-Williams Drive Dexter, MO 63841
Facility-Mini Park
Inventory:  Quarter acre vest pocket playground facility focused for preschoolers, water fountains, picnic area, and playground equipment.

Sports Complex:
Location-Fairgrounds Drive Dexter, MO 63841
Facility-Sports Complex
Inventory:  Approximately 30 acres with two soccer fields, one basketball court,  four lighted 300 foot softball fields in circular design with central concession area. Public restrooms, water fountains, and one pavilion.

Other:
Bell Park
-Less than one acre frontage on quarter of block in downtown area. Designed, completed, then donated to city park by Southwestern Bell as a rest area for downtown shoppers.

Heritage House
-Two acres of ground where one of the community's original dwelling moved to the site east of the fishing lake; restored and maintained by local non-profit volunteer organization providing tours and other events recalling regions past; grounds  maintained by Park Department and some funds provided for continued restoration.

Dexter Fishing Lake
-Fishing lake eleven acres environmental area for community fishing,  inside perimeter of lake has been planted with shade trees. The lake also has a handicap accessible ramp for fishing.


East Park Pictures


West Park Pictures


Boon Park Pictures

 

Sugar Plum Park Pictures

 

Sports Complex Pictures

 

 

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