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Park, the largest of the city parks, is a 58-acre area
that hosts a variety of recreational activities,
including the city's 4th of July celebration and other
large community events. It's perfect for a family picnic
or flying a kite. |
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Perkins
Park was developed with the cooperation of the Army
Corps of Engineers and sits on Corps land near the upper
reaches of the popular Smithville Lake. It is located
just off Highway 116 at the east end of town. |
There are 2 regulation sized baseball/softball fields and 1
youth field. The city is currently organizing plans to
include a concession stand for these areas. The regulation
fields are located in the back of the park and while the youth
field shares the parking lot of the 2 other fields, it is
actually located down the hill past the tennis courts.
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Playground next to
Shelters |
Playground next to ball
fields |
| Two modern playgrounds are
available for children. The first playground,
located in the front of the park, hosts a fort, slides,
swings, teeter-totters, and much more. The second
playground has similar equipment and is located in the
back of the park next to the ball fields and tennis
courts. |
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Two large covered shelters (pavilions) are
available for family and group activities. Each shelter
has tables and plenty of areas for large groups. For
a fall or spring get together, one shelter has a fireplace
to help keep everyone warm. A restroom facility is also
included.
The shelters are at the front of the park
(as you first enter). The shelters can be
rented/reserved by contacting City Hall. |
Every fall and spring the park is busy with youth soccer
practice and games. Soccer fields are set up in the grass
areas of the park. Primary soccer fields are in the front
part of the park, past the shelters and playground but fields
have been setup in the youth ball field and in the neighboring Grafton
Memorial Park. The goals are packed away during the summer
months (June-August) so the grassy areas can be used for other
activities.
For people wanting some more exercise, there are 2 tennis courts in
the back of the park right next to the ball diamonds. The
parks currently do not have lights, so if you're wanting to play
a game of tennis be sure to come out before it gets
too dark.
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