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Phone: 660-530-5600
The Missouri State Fairgrounds Historic District contains a significant collection of early 20th century architecture, with 66 buildings and structures listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Take a self-guided tour and view the architectural styles for yourself. The Missouri State Fairgrounds is one of only five historical state fairgrounds left in the United States today.
Phone: 660-202-1156
Starline Brass Trail’s End, Missouri State Fairgrounds corner of 16th Street & Highway 65. Sedalia was one of the earliest cow towns to which trail bosses herd the cattle into boxcars and ship east by rail. These fabulous bronze sculptures are described at the site with a guide by cell. Dial 660-202-1156.
A Bobwhite Quail watches for a danger during the summer month at Hi Lonesome Prairie near Sedalia, MO.
Phone: (660) 530-5500
https://nature.mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/bruns-tract
The once-existing 160 acres of cropland has been converted to native prairie plantings and most of the timber has been removed. The current management efforts are to provide both nesting and brood-rearing cover for prairie chickens and bobwhite quail.
High quality grasslands are important habitat for many species. This area is being managed for grassland diversity that provides habitat for a diverse group of plants and animals. Because less than one-half of one percent of our original prairie remains, some of these species have become increasingly rare.
Area managers use prescribed fire, mowing, and other management practices to maintain healthy grasslands, simulate historic disturbances, and limit the negative impacts of invasive plants.
Quail and other early-successional species are common on this area.
From Green Ridge, take Route B west 3 miles to the intersection with Hope Dale Road.
Phone: (660) 530-5500
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/brysons-hope-conservation-area
Phone: (660) 530-5500
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/drovers-prairie-conservation-area
The Drovers Prairie Conservation area offers bird watching and deer hunting opportunities.
From Sedalia, take Highway 65 south 10 miles, then Highway 52 west 0.50 mile, and Hoffman Road south.
Phone: (660) 530-5500
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/friendly-prairie-conservation-area
Friendly Prairie features unplowed native prairie. More than 260 species of plants have been identified in the area.
From Sedalia, take Highway 65 south 9 miles, then Manila Road west 1.50 miles.
Phone: (660) 530-5500
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/grandfather-prairie-conservation-area
Grandfather Prairie is an 80-acre native prairie remnant named after the Osage Indians’ traditional name for the sun. The area offers birdwatching, prairie wildflower viewing, and deer, quail, rabbit, squirrel, and turkey hunting opportunities.
From Sedalia, take Highway 65 south 8 miles, then Mather Road west 2 miles.
Phone: (660) 530-5500
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/hartwell-conservation-area
The Hartwell Conservation area consists primarily of cool and warm season grass interspersed with trees, mostly Osage orange and Black locust.
From Green Ridge, take Route B west 4 miles to its junction with Route AA, north on Route AA to parking lot.
Phone: (660) 530-5500
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/kahrs-boger-park-conservation-area
The Kahrs-Boger area contains cropland, forest, grassland, old fields, fishable pond (1 acre), permanent stream (Lake Creek).
From Sedalia at the junction of Highway 50/Route M, take Route M south 11 miles.
Phone: (660) 530-5500
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/w-r-kearn-memorial-conservation-area
The W. R. Kearn Memorial tract was named for William R. “Ted” Kearn, who donated this 120acre tract in 1987. Management of the area is primarily for upland wildlife species. The terrain is gently rolling open fields. Area managers use prescribed fire, grazing, and other management practices to maintain healthy grasslands, simulate disturbances, and limit the negative impacts of invasive species. High quality grasslands are important habitat for many species.
The W. R. Kearn Memorial Conservation area is being intensely managed for prairie chickens. Crop fields have been converted to native warm-season and cool-season grasses to provide both nesting and brood-rearing cover for prairie chickens. Many species of grassland wildlife, including Northern Harriers, Upland Sandpipers, and Shortear Owls are commonly seen on this area.
Get hunting and fishing seasons, permits, and regulations. Find places to hunt and fish. Identify wildlife. Improve your pond. Teach kids about nature. Find outdoor events.
Phone: (660) 530-5500
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/paint-brush-prairie-conservation-area
The 74 acres of the Paint Brush Prairie Natural Area offer bird watching and hunting opportunities.
From Sedalia, take Highway 65 south 10 miles, then Manila Road east.
Phone: (660) 530-5500
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/pinhook-access
The 4 acres of the Pinhook Access offer access to Muddy Creek. There is a Pettis County historical marker here commemorating St. Helena, the first Pettis County seat.
From the junction of Highways 50/65 in Sedalia, take Highway 65 north 3.30 miles, then Route HH east 3 miles, then Route EE north 3.80 miles, and Pin Hook Road west after crossing Muddy Creek bridge.
Phone: (660) 826-1234
Spring Fork Lake offers birdwatching and bass, catfish, crappie, and sunfish opportunities.
This area owned and maintained by Sedalia Water Department, Sedalia, MO. For more information please contact Sedalia Water Department – 660-826-1234.
This lake is part of MDC’s Community Assistance Program (CAP).
This area includes boat ramp, ADA privy, parking, walkway and floating fishing dock.
Area Hours:
Sunday 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Monday 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday 4:00 AM – 10:00 PM
From Sedalia, take Highway 65 south, then Route V east for about 1.25 miles, then Spring Fork Lake Road south, staying east (left) at the T intersection. The lake is on the west (right) about 1 mile farther up the hill.
Heartland-Eq-Stables is owned by Tony and Merry Kroeger. They are native Sedalia area residents and have a great love for the Lord, their family, community and horses. They desire to create an atmosphere of love, unity and fun where people can come out and enjoy lessons or just riding. Whether it is riding in the large indoor or outdoor arenas, or just to enjoy the sunshine and some trail riding. Heartland is located just minutes from the Missouri State Fair Grounds in Sedalia.
Escape to the past at Von Holten Ranch in the “Gateway to the Ozarks.” Von Holten Ranch is the complete stop for your weekend get away with creek crossings, timber, and well-marked trails.
Phone: (660) 826-4930
https://www.sedaliaparks.com/parks/#centennial-park
Centennial Park, located at 16th Street and New York, is the second largest of Sedalia’s parks with 39 acres. The main function of this park is an outdoor sports complex.
Phone: (660) 826-4930
https://www.sedaliaparks.com/parks/#centennial-park
Clover Dell is located on West 32nd Street, 8/10 of a mile from the city limits. Clover Dell is a 173 acre park.
Phone: (660) 826-4930
https://www.sedaliaparks.com/parks/#centennial-park
Housel Park is located at Howard and Hurley and is approximately five acres in size.
Phone: (660) 826-4930
https://www.sedaliaparks.com/parks/#centennial-park
Hubbard is located at Johnson and Missouri Streets and is 23 acres in size.
Phone: (660) 826-4930
https://www.sedaliaparks.com/parks/#katy-park
Katy Park is located at 24th and Grand and is 18 acres in size.
Phone: (660) 826-4930
https://www.sedaliaparks.com/parks/#liberty-park
Today in Liberty Park, there is the main building, Convention Hall, which houses the Parks and Recreation Office. The building has an auditorium for recreation programs, an upstairs for dance programs and meeting rooms, as well as restroom facilities.
With seven beautiful parks, Sedalia has plenty of outdoor fun to offer.
Phone: (660) 826-4930
https://www.sedaliaparks.com/parks/#vermont-park
Vermont Park is located at Vermont and 14th Street and is approximately 7 acres in size.
Contact
600 East Third Street
Sedalia MO 65301
Monday-Friday
9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
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