City of Marionville Park

A playground with swings and a slide, surrounded by green grass and trees, with a small waterway in the foreground.
Playground with swings, a merry-go-round, and a t-shaped climbing structure on a blue rubber surface, surrounded by trees and a grassy field.
Empty playground with swings, a merry-go-round, and a wheelchair accessible ramp, surrounded by trees.
Children's playground with a yellow spiral slide, climbing structures, and swings, surrounded by trees and grass on a sunny day.
A baseball field with a dirt infield, surrounded by green grass and trees, under a clear blue sky.
A baseball field with a grassy outfield, a dirt infield, and a chain-link fence. Behind the fence is a pavilion with seating and trees in the background.
A swing set in a park with a wood chip ground covering and a black border, surrounded by green grass and trees, with a parking lot and buildings in the background on a sunny day.
A playground with a red slide and climbing structure surrounded by a sandpit, a picnic table, trees, a football field, and an American flag in the background on a sunny day.
Children's playground with sandbox, small rocking horses, and a play structure with a slide, enclosed by a black chain-link fence.
A small blue disc golf basket on a grassy, leaf-covered field with leafless trees in the background, and a wooden fence in the foreground.
Empty baseball field with blue benches and tall light poles on a bright sunny day, surrounded by green pastures and trees.
A park playground with swings on a round sand area, surrounded by green grass, trees, and sport fields in the background.
A playground with a purple slide and climbing structure in a park with green grass and trees.
A baseball or softball field with a backstop and seating area, surrounded by grass and trees on a sunny day.
Empty baseball field with chain-link fence, bleachers, and tall light poles under a clear blue sky.
A park scene with a small creek, trees, a playground with swings, and a baseball field in the background on a sunny day.
A small waterfall flowing under a bridge into a shallow river.
Fireworks display at night with a fire truck and a ladder in front, colorful explosions lighting up the dark sky.
Fireworks display lighting up the night sky over a park with people sitting on blankets and chairs.
Fireworks exploding in the night sky.

Marionville City Park is a place where history, recreation, and community come together. The park’s grounds hold deep local roots, beginning with a creamery established in 1911, which ranked second in the state and produced 38,529 pounds of butter in 1913. Shortly after, the Honey Creek Bottling Works, a local soft drink company, operated east of the creek. A tomato canning factory later occupied the area where today’s pavilion stands. When the factory closed, the property was purchased in 1963 by the Marionville Lions Club for back taxes, and through the dedication of local residents and the Lions Club, Marionville City Park was born.

Today, the park offers something for all ages. It is home to three ball fields, a lower park playground with swings, a play structure, and concrete picnic tables, as well as a large reservable pavilion ideal for gatherings and community events. The pavilion is located next to a fenced toddler play area, a half basketball court, a volleyball space, and nearby restrooms. Pavilion reservations are available through City Hall at 417-258-2466.

The upper playground features a wheelchair-accessible, inclusive play space with ADA-accessible restrooms, inclusive swings, a second play structure, slides, and a merry-go-round. New in 2025, the park also added a disc golf course, providing fun recreation for all ages.

Marionville City Park reflects the town’s commitment to honoring its past while creating a welcoming, inclusive space for families, athletes, and visitors to enjoy.

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