Show Me Healthy Communities

Statewide Training and Funding Initiative

MPRA, PlayCore, and GameTime alligned resources and strategically partnered to support and promote MPRA’s mission to advocate the quality of life through effective use of parks and recreation opportunities, education, and resources. ​

Jan Neitzert, Executive Director, MPRA “We have always believed play was good for children. Now, we’ll have research-based evidence that our community parks are great places to play!”

Congratulations to the 2017 Show Me Healthy Communities funding recipients:

  • Branson Parks and Recreation Department
  • City of Chesterfield Parks, Recreation, and Arts Department
  • City of Clayton
  • City of Ferguson
  • Maryville Parks and Recreation
  • Springfield Greene County Park Board
  • City of Bowling Green Parks and Recreation Department
  • City of Clark
  • City of Columbia Parks and Recreation Department
  • City of Warrensburg Park and Recreation
  • Mexico Parks and Recreation
  • St. Joseph Parks, Recreation, and Civic Facilities