A big thank you to Tiny Roll-Off Dumpsters for sponsoring Freedom Fest! We're grateful for your sponsorship and for helping keep our event clean from start to finish!

Due to low attendance, the Willard Aquatic Center will be closing at 3:00PM today. We apologize for any inconvenience.

The wait is over! The Willard Aquatic Center is officially open for the season! Thank you for your patience as we prepared for the season. We look forward to seeing you at the WAC this summer! We will be open today from 12pm - 7pm.

We have a great lineup of vendors joining us for Freedom Fest! Be sure to take some time to browse, shop, and support them throughout the day. Learn more here:
https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/food-trucks-vendors

Make plans to join Willard Parks June 27th for Freedom Fest! We have a full day planned starting with the Freedom Parade at 12pm! Learn more here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/live-music-entertainment

Thank you to Commerce Bank for supporting Freedom Fest 2026! We appreciate your partnership and support of community events!

Register to be a float at this year's Freedom Parade! Learn more here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/freedom-parade

Willard Parks and Recreation will be closed on Friday, June 19th in observance of Juneteenth. All programs and regular operations will resume on Monday, June 22nd.

A huge thank you to Mid-Missouri Bank for their continued support of Freedom Fest! Their partnership helps make this event a special day for families each year!

Youth Volleyball registration ends this Saturday, June 20th! Register your player here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/youth-volleyball

The countdown is on! Make plans to spend June 27th with us at Jackson Street Park for Freedom Fest! We've got a full day of activities planned for all ages. Learn more here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/live-music-entertainment

Looking for a job that gets you outdoors? We're looking for a full-time Maintenance/Groundskeeper to join our team! Applications are available at the Willard Recreation Center.

Summer Camp will be visiting Ozark Mountain Gymnastics next week! Make sure your camper is signed up here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/summer-camp

Looking for a way to get involved in Freedom Fest? We would love to have you on our volunteer team! Learn more here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/freedom-fest-volunteer

Whether you're new to the game or returning for another season, Willard Parks Youth Volleyball is a great way to stay active and have fun this summer! Register here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/youth-volleyball

A special thank you to the Willard Area Chamber of Commerce for their continued support of Freedom Fest! We are grateful for your dedication to our community and your ongoing support of local events.

We are looking to add to our team! If you thrive in an outdoor environment and enjoy hands-on work, please come by the Willard Recreation Center to fill out an application.

Willard Parks Youth Volleyball registration is now open! Tell your friends and sign up here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/youth-volleyball

Save the date! Freedom Fest is just a few short weeks away! We hope you will join us June 27th at Jackson Street Park! Learn more here: https://www.willardparks.com/o/wprd/page/live-music-entertainment