 Mt. Vernon is proud to have seven parks, each with its own unique qualities and amenities. As of January 28, 2003, all pavilions may be reserved in advance. The fee will be $10.00 for a half day or $20.00 for a full day, it includes all shelters at Ewing Park, Shelters 1 and 2 at Spirit of 76 Park and the Gazebo at Gibbs Park. A fee of $5.00 for a half day or $10.00 for a full day includes shelters 3, 4 & 5 at Spirit of '76 Park, and Shafer Park. Shelters may be reserved from either 8:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. or 3:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. Full day  reservations are from 8:00 a.m. - 9:00 p.m. All other rules and regulations to reserve are available at City Hall.
Cemetery Park
Located at North McCanse Street and Oak Lane. It has park playground equipment and a basketball court.
Gary Ewing Park
Located at 1225 E. Hwy. 174 at the municipal golf course. This park includes five picnic shelters, grills, a horse-shoe pit, baseball / softball field, playground equipment, screened-in pavilion, restrooms, clubhouse with storage and rental for golf carts. The park's entrance is shared with the municipal golf course entrance.
Gibbs Park
Located at South Street and Hazel Street. This park holds the honor of being Mt. Vernon's oldest park. It includes park benches, basketball hoops, playground equipment, pavilion, picnic tables, 1935 community arena, gazebo, restrooms, and an amphitheatre.
Kings Park
Located at King Street and McCanse Street. With a wooded setting, this small park is located in a residential area and has playground equipment, picnic tables, and a basketball court.
Shafer Park
Located at 800 Shafer Street. This small park is located in a residential area and includes picnic shelters, park benches, playground equipment, and a basketball court. The shelter and most of the equipment/benches have been donated by the Lion's Club
Spirit of '76 Park
Located at 400 North Main Street. This park includes a four diamond baseball/softball complex. Four picnic shelters, picnic tables, grills, tennis courts, basketball court, volleyball, football/soccer fields, Olympic sized swimming pool (shown above), and a Senior Center. Picturesque Williams Creek runs through this park.
Walking Paths and Tracks
Many Mt. Vernon residents like to walk, both for leisure or for exercise, and they have several places to choose from. There is an outdoor track at the Middle School that is open to the public; the Missouri Rehabilitation Center, which is located North of the public square, has an excellent walking path; and Williams Creek Pond offers an asphalt walking path along the bank of the pond where you can watch the ducks play while you walk and it is handicap accessible.
Williams Creek Pond
Williams Creek Pond adjoins the Spirit of '76 Park and has a handicap fishing dock, asphalt walkway around the pond that is handicap accessible, and handicap restrooms. The pond is the site for fishing clinics put on by the conservation department for children.
Wynne Park
Located at Mt. Vernon Blvd. and McCanse Street. This park includes a Veteran's Memorial walking trail, picnic tables, basketball court, gazebo, Frisco Caboose, and plenty of flower beds. The Chamber of Commerce office is also located here for easy access to travelers.
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