City: Branson, MO

Category: Parks & Recreation

Telephone: (417) 335-2368

Address: 1500 Branson Hills Parkway

Description: The “new kid on the block” of the Branson park system, the $12 million Branson RecPlex opened its doors in June 2005 and instantly became a gathering place for the entire community. The facility is truly a campus of recreation, featuring a one-stop location for health, fitness, recreation, and organized sports. Located on 42 acres in Branson Hills, north of the city, it features a 44,000-square-foot recreation center consisting of two gymnasiums, locker rooms, community rooms, a game room, offices, and a concession area. The second floor consists of a 7,500-square-foot fitness center with aerobics room and a 0.5-mile track above the gymnasiums. Adjacent to the RecPlex is a 12,000-square-foot aquatic center. The state-of-the-art swimming pool features a zero-depth entry leisure pool, play features, a lap pool, water slides, and a diving well. The 30-foot-high water slides can be seen from US 65 when traveling to and from Branson. The additional outside portion of the campus features soccer fields, a large children’s playground, and four picnic pavilions. A 1.5-mile walking trail circles the entire complex. A four-field softball complex and concession building complete the complex. The facilities allow Branson to host regional, state, and national sporting events throughout the year that and draw additional visitors to Branson.Like the parks, the RecPlex is open to those visiting Branson, but for a fee, depending on what facilities are used.