Sponsorship Opportunities

Longview Marina, Fort Osage, Christmas in the park

Marinas, Historic Sites, & Christmas Lights - Oh, My!

Jackson County Parks + Rec reaches a vast audience with more 1.4 million visitors each year.  From boating and fishing, to our acclaimed Historic Sites and nationally recognized events like Christmas in the Park, we have something for everyone. Of course, we could not do what we do without you! We count on partners like you to make this beautiful travel destination the third largest park system in the nation.
Event sponsorship opportunities include:

Holiday Events

  • Christmas In The Park

Open nightly, Thanksgiving Eve thru New Year's Eve, since 1988.
Welcoming more than 200,000 guests each year, this magical drive-thru display offers over 500,000 lights and 175 animated displays.  Admission is free.  Voluntary exit donations benefit more than 30 local charities.  
For information and sponsorship levels, email Marcy Caldwell or call 816-503-4831. 

  • Christmas In The Sky

Since 1997, Christmas In The Sky has served as Jackson County's official kick-off to the holidays, heralding the opening of Christmas In The Park for the season.  The event is held the Wednesday evening before Thanksgiving and features a holiday stage show and a spectacular fireworks display choreographed to your favorite holiday music. 
For information and sponsorship levels, email Marcy Caldwell or call 816-503-4831. 

  • Trip The Light Fantastic: Bike Ride thru Christmas In The Park 

This free event attracts more than 2,000 cyclists annually and gives bicyclists an opportunity to get the first peak at Christmas In The Park.  Cyclists are encouraged to light their bikes and dress in holiday attire. Prizes are awarded.  
For information and sponsorship levels, email Marcy Caldwell or call 816-503-4831. 

Historic Sites & Events

  • Missouri Town 1855 & Fort Osage  

Sponsorships begin at $100 and include exhibits, performers, interpretive activities, and events.

For more information, email slthompson@jacksongov.org or call 816-228-8980, x106.

A museum with a cannon and photosA crowd of people walking up a windy roadMen dressed up in 19th century soldier outfits

  • Fort Osage Education Center 

Your donation can be used to underwrite education symposiums, speakers, exhibitions, acquisitions of interpretive material, scholars in residence, and more. 

For more information, slthompson@jacksongov.orgor call 816-228-8980, x106 .

  • Dogtober Fest

    Dogtober Fest - A boy holding dogs on leashes

This hugely popular event is held annually lon the third Sunday in October.  Sponsorships start at $100. Sponsors receive proportional recognition in program, announcements during event, and event signage, online credit in event web page.

For more information, e-mail Sarah Gauld, Outdoor Education Supervisor or call (816) 228-8980 x 102 for more information.

Softball Complexes

4x8 signs on our outfield softball complexes are available for sponsorship at the following complexes:

  • 140th and Holmes Softball Complex
  • Adair Park Softball Complex
  • Frank White Jr. Softball Complex

Email Tina Spallo @ tspallo@jacksongov.org, Superintendent of Recreation Services, call 816-503-4872 or visit the Sports Complex webpage for more information

Adair Park

Softball players on a field playing with the water in the backgroundA softball player sliding into home
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