50th Anniversary of Katy Park to be Celebrated June 4

Sedalia Parks & Recreation Department is excited to announce a ribbon-cutting ceremony to officially celebrate the newly installed playground at Katy Park, located at 2100 Clinton Road.

This celebration comes as Katy Park commemorates its 50th anniversary in 2024—having first opened to the public in the mid-1970s.

While the new playground had a soft opening just in time for Easter weekend, final touches have now been completed, and the community is invited to help Parks & Rec mark this exciting milestone in style.

Originally purchased in 1974 and finalized with grant support in 1976, Katy Park has been a cornerstone of Sedalia’s park system for five decades. The new playground, approved by the Sedalia Park Board, brings fresh, inclusive and modern play options to one of the city’s most popular recreational spaces.

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In honor of the park’s 50th birthday, Sedalia Parks & Recreation also planted more than 100 new trees across the city—fifty of which were placed in Katy Park—to help renew the landscape and ensure a vibrant, shaded future for all park visitors.

Event Details:
Date: June 4, 2025
Time: 11 a.m.
Location: New Playground at Katy Park, located on the south end of the park along 24th St. Park address is 2100 Clinton Rd, Sedalia

The ribbon cutting will include brief remarks from city officials and community leaders, followed by a chance for kids to explore the brand-new playground equipment.