City of Owensville, Missouri - Parks Department

Parks Department

Owensville proudly boasts four parks within the city limits. Memorial Park, the largest park in the system, was developed in the 1940's. It is located on the City's east side and has an entrance on Highway 28 East. The park contains a nine-hole golf course, two ball fields, an Olympic size swimming pool, two tennis courts, one basketball court, horseshoe pits, small and large covered pavilions, barbecue grills, playground equipment, restrooms, fitness trail, two large exhibit halls and barns which are used for the Gasconade County Fair.

Park Superintendent	Vernon Havelka
Office Phone:	(573) 437-3423

Golf Course Superintendent	Roger Kroff
Office Phone:	(573) 437-8877

Park Rental Charges

Pavilion No. 1 - (McCan Drive) - 200-250 people .....$70.00

Pavilion No. 2 - (McCan Drive) - 180 people .....$35.00

Pavilion No. 3 - (Lions) - 100 people .....$35.00

Pavilion No. 4 - (Winters) - 60 people .....$35.00

Pavilion No. 5 - (Parker Drive) - 60 people .....$35.00

Pavilion No. 6 - (Buschman/4th) -50 people ......$35.00

Gazebo - (Buschman) - 10 people .....$35.00

Kitchen - (McCan Drive) .....$35.00

For additional information contact City Hall at (573) 437-2812.

The park system is regulated by a Board consisting of eight members appointed by the City Council.

Buschmann City Square Park

Buschmann Park, located in the center of 3rd, 4th, Jefferson and Madison Streets was originally called City Square Park but was renamed in 1980 after the generous and long-time residents George Heinrich Buschmann and his wife, Emma. They donated the land for the future county court house in the early 1900's. However, the court house was eventually built in Hermann when resident there not only donated the land for the court house but also donated the funds for the court house to be built. George and Emma Buschmann also donated the land for Luster Park, the Library and City Hall.

Luster Park

Luster Park, located at the corner of 2nd and Washington Streets, originally was called The Railroad Park and has been in existence since the early 1900's. It was renamed in 1988 in honor of the gentlemen who won the now famous horseshoe match but named the city after his friend Owens. The community decided Luster needed some recognition and hence named this park after him. The park features two horseshoe pits, covered picnic area and playground equipment.

Winter Park

Winter Park was developed and dedicated in the mid 1980's. It contains two racquetball courts and a covered picnic facility. The park was developed through the cooperation of local citizens. The late Alfred (Dick) Dieckhaus and the late Peter Lehner were instrumental in its development. Others spearheading the project were: Jeff Schaeperkoetter, Jim Decker, the late Dr. Paul Baker, Tom Warden and Del Yamnitz. Community individuals and groups helped make this a reality. The park was named and dedicated in honor of Milford and the late Velma (Gottenstroeter) Winter. The Winter's have been lifetime residents of Owensville and have generously supported activities and projects in the Owensville area.

Owensville Public Golf Course

The Owensville Golf Course is a 9-hole course established in 1952 in Memorial Park just off Highway 28. It offers memberships as well as play for non-members.

Green Fees

Monday - Friday: 9-Holes $12.00 and $3.00 for each additional 9-holes played

that day plus cart fees.

Weekends and Holidays: 9-Holes for $15.00 and $18.00 for 18-Holes plus cart fees.

Seniors 60+ may play all day (except holidays) on Mondays only for $10.00 plus regular cart fees.

Cart Rental

Available anytime $6.00 for 9-Holes.

Membership Fees

Family Membership $435.00

(Husband, Wife and all children 17 & under)

Individual and Spouse $385.00

Individual $355.00

Young Adult $125.00

(18-21 & Attending College)

Junior $100.00

(12-17years old)

Trail fees for carts hauled in is $10.00 per day or $70.00 per season. Cart shed rental is available for $150.00 per year (includes trail fee). Ladies League is Tuesday morning and evenings. Mens League is Wednesday evenings. Couples League is on Monday evenings.