Community Lifestyle

A tax-supported system of parks and various recreational programs are offered to Maryville residents. There are ten public parks, a Community Center and an Aquatic Center. The parks contain playground equipment, shelter houses, sand volleyball, tennis courts, skate park, and athletic fields for baseball, softball, soccer and football.

The ADA-accessible Maryville Community Center includes a Gymnasium (3 courts), Meeting Rooms, an indoor Walking/Jogging Track, Coffee/Shake Shop, Child Watch Area, Men’s/Women’s Locker Rooms, and rooms for Aerobics/Dance, Yoga, Cardiovascular exercise, and weightlifting.

In addition to the park system, Maryville and Nodaway County are cooperating to develop a system of hiking/biking trails for recreation, exercise and transportation.

Built in 1984, the Performing Arts Center seats 1,045 in its Mary Linn Auditorium. The stage is large enough to accommodate a symphony orchestra or a major ballet company.

Ron Houston, a Maryville resident and president of J.L. Houston Co. in Hopkins, gave Northwest Missouri State University a $1.3 million gift, and the University’s Board of Regents agreed to recognize his gift by naming the institution’s performing arts complex in his honor. In addition to being the lead donor for the Studio Theatre, Houston has been a longtime Northwest supporter. His contributions through the Northwest Foundation have funded the Ronald A. Houston Scholarship for students graduating from North Nodaway public schools and attending Northwest as well as a new sound system and projector in Mary Linn Auditorium. He was also a member of the Northwest Foundation Board of Directors for six years, where he was co-chair of the finance committee.

The Ron Houston Center for the Performing Arts, as the facility will now be known, includes the Mary Linn Auditorium, constructed in 1984, and the Studio Theatre, a 5,500-square-foot facility completed in 2008.

Experience for yourself what puts Mozingo Lake Golf Course head and shoulders above your typical municipal golf course.

Whether hitting the links with your best friend or a corporate tournament, you are certain to notice our dedication to your enjoyment and our passion for the game of golf. The wide and open fairways of our course are a reflection of the spirit of Mozingo Lake Golf Course. We invite you to move away from your typical round of golf and step toward an unbeatable round at Mozingo Lake.

Tucked away in the rolling hills of northwest Missouri is Mozingo Lake Park and recreation area; a sportsman’s paradise among the rolling fields of corn and soy. Located approximately 3 miles east of Maryville on the north side of Route 136, Mozingo Lake, Mo offers the regional population a phenomenal outdoor experience.

Owned and maintained by the city of Maryville, Mozingo Lake is used primarily as a resource supplying drinking water to the residents of the community. Once completed the city of Maryville formulated plans to use the surrounding land and create a 3000 acre recreational haven to service the local residents. Mozingo Lake itself includes a 3000 acre impoundment with 26 miles of shoreline.

A Slice of Mozingo History …
The Mozingo Lake facility began construction in 1991 when the dam was created across the Mozingo Creek Valley and the lake basin plus shoreline areas were cleared of most standing timber. Main construction activities were completed in 1992 then existing farm ponds located in the impoundment area were stocked with panfish and catfish. From 1993 to 1996 bass, bluegill and walleye respectively were introduced into Mozingo. Ongoing fisheries management program is maintained by the Missouri Department of Conservation helping make Mozingo Lake one of the best sport fisheries in northwestern Missouri.

Maryville Cinema
Our 5-screen movie theater complex is an accommodating, relaxed atmosphere where you can enjoy movies like you never have before. Each theater is equipped with Dolby Digital Surround Sound and the latest imaging technologies to maximize your experience. The Maryville Cinema shows the newest and hottest movies each week, including one lucky film that will be featured for the Gate 5, Dinner & a Movie, Experience. Whether you are looking for a romantic comedy, an action-packed thriller, or a movie the whole family can enjoy, the Maryville Cinema has a movie for you!

Flat Iron Cafe
Whatever the reason or for no reason at all, we all want to be in the presence of great food, great drinks and close friends. At the Flat Iron Café, our vision is simple: provide a memorable experience that is second-to-none. From hot-pressed, specialty sandwiches to fresh salads and piping hot soups, we take great pride in our original, ingredient-inspired recipes. The Flat Iron Café is an affordable family destination where excellent food, superior service, and first- class entertainment always come standard.

Gate 5 Experience
If you’re looking for a true, unforgettable dinner & a movie experience that combines the best of the Flat Iron Café with the Maryville Cinema, then Gate 5 is for you. Choose from 3 different, unique experiences and feel the excitement as you walk down the red-carpet like a celebrity, ultimately to be greeted by a host who will escort you to your seat. The Gate 5 Experience is dining and entertainment at its finest and can only be experienced at the Hangar.

Season Passes
Season passes to the MAC may be purchased in installments before the pool opens at the Community Center and after the pool opens at the MAC. Your payment plan may start any time. Final payments must be made by July 1.

Rentals
Birthdays
Contact the pool office at 562-2663 to coordinate the MAC for your child’s birthday party. Party packages are offered 1:00 pm – 7:00 pm any day of the week.

Private Parties
Private rentals are available from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm Friday, Saturday, or Sunday. Rates are $120.00 per hour and includes lifeguards.

The Aquatic Center includes:

- Two 125-foot slides
- Diving boards
- 8 lap lanes
- Jacuzzi bench
- Spray features
- Zero-depth entry
- Locker rooms
- Concession area

Where?
Maryville, Missouri owns and operates Mozingo Lake which includes camp grounds, fishing sites, a beach, a loading ramp for boaters, cozy cabins to stay in, and much more.

There is a 320 acre piece of land, right on the lake that is owned by Northwest Missouri State University. It is known as MOERA (Mozingo Outdoor Education Recreation Area).

Why?
People who enjoy outdoor activities go to MOERA to experience its beautiful lake and surrounding recreational areas. Others participate in the challenge course to develop their leadership and team work abilities. Businesses schools, youth groups and the athletics teams are some of the organization that use MOERA’s challenge course to strengthen group relationships and skills.