News and Information photo grid

The department's Office of Communications releases notices to the media throughout the day. These news releases are posted to our website as soon as possible. If you have questions about a specific news release, please email or call the department contact listed in the news release. 

The most recent issued news releases may be found below. To view past news releases, select a year from the dropdown filter. Only the four most recent years of news releases are available on our website. To review or obtain copies of older news releases, please contact the department's Communications office at 573-751-1010 or 800-361-4827. For Missouri State Parks related topics call 573-751-9392 or 800-334-6946. Hearing and speech-impaired individuals may reach us through Relay Missouri at 800-735-2966.

Be sure to visit our main Communications webpage to learn more about our various communications resources. 

Current News

News Release Date
Arrow Rock State Historic Site to host Shawn Cooper art exhibit
Ha Ha Tonka State Park kicks off June with a series of fun family events
Nights at the Campground return to Annie and Abel Van Meter State Park
Bennett Spring State Park to host string of events in coming weeks
Washington State Park hosts Sweets and Sunshine on May 27
Bluegrass band The Punches to take the stage at Sam A. Baker State Park May 27
Wakonda State Park to host raptor awareness program May 27
Learn about Native Missouri in the early 1800s at Watkins Mill State Park May 27
Stockton State Park hosts summer bluegrass concerts
Knob Noster State Park hosts series of night hikes on Buteo Trail
Echo Bluff State Park hosts summer concert series
Bennett Spring State Park hosts Bear Aware program on May 27
Improvements continue at Edward “Ted” and Pat Jones-Confluence Point State Park
Town hall public meeting set for May 18
Erik Otto selected as May 2023 Missouri Department of Natural Resources Team Member of the Month
Department of Natural Resources awards $50,000 grant to Lone Jack
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day at Bennett Spring State Park May 20
Big Oak Tree State Park plans Living History Day May 20
Missouri State Parks honors military service
Celebrate Kids to Parks Day at Thousand Hills State Park May 20
Kids fish free at Roaring River State Park May 20
Historical Children’s Festival returns to First Missouri State Capitol State Historic Site May 20
Prairie State Park presents Wildflower Walk May 20
Harry S Truman State Park hosts annual Marina Appreciation Day May 13
Battle of Island Mound State Historic Site hosts wildflower walk May 18

Contact Information