Grant Beach Park is one of Springfield's 10 historic parks, with a playground, pavilion, pool, ballfields and the Railroad Historical Museum.
This page is managed by the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Located at the center of the Grant Beach/Weaver Elementary School neighborhood, Grant Beach Park features a swimming pool, ball field, playground equipment, basketball court, pavilion, tennis courts and restrooms. It's also the home of the Railroad Historical Museum INC. http://www.parkboard.org/2786/Railroad-Historical-Museum
03/30/2026
📢 Now Hiring for Parks! 🌳 Learn more and APPLY NOW: ParkBoard.org/Jobs 🔗
📢 Now Hiring for Parks! 🌳 Summer 2026 is around the corner, and we're looking for passionate individuals to join our team! ☀️ Part-time and seasonal positions across various departments. There's something for everyone! Learn more and APPLY NOW: ParkBoard.org/Jobs 🔗
03/02/2026
The first 2026 Lifeguard Training sessions are almost here! 🛟 Gain essential lifesaving skills and earn your American Red Cross Certification, required for Park Board Lifeguard employment ❤️⚡️
📅 3-Day Sessions: Select Dates, March 16-June 28, 2026
📞 Call 417-891-1616 for details.
📝 Sign up today. Register in person at Chesterfield or Doling Family Center, or online at ParkBoard.org/Aquatics 🔗
‼️ PLEASE NOTE: Grant Beach Pool remains indefinitely closed due to severe structural damage sustained to the pool house during the April 29, 2025 windstorm. Read more at: https://www.parkboard.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=375
🛟 2026 American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Sessions 🏊♂️💦 3-Day courses, Select Dates, March 16-June 28
Gain the skills and confidence to provide lifesaving emergency care! 🛟 American Red Cross Lifeguard Certification includes a swim test, water & land rescue techniques, first aid, CPR and AED training. ❤️⚡ Certification is required for employment as a Park Board Lifeguard.
✅ REGISTRATION REQUIRED in person at Chesterfield or Doling Family Center, or online: ParkBoard.org/Lifeguards 🔗
Age: 15 yrs. & up 💵 $185/Family Center Member, $200/Non-Member (Scholarships may be available - ParkBoard.org/Scholarships)
📍 Location/Time: Varies (Call for details.) ⏰
📅 Session Dates:
💧 Session 1: March 16-18
💧 Session 2: March 20-22
💧 Session 3: March 27-29
💧 Session 4: April 10-12
💧 Session 5: April 24-26
💧 Session 6: May 1-3
💧 Session 7: June 5-7
💧 Session 8: June 26-28
🚨 Register at least 10 days before your session begins! Sessions may be canceled if the class minimum is not met. ⚠️ Call 417-891-1616 for more info 📞
09/25/2025
Thanks to everyone who attended the Grant Beach Neighborhood Input session Wed., Sept. 24. If you haven't taken the Grant Beach Park survey yet, here is the link! https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/RMYQY9G
06/30/2025
05/30/2025
Grant Beach Park is proud to host this museum, historic train and its great volunteers! ❤️ The Railroad Historical Museum of Grant Beach Park 🚂
05/20/2025
👉 5/20 Update: The opening of Grant Beach Pool is postponed indefinitely, due to major structural damage to the pool house from the April 29 windstorm. Read more at: https://www.parkboard.org/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=375