Even though Buck Run Community Center is open again today with some limitations because of Covid 19 restrictions, there are other walking, running, playing, and fishing opportunities in Fort Scott.
Here is the framework of what has taken place the last few months at Buck Run Community Center, according to Tom Robertson, manager.
“May 18th – BRCC Fitness and Racquetball opened by appointment only, (Limited to 10 in each room)
May 22nd – Opened BRCC lobby to take FSRC Summer Programs registrations. (no appointments needed for fitness and/or racquetball but still limited to 10)
June 22nd – Completely opened BRCC and begin Youth Baseball/Softball Leagues
June 24th – Closed BRCC & cancelled FSRC programs and leagues for 1 week
July 1st – Reopened BRCC but limited to 45 and under in building with social distancing. Canceled FSRC summer camps and programs with the exception of youth and adult baseball/softball leagues that has been postponed until July 9th. Orders will be evaluated around July 6th or 7th.”
“We opened today with a restriction of 45 (people) and under including staff at any given time while practicing social distancing,” Robertson said.
“Youth baseball/softball is on hold right now with the 45 and under restriction. We will try to resume games if and when the restrictions are lifted.”
“The decision to postpone games was made by the Fort Scott Recreation Commission Board based on the orders by our Bourbon County Health Department,” he said.
The meeting was held on Monday of this week.
“Buck Run Community Center will practice social distancing at all times,” Robertson said. “Once the governor presents guidelines on mask-wearing, signs and direction will be given to BRCC users as they enter the building.”
Buck Run Community Center is located at 735 State.
For questions or concerns, email Tom Robertson @ fsrc@usd234.org or by calling 620-223-0386/ 620-224-7707.
There are other options for exercise in the city.
The following is edited information from the Buck Run Community Center website:
http://buckruncommunitycenter.org/
Golf Course Information/Events
| Rate Type | Mon – Thurs | Fri – Sun | Annually |
| 9 Holes Golf | $11 | $13 | |
| 18 Holes Golf | $13 | $15 | |
| 9 Holes + Cart | $14 | $14 | |
| 18 Holes + Cart | $24 | $24 | |
| 9 Hole Trail Fees | $5 | $5 | |
| 18 Hole Trail Fees | $10 | $10 | |
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| Single Membership | $440 | ||
| Youth Membership | $100 | ||
| Family Membership (Family of 4) $25. for each additional. | $595 | ||
| Trail Fees | $150 | ||
| Cart Shed Rental – Includes trail Fee
Annual Cart Pass – Unlimited use of Woodland Hills Carts |
$350
$425 |
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| To host a tournament call 620-223-5060 | |||
Gunn Park
Located at Park Avenue 2
Lakes, Fishing, Shelter Houses, Tent & RV Camping, Bathrooms, Picnic Tables, Disc Golf and Playground Area. For Rental Information Contact City Hall at 620-223– 0550.
Lake Fort Scott
Located at Rt. 5 South of Fort Scott
Boating, Fishing, Swimming, Shelter Houses, Picnic Tables. For Information contact City Hall at 620-223-0550.
Bridal Veil Park
Located at West 2nd Street
Shelter House, Picnic Tables, Soccer Field, and Playground Area.
Lincoln School Walking Trail
Located at West 18th Street
Walking, Running, Fishing, Picnic Tables.
Betty Ruth Willard Fields/Ty Cullor Field
Located at 2108 Horton
Bathrooms, Picnic Tables and Playground Area.
Ellis Park
Located at 12th & Williams
Sand Volleyball, Basketball Court, Walking Trail, Shelter House, Picnic Tables and Bathrooms.
3rd Street Park
Located at 3rd & Hill
Shelter House, Bathrooms, Picnic Tables, Outdoor Basketball Court and Playground Area.
Nelson Park
Located at the corner of Grant & Elm Street
Playground Area and Walking Trail.
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James B. Tedesco Memorial Skate Park
Located at 4th & Scott Street Skate Park
The park is a public use, and is well suited for use by skateboarders, roller blades, scooters and more. Helmets are not required but suggested and benches and trashcans are provided for anyone who would like to enjoy watching the skaters perform.