Max Patterson Memorial City Park

1.84 Acres. Adjacent to the John Wetten Elementary School. Patterson Park contains two tennis courts, a large play structure, permanent restrooms, a spray park, picnic shelters, small stage, irrigation system, and drinking fountain. This is the most popular park with city residents and is the site of the city summer recreation programs and the annual Community Festival. Patterson Park is 100% landscaped.

For safe, responsible fun at the spray park, please follow the spray park rules:

Parental supervision of children is required;

Do not use the spray park if you have had diarrhea in the last two weeks.

Here are a few additional tips when using the spray park:

For effective sunscreen application, allow the sunscreen to dry before entering the water;

Rinsing off in the designated shower area is recommended prior to entering the spray park;

Drinking and spitting of water from the feature is discouraged.

Your health and safety is our priority.

Pickleball Courts: The Gladstone Pickleball Club has an agreement with the City of Gladstone to use the Pickleball Courts Monday - Saturday, 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM. Outside of these hours, the courts are available on a first-come, first-serve basis.

Inflatable jumpers (such as bounce houses) and climb-on play equipment (such as rock climbing walls) are not permitted in any City park.

Swim diapers are required for all persons who are not toilet trained;

Swim socks or shoes are recommended to avoid injury;

Summer Recreation Program: The City of Gladstone hosts an annual Summer Recreation Program that runs from June to August. Activities include games, sports, crafts and the like - designed for all ages to participate. Parent or guardian participation during events is required.

Dogs/animals are not allowed in the feature (dog hair clogs the water system and there is potential of introducing fecal matter into the water system);