Mark Twain National Forest
Mark Twain National Forest covers more than a million acres of Missouri, including some areas of Rolla. Kids who enjoy outdoor recreation will certainly find plenty of activities to keep them busy. The national forest offers campgrounds, hiking trails, fishing areas and places to swim. Single person admission is only $2 (as of 2010), so bring the entire family, including the dog. Mark Twain National Forest is pet-friendly.
Mark Twain National Forest
401 Fairgrounds Road
Rolla, MO 65401
573-364-4621
www.fs.fed.us/r9/forests/marktwain/
Ozark Actors Theatre
Ozark Actors Theatre is located in Rolla along Cedar Street. This live performance theater opens the world of stage art to both adults and children. The Ozark Actors Theatre offers two workshop classes for children of all ages. In the children's workshop, kids can receive instruction in dance, singing and, of course, acting. Each day your child will have the opportunity to learn something new, from costume design to public speech. The teen workshop concentrates on more serious showcases. Your teenager will continue studies in acting and dancing, while tackling advanced acting studies such as monologues, musicals and auditions. The work can be intense, but rewarding as well.
Ozark Actors Theatre
701 North Cedar St.
Rolla, MO 65401
573-364-9523
ozarkactorstheatre.org
Rolla Skate Park
Rolla Skate Park is one of the newest additions of Rolla Parks and Recreation. The skate park offers a friendly and safe environment for your daredevil. While the park is unsupervised, certain safety rules do apply. Kids under the age of 8 must be accompanied by an adult. Helmets must be worn at all times by anyone within the skating area. Although not required, Rolla Parks and Recreation does recommend that skaters also wear knee pads, elbow pads and hand and wrist guards. From June 1 to Aug. 1, the park is open from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. All other times, the park is open from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Rolla Skate Park
Ber Wan Park
Farrar Drive
Rolla, MO 65401
rollacity.org/parks/skate.shtm
