Washington In Bloom

05/20/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the amazing students at Washington High School for growing the beautiful annual flowers that are now brightening landscaping beds all across our city! 🌸🌿

This community beautification effort was made possible through the generosity of Suntory Flowers, who donated the seeds, the dedication of our Washington High School students who nurtured them, and the hard work of our VIPs (Volunteers In the Parks) who planted them citywide.

Together, these partnerships are helping make the City of Washington even more beautiful for residents and visitors alike. 💐

Read more about this wonderful collaboration here:

Missouri Park Blooms Story
https://mailchi.mp/suntoryflowers/missouri-park-blooms?e=8ba4230bc2

05/08/2026

A huge THANK YOU to the VIPs who came out yesterday to help plant our hanging baskets and planters! 🌸🌿

Because of your hard work and teamwork, we planted an incredible 62 Hanging Baskets and 70 Planters in just one day! Your time, energy, and dedication are what make projects like this possible, and our community will be brighter and more beautiful because of you.

We truly appreciate everyone who volunteered, got their hands dirty, and helped make it a success. Thank you for making a difference! 💐👏

If you want to join the Volunteers In the Parks, call or email us at 636.390.1080 or [email protected]

05/08/2026

🌸🏡 YARD OF THE MONTH IS BACK! 🏡🌸

Do you know a yard that makes you slow down and smile? Maybe it’s bursting with colorful flowers, has gorgeous landscaping, or simply spreads joy throughout the neighborhood. 🌼🌿

We are now accepting nominations for our Yard of the Month Contest running from May through September! 🎉

Each month, one lucky winner will receive:🌸 Awesome prizes🌸 A special “Yard of the Month” sign to proudly display.

Whether it’s your own yard or a neighbor’s beautiful space, we want to see the hard work and creativity happening around town. Let’s celebrate the people helping make our community bloom! 🌺

Entries can be mailed to the postal address below, dropped off at the Parks & Recreation Department in City Hall or emailed to [email protected].

City of Washington
Washington in Bloom
Yard of the Month Contest
405 Jefferson Street
Washington, MO 63090

For additional information, please contact [email protected].

Who will be our first Yard of the Month winner?! 👀

05/02/2026

What a beautiful day to check out the Washington Farmers' Market !!

04/13/2026

Mark your calendars!! 🌸

04/09/2026

04/09/2026

Get in on the action and join our VIPs! So much fun! 🌸

🌸🌿 The VIPs Are Back in Action! 🌿🌸

Washington in Bloom’s Volunteers in the Parks (VIPs) kicked off their season yesterday! They got a great start with trimming, pruning, and weeding—prepping the beds for another stunning display of flowers that will be planted in the coming months. 🌼✨

Love gardening or know someone who does? Come be part of something beautiful and help our community bloom!

👉 Sign up and join Washington in Bloom’s VIPs today!

01/29/2026

We have the best Team! Congratulations Washington Missouri Parks!!!

The Washington Missouri Parks and Recreation Department took top honors at the Region 4 Missouri Parks and Recreation Association Park Maintenance Rodeo, held Wednesday, January 29, at the St. Charles Family Arena.
Twenty-one teams competed in a series of skill-based challenges using equipment such as backpack blowers, zero-turn mowers, spreaders, skid steers, Gators with trailers, and an electrical construction project.
Representing Washington Missouri Parks were Josh Wargo, Jim Durbin, Tim Beumer, Jason St. Vrain, and Charles Canter Jr. Their hard work, expertise, and teamwork earned them the win!
The team will advance to the statewide competition on Thursday, February 26, in Columbia, Missouri, where they’ll compete against regional winners from the St. Joseph and Springfield regions.
This achievement is a tremendous honor for the Washington Parks and Recreation Department and the City of Washington. Congratulations to our outstanding team! 👏🌳

10/16/2025

Washington is such a Gem!! Check out this amazing article.

10/10/2025

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