Providing recreational outlets has proven to be important to the citizens of Randolph County. In the Summer of 2007, Moberly residents overwhelmingly decided to support their park department building a new aquatic facility, among other major park improvements. The new facility is planned to open in the summer of 2009.

Another example of this commitment is the new YMCA facility that opened in 2007. The YMCA houses a six lane indoor pool, basketball court, racquetball court, fitness room, and community meeting rooms. The facility was built because of the generosity of Randolph County citizens that donated during a very successful capital campaign.

One of the crowns jewels of recreation in Randolph County is Rothwell Park in Moberly, one of the largest municipal parks in Missouri. The park features over 447 wooded acres and 50 acres of lakes. Inside the park you will find the current public pool and the county fair grounds. There are also several ball fields, tennis courts, an archery range, playgrounds, and cookout shelters. Fishing is popular in the large lakes of the park. The Paul Walker Walking Trail winds through Rothwell Park around the lakes. It is used by both exercisers and casual walkers throughout the year as the Parks Department makes clearing the trail a priority in the winter. For those that want to walk indoors, the Moberly Area Community College Athletic Center contains a 1/8 mile track open to the public.

Rothwell Park is very busy during special events. The County Fair brings a carnival and many 4-H events. Special walks, runs, and bike events are staged in the park periodically to help organizations with fund raisers. The 4th of July fireworks show in the park is always a sight to see.

The Magic City Line Mini Train operates in Rothwell Park on Sundays from mid April until October. This fabulous feature allows train fans of all ages to take a one plus mile trip through part of Rothwell Park. This popular attraction serves thousands of passengers every year. The Howard Hils Athletic Complex on Highway 24 contains top quality baseball and football fields that receive heavy use through the warm months. The fields are regularly used for league play and also host many state and local baseball and softball tournaments. Concessions are provided for players and spectators along with a playground and basketball court.

Smaller city parks are scattered through the cities of Randolph County. Fox Park in Moberly has tennis courts, playground equipment, and a shelter house. A gazebo and fountain grace Tannehill Park in Moberly and Beuth Park in Moberly provides a scenic view and an additional fishing area.

There are several options available in Randolph County for golfers. The two public courses in the area are Timber Lake Golf Course, an 18-hole course two miles northeast of Moberly, and the Windmill Golf Course, a nine-hole course one mile east of Clark. The Moberly Country Club is an 18-hole private course just west of Moberly. If you want to warm up before playing, visit one of Randolph County’s driving ranges.

Shepherd Fields in south Moberly is the home of the Moberly Area Soccer Association. Leagues are available for very young soccer players through travel league aged players. Several regional tournaments are also held at Shepherd Fields.

Horseback riding is popular in Randolph County. Riding trails are available in the Rudolf Bennitt State Wildlife Area. Bicyclists and hikers are also welcome on the trails.

Hunting and fishing are very popular recreational activities in the area. Fishing is available on Thomas Hill Lake, Sugar Creek Lake, and in Rothwell Park. Hunting is available in Rudolf Bennitt State Wildlife Area and at private hunting facilities.