Parks, Playgrounds, Picnic Areas:
       °F.E.R.N. Trail - Nature trail and picnic area located next to the Unionville city lake off of Highway 5 north of Unionville.  Created and maintained by community volunteer effort. 
       °Mineral Hills State Forest - Located 4 miles southeast of Unionville off of state highway F, hunting and fishing and horseback riding are permitted.  Primitive camping on walk in basis.
       °Rebel's Cove Wildlife Area - This stretch on the Chariton River, located on Rt. N in extreme northeast Putnam County, is one of the few unchanged, unchanneled parts of the river.   Native wildlife is abundant and river otters have been reintroduced here.  In the summer you may visit a great blue heron rookery, and in the winter months it is not uncommon to see a bald eagle floating overhead or perched in a tree-top overlooking the river.  Hunting, fishing, hiking, and camping is permitted in designated areas.

Special Events
      °Festival of Trees - June 5, 1999 is the tenth year for the Festival of Trees, a celebration of the heritage trees of Putnam County.  Events this year include a vintage antique fashion show, a quilt show, sidewalk art, three-on-three basketball, a bicycle ride, and carriage and wagon rides.  For further information, contact Lillian Sell at 947-2607.
       °Indian Hills Country & Old Time Music Festival - Old time country and bluegrass music ring across the hills surrounding Livonia the 3rd weekend in June.  Musicians and spectators from at least half a dozen states converge on Livonia beginning with the Friday evening open stage and staying for gospel music Sunday till noon.  Food is served on the grounds, with home-made ice cream available all three days for a reasonable price.  No admission is charged, but donations to defray expenses are appreciated.  Camping is available with limited electrical hook-ups.  Modern restrooms and showers.  For information call (660)933-4773 or (660)933-4614.
       °Lucerne Stock Show - Held the second week in August, the village fair was established in 1939.  Features include a talent contest, tractor pull, senior olympics, livestock show, kids games, and a parade.  There is a food stand on the grounds.
       °Fourth of July Celebration - Unionville's Fourth of July Celebration is sponsored by the American Legion and supported by various civic organizations.  There is a parade with floats by local merchants and organizations and many children's entries.  You may participate in volleyball, horse shoe pitching, and children's games.  Thre will be live entertainment, music and talent.  Food is served and the evening fireworks, provided by community donations, are spectacular!  Fireworks may also be viewed by the public at Lake Thunderhead where the show is coordinated with the city event.
       °Rendevous, A Step Back in Time - This annual event is held the 3rd Saturday in July on the grounds surrounding The Trading Post in eastern Putnam County.  It is located on Rt. YY, 3 miles north of Highway 136.  This unique event features demonstrations in the "lost arts" such as wool-spinning, bladesmithing, primitive bow-making, wood carving, and flint-napping (making arrow points).  There is a black powder shoot, tomahawk throw and games for children.  There is no charge except for the bargeque.   For information call (660)933-4975.
       °Livonia Fox Hunt
       °Putnam County Fair - One of the largest county fairs in the state, it is held at the Unionville city park beginning the day after Labor Day and lasts the remainder of the week.  It features a natural amphitheater where you may enjoy two daily performances by Nashville country music artists and local talent.  One low-price ticket will allow gate admission and let you enjoy all exhibits, shows and entertainment for the week.  Exhibits include 4-H, craft and neddlework, quilts, woodworking, flowers, vegetables, art, and of course the livestock and poultry.  You may also enjoy tractor, pick-up and horse pulling contests, livestock shows, and many other events.  Food stand and camping facilities with hook-ups on the grounds.

Golf Courses - Two nine hole golf courses are open to the public by registering and paying green fees.  The Unionville Country Club, located on the east edge of Unionville on Highway 136 is a sand greens course with a nice clubhouse facility.  Lake Thunderhead Golf Course is also a sand greens course and offers great challenge from its wooded setting.