Parks & Recreation Lamar CO - In Lamar, local natural resources such as the Arkansas River and John Martin Reservoir create opportunities for a variety of outdoor activities such as fishing and boating. In addition we offer beautiful community parks such as Willow Creek Park, the excellent Spreading Antlers Golf Course, and four baseball diamonds which are home to a rich heritage of Lamar ballplayers. For a small rural town, Lamar has managed to produce many major big league talents. A community commitment to baseball and softball has resulted in Lamar's attaining the honor of hosting the 2009 Cal Ripken Babe Ruth World Series at our signature Jim Earl Park. Lamar's baseball complex will soon be upgraded to a new a facility able to accommodate a number of regional and local tournaments. Lamar also maintains a Community Center, which features a fitness center, as well as a community swimming pool, rollerblade park, and theater. The city is also a short distance from additional...