Jolly Mill Park 31630 Jolly Mill Drive, Pierce City, MO 65723

Jolly Mill Park, located at 31630 Jolly Mill Drive in Pierce City, Missouri, is a private historical park open to the public for recreation. This park is not part of a state or local recreation/conservation program, but it holds significant cultural importance to Southwest Missouri and is listed in the National Register of Historic Places. Visitors can enjoy picnics, playgrounds, and explore time-period buildings within the park. There are also various organized events held throughout the year.

In addition to its historical significance, Jolly Mill Park is also a popular fishing spot managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation. The Capps Creek White Ribbon Trout Area offers four miles of stream stocked with fish, allowing fishermen to harvest up to 4 trout per day. Bass can also be found in the creek.

Originally built in 1848 as a whiskey distillery, the mill survived the Civil War and transitioned into a grist mill in 1870. The town of Jollification, which grew around the mill, was largely destroyed during the war and eventually dissolved when the railroad bypassed it. The mill continued to operate until 1973, when it was purchased by the Jolly Mill Foundation in 1983.

Under the care of "The Friends of Jolly Mill," the mill and its surrounding land have undergone extensive restoration to create a family-friendly park with period buildings to replicate the town of Jollification. Visitors to Jolly Mill Park can enjoy the rich history, natural beauty, and recreational activities offered at this unique tourist attraction.