The Chariton Recreation Department offers a number of youth and adult recreation programs. The following are the current list of recreational opportunities:
Youth Soccer: K-8th Grades. Games played during the month of September. Registration begins in early August
Youth Flag Football: K-4th Grades. Games played during the month of October. Registration begins in early September.
Youth Basketball: K-6th Grades. Skills and fundamentals taught on Saturday mornings from November through December.
Swim Lessons: 3 yrs of age and up. Registrations take place in late May.
Youth Baseball and Softball are governed by private organizations (Lucas Co. Little League & Chariton Girls Softball Association) and 5th & 6th Grade tackle football is offered by a private organization.