State of the art services with a touch of old-fashioned charm. Quaint shopping with a wealth of recreational fun.

Come to Bolivar for a day and discover why so many people stay for a lifetime.

Located on Highway 13 just north of Springfield, this town of about 10,000 people offers an excellent living environment – quality schools and healthcare, economic growth, culture, recreation, history and more. Friendly people, proximity to lakes and trails and a plethora of annual events make Bolivar a wonderful place to work, live and visit. Town highlights include the Elle Carothers Dunnegan Gallery of Art, Southwest Baptist University, the Frisco Highline Trail, the Silo Ridge Golf & Country Club, Dunnegan Memorial Park and the Polk County Genealogical Society located in the Carnegie Library building built in 1905.

To learn more about Bolivar, visit the Bolivar Area Chamber of Commerce.

Simon Bolivar's statue in Neuhart Park.