The Marshfield Country Club is a member owned, open to the public facility that features an 18 hole golf course and restaurant. Hunting and fishing are also common outdoor activities. The Niangua, Finley, James, Osage Fork and Pomme de Terre rivers all originate in Webster County, and Marshfield is within a 100 mile radius of six major lakes . Missouri is known for its numerous caves and Webster county contains some very interesting State Parks . Marshfield is very proud of its children, as evidenced by an outstanding school system with an enrollment of almost 2,500 students.
Students attend classes at two elementary schools, a junior high and high school.
Marshfield boasts a strong school sports program which has had six state champion teams in the last decade. Marshfield also has a branch of Columbia College, one private school, and one state school for the handicapped. Located in nearby Springfield are another five accredited colleges and universities. Tourism is a major industry in southwest Missouri and many attractions abound in and around Marshfield. Bass Pro is located in Springfield, Exotic Animal Paradise is located six miles west of Marshfield, and Branson with its numerous attractions is just over an hour away.