Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse

Boating season opens APRIL 15th! Explore Lake Springfield and/or the James River Water Trail and enjoy the spring weather. We will have kayaks and canoes available for rent ($10/hour or $12/hour) and this year for the very first time you can make a reservation by going to bit.ly/31LaoC4 and searching "Lake Springfield". To review our boating rental regulations and policies please go to bit.ly/3rYh8Y8. ... parkboard.org/lakespringfield

Mark your calendars for next Tuesday, 3/9! Join staff for lessons connected to working in and enjoying the outdoors. Includes notebook, pen and wildlife ID sheet... $5 per student (ages 5-17) When: March 9, 2:00pm-3:00pm (Register by Mar. 8) Register at: bit.ly/3oFDegc parkboard.org/lakespringfield

We are looking for motivated individuals with a passion for the outdoors to join our team this summer! Job duties include: Providing excellent customer service Assisting with boat rentals... Running a point of sale system For more information please call 417-891-1551 or apply today at parkboard.org and click "Find a Job".

Due to the wintery weather conditions, we will be rescheduling this Friday's Owl Prowl event to March 26th. Join us to learn about native nocturnal birds from our friends at Dickerson Park Zoo and enjoy a cup of cocoa. We will take a short stroll to listen for owls in the wild after the presentation. Preregistration is required for this event ... Adults $5 (ages 4 and under FREE) Registration: 417-891-1550 or bit.ly/3djyVoX

Schedule updates due to weather/energy conservation, Tuesday, Feb. 16- Wednesday, Feb. 17 (This list will be kept updated, newest alerts at the top.) Chesterf...ield, Dan Kinney and Doling Family Centers close at 8 p.m. Tuesday and reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Cooper Tennis Complex and O-Reilly-Tefft Gymnasium close at 8 p.m. Tuesday and reopen at 9 a.m. Wednesday. Evening classes canceled at Cooper Tennis for Wed., Feb. 17 Springfield Skate Parks closes at 8 p.m. Tuesday. Dickerson Park Zoo is closed through Friday, Feb. 19 This schedule may be altered, and additional unexpected closures and cancellations may take place if additional rolling blackouts are issued by City Utilities of Springfield. Be safe out there, everyone! See more

Happy snow day everyone! Due to the poor road conditions the Boathouse will be CLOSED today, February 15th, but the park will remain open for its normal hours of operation. Be safe out there!

Due to weather, Lake Springfield Boathouse remains closed today, Monday, Feb. 15. Lake Springfield Park is open.

Join staff for lessons connected to working in and enjoying the outdoors. Includes notebook, pen and wildlife ID sheet $5 per student (ages 5-17)... When: March 9, 2:00pm-3:00pm (Register by Mar. 8) Register at: bit.ly/3oFDegc parkboard.org/lakespringfield

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Thank you Rachelle Leonardo for the beautiful shots of the pelicans at our park today! Find more information on these birds go to bit.ly/38xe7pH. parkboard.org/lakespringfield

We will be closed on Christmas Day but the walking trails will still be open. From our parks family to yours, please have a safe and happy holiday!

Turkey Trot has gone virtual! Find more information or register online at bit.ly/3koh14P to participate and support multiple important organizations like Ozarks Food Harvest. Since the race is virtual food donations are being collected at several parks facilities this year, including Lake Springfield Boathouse. ... We are open from 9am-5pm Monday - Saturday. Show your support of the Ozarks Food Harvest and make your donation! parkboard.org/ ozarksfoodharvest.org/

Introduction to Kayaking has been cancelled for 10-18-20 due to bad weather. Please call 891-1550 with questions.Introduction to Kayaking has been cancelled for 10-18-20 due to bad weather. Please call 891-1550 with questions.

The Fall Float that was scheduled for today has been cancelled due to the high winds. Please call 891-1550 with questions.The Fall Float that was scheduled for today has been cancelled due to the high winds. Please call 891-1550 with questions.

The FINAL weekend of our boat rental season is THIS WEEKEND! (The season will officially end on October 15th) We will be open and renting kayaks and canoes from 9am-4pm on Saturday and 11am-4pm on Sunday. All rentals are $10 per boat per hour and done on a first-come-first-serve basis. ... For rules and regulations on renting please visit bit.ly/36Paw7q or call 417-891-1550 for assistance.

Enjoy the fall weather this Friday on the water! Our Sept. 25 Guided Float + hike has a few spots left. Great for beginners: we give a basic paddling demo, kayak to the Springfield Conservation Nature Center & do a short hike. Then return to the Boathouse for a provided snack. For ages 10+ $30/participant, includes boat rental.... REGISTER: bit.ly/30OsDXD Facebook event: bit.ly/33TVFWc

The first session of Nature Hike and S'Mores Bar is coming up on Friday, September 18th from 6-7:30 pm! Enjoy a guided hike around the park while receiving information about the local wildlife and end the night with a fantastic s'mores bar at our Northwoods Pavilion. AGES: All ages are welcome! ... FEE: $10/person (ages 5 and under FREE) REGISTER: bit.ly/3lLrg4f EVENT LINK: bit.ly/32bLSLw

Boat rentals are suspended for the rest of the day, Sept 7th, due to high winds Boat rentals are suspended for the rest of the day, Sept 7th, due to high winds

We still have some spots available for this Friday's Guided Float! Great for beginner, ages 10+ $30/person REGISTER: https://bit.ly/2YXrTOI 417-891-1550... More info: https://bit.ly/3gTm9vx

Boat rentals are CLOSED all day on Sunday August 30th due to the inclement weather.Boat rentals are CLOSED all day on Sunday August 30th due to the inclement weather.

Boat rentals are officially CLOSED for the rest of the day today, August 29th, due to inclement weather.Boat rentals are officially CLOSED for the rest of the day today, August 29th, due to inclement weather.