Lake Springfield Center Park to Receive Nearly $200,00

Lake Springfield Center Park will receive nearly $200,000 for updates and improvements, including a new public boat dock, canoe launch and accessibility upgrades.

State Senator Doris Turner and State Represenative Mike Coffey helped secure the funding for the project.

“Investing in the Lake Springfield Center Park will bring new life to the community with a dock and canoe launch, while also making necessary infrastructure improvements,” said Turner, “When it comes to putting our community first, investments like this build a strong foundation for residents to enjoy.”

“The Lake Springfield Center Park project will provide additional boating docks and a canoe launch, making it easier for residents and visitors to enjoy the lake,” said Coffey. “This investment will improve safety, increase accessibility, and help more families take advantage of one of our community’s greatest outdoor resources.”

The project includes construction of a walking path from the parking lot to a new dock, installation of a new motorboat dock and canoe launch with 12 boat slips, parking lot improvements to improve accessibility, safety and efficiency, and additional trailer parking.

The funding is part of the Illinois Department of Natural Resources’ Illinois Boat Access Area Development Program. IDNR awarded four grants totaling nearly $670,000 through the program to help local governments create boat and canoe access areas on Illinois lakes and rivers.