The Northwoods Pavilion — contact Lake Springfield Boathouse and Marina at 891-1550 to schedule your family picnic, reunion or small event at the secluded and beautifully shaded Northwoods Pavilion.

Canoes and kayak rentals are now available at the Lake Springfield Park, 2312 E. Lake Springfield Park Road. The season runs from May 1 to the end of September.

Rental Rates:
$8/hour
$25/four-hours
$45/eight-hours

Rented canoes and kayaks must be returned each day one hour prior to boathouse closing. The facility offers 17’ canoes, single kayaks and two-person kayaks.

Paddlers will use the James River Linear Park Water Trail as the trail route, which runs approximately 4.5 miles one-way, along the Springfield Nature and Conservation Center and Galloway Creek, to Crighton Beach. Renters must be 18 years of age, with minors accompanied by an adult. All participants must sign a waiver and wear provided life jackets.

Nearly a mile of greenway trail and 1/4-mile phase-one hiking trail also are available along the north shore of the property.

The Community Room is available for rent, and features seating for 80 with an attached full kitchen, flexible hours and a view of the lake from the room and 1,450-square-foot deck.

The Retail Shop offers snacks, soft drinks, ice, minnows, worms, tackle, fishing and hunting licenses, and other sundry items.

For Park or rental information, call (417) 891-1550.