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Lake Springfield Park and Boathouse
Lake Springfield Park offers 158 acres of rolling parkland, featuring trails, woods, bluffs and more than a mile of shoreline along beautiful Lake Springfield.
Lake Springfield Boathouse
A beautiful and secluded indoor setting for weddings, birthday parties, special events and corporate retreats. Including seating for 80, a full kitchen, a sprawling deck and a gorgeous view of Lake Springfield. Call for rental rates. Boathouse also includes boat rentals, gift shop, restrooms and park offices.
Special Events
Things To Do
Canoes and Kayaks are available to rent at the Lake Springfield Boathouse April 15 - October 15. Rented boats must be returned each day one hour prior to boathouse closing, no rentals after 4 p.m. The facility offers 17-foot canoes and single and tandem kayaks. Fees are $12/hour or $36/four hours for single kayaks and $15/hour or $45/four hours for tandem kayaks and canoes and include life jackets and paddles.
Boat Rentals
Paddlers will use the James River Water Trail as the trail route, which runs approximately 4.5-miles one way, along Lake Springfield and the James River passing Springfield Conservation Nature Center, Galloway Creek and Creighton Access. Renters must be 18 years of age, with minors accompanied by an adult.
Fish Lake Springfield for largemouth bass, channel catfish, crappie, bluegill and carp, during park hours.
Fishing
The pavilion is located centrally in the park, with a beautiful view of the lake. The shelter may not be reserved.
Hilltop Pavilion (Picnic Shelter & Playground)
Contact Lake Springfield Boathouse at 417-891-1550 to schedule your family picnic, reunion, or special event at the secluded and beautifully shaded Northwoods Pavilion. You can rent the Northwoods Pavilion for $50/four hours or $100/eight hours.
The Northwoods Pavilion
Wildlife
Abundant wildlife includes deer, turkey and waterfowl. Look for eagles in winter months.
Surrounding Trails
Lake Springfield Park Trail
A 1.4-mile wood chip trail beginning near the boat launch, with quarter-mile trail markers. Follows a portion of the Greater Ozark Audubon Trail, then branches off through the wood to the Northwoods Pavilion before passing through prairie and connecting with the James River Greenway Trail. Built in partnership with Volunteers for Outdoor Missouri. View trail map [PDF].
Paved 1.74-mile trail spanning the park, with trailheads at Kissick Road, Lake Springfield Boathouse and the boat launch. Accessible parking at the Boathouse. Several fishing areas along the trail. For more information and a trail map visit OzarkGreenways.org.
James River Greenway Trail
Rugged wood chip trail loop running along the bluffs overlooking Lake Springfield. Great views at Eagle Point. Trail includes a glade restoration project. This trail is a collaboration between the Missouri Department of Conservation, the Greater Ozarks Audubon Society, Volunteers for Outdoors Missouri and the Springfield-Greene County Park Board. Trailhead near the boat launch.
Greater Ozarks Audubon Trail
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Lake Springfield Park
Physical Address
5324 S Kissick Avenue
Springfield, MO 65804
Phone: 417-891-1550
Park Hours
Sunrise-sunsetBoathouse Hours
April 15-October 15
Monday - Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m. - 5 p.m.October 16-April 14
Tuesday-Saturday: 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Sunday: 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Closed Mondays