Friends of Kimberling City Parks, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization, is currently working to fund park improvements in Kimberling City. At a recent Table Rock Lake Area Chamber of Commerce meeting, committee members shared that with Kimberling City’s population growth brings the increased need for safe, fun spaces for young families to take their children or retired residents to take visiting grandchildren, as well as more green spaces to create a friendly and attractive atmosphere around town.
The committee’s current focus is on grant funding for Phase 1 of the city’s newest park area, currently known as Hilltop Park, on Kimberling Boulevard. A 50/50 grant is available, with the citizens’ committee portion being about $250,000.
Currently, the city’s parks include Lakeshore Park, a small pocket park located at 19 Lakeshore Drive, which opened in 2019 as the first Kimberling City Park. Lakeshore Park includes children’s playground equipment, along with sail shades for relief from heat during the summer months.
In 2020, the city opened its first dog park, now enjoyed daily by local resident dogs as well as visiting dogs and their humans. There are two separate yards, one designed for larger and one for smaller dogs. An agility course in the large dog yard is available for all dogs to use; and shared toys are provided, fresh water is available during the warmer months, and there are picnic tables for dog parents to sit and relax while watching the fur kids run. The dog park is located at 15 Marina Way behind City Hall.
Learn more at https://www.ckcmo.com/page/parks-recreation, where you’ll also find a link to donate toward the Hilltop Park project and join with others in helping make Kimberling City an even more inviting place for Lake area residents and guests.
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