SPRINGFIELD – State Senator Doris Turner helped secure nearly $200,000 to make updates and improvements, including the addition of a new public boat dock, at Lake Springfield Center Park.

“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 (D-Springfield). “When it comes to putting our community first, investments like this build a strong foundation for residents to enjoy.”

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

The Lake Springfield Center Park 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 enhance accessibility, safety and efficiency, and additional trailer parking.

More information on the Boat Access Area Development Program can be found here.