Parks & Recreation
Creating Community through People, Parks and Programs

Twin Lakes Recreation Area Improvements

Funding Fiscal Year :	2012-$100,000 2013-$150,000*
Project Number:	C00491
Project Budget:	$250,000*
Funding Source(s):	Park Sales Tax

*Subject to Council approval of the 2013 Capital Improvement Program in the City's Annual Budget.

Project Description: Improve the existing facilities at Twin Lakes Recreation Area including the dog park, large lake and trail area, shelter and Little Mates Cove. Proposed improvements to Little Mates Cove may include mechanical, plumbing, more shade, new spray features, small shelter, new ticket booth/guard bldg, and landscaping. Proposed improvements to the dog park may include dog wash station, benches, lights, and turf improvements. Phased over 2 years starting in FY12.

Project Manager: Mike Snyder, Sr. Park Planner, 573-874-7204, MTS@GoColumbiaMo.com

Council Items: Dog Park Report
Proposed Plan: Click here.

Interested Parties Meetings and Public Input:

Date/Time:	User Groups	Meeting Location / Survey Info
October 28, 2009 5:30pm	Dog Park	Twin Lakes Shelter, Twin Lakes Recreation Area
April 13, 2010 6:00pm	Dog Park	Twin Lakes Shelter, Twin Lakes Recreation Area
October 14, 2010 6:00pm	Dog Park and Little Mates Cove	Twin Lakes Shelter, Twin Lakes Recreation Area
July 2011	Little Mates Cove	On-Site and Web Survey
September 15, 2011 6:00pm	Twin Lakes Recreation Area	ARC, 1701 W. Ash Street

Related Project: The Twin Lakes entrance road was repaired and overlaid as one of the 2012 Annual Roads and Parking projects. Utilities were converted from overhead to underground as part of this project.

Project Status: Conducted several interested parties meetings and on-site and web surveys to gather public input. Staff is developing two options for consideration. Second phase of funding comes in Fiscal Year 2013.

Capital Improvement Program

Twin Lakes Recreation Area