In recent years, Springfield has survived tornadoes, blizzards, and an earthquake. But news today has rocked the town: the beach at Lake Springfield has closed. We don't know for how long, because the decision arose from a budget fight between the city and the CWLP, according to this story in the SJR.Lake Springfield was a WPA project in 1931-35. Workers cleared land, built a dam, and dug a great reservoir to impound Sugar and Lick creeks. With construction of purification and hydroelectric plants, the lake became a source of Springfield's water, light, and power, plus the recreational pastimes of fishing, boating, and swimming.
Doubtless we all have our memories of visiting the lake for a swim on hot summer days. When we meet on Friday, Sep 5 at the Motor Boat Club, it will be sad to think that a grand old beach is no more. Got any comments or memories? Please share.
2 comments:
Darn! Good memories, for the most part. Separated a shoulder there (as I dived) and worst of all, LOST my SHS class ring there. Always wondered who wound up with it on a toe!
Lee
Was a lifeguard there for a couple of years after we graduated. We had a great group and lots of fun. Only part I didn't like was helping search and rescue look for dead bodies out on the lake when someone fell overboard and drowned----ugh!
Bill
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