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JEFFERSON CITY, MO, AUG. 19, 2019 – Representatives from Missouri State Parks invite the public to a ribbon-cutting ceremony showcasing the new $1.6 million upgrade to the seawall and boat docks on Forest Lake at Thousand Hills State Park. The ceremony will take place 11 a.m., Friday, Aug. 30, at the Thousand Hills State Park Marina. After the ribbon-cutting, refreshments will be served.

The upgrades to the facility are part of Missouri State Parks’ $16.2 million commitment in 2019 to improve or upgrade structures throughout the parks system.

Thousand Hills State Park is located at 20431 State Highway 157 in Kirksville. For more information about the event, please contact the Thousand Hills State Park office at 660-665-6995.

For more information on state parks and historic sites, visit the web at https://mostateparks.com. Missouri State Parks is a division of the Missouri Department of Natural Resources.

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