Open House Being Held For Roaring River State Park

[zander]

from the News-Leader

May 20, 2009

The Missouri Department of Natural Resources will hold an open house on Wednesday, May 27, for Roaring River State Park near Cassville and Big Sugar Creek State Park near Pineville.

The open house will be held at Roaring River State Park’s Emory Melton Inn and Conference Center River View Room from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

Recent accomplishments at Roaring River State Park, such as the renovation of the stone walkway around the spring pool and falls area, the new carpet in the inn and the construction of a new park store, along with future plans at both parks will be highlighted at the open house.

In addition to the Department of Natural Resources’ staff, representatives from the Missouri Department of Conservation, which operates the hatchery, and MO PARKS, Inc., which operates the park concessions at Roaring River State Park, will be on hand to talk with attendees.

Visitors are welcome to ask questions or comment on the parks' facilities and services.

Roaring River State Park is located eight miles south of Cassville on Highway 112 in Barry County

[dave potts]

I recall reading a while back that some outfit was taking over the guest facilities at Roaring River. Can't recall who it was but they are an outfit that finance and run high end scale areas around the country including some for the national park services. Perhaps Tim can fill us in on it. I imagine that the above referenced meeting will cover it.

When I read it, I got the impression that they would invest a sizable amount of money. Also, I believe I also read that Jim Rogers from Bennett Spring had, or is going to, take over the park store.

Dave