Bass Pro donates kayaks, funds for kids programs for Springfield parks News-Leader staff
The start of boat rental season at Lake Springfield included a major donation from Bass Pro Shops.
The outdoor retail giant announced a grant for the parks department to add kayaks and provide outdoor events for children.
The total value of the donation is $27,680, and includes 40 new kayaks of various sizes, made locally in Lebanon, as well as paddles and life jackets for use in Park Board boat rentals at Lake Springfield. It also bolsters Park Board Outdoor Initiatives programs and provides various fishing equipment for use at Rutledge-Wilson Farm Park.