Lake Springfield reached its full pool—560 feet above sea level—shortly after midnight on May 2, 1935, when water first spilled over the Spaulding Dam. The lake was created through the impoundment of Sugar Creek, upstream of the dam, and has served as a vital resource for water supply, recreation, and community development for nearly a century. In celebration of Lake Springfield's 90th anniversary, the City of Springfield and City Water, Light and Power (CWLP) are marking this special milestone in 2025.

For kick off of this anniversary milestone, the City of Springfield and CWLP invite the community to celebrate Lake Springfield’s 90th Birthday on Monday, June 2, from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at Center Park near the Beach House. The public is encouraged to bring chairs and blankets to sit on and any bags or outdoor games to play in the park.

This family-friendly gathering will feature:

-Live music by Jason McKenzie beginning at 5 p.m.
-Bags Games
-CWLP, Fire, and Police vehicles on site for youth to explore
-YMCA Big Wheel of Fun
-Food Trucks (food available for purchase)
-Birthday Cake