5050 Bristol Lake Parkway (Ponderosa Road temporarily closed between Blue Acres Trailer Park and just south of Gans Road.) Directions to park while Ponderosa Road is closed: From Highway 63, go west on Grindstone Parkway, south on Bearfield Road, east on Gans Road, north on Bristol Lake Parkway. See map for directions. Park Facilities140.02 acres
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Philips Lake will officially open to the public for fishing July 18, 2008 (see press release). The road that borders the west side of the park property, Bristol Lake Parkway, has been completed and accepted by the City as a public road allowing for the park to be opened to the public. No amenities have been constructed at the park yet. At this time, fishers can park on Bristol Lake Parkway to access the lake. (Please note Ponderosa Road closure and directions to park described above.) Non-motorized boats and boats with electric/battery trolling motors can be used on the lake and will need to be carried in and carried out until the boat ramp is constructed. The lake is managed by the Missouri Department of Conservation (MDC) and MDC fishing regulations and limits apply. (Click here for fishing limits).
The City of Columbia has obtained a grant from the Missouri Department of Conservation in the amount of $157,500 for park development in support of a fishing lake, which will include the construction of an entrance road, parking lot, boat ramp, boat dock, restrooms, sidewalk, and lighting. The development in accord with this grant will be phase I of the park development.
The park will also be master planned in conjunction with the Crane property for the development of a southeast regional park. The Parks and Recreation Department will be soliciting substantial public input in the planning of the Crane and Philips properties. (Click here for more information on the south regional park planning.)
The City of Columbia purchased 77.07 acres of the former E. M. Philips farm in October 2004. Based on the purchase agreement approved by the City Council, the 62.95-acre lake area was donated by Bristol Lake Investments, LLC on December 30, 2005. Acceptance of the donated property was contingent upon the completion of improvements that included raising the dam for the lake, improving the spillway, dredging part of the lake to make it deeper and removing silt. These improvements are designed to make the lake suitable for a regional stormwater facility and a public recreational facility.
Bristol Lake Investments is also responsible for constructing a public street running from Ponderosa to the City's property. The City of Columbia is responsible for 50% of the cost of these improvements.
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| South Regional Park Planning | |
| Philips Park Development - Phase I | |
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