Outdoor Initiatives

03/17/2026

Curious about our Park Board managed caves at Lost Hill Park? We have a limited number of spots open for our rescheduled Lost Hill Extreme Cave Tour this Saturday!

Walk, crawl and climb your way through three caves in Lost Hill Park on this unique guided caving experience. This 2.5 hour tour requires crawling in tight spaces, climbing in and out of cave entrances, and hiking from cave to cave.

Register Now: http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/37099

Age: 10 yrs. and up (10-17 yrs. with an adult)

Time: Sat. March 21, 1-3:30 p.m.

Fee: $30/Person

03/15/2026

Due to weather we are canceling our 1 pm and 4 pm Lost Hill Extreme Cave Tours today, Sunday, March 15. We are proceeding with the 10am tour. Participants may be notified by phone or email. Our rain date is Saturday, March 21.

03/07/2026

Sequiota Boat Tours are canceled Saturday, March 7, due to high water. We are attempting to contact registered participants directly.
We will reassess the conditions Sunday morning to determine if we can offer tours Sunday. Updates will be posted here.
Safety first!

02/27/2026

🦇 Explore the facts, myths and history of Sequiota Park Cave on a guided adventure this March! Whether you want to paddle yourself or sit back and enjoy the ride, there’s an option for everyone.

🛶 Kayak Paddle (Ages 14 yrs and up )
📅 March 6 and 13 | ⏰ 4–7 p.m. | $20/person

🚣 Guided Johnboat Ride (Ages 4 yrs and up | 4–12 with adult)
📅 March 7-8 and March 14 | ⏰ 10 a.m.–5 p.m.
$12/Adult | $10/Youth (4–15 yrs.)

🔦 Bring your own headlamp or flashlight. Dates subject to weather and bat activity.

⚠️ Space is limited. Register early! No on-site registration:
ParkBoard.org/Outdoor 🔗

02/26/2026

Join Park Board employees Caleb Sanders and Justin Smith this Saturday, as they explore the history of Lost Hill Park, 4705 N Farm Rd. 151. This is a walking tour. Meet at the outdoor pavilion by the main parking lot. No registration required.

Age: 8 yrs. and up (8-17 yrs. with an adult)
Time: Sat., Feb. 28; 1-2:30 p.m.
Fee: Free

02/18/2026

Take the classroom outside with Outdoor Initiatives! We pair an outdoor experience with educational games and skill-based activities. Pick up and drop off in the main parking lot of the park locations listed below. Space is limited, register by the Friday before each program. Have questions? Call 417-833-8647.

REGISTER NOW: http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/35135

March 9: Cave Crawl at Ritter Springs Park

March 23: Primitive Survival Skills at Lost Hill Park

March 30: How Not to Get Lost at Lost Hill Park: Compass and Map Skills

April 6: Caving and Karst Topography at Lost Hill Park

April 13: Survival Skills: Shelter Building and Archery at Lost Hill Park

April 20: Indoor Rock Climbing at Zenith Climbing Center

May 4: Kayaking Skills and Birding at Lake Springfield Park

May 11: James River Kayaking Trip (Full Day)

Time: 10 a.m.- 2 p.m. (Drop off 9:45-10 a.m., Pick up 2-2:15 p.m.)

Fee: $15 - $35/Adventure

02/13/2026

There's still time to register for our Inside Out program tomorrow!

Do you love Rocks, Fossils, and Caves? Join Outdoor Initiatives staff on Valentines Day for a family friendly adventure in Lost Hill Park!💕💞🥾💕💕

Inside the Outdoor Initiatives House, examine some of our favorite fossils found in the Park, and make your own fossil to take home. Outside in Lost Hill Park, go on a fossil hunt to Cozy Cave and the dry creek that runs through Lost Hill Park. Register by Feb. 13. Meet at the old white farmhouse in Lost Hill Park.

Register Now: http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/37095

Age: 4 yrs. and up (4-12 yrs. with an adult)
Time: Sat., 2-4 p.m.
Fee: 7/person

02/06/2026

Do you love Rocks, Fossils, and Caves? Join Outdoor Initiatives staff on Valentines Day for a family friendly adventure in Lost Hill Park!💕💞🥾💕💕

Inside the Outdoor Initiatives House, examine some of our favorite fossils found in the Park, and make your own fossil to take home. Outside in Lost Hill Park, go on a fossil hunt to Cozy Cave and the dry creek that runs through Lost Hill Park. Register by Feb. 13. Meet at the old white farmhouse in Lost Hill Park.

Register Now: http://apm.activecommunities.com/parkboardspringfieldmo/Activity_Search/37095

Age: 4 yrs. and up (4-12 yrs. with an adult)
Time: Sat., 2-4 p.m.
Fee: 7/person

01/09/2026

Join in the first 2026 guided Winter Twilight Hike at Lake Springfield Park 🌙 Enjoy the subtle beauty of a winter landscape, listen for owls and early spring peepers 🦉 Hot chocolate and treats afterward in Boathouse ☕️

All ages welcome! $10/Person (ages 4 and under FREE)
Jan. 24 📅 5-7:30 p.m. ⏰
Register now: https://bit.ly/3VjKOQi

Send a message to learn more

11/05/2025

🦇🚣 How many times have you been tempted to sneak into the cave at Sequiota? 👀 We got you! Register now for our Sequiota Cave Tours. Guides slowly paddle participants through Sequiota Cave, sharing its myths, facts and history. Bring your own headlamps or flashlights.
Register online now: https://bit.ly/43VV1Hk
Age: 4 yrs. & up (4-12 yrs. with an adult)
Time: Nov. 21-23; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Fee: Kayak tours are $20/Person, Jonboat tours are $12/Adult, $10/Youth.

10/23/2025

➡️ UPDATE: This history walk has been cancelled due to rain. ☔️

Join Park Board employees Caleb Sanders and Justin Smith this Saturday, as they explore the history of Lost Hill Park, 4705 N Farm Rd. 151. This is a walking tour. Meet at the outdoor pavilion by the main parking lot. No registration required.

Age: 8 yrs. and up (8-17 yrs. with an adult)
Time: Sat., Oct. 25; 5:30-7 p.m.
Fee: Free