Public Meeting and Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony

at Thousand Hills State Park

5/22/2026 | Thousand Hills State Park | Kirksville, Mo.

The public is invited to an open house-style meeting for Thousand Hills State Park. Representatives from Missouri State Parks will be on hand to provide information about the park and answer questions. The public is encouraged to share comments and questions about the park and its operations.

The open house will be held in conjunction with a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the park's newly renovated swimming beach. Both the open house and the ribbon cutting will take place at the beach. The event will begin at 10 a.m.

For more information, call the park office at 660-665-6995.

Meeting Time and Location:

  • Time: 10-11 a.m.
  • Location: Thousand Hills State Park swimming beach
    • Park address: 20431 State Highway 157, Kirksville, Mo.

About Public Meetings at Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites

Input from the public is important to Missouri State Parks. These public meetings, which are being held for all state parks and historic sites, help create two-way communication with the public. The meetings give representatives the opportunity to let people know the current statuses and future plans for the parks and sites, and they offer visitors the opportunity to comment on the facilities.