| Funding Fiscal Year: | 2016 |
|---|---|
| Project Number: | 00518 |
| Project Budget: | $200,000 |
| Funding Source: | Park Sales Tax |
| Year Completed: |
Project Description: The cross country course at Gans Creek Recreation Area is being planned in cooperation with the University of Missouri, to potentially serve as the future home of the Mizzou men’s and women’s cross country teams. In addition to the University’s use, the Missouri State High School Activities Association will be using the course for the Missouri State Cross Country Championships starting in November 2019. It is anticipated that when not in use by the University of Missouri or MSHSAA, the course will be made available to local track clubs, high schools, middle schools and other colleges as well as recreational runners. The initial construction of the cross country course is funded by the 2015 Park Sales Tax with additional amenities constructed utilizing funding provided by University of Missouri Athletics.
Media Inquiries: Tammy Miller, Marketing Specialist, 573-874-7465, tammy.miller@como.govopens in a new window
Project Input: Matt Boehner, Sr. Park Planner, 573-874-7204, matthew.boehner@como.gov
Preliminary GCRA Cross Country Course Plans
Interested Parties (IP) Meeting and On-Line Survey: An IP Meeting was held on Tuesday, July 10, 2018 at the Gans Creek Recreation Area Concession Building and an online survey was conducted from June 15 – July 15, 2018. View the comments received.
- On-line survey is available from June 15 – July 15, 2018.
Project Notes: The funding for this project was appropriated in 2016 into the Southeast Regional Park Phase I project, C00518. Additional information on the entire project may be viewed at:
Southeast Regional Park – Gans/Philips Phase I Development
Project Status: An interested parties meeting was held as noted above and final planning is underway.
Related Articles:
- “Columbia cross country course in the works”
Columbia Daily Tribune – 07/11/2018 - “Columbia residents provide feedback on proposed cross-country course”
Columbia Missourian – 07/10/2018