The Kellogg Lake Group is proposing a Route 66 Historic Park as part of improvements to the Carthage, Mo., city park, according to the Carthage Press.
The main projects proposed were an Environmental Overlook, Route 66 Historic Park, a playground area, more signage and permanent restrooms.
The Environmental Overlook — at a potential cost of $70,000 — is the most complex endeavor and would be patterned after the fishing pavilion at the lake. The pavilion would be at the south end of the road overlooking the Spring River. It would have panel displays giving a history of Route 66, the history of Kellogg Lake, information on Carthage, map of Spring River and the basin and information on flora and fauna of the river.
The plan also calls for the restoration and reconstruction of the Route 66 Roadside Park and adding two large Kellogg Lake Park welcome signs — one on Esterly Drive and one at the northeast entrance.
The group wants to fund the $215,000 project with a variety of grants, including from the Route 66 Corridor Preservation Program.