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Lake Park Society Celebrating 10 Years Managing Cumberland Lake Park & Campground

Monday, December 2, 2024 at 6:55 AM

By Jay Herrington

Lake Park Society instructor with a group of children in big canoes. (PHOTO Village of Cumberland)

Lake Park Society is celebrating 10 years of managing Cumberland Lake Park & Campground under agreement with the Village of Cumberland.

The milestone marks a decade of collaboration, transforming the municipal park into a hub of inclusive recreation, outdoor education, and community connection.

LPS operates like a business while reinvesting all profits into the community, in pursuit of its mission to inspire wonder and foster social connection.

Similar to the previous few years, the park saw strong visitation in 2024, with August reaching peak occupancy of 97%.

Over $50,000 in revenue share, generated primarily from visitor spending, was transferred to the Village of Cumberland and reinvested back into the park.

Beyond camping, LPS offered 800 hours of programming to over 1,700  participants, ranging from school field trips and youth summer camps to watershed canoe tours and community events like movie nights and music performances.

As the group reflects on a decade of growth, LPS says it remains steadfast in its mission to create wonder and connection through outdoor experiences.

For more information, visit Village of Cumberland.

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