Part time contract job opportunities at Wilson Lake.

Posted: 03 May 2012
Are you retired, own a camper, and looking for a seasonal job to make additional income? Contract park attendants and custodians are excellent opportunities for retirees. Now is the time to start thinking about your availability and interest for next summer. The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers at Wilson Lake, Kan., will have four contracts available to bid during the winter of 2012/2013. Contracts will be either two- or thre-year commitments, and the annual season runs May 1- Sept. 30. Custodian contracts require only one person and are responsible for cleaning showers and restrooms and general litter pick up, and they get one day off during the week. Park attendants require two people, and they operate the entrance booth and campground computer accounting, and they get two days off during the week. Previous park attendant contracts have bid for an average of $9,000 - $10,500 per summer while custodians range between $13,000 - $13,500. Contractors are also provided with a full-hookup camp ... Full Story

Operation of scooters, mopeds, golf carts or off-road vehicles at Melvern Lake

Posted: 23 Apr 2012
In recent years there has been a significant increase in the use of the smaller motorized recreation "vehicles" such as motorized skateboards, scooters, electric bicycles, mopeds, etc., particularly by children, which pose the largest safety risk. Many parents feel that our parks offer the freedom to ride these machines anytime, anywhere with little regard to the child's safety. Unfortunately, this occurs primarily on the weekends when the parks are extremely busy and vehicle traffic is at its highest.

It is the policy of Melvern Project to restrict the use of such machines to individuals who can display a valid driver's license or provide proof that there is a medical necessity to have such a machine. Individuals who are physically handicapped or have a medical condition that warrants the use of a golf cart, motorized scooter or similar machine may be exempt from the above restriction provided they can offer proof of such medical disability. Under these circumstances, ... Full Story

Non-reservable campsites in Minooka at Wilson Lake

Posted: 20 Apr 2012
Due to public demand, Minooka Park will now have 10 campsites that are non-reservable and available first come, first serve. Historically, Minooka Park has been 100% reservable since 1999. Reservations are allowed six months in advance and a majority of our sites were being reserved well in advance of the summer holiday weekends. By setting aside 10 electrical sites, we are now providing an equal opportunity campsite for families on a first come/first serve basis that do not have the means to plan a vacation six months in advance.

Ninety-two percent of electric sites still remain available for reservations.
These 10 sites, C 1-5 and E 1-5, will have electric hook-ups, and water will be available through community hydrants. As with all campsites, campers must occupy the site after renting it and continuous stays cannot exceed 14 days. We would also like to remind you that any campsite that is not reserved will also be treated as a first come, first serve campsite.

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