The concession building at Weldon Springs State Park is being remodeled and park leadership is anticipating it being finished in time for not only a new operator to take over but for it to be ready for the new park season.

Charlie Montgomery is the Superintendent at Weldon Springs and explains they have an operator that plans to use the renovated facility and open next year.

According to Montgomery, the park benefited from a sustainability fund. Montgomery explains if they tried to renovate the building within their budget they couldn't have done it.

Montgomery says this is going to be a big win for the park.

Montgomery says the operator will sell bait and rent boats. Tom and Julie Monaghan will operate the business, they currently operate a concession at Kickapoo Landing. Montgomery is confident they will do a good job.