Lake Contrary Development Association
We are a non profit group dedicated to the upkeep and continued progress of Lake Contrary. Our main obligation is to keep the pumps maintained and running.
06/11/2026
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A look at the past, present and future of St. Joseph's oxbow lake, Lake Contrary ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (KQTV) -- Once a bustling amusement destination drawing thousands by streetcar and horseback, Lake Contrary today is but a shadow of its former self, but a dedicated and passionate group is fighting to bring it back.
06/06/2026
Midday- another dumpster filled with stuff from Triple B! Small victories! Keep Moving Forward!!!
06/06/2026
Day 1 - 1 dumpster filled and 2 partially.
We're doing it again!
LAKE CLEAN UP
June 5th and 6th
At boat ramp area
3 dumpsters/day
Please separate tires and stack them nicely.
Major Appliances need to
be separate also.
Please let’s clean up and make the lake pretty again!
Thank you to all who participated the last couple of days with the Lake clean up. We filled 3 dumpsters that the county graciously donated for the cause. Stay tuned, we are going to plan to do it again in the next couple of months.
04/11/2026
Last dumpster for this round! It's being picked up around 4
2 Dumpsters filled yesterday! Thanks to Ivana for helping people. We just received an empty Dumpster that's ready for stuff!
LAKE CLEAN UP
April 10th and 11th
At boat ramp area
3 dumpsters/day
Please separate tires and stack them nicely.
Major Appliances need to
be separate also.
Please let’s clean up and make the lake pretty again!
Annual General Membership meeting will be held on February 15th at 2pm at the VFW. All are welcome to attend.
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3000 Lakefront Lane/PO Box 4372
Saint Joseph, MO
64504
Opening Hours
| Monday | 7am - 9pm |
| Tuesday | 7am - 9pm |
| Wednesday | 7am - 9pm |
| Thursday | 7am - 9pm |
| Friday | 7am - 9pm |
| Saturday | 7am - 9pm |
| Sunday | 7am - 9pm |