Lake of the Ozarks, MO

Central Missouri’s Lake of the Ozarks has been welcoming visitors since the lake’s creation in 1932. And, when we say “welcoming,” we mean it. The Lake is known for its generous hospitality, warmth, and friendliness. Five million visitors travel to the Lake of the Ozarks each year, generation after generation bringing their families to enjoy the myriad activities and events because they can’t get enough of the Lake and its friendly locals. Although we’re best known for our outstanding recreational activities and hospitality, we’re also a very kind and warmhearted community that takes pride in looking after each other and making our home, and the world, a better and brighter place. The Lake of the Ozarks hosts numerous events throughout the year to raise millions of dollars for a wide variety local charities and services, which is something we are extremely proud of.

Stories About Lake of the Ozarks

There are countless stories of day-to-day kindness, warmth, and generosity at the Lake of the Ozarks. We’d like to focus on how our community extends its generosity to improve the lives of others that live in the area and around the state, emphasizing several organizations and Lake-wide events that strive to be a guiding light and give back to those in need:

• Lake of the Ozarks Shootout.
• Canadian-American (Can-Am) Police Fire Games
• Special Olympics Missouri
• The Lake of the Ozarks Polar Plunge
• HK’s Hospital Benefit Tournament
• Community Foundation of the Lake
• The Children’s Learning Center
• Citizens Against Domestic Violence
• Kids Harbor
• Lake Area Big Brothers Big Sisters
• Lake Area Industries
• Lake Arts Council
• The Missouri Symphony Orchestra
• Student Art/Photo Quest
• Missoula Children’s Theater
• Lake of the Ozarks Development Center
• Medical Missions for Christ
• Missouri Forget-Me-Not Horse and Rescue Sanctuary
• Osage Beach Senior Center
• Share the Harvest Food Pantry
• Westlake Aquatic Center
• Wonderland Camp