Lakeside Ashland had a soft opening in September and was open for about six to eight weeks, before closing for the season in November. Lakeside Ashland features a large screen that’s 68 feet wide and 39 feet high. Parks Entertainment founder Nic Parks joined host Fred Parry in-studio for the hour Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” Mr. Parks loves the screen, but tells listeners Lakeside Ashland was built to be an amphitheater. Look for more live music this season, and you’ll be able to watch March Madness on March 18 at the facility, which is near Highway 63. Mr. Parks also operates the popular Level Up at Columbia Mall, which has a bowling alley, laser tag and a ropes course. Mr. Parks is open to adding e-sports and indoor go-karts if he can expand. Level Up is already 40,000 square feet at the mall:
(AUDIO): Columbia’s Shiloh has spent thousands of dollars on renovations and art work
A Columbia businessman who founded Parks amusements says his recent purchase of Shiloh Bar and Grill is going very well.
Nic Parks partnered with Justin Benson, who was his chef at Silverball:
“So I financed his equity in the business. So he’s getting a nice base salary with a good size equity. And it’s …we spent six times the money on advertising and renovated the place. So it’s expensive … but the bottom line it’s doing very, very well,” Parks says.
Shiloh has always been a popular spot for Mizzou football and basketball fans. It’s located in the historic Katy station depot. It used to serve Mizzou students who traveled along the Missouri-Kansas-Texas railroad in the 1900s.
Mr. Parks purchased the assets of Shiloh and took over in September 2001. He says Shiloh needed a lot of work, including painting, new furniture, new light fixtures and a bathroom remodel. They also replaced the sign outside and have new televisions for their popular patio.
You’ll also notice new murals and artwork the next time you visit. Parks hired David Spear to help do some of the artwork.
“He did the party rooms at Level Up and he’s a great partner to with work. And it turned out great,” Parks says.
Mr. Parks, a Florissant native, will join host Fred Parry in-studio Saturday morning at 7 on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable.” They’ll also discuss Lakeside Ashland and a new downtown Columbia business incubator.
Lakeside Ashland hopes to open in September
Developers at the large Lakeside Ashland project say the video screen for their outdoor movie theater has been installed, and that it will be “a movie experience like no other.” Project developer Nic Parks has said the theater will be mid-Missouri’s best place to watch a movie or concert. Lakeside Ashland, which is just west of …
Extensive renovations continue at downtown Columbia’s Shiloh
Indoor renovations have been completed at a popular downtown Columbia bar and grill. Developer Nic Parks purchased the assets of Shiloh and took over in September. Parks tells 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round Table” that Shiloh needed a lot of work. “They’ve done an inside remodel. Paint, furniture, you’ll notice new light fixtures, bathroom remodel. …
(AUDIO): Developer Nic Parks outlines Lakeside Ashland and Shiloh projects on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Roundtable”
Florissant native and Mizzou graduate Nic Parks is well-known across mid-Missouri for his projects, including Level Up and Silverball in Columbia. He’s currently developing the major Lakeside Ashland project, which will include an outdoor movie theatre, zip line, restaurant and playground. Mr. Parks joined host Fred Parry Saturday morning on 939 the Eagle’s “CEO Round …