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Parks & Playgrounds in the Columbia, MO Area
Parks and Playgrounds
Little Mates Cove
PUBLIC PARK This popular pirate-themed children’s water play area features slides, sprinklers, water cannons and waterfalls. This outdoor aquatic facility is located...
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Shelter Gardens
Just beyond the beautiful stone-and-wrought-iron gates are five acres containing over 300 varieties of trees and shrubs and more than 15,000 annuals...
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Stephens Lake Park
PUBLIC PARK with free spraygrounds and swimming in the lake. Stephens Lake Park is the crown jewel of Columbia’s park system and...
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Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
Just minutes from Columbia, Rock Bridge Memorial State Park gives visitors the chance to scramble, hike and bicycle through a scenic environment...
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Flat Branch Park
PUBLIC PARK - includes free spraygrounds. Flat Branch Park is located in downtown Columbia. The park runs along Flat Branch Creek and...
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Pinnacles Youth Park
About 250 million years ago Boone County was covered by a shallow sea. This sea teemed with life and the fossilized remains...
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Bear Creek Trail
The Bear Creek Trail is located in northern Columbia and links two of the city's most popular large parks, the 533-acre Columbia...
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Capen Park
Rock climbers enjoy the bluffs and scenic overlooks at this park....
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Albert Oakland Park
PUBLIC POOL - Open Memorial Day to Labor Day. Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center is Columbia’s largest outdoor municipal pool. It has...
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Runge Nature Center
Runge Conservation Nature Center is located on 97 acres in the heart
of central Missouri. Come discover and enjoy the wonders of Missouri’s
habitats...
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Sky Zone Columbia
Jump into Sky Zone- the world's first all-walled trampoline playing court....
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Pine Ridge Recreation Area
This area is located in a pine forest and provides a campground and picnic area while serving as a trailhead to the...
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Columbia MKT Trail
2 Parents Love It!
2 Parents Love It!
The MKT is Columbia's premiere trail. It ranked second in the nation for "Best Urban Trail" in the 2016 USA Today's 10...
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Three Creeks Conservation Area
Three Creeks Conservation Area is in Boone County (halfway between Columbia and Ashland). The area takes its name from the three creeks...
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Kiwanis Park
City of Columbia park with nature trails and picnic area. Playgrounds and basketball courts are available at the adjacent Russell Blvd....
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Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary
The Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary is a unique, 89.5-acre park dedicated to preserving the natural beauty and history of Columbia and providing...
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Arrow Rock State Historic Site
The Missouri State Parks system is composed of 85 parks and historic sites managed by the Dept. of Natural Resources for the...
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Field Park
City of Columbia park with picnic area and outdoor classroom....
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Katy Trail State Park
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1 Parents Love It!
Welcome to Katy Trail State Park, the longest developed rail-trail in the country. Katy Trail State Park attracts people of all ages...
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Douglass Park and Pool
PUBLIC POOL - Open from Memorial Day to Mid-August. Park includes spraygrounds, public pool with waterslide, playground, basketball courts....
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Hinkson Creek Trail
The Hinkson Creek Trail project is the result of a unique partnership between the City of Columbia and the University of Missouri....
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Finger Lakes State Park
The roar of ATVs and off-road motorcycles combines with the peacefulness of rolling hills at Finger Lakes State Park, one of two...
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Turkey Farm Lake
This 12-acre fishing lake is walk-in access only....
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Hominy Creek Trail
Hominy Creek Trail begins at the east end of Green Valley Drive and routes to the north of The Links apartment complex...
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Lake of the Woods Recreation Area
PUBLIC POOL. This outdoor municipal pool on the east side of Columbia is surrounded by the beautiful Lake of the Woods Golf...
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Wilson Park
City of Columbia park with trail and picnic area....
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The Loop Pop-up Park
The Loop Pop-Up Park is a brand new community space on Business Loop 70 W. The Space is free to reserve for...
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Just Between Friends of Columbia, MO
Mark your calendars for our spring/summer sale June 18-21. Social distanced shopping for amazing deals on kids clothes, toys and more!
TRYPS Children's Theater
Online Summer Camps! Join us for singing, acting, games, crafts, movement and more all from the comfort and safety of home. Learn more!
Six Pixels Studios
Online STEAM classes starting this week! Learn how to make a movie or do stop motion animation from home! Learn more today.
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