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Parks Places for Kids 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... MORE »
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... MORE »
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... MORE »
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... MORE »
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... MORE »
Capen Park
Rock climbers enjoy the bluffs and scenic overlooks at this park.... MORE »
Flat Branch Park
PUBLIC PARK - includes free spraygrounds. Flat Branch Park is located in downtown Columbia. The park runs along Flat Branch Creek and... MORE »
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... MORE »
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... MORE »
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... MORE »
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... MORE »
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... MORE »
Sky Zone Columbia
Jump into Sky Zone- the world's first all-walled trampoline playing court.... MORE »
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... MORE »
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... MORE »
Cottonwoods RV Park
Cottonwoods RV Park is a family-run RV Park and Campground that is located right in the heart of the Missouri off of... MORE »
Douglass Park and Pool
PUBLIC POOL - Open from Memorial Day to Mid-August. Park includes spraygrounds, public pool with waterslide, playground, basketball courts.... MORE »
Field Park
City of Columbia park with picnic area and outdoor classroom.... MORE »
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... MORE »
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.... MORE »
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... MORE »
Katy Trail State Park
1 Parents Love It!
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... MORE »
Kiwanis Park
City of Columbia park with nature trails and picnic area. Playgrounds and basketball courts are available at the adjacent Russell Blvd.... MORE »
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... MORE »
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... MORE »
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... MORE »
Turkey Farm Lake
This 12-acre fishing lake is walk-in access only.... MORE »
Wilson Park
City of Columbia park with trail and picnic area.... MORE »
Latest Posts
Columbia Independent School
Join us for our Winter Open House on January 25. Childcare is available. Learn more today!
TRYPS Children's Theater
Audition for our next show - Chitty Chitty Bang Bang Jr.! Join us for our audition workshop on Jan 4 and auditions on Jan 8-9.
Flipz USA Gymnastics
Keep your kids active with a class at Flipz. Classes for ages 1 and up that work for beginners or accomplished gymnasts.
Hummingbirdhouse Music Studio
Enrolling now for fall and winter classes! Weekday and Saturday classes available for ages 0+. Learn more today
Columbia Dentistry for Children
Looking for a dentist for your kids? We'd love to have your join our family. Call us today to schedule an appointment!
Latest Reviews
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Cat Playroom Visits
My 8 year old I love spending time with the kitties. The staff is always kind an... MORE »
Eva Vlachynsky
Cat Playroom Visits
Unfortunately, the Cat Cafe is not an appropriate place to take small children. ... MORE »
