Recreation in Columbia, Missouri

State Parks

Finger Lakes State Park 573-443-5315
10 miles North of Columbia off US 63, Columbia, MO 65201
Swimming, canoeing, camping, and much more. more info map
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park 573-449-7402
5901 South Highway 163, Columbia, MO 65203
15 miles of hiking and biking trails, the 750-acre Gans Creek Wild Area, Devil’s Icebox, playground equipment, picnic sites, Connor’s Cave, "some of Missouri’s... more info map

Cosmopolitan Recreation Area 573-874-7460
Business Loop 70 West, Columbia, MO 65201
Just off I-70
A 520-acre park includes large playground, skate park, Rainbow Softball Center, mountain bike course, shelters and other recreational opportunities. more info map
Eagle Bluffs Conservation Area 573-445-3882
County Road K off Highway 163, Columbia, MO 65201
Southwest of Columbia
This conservation area offers great hunting and fishing and includes hiking trails. more info map

AMF Town & Country Lanes 573-442-4729
1508 Providence Road, Columbia, MO 65203
Popular bowling center offering state-of-the-art bowling lanes, billiard tables, games, and snacks. more info map

L.A. Nickell Golf Course 573-445-4213
1800 Parkside Drive, Columbia, MO 65201
Cosmo Park
Public 18 hole golf course featuring a driving range, continuous cart paths, and riding cart rentals. more info map

Three Creeks Conservation Area 573-884-6861
Deer Creek Road off Highway 63, Columbia, MO 65201
This area offers 1,277 acres of hiking, biking, horseback riding, and more. more info map

Empire Roller Rink, LLC 573-443-7375
1305 Business Loop 70, Columbia, MO 65201
Family entertainment center offering public skating, roller hockey, and a snack bar. Classes are available. more info map

MKT Nature Trail 573-874-7460
800 South Stadium Boulevard, Columbia, MO 65201
A spur of the Katy Trail with trailhead in downtown Columbia. more info