Parks

Cosmopolitan Recreation Area

A 520-acre park includes large playground, skateboard park, Rainbow Softball Center, mountain bike course, shelters, hard surface fitness trail and more.

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Plan Your Visit

Getting There & Details

Admission
Free
Hours
Year-round, weather permitting
Address
Business Loop 70 W., just off I-70 at Stadium exit
Phone
573-874-7460
Map
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While You're in Columbia

More Things to Do

Stay curious.

A small detour can turn into something worth remembering.

Bluestem Missouri Crafts

A gallery representing over 250 of the state's finest craft artists. The neighboring states galley…

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Keep moving.

Even slow progress opens up new places and perspectives.

Columbia Golf & Country Club

Course Access: PrivateHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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Make time for quiet places.

Not every destination needs noise to be meaningful.

A. L. Gustin Golf Course

Course Access: PublicHoles: 18Reserve Advance Tee Times: 7 days

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The road is the experience.

Getting there is often the point, not just the outcome.

Cooper’s Landing

Riverside resort and Marina on the Katy Trail State Park ADA

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Upcoming Events

Events in Columbia

May
1–3
Gem and Mineral Show and Sale
May
10–12
Blind Boone Ragtime & Early Jazz Festival
May
23–25
Veterans Salute – Memorial Day Weekend Celebration
May
30–31
Art in the Park
Jun
6
Columbia Vet Center Car Cruise In
Jun
29
I Love America Festival at the Fairgrounds
Jul
13–19
Boone County Fair
Sep
5
VA / VET Center Car & Bike Show
Outdoors

Nearby Lakes & Parks

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