Places to Enjoy a Walk / Hike in Columbia, MO

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Written By Stephanie Sullivan

*Stephens Lake Park pictured*

March 30th is National Take a Walk in the Park Day sooooo……

Here’s a list of our favorite places to get outside + enjoy a walk!

Plus, we’ll share some other things you can do when visiting these parks, conservation and recreation areas!

  • Finger Lakes State Park

    Activities include:

    • Mountain bike trails

    • ORV trails

    • Camping

    • Swimming

    • Fishing

    • Hiking trails

    • Watercraft rentals

      • canoes

      • kayaks

      • paddleboards

    • Picnic areas

    • Boating

    • Playground

    • Metal detecting


      Click here for more info

      1505 E. Peabody Road
      Columbia, MO 65202

  • Stephens Lake Park

    Activities include:

    • Playgrounds

    • Amphitheater

    • Spraygrounds

    • Swimming beach

    • Fishing

    • Non-motorized boating

    • Gardens + groves

    • Hammock Village (bring your own hammock!)

    • Picnic areas

    • Restrooms

    • Trails

    • Winter sports


      Click here for more info


      2001 E. Broadway Blvd.
      Columbia, MO 65201

  • Mark Twain National Forest

    Activities include:

  • Rock Bridge Memorial State Park

    Activities include:

    • Hiking trails

    • Biking trails

    • Horse trails

    • Interpretive programs

    • Picnic areas

    • Orienteering

    • Playground



      Click here for more info

      5901 S Highway 163
      Columbia, MO 65203

  • Albert - Oakland Park

    Activities include:

    • Basketball court

    • Disc golf courses

    • Pickleball courts

    • Tennis courts

    • Volleyball courts

    • Playgrounds

    • Aquatic center

    • Baseball / Softball fields

    • Soccer fields

    • Picnic areas

    • Restrooms

    • Trails


      Click here for more info

      1900 Blue Ridge Rd.
      Columbia, MO 65202

  • Gans Creek Recreation Area

    Activities include:

    • Soccer / multipurpose fields

    • Cross country course

    • Concession / restrooms


      Click here for more info

      3350 E Gans Rd
      Columbia, MO 65201

  • Three Creeks Conservation Area

    Activities include:

  • Clyde Wilson Memorial Park

    Activities include:

  • Capen Park

    Activities include:

  • Twin Lakes Recreation Area

    Activities include:

    • Hiking trails

      • access to MKT Trail

    • Playground

    • Aquatics area

    • Dog parks + Dog - leash free area

    • Fishing lake + dock

    • Non-motorized boating

    • Picnic areas

    • Restrooms


      Click here for more info

      2500 Chapel Hill Rd.
      Columbia, MO 65203

  • Cosmo-Bethel Park

    Activities include:

    • Walking trail

    • Horshoe pits

    • Playgrounds

    • Tennis courts

    • Volleyball courts

    • Baseball / Softball fields

    • Fishing lake

    • Picnic areas

      Click here for more info


      4500 Bethel St.
      Columbia, MO 65203

*If you go enjoy these local parks, conservation and recreation areas, don’t forget to share your pictures on social media and tag us! @columbia_welcome

Stephanie Sullivan
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