Suggestions for Landmarks and Outdoors near Columbia

Joy M. • February 27, 2010The best playground for kids in the summer -- the only one with shade.

Steve W. • May 23, 2013Beautiful scenery! Run or bike as far as you like. Easy in the knees! :)

Arnold D. • April 16, 2017A good place just to relax and enjoy the outdoor

Stacy J. • October 14, 2011Great for a quick afternoon stroll. Tons of different flowers and trees. If you are lucky, the squirrels might even pose for a picture.

Meg W. • September 22, 2012So big, and so many dogs! Ours loved it here.

Zach H. • August 25, 2014Awesome place for a run! The stream next to the trail brings the temp down on a hot day.

Arnold D. • April 18, 2017Wonderful walking and biking trail there is an easy and a hard trail

Ed H. • September 21, 2013The new playground rocks!

Bill T. • June 13, 2012Bring your bike or walking shoes ... and it's at least 10 degrees cooler on the MKT trail. And it's prettier too.

Dion W. • March 6, 2014Very friendly staff. Always keep the best interests of the ANIMALS in mind.

Justin W. • February 17, 2012Try the slide at the big tire playground! Be careful though... You gain speed fast and it's almost impossible to stop at the bottom. I'm still picking gravel from my backside

Mizzou • October 16, 2010Did you know... Lowry Mall was once a roadway called Lowry St, until the early 1980s. But the path was so overrun with pedestrian traffic that it was converted into an open plaza for students to roam.

Jen B. • April 12, 2014Lots to do and see here! Sports events, pets, kids, trails to run on...it's kept nice and safe during the daytime for you to pick and choose your favorite activity to do there. Thanks Park and Rec!!

K. V. • March 18, 2012Great jungle gym for all ages and a huge covered picnic area right next to it. Great place to take some amazing pics!

Jasmine Washington • October 11, 2012Flat Branch Park has a beautiful ambiance. Located in The District. Ideal picnic date or leisure with a good book. Recently had a photo shoot there. Lovely gazebo, creek bed, a quaint wide open area.

Zach H. • May 14, 2019Nice little stop off of the MKT. Playground equipment and small mountain bike course. Convenient air pump station for if your bike is low! 🚲

Missouri State Parks and Historic Sites • March 14, 2011Devil's Icebox is always nice, but try the Gans Creek Wild Area for a hike through Missouri grasslands.

Caitlin W. • March 6, 2010Don't come the first warm day in spring. Every person you don't want disturbing you normally will be here.

Zach P. • December 4, 2012The bones of soulless ginger kids are used to make the ice cream

Melissa H. • August 8, 2011I love the "relaxation station"!