New Fencing and Gates at Twin Lakes Recreation Area

There has been new fencing and gates put up at the dog park in the Twin Lakes Recreation Area.

Port-a-Pots Removed

Port-a-Pots along the MKT Forum, MKT Scott, CCRA Nickell, and Cosmo Bethel will be removed. This will save the department $4,000. There are new restrooms being built, they will be open year round when completed.

Attention Dog Owners and Park Users

We want to notify you that next to all Mutt-Mitt dispensers there is also a dispenser which will hold plastic grocery bags. We want to encourage everyone who uses the parks to contribute their extra plastic grocery bags to the dispensers. Due to the tightening of the budget we are limited on how many Mutt-Mitt bags we can buy. However, with your help there should be plenty of plastic bags available on-site to help with the removal of dog waste.

Twin Lakes Recreation Area Open

Twin Lakes Recreation Area is open for the 2009 season. Little Mates cove will open on June 6. The Pirates Landing Swimming Lake will be closed for the 2009 season due to the budget. By closing the swimming lake for the summer Columbia Parks and Recreation is able to save around $17,000.

Columbia Parks and Recreation Calendar

To view our calendar of upcoming events click here, http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/webcal/month.php?cat_id=2.

National Trails Day 5K/10K and Nature Expo

The fifth annual celebration of National Trails Day will take place June 6 in Columbia. To learn more about the event read our news release, National Trails Day 5K/10K and Nature Expo.

Free Wireless Internet in Parks

Free Wifi now available at Stephens Lake Park and Flat Branch Park. To learn more read our news release, http://www.gocolumbiamo.com/ParksandRec/About_Us/documents/WiFiintheParks.pdf.