This is a great park for walking, jogging, and leisurely fishing. The park is a large loop with…read moremultiple views around the trails. I loved that you could walk across the lake via bridge or walk around it completely. The playground is more for kids 4-10 but with a watchful eye littles 1-3 can have a blast too. There looked like construction for the littles playground coming in the spring. Dogs are allowed on leash so let the dogs out and be sure to clean up after them. This park is very accessible but I did not check the restroom to see if they were accessibly friendly.

Oh wow came here on vacation what a beautiful spot. The area is just peaceful and quiet. We had a…read morepicnic It was well maintained. A must to visit

This is the cutest garden with so much to offer. I really enjoyed my visit. The rock tree mosaic…read morewas my favorite feature. Those who get to visit often are so lucky.

Great place to stop for nature when visiting Columbia Missouri. Some flowers are already in bloom.read more

Stopped here during a weekend trip near Lake of the Ozarks. Missouri has so many caves and I'd been…read morewanting to do one, so glad we picked this one. You can grab tickets online or in person, and they have a really cute gift shop with fun little trinkets worth browsing before or after your tour. Our tour guide Lee was so amazing! He's been there for years and years and you can just tell. Great stories, super personable, the kind of guide that makes the whole experience way more memorable. We even spotted a bat hibernating which was such a cool unexpected moment! The cave itself is fascinating and I loved that it was great for all ages. Our group ranged from little kids to people in their 70s and everyone was into it with no problems. A few spots can get slightly slippery so just watch your step, but there are handrails throughout so nothing felt unsafe. Also found out they host events here too like a black light event and even concerts inside the cave which sounds incredibly cool. Definitely want to come back for one of those. Overall I was really impressed and would highly recommend adding this to your Missouri road trip list.

What was nice about these caverns is that they are almost entirely wheelchair/stroller accessible…read moreand we were able to take our one-year old daughter on the tour in our stroller. That's pretty rare with cave tours. This was the only cave tour we did during our week-long family summer vacation in Missouri and we enjoyed it. Our guide, Maddie, was wonderful and very enthusiastic. The tour was an hour and we had a smaller group who were wonderful and I enjoyed learning about the cave, the history of the cave, and walking all around. It was fun and well done. If you are nearby, this is something I think you should do. They have plenty of parking, nice grounds, a penny press souvenir machine, a nice gift shop and are great with kids with some other interactive things to do before or after the tour.

This place is the very best. It's typically so quiet and serene, and it has such a fantastic…read moreMissouri feel. The sunsets are always incredible, no matter what season it is!

Nifong Park is a hidden gem- always quiet and serene, this park is a great stop for viewing…read morehistorical buildings, and a prime choice for family photos or an engagement shoot. In the fall, the park comes alive for Heritage Festival, which is always fun to see. Any other day of the year though, it's not uncommon to be the only person wandering the grounds. The Maplewood Barn Theater also operates out of the park- though I've never been to a show, I've heard great things and I can't imagine watching a play in the park would be anything less than delightful.

I take my granddaughters here every chance I get. Love playing in the water in the caves. And they…read morelove the pathways and steps. I usually end up carrying one or both back out as they are exhausted. Afterwards a nice nap had by all!

Rock Bridge State Park is one of my favorite Missouri trials because of the views and…read moreaccessibility. This park is wonderful for people of all ages; especially for families! We love exploring the Devil's Icebox Cave and the Sinkhole short trail. There are parts on the trail that are easily accessible by following the wood-planked walkway, but there are also "off the beaten path" trails and spots to ride your bike. Rock Bridge State Park is absolutely beautiful and is a "Must Visit" outdoor spot in Columbia, MO!

Went here yesterday, it was nice, but....... The grass was not kept and looked like it needed to be…read morecut. Trash cans were full to the brim and stunk of doggy poop. overall it was a nice experience, however the upkeep of grounds needs serious attention!

The park is large. There are some fights with the dogs at times. There are arguments that owners…read morehave with each other also. Mostly because people think they have a right to come to the park and control other people's dogs but not their own. People also not only don't discipline their dog, but they expect dogs to act like HUMANS. My dog likes to mount other dogs. I do correct him. It's NOT a SEXUAL THING as he is neutered it's a dominance thing. People act horrified as if my dog is raping theirs. It's asinine. This is what dogs do in the wild. They try to establish dominance. When the other dog has an issue with it, he or she will let that other dog know, you are NOT dominating me. People don't allow their dog to stop the other dog which is NATURALLY DONE IN THE WILD. They are DOGS not HUMANS. I have been taking my dog elsewhere lately and it's been much more peaceful. Since the rangers or whoever, refuse to monitor what goes on at these dog parks, one day it's going to get very ugly.

A top notch park in Columbia full of rec activities for all ages. You have swimming, tennis,…read morewalking/running trails, disc golf and more. On top of that, it's immaculately maintained. Any city across the country would love to have park like Albert-Oakland (sadly many don't). I came for the disc golf. Two 18 holes courses (wow!). The original winds through gentle slopes and wooded areas, complete with tough dog legs and water hazards. The newer course mostly takes you up and down a large hill. While this newer course's layout is a bit simpler than the original, you will be throwing around plenty of well-placed trees and other obstacles. You could spend all day here and never be bored. I hope to be back the next time I'm in Columbia!

Diving boards, kid's water play area, water slide and a snack bar. Excellent pool!read more

It's a dog park. Not all pet owners are cognizant of dog behavior. We had a nice visit. The…read moreoff-leash area is very large with a pond. Lots of shady seating with lovely scenery. Plenty of wide open running space. Nice path for humans. Quite a few trees. Well maintained and picked up. Only a few balls left behind and no litter. I really appreciated the shady parking area. And nearby restrooms. The nicest dog park I've visited.

We stop here every roadtrip. So close off i70, totally fenced in, and has shaded picnic tables to…read moresit while your dog swims. My dog always refuses to leave the pond! There's also a little path around the pond, some dog agility training features, and a hose to rinse off. Very pleasant place

Beautiful lake, with a nice concrete trail around the whole lake. It's okay for kayaking, not much…read moreto it unless you're going to fish. There's some good fish in there. Good place to take your dogs for a walk! It can get pretty busy because it's located along new student housing and apartments but for Columbia it's cool!

Great place to get a wick run. One lap around the lake equates to a mile and a quarter.read more