The common bathrooms here were disgusting. Full of mice poop everywhere and so unclean! Yuck!read more

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!

This park has a great playground, lake, and walking trail. There are fields for tossing a frisbee…read moreor throwing a ball. A great park to visit if you're in Columbia!

Nice flat trail with lots of trees. Great views place for walking or biking. It is easy to walk to…read moreother joining trails through Columbia. Nice way to see the city. Well maintained and always nice people along the way.

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!

I've never seen an aquatic center with no chairs or loungers for people to sit on. It's absolutely…read moreridiculous. The pictures that I saw online showed zero chairs around the pool. Also, I spoke to some female on the phone and I when I said thank you for the information she said, "yup" Unprofessional.

I recently went to Alpine Park & Garden for a family wedding. The location is outside of Columbia,…read moreso, it is a bit of a drive. We pulled into an outdoor oasis!!! The property if covered in forestry, large trees and walking paths everywhere. They have a small pond with Koi fish that you can feed, a swing set for the kiddos, and lots of room to wander and explore. The ceremony is held outdoors on a beautiful area of the property with custom benches for the guests to sit on. They have an indoor/outdoor pavilion for the reception with a full bar area, dance floor, and a designated area for the DJ. We had a great time at Alpine Park and Garden, as I think the whole wedding party did!

Barry at Alpine Park and Gardens did an incredible job on our wedding on Oct 22, 2017. We live in…read moreColorado, so planning our wedding from afar was a big challenge. We were drawn to Alpine for the beautiful scenery and the all-inclusive nature of Barry's package. He enticed us with his promise of good down-home cooking and gorgeous jade plants, and he was willing to work with us to put together exactly what we were wanting. As a type-A person, I have to admit that Barry's laid-back attitude made me a little nervous, but he is a true professional and pulled it together seamlessly on the big day. He made it all appear effortless, but I know that the end product was the result of his 25 years of experience with weddings. The day was great from beginning to end. The bridal room was beautiful and included a lighted makeup station, private bar, and a giant mirror that was great for pictures. My bridesmaids all commented on how cute it was. Barry was flexible on setup, and by the time I arrived on site, the tables were dressed and everything looked beautiful. Barry's price per head on food was significantly lower than any Columbia caterer, and the brisket, turkey, and sides were seriously the best wedding food I have ever eaten. It actually rained on our wedding day, but we were able to find a window for the outdoor ceremony, and Barry kept everyone comfortable with space heaters and curtains in the pavilion. He put out a lovely coffee/hot chocolate bar and even soup and grilled cheese for a snack to keep everyone feeling toasty. We never even asked him to put out the soup -- he just did it. We had a couple of older family members at our wedding who can't sit for long periods of time in folding chairs, and Barry set out a recliner and rocking chair from his own home with blankets to keep them comfortable before and during the reception. The kids at our wedding had a blast running around the venue, and even the adults enjoyed feeding the fish in the koi pond. Everybody kept saying how unique and beautiful the park was. Justin, the DJ, was fun and easy, and it was a relief to have him take charge of the reception schedule so we could just enjoy. All in all, I can't even imagine how the day could have been better. I'm just so happy that we decided to have our wedding in the most beautiful place in Missouri.

Stumbled upon this cafe on a trip to Innsbrook Resort (from Kansas City) and it was the perfect…read morelittle stop to relax and refuel. Staff was kind. Menu was good. Drink options were exactly what we needed. Atmosphere inside left a little to be desired but the otudoor seating was nice. I would return.

Wandering around the area and have heard of the Meriwether Cafe, so we gave it a try. It is set…read morealong the Katy trail, and hosts a bike shop with rentals. Very lovely outdoor patio. There was ample indoor seating, but the patio won out. Our servers were very friendly, but at times absent a little too long. Perhaps. As it is a rest stop on the trail and people linger around resting. We had a good time visiting and hanging out. The menu was hard to pick from, so many great choices, breakfast all daylong. I ordered the pulled pork and pickle sand which with fries. It t was good and the fries were crisp and fresh. My son had the patty melt and he said it was good. He particularly liked the spread that came on the side. I don't think it made it to his sandwich, he ate it with his fries. I had a drip coffee and he had a latte. Good, but $4 for a drip coffee and he seems a little over priced. His latte was $6+, also good but over priced. I like this little trial side cafe. Maybe stick with water. Oh, they also have wine available. I'd go back if I'm in the area.

From google maps, review date: 2023…read more Had a good time, there are baseball fields for diamond counsel, there was also a playground for kids who weren't playing baseball but their parents had a kid that does. Looks like it needs some maintenance though.

we went back winter 2026 and it's definitely been played with hard. It was less enthusing this…read moretime, seems to need an update, but I realize kids are hard on things. Seems pricey for what you get. This time I have a 4 and 2 year old. The owner was there, but not super friendly to customers. She just looked at us and kept doing what she was doing. The place is still well decorated and cute, can just tell it's used. I didn't have any food this time.

What a fun morning. We were visiting Columbia for an event at Mizzou with an infant and a…read morepreschooler. Weather was iffy so we wanted an indoor place for them to play. Stumbled on tiny play on the web and so glad we booked. The online reservation process was a little much for a one time visit, but it worked out. The play area was so clean, staff were friending and the kids were thrilled. Enjoyed the separate baby area. They have a coffee bar and separate birthday party rooms. We will go again if in Columbia.