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!

Eagles Bluff is a peaceful and wonderful conservation area with lots of creatures to look at:…read moreincluding eagles! Eagles Bluff has a lookout point, several trails, picnic tables next to the water, and a beautiful view of the constantly moving waters. I would go to Eagles Bluff all the time while attending college at Mizzou to get away from stressors and to relax outdoors. It's a wonderful spot to study or read because of how peaceful it is! This is also a popular conversation area to go fishing (make sure to look at park instructions on fishing in the area). Check out Eagles Bluff on the outskirts of Columbia next time you are in the area!

What a lovely spot to enjoy the outdoors! The view of the river along with 3 different counties is…read morebreathtaking! Have a little one? There's a playground for them! Have a toddler? Also, they have a playground for them! Like to watch baseball? Sit in the stands or bring a chair. Want to picnic? There's a place for that as well. You can't go wrong when you visit the parks here in Boonville Missouri!

We had some extra time waiting to meet up with family and a park seemed like a much better place…read morefor that than a fast-food joint. A local's recommendation led us here, and once we found our way off the main roads back here, it was exactly what we wanted. (Finding it's not that hard; follow the casino and historical marker signs and be patient. It's only about a mile off the main drag.) I only got to see part of this 31 acre park, but what I saw was great--several picnic shelters, BBQ pits, kids' play structures (including one with a mini rock-climbing wall! photo pending), and baseball diamonds. A great place to relax, watch a game, or meet friends. TRIVIA: This park is on the National Registry of Historic Places, and from its high point, you can see the start of the Santa Fe Trail.

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.

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.

pool is great. really like the kids are, and the diving boards. they have. good,read more

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.

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!

I've played quite a few disc golf course, but have to say Harmony Bend is the best I've…read moreexperienced. Terrain varies. There are some seriously tough holes (some even 1000-plus feet to the basket), the course is well-maintained, beautiful in a walk-through-the-woods-and-nature sort of way and definitely fit for pro-level tournaments. And it's free to play! I plan on trying to play here every time I'm in Columbia. If you're a disc golf nerd, def worth going a little out of your way to check this course out. So jealous my uncle live like 3 minutes away!