Parks & Recreation

Lifeguard Classes The first round of lifeguarding classes for 2012 will be held February 11, 12, 18 and 19 at Hickman Indoor Pool. Times of the classes are 9 am to 4 pm. Classes are intended for those at least 15 years of age and price is $165.Call us to register and check our aquatics page for other upcoming classes! Upcoming Events Black History Month: Panel Discussion, Feb 7 African American culture and history in film, Feb 14 and 21 Black History Month Talent Showcase Blowout, Feb 16 Boy and Girl Scout Day, Feb 26 Black History Month Gospel Explosion and Soul Food Dinner, Feb 26 See the full calendar of upcoming events! Cancellation Hotline: 573- 874-7663

George Washington Carver said, "Nothing is more beautiful than the loveliness of the woods before sunrise."

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Announcements

• Sledding - In case of snow this winter, Stephens Lake Park has a sled hill open to the public and a fire pit to warm up with. Find out more.
• Ice Safety - If winter weather sets in, click here to learn about the ice criteria for opening Columbia lakes for ice skating and ice fishing.
• Winter Parking Lot Closures - The following parking lots will be closed for the winter: Atkins Park, Bonnie View Nature Sanctuary, Antimi T-Ball in Cosmo Park, Kiwanis Park - Maplewood Drive, and Nifong Park - Nifong Blvd. The parks these lots serve will remain open to the public, only the parking lots are closed. Click here for more information.
• Bow hunting - The City's 2011/2012 bow hunting season is over. Please make sure you report the number of deer harvested through the City of Columbia's bow hunting program on line. Reporting helps determine the success of this program and can positively influence the decision to continue the program in the future.

Regular/Monthly Announcements

• Park Blog - The park blog is updated during the work week, weekends, evenings and holidays so that park users may have the latest information on trail conditions, park closing, and capital projects. As part of the trail condition reports, information on access conditions to bow hunting sites will be posted as well.
• Discounted Theme Park Tickets can be purchased at the Parks & Recreation Office located at 1 S. 7th Street.
• Capital Improvement Program Webpage: You can now find out the status of Parks and Recreation capital improvement projects on the web. Click here for a list of current Parks and Recreation capital improvement projects, with information about their budget, project description, plans, interested parties meetings, bid awards, and project status.
• Parks & Recreation Commission: The next meeting will be February 16, 2012 at 7 pm at the ARC (1701 W. Ash). The agenda will be posted on the Boards and Commission page when available.
• Council Agenda Items: Review information on Parks and Recreation items on the Council Agenda.
• Parks and Recreation Web Mail: Find out what activities and programs are being offered by signing up to receive notifications when the Leisure Times activity guide is published or when special events are scheduled. Sign up to receive notifications of the status of softball, baseball or soccer games.
• Financial Assistance: The Financial Assistance Program was created to provide economically disadvantaged individuals access to recreational facilities and programs. Applications are available with the primary focus on youth between the ages of 2-17. Financial Assistance for Adults (AFA) 18 years of age and over is available, however limited funds are available. Applications can be picked up at the downtown Parks & Recreation office located at 7th and Broadway.
  
  
  
  

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Columbia Parks & Recreation 1 South 7th St Columbia, Missouri 65201 (573) 874-7460 Disclaimer: Every effort is made to ensure that information provided is timely and correct, however, users should keep in mind that this information is provided only as a public convenience.

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