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Outdoor Movies open May 6.

Movies in the Park

The Movies in the Park series will kick off May 6 in Flat Branch Park. Megamind will be shown at 8:30 pm. Price is $2 per person; 8 and under are free. Co-sponsored by KPLA.

Upcoming Events

Movies in the Park, May 6
Hershey Track and Field, May 7
MLB Pitch, Hit and Run, May 14
Kids Bike Safety Event, May 14
Family Fun Fest, May 18

See the full calendar of upcoming events!

Cancellation Hotline:
573- 874-7663

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A golfer will walk about 3 miles playing 18 holes without a cart on Columbia's municipal golf courses. According to the Mayo Clinic, walking can lower your blood pressure and bad cholesterol!

Announcements

Philips Park Dedication and Fishing Derby will be held on May 21. Registration for the fishing derby starts at 9 am with the dedication set for 9:30 am. The derby will begin after the dedication. Click for details and registration form.
The 2011 Bluebird Mid-Missouri Disc Golf Tour has announced dates for the season, including Albert-Oakland Park. Check their flyer for details. Statewide flyer can be found here.
The 2011 Parks and Recreation Photo Contest has begun! Click here for more information.

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 May 19, 2011 at 7 pm at the ARC (1701 W. Ash).
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.

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.

In any case where legal reliance on information is required, the official records of the City of Columbia, Missouri, should be consulted.

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