Parks & Recreation
Creating Community through People, Parks and Programs

Activity & Recreation Center


1701 W. Ash Street (573) 874-7700	The ARC is Columbia, Missouri's popular health club, fitness center, and place to exercise and have fun. This 73,000 sq. ft. facility has an indoor leisure pool, gymnasium, strength training equipment and weights, cardio equipment, indoor track, group exercise classes, and much more!

Facility Hours of Operation (Except Holiday Weeks)
Monday-Friday	5:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday	8:00am - 8:00pm
Sunday	11:00am - 8:00pm
Upcoming Holidays - Facility Hours 11am-5:30pm - September 6, Labor Day
Closed Christmas, Thanksgiving, and New Years Day Click here for pool schedule
ARC Links: F ees and Memberships Membership Application Water Zone (Indoor Leisure Pool) Schedule, Policies & Programs Group Exercise Classes Gymnasium Birthday Parties Facility Specs Financial Assistance Information Fitness Schedule, Policies & Programs History and Donors Kid Zone (Child Care) Other ARC Programs Photos Policies Rentals - (Meeting Rooms, Party Rooms, Facility Lock-Ins, Pool) Site Map

The ARC Water Zone

The ARC Water Zone and the triple loop slide is now reopened!

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Labor Day hours: the facility will be open from 11 am to 5:30 pm on Labor Day.
The triple loop water slide at the ARC Water Zone (leisure pool) has now reopened!

Capital Improvement Projects
Year Completed	Project Description
2002	Activity and Recreation Center Development
2006	Parking Lot Expansion
2006	ARC/West Jr. High Fence
2009	Solar Parking Lot Lighting

Front View of ARC

The staff at the ARC
ARC Staff: Photo taken 12/08

Photo of ARC Natatorium Exterior
View of ARC from corner of Ash and Clinkscales