Recreation and the Arts

Parks, Recreation and the Arts

Special Events: How to organize a special event in the City of Columbia

Arts and Culture

Cultural Affairs Main Page:
Visit the City of Columbia's Office of Cultural Affairs online.

Arts Express: Photo taken at the Columbia Festival of The Arts.
View a free bi-monthly newsletter of cultural events and opportunities to experience visual, performing and literary art.

Public Art Guide:
Take an online tour of Columbia, Missouri's largest museum...visit 25 sculptures while on a self-guided walking or driving tour of publicly accessible art.

Artists' Registry:
Want to commission a portrait? Need live music at an upcoming event? Interested in local theater or dance? Check out the on-line Artists’ Registry.

Parks and Recreation

Parks and Recreation Main Page:
Visit the City of Columbia's Parks and Recreation Department online.

Activity and Recreation Center:
Find out what programs, classes, and activities the Activity and Recreation Center offers.

Activities and Programs:
View the Leisure Times online, a quarterly publication of upcoming recreation news and activities.You can now register for activities or classes online.

Adapted Recreation:
The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department offers a variety of classes and programs at Paquin Towers, a housing community for individuals with disabilities and the elderly.

Aquatic Activities:
Find out about the City's aquatic events, facilities, classes and other related programs.

Camp Adventure:
Learn about the summer day camp operated by the Columbia Parks and Recreation Department.

Hunting & Fishing Regulations:
Local regulations, lake locations, and fishing policies.

Golf Activities:
Find out about local courses, fees, tee times, and tournaments.

Parks, Trails, and Facilities:
Learn more about the local park system, trails and available recreational facilities. Find out how to reserve facilities, view a directory of parks and trails, and much more.

Park Patrol:
Help keep City parks and trails clean, safe and in good repair.

GetAbout Columbia Project :
Find out about Columbia's efforts to improve roadways for nonmotorized transportation such as biking and walking. If you know of an area that needs improvement report your concerns online.

Photo of a man riding a bicycle. Upcoming Calendar of Events and Other Things to Do: List of upcoming events and links to other event calendars around Columbia.

Sports Activities and Leagues:
Find out what the sports activities and leagues are offered by the City of Columbia. View schedules, registration information, rules, and cancellations.

Wheeled Sports:
Find out what Columbia has to offer bicyclists and other wheeled sports enthusiasts.

Special Olympics:
Learn about programs in the Columbia area.

TreeKeepers Program:
Volunteer program designed to teach you how to care for your trees.

Television and Media

The City Channel:
Visit the City's cable channel online and view a schedule of upcoming television broadcasts.

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