Editor’s note: The June 2025 feature story in COMO Magazine incorrectly reported that the thirty-mile trail loop around the city is about 85 percent complete. The correct number is 60 percent. The same story reported that bridges 9 and 10 on the MKT Trail, near the University of Missouri, were being replaced. However, Bridge 10 […]
Years ago, when the Washington Park Ice Arena in Jefferson City offered a free opportunity for kids to lace up some ice skates and get on the ice, Sam Fleury and his wife Ann took their children, 5-year-old Ava and 3-year-old William, to try it out. With that first chance to glide across the ice,
Sports tourism is an integral part of the city of Columbia’s economy. Our Parks and Recreation Department continues to emphasize sports and the development of athletic facilities as a key economic driver for our community. Sporting events contribute to our economy in many ways, with residents and visitors spending money on hotel stays, local restaurants,
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One of the many favorable things about our fair city is how pet friendly we are. There are ample things to enjoy, and many places allow us to bring our favorite furry friends along for the fun. For starters, Columbia Parks and Recreation oversees over more than 3,700 acres of parkland, maintains seventy-five parks, and
