Suggestions for Other Great Outdoors near Columbia

Zach H. • March 8, 2016Make the trip to the Big Oak! Just off the beautiful Katy Trail, it's an impressive thing to see!

Jordan J. • May 30, 2014They've got a very nice trail to walk!

Alan H. • December 25, 2019So cool. Great tradition for the community and a gift to bring on the spirit of Christmas.

Alan H. • June 25, 2017Such a peaceful awesome place. Great walk. Great pavilions. Just something to take advantage.

Arnold D. • April 16, 2017A good place just to relax and enjoy the outdoor

Arnold D. • April 18, 2017Wonderful walking and biking trail there is an easy and a hard trail

Karissa H. • June 3, 2012Come check out the concession stand :) us from regional catering love the people.

Zach H. • August 25, 2014Awesome place for a run! The stream next to the trail brings the temp down on a hot day.

Steve W. • May 23, 2013Beautiful scenery! Run or bike as far as you like. Easy in the knees! :)

Zach H. • March 8, 2016Endless gravel roads. A few pretty spots along the Missouri River!

Michael A. • March 16, 2016Great place for disc golf!

Zach H. • May 14, 2019Great access point from Jay Dix Station! 🚲

Bill T. • June 13, 2012Bring your bike or walking shoes ... and it's at least 10 degrees cooler on the MKT trail. And it's prettier too.

Jen B. • April 12, 2014Lots to do and see here! Sports events, pets, kids, trails to run on...it's kept nice and safe during the daytime for you to pick and choose your favorite activity to do there. Thanks Park and Rec!!

Jasmine Washington • October 11, 2012Flat Branch Park has a beautiful ambiance. Located in The District. Ideal picnic date or leisure with a good book. Recently had a photo shoot there. Lovely gazebo, creek bed, a quaint wide open area.

K. V. • March 18, 2012Great jungle gym for all ages and a huge covered picnic area right next to it. Great place to take some amazing pics!

Caitlin W. • March 6, 2010Don't come the first warm day in spring. Every person you don't want disturbing you normally will be here.

Zach H. • May 14, 2019Nice little stop off of the MKT. Playground equipment and small mountain bike course. Convenient air pump station for if your bike is low! 🚲

Jen R. • September 8, 2012If you want a good tailgate spot, try to get here by 6am. There are two sections of the lot so there are two different entrances.

Stacy J. • October 14, 2011Great for a quick afternoon stroll. Tons of different flowers and trees. If you are lucky, the squirrels might even pose for a picture.

Meg W. • September 22, 2012So big, and so many dogs! Ours loved it here.

Mizzou • October 16, 2010Did you know... Lowry Mall was once a roadway called Lowry St, until the early 1980s. But the path was so overrun with pedestrian traffic that it was converted into an open plaza for students to roam.

Dion W. • March 6, 2014Very friendly staff. Always keep the best interests of the ANIMALS in mind.

Zach H. • January 23, 2015I'm very partial, but this is the greatest spot on the greatest college campus in the world!