Columbia Parks and Recreation

09/01/2026

Learn Martial Arts at any age! We're hosting a variety of Martial Arts classes this month, including Judo, Koryo Gumdo for Kids, Beginning Koryo Gumdo, and Iaido. Classes are held at the Moss Building and at Riechmann Pavilion, on weekday evenings and Saturday mornings. Each class is a different price and runs for a full month. For full details, visit CoMo.gov or access your WebTrac account and search for "Martial Arts"!

(Image Description: A red background and two people training in martial arts with practice swords, a younger and an older person, one on each side of the image. The text atop the image reads "Martial Arts for All Ages", followed by “JUDO (ages 5 - Adult)”, “KORYO GUMDO FOR KIDS (ages 10-14)”, “BEGINNING KORYO GUMDO (age 14+)”, & “IAIDO (age 16+)”. A line at the bottom reads: "For More Info, visit CoMo.gov or search WebTrac for “Martial Arts”." The Columbia Parks and Recreation Department logo sits in the bottom right corner of the image.)

08/31/2026

Join us at the Armory this fall for Smaller Ballers! At this instructional co-ed basketball program for kids ages 4-6, youth learn the fundamental skills of the game each week. At the final session, kids get to show what they learned at a scrimmage! Price is just $40, and sessions are Wednesday evenings at the Armory Sports and Recreation Center from 6:00 PM - 6:45 PM, September 2nd - 30th. Call 573.874.7460 or visit CoMo.gov to register!

(Image Description: Blue background with photo of a child and an instructor training at Smaller Ballers in 2025. Text reads "Smaller Ballers", "Wednesdays", "September 2nd - 30th", "6:00 - 6:45 PM", & "Ages 4-6". Columbia Parks and Recreation logo sits in the bottom right corner.)

08/27/2026

Training for Pooch Plunge with Sydney and Lasso:
Everything you need to bring with you!

1. You need your pup and of course a human to go with!
2. A leash on your pup, leaving and entering the pool area.
3. P**p bags!
4. Your pup’s favorite waterproof toy!
5. Speaking of waterproof, make sure the human has good waterproof shoes too!
6. A towel for when the play time is done!

We can’t wait to see you and your pup out at the Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center on September 8th!

For more info, check out our Facebook event or visit CoMo.gov

08/22/2026

08/21/2026

Twin Lakes Recreation Area will be closed to the public on Saturday, August 22nd, beginning at 6 PM while we host the private Kaleidospoke GLOW Party. This includes the trail into the park and the off-leash dog areas. The park will re-open to the public for regular hours Sunday, August 23rd.

(Image Description: Background image of Twin Lakes Recreation Area featuring the lake and a heron under a clear blue sky. Foreground features a “Park Closed” notice on a bright yellow banner, paired with closure details reading “Twin Lakes Recreation Area, Saturday, August 22, 6 PM.”)

08/21/2026

Wheels for every ride, and deals for every rider! This Saturday, August 22, 10 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., the CoMo Bike Co-op is rolling into Walt's Bike Shop Swap Meet (cash only) with a repurposed bicycle fleet (approximately 25 bicycles) worth flexing:

- road bikes for the commuting crowd

-mountain bikes for the trail chasers

-hybrid bikes for the "I want to ride it all" crowd

- kid bikes and child carriers (including a Burley Bee Carrier) for your future Tour de France cyclists

- a plethora of vehicle bike racks for your drive to the trailhead

*See you THIS Saturday at Walt's, 1217 Rogers St.
https://www.waltsbikeshop.com/events

(Image Description: the link connects readers with the Walt's Bike Shop events webpage with their logo - stylized lettering of their business name - and a description of the swap meet location and hours)

Aug 22 10:00 AM10:00 Annual Gear Swap! Saturday, August 22, 2026 10:00 AM 3:00 PM 10:00 15:00 Walt's Bike Shop (map) Google Calendar ICS The Walt's Annual Cycling & Outdoor Gear Swap Meet is back!!! Our swap meet will take place on Saturday, Aug. 22 from 10am-3pm. Bring your used outdoor, cycl...

08/20/2026

Pop-Up & Play! August 26th, 4:30 - 6:00 PM, Worley Street Park, 503 W Worley St

Join us Wednesday, August 26th, at your local park for an afternoon of play! We'll bring the games and supplies. You bring the kids and enjoy the fun! For more information contact 573.874.6379 or [email protected].

(Image Description: "Pop-Up & Play!" title text centered over a photo of the playground at Worley Street Park. Event details below: August 26, 4:30–6:00 PM, Worley St Park. Columbia Parks and Recreation logo in the bottom right corner.)

08/19/2026

Consider yourself and your dog (mostly your dog, to be honest) officially invited to our Annual Pooch Plunge! Bring your pup to take a dip in the pool and make some new friends at Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center the day after Labor Day.

For just $8 a pup, your dog gets to enjoy an hour in the pool & you get exclusive access to Lizzi and Rocco's Treat Truck for their grand debut(!), not to mention a little insider info about our next event for dogs and dog lovers, Yappy Hour! All dogs do have to be accompanied by an adult human, and that human does need to register in advance. Register by calling 573.874.7460 or visit CoMo.gov & we'll see you at the puppy pool party!

(Image Description: Photo background of a dog playing in a pool with colorful balls, framed by blue circles and white paw print graphics. Overlaid stacked text reads “Tuesday September 8th,” “Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center,” and “POOCH PLUNGE!”. Along the bottom sits the Columbia Parks and Recreation logo and, under a “Featuring:” text line, Lizzi & Rocco’s Natural Pet Market logo.)