Recreation and the Arts

Parks, Recreation and the Arts

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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.

Columbia Festival of the Arts:
This weekend-long celebration of visual, performing and literary arts is the signature event of the OCA. The multi-discipline, multi-cultural event is held annually the last full weekend of September in downtown Columbia.

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 acivities 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.

Parks & Recreation Calendar: Photo of a man riding a bicycle.
View a calendar of upcoming recreational events.

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

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