Cosmo Park


Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area, commonly referred to as Cosmo Park, is a city park in Columbia, Missouri. At, it is the largest park in Columbia. It is also the location of the annual Show-Me State Games.

History

The park is built on the location of the former Columbia Municipal Airport. The runways were rebuilt as parking lots, and the old layout of the airport can be seen in aerial imagery.
On September 17, 2007, the park was proposed as a possible location for Columbia's third high school. On October 10, 2007 City Council rejected this proposal.

Activities in the park

Sports

L.A. Nickell Golf Course
The park features a par 70, 18-hole golf course that is open year-round. The course has no formal dress code; golf carts, a driving range, and lessons are all available.
Columbia Skate Park
The park contains a skate park that was opened in 1999. The skate park was built with the help of skateboarders and inline skaters.
Additional sports facilities available:
Several trails wind through the park:
Playground
The park features a sizable playground, which was renovated in the last few years.