Albert Oakland Park
LocationColumbia, Missouri
Coordinates38°58′58″N 92°18′31″W
Area81.5 acres (330,000 m2)
OperatorColumbia Parks and Recreation

Albert Oakland Park is a 79-acre (320,000-square metre) park in Columbia, Missouri, in the United States. The park is located at 1900 Blue Ridge Road next to Oakland Middle School.

History

The southern 20 acres (81,000 m2) of the park was donated to the City of Columbia in 1964 and is known as the C.M. Albert Memorial Park.[1]

Activities

Facilities

Source:[2]

  • Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center
  • Reservable Shelters - three total with drinking fountains, power outlets, BBQ grills, and restroom access.

Sports

Source:[2]

  • Baseball/Softball fields - two
  • Basketball court - one
  • Disc Golf courses (18-hole) - two
  • Playgrounds - two
  • Soccer fields - two
  • Tennis courts - one
  • Sand Volleyball courts - two
  • Pickleball courts - twelve
  • Outdoor Pools
  • Water Play Areas

Trails

Several trails wind through the park:

  • Bear Creek Trail - (4.8 miles). This limestone gravel trail runs along Bear Creek and connects the park to the 533-acre (2,160,000-square metre) Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area.
  • Fitness Trail - (1 Mile). A hard surface trail with eighteen exercise stations.

References

  1. ^ "City of Columbia - Official Government Website". www.como.gov. Archived 2023-05-30 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-02-10.
  2. ^ "City of Columbia - Official Government Website". www.como.gov. Archived 2023-06-02 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2025-02-10.