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Gans Creek Recreation Area — Attraction in Columbia Township

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Gans Creek Recreation Area
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The Gans Creek Recreation Area is a 320-acre public park in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Its name derives from Gans Creek, which flows through the property. It borders the Rock Bridge Memorial State Park on its western edge.
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A. Perry Philips Park
5050 Bristol Lake Pkwy, Columbia, MO 65201
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Gans Creek Recreation Area

3350 E Gans Rd, Columbia, MO 65201
4.7(137)
Open until 11:00 PM
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The Gans Creek Recreation Area is a 320-acre public park in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Its name derives from Gans Creek, which flows through the property. It borders the Rock Bridge Memorial State Park on its western edge.

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(573) 874-7460
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A. Perry Philips Park

A. Perry Philips Park

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4.7
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5.0
3y

Looking to run on grass? You found the place. This is where the Mizzou Cross Country Team competes. The course is well-maintained with low-cut and appears to be zoazia grass (like a tight thick mat). I ran three 2.5-mile loops recently and thought it required quite a bit more effort than running the local recreational trails. Note that the path is not obviously marked off (at least not when I ran it). I ran with someone who previously ran a course here and knew how to create a 2.5-mile loop. I enjoyed running in the open scenery. There are bathrooms here, but they were locked. I'm expecting that they will open around Memorial Day (like many other trail restrooms). Dogs are allowed, but they must be...

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4.0
7y

-When Pavilions, BBQ Grills Added this will be a Five star review. -Appears to be developed as a Southern COMO ”Cosmo” park. Favourably Impressive.

-New park -Basic Amenities -Great Views Sunrise & Sunset Two man-made ponds (not for boating) -Soccer fields galore (I counted 9-10 netted Goals, literally lost count)

This park is across from A.Perry Philips park on Bristol Lake Parkway. That park better suited for fishing.

Park needs more maturity to make five-star; currently only porta-potties open. Loos unlabeled & Traffic prohibition sign just removed. -Very good-designed park. Could use a boardskating...

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5.0
4y

Well believe it or not this recreation area is actually really beautiful I didn't bring any dogs or I didn't go for a while I actually delivered sod there for a project that they had going on so but from what I could see it was very pretty and quiet peaceful although I think kids and teenagers need to stay out and stop doing donuts and burnouts and destroying stuff but hey you do what you got to do huh but in all reality it's a very pretty area and I'm happy to contribute to the beautification of that Park by the way I delivered...

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D'Artagnon BeaverD'Artagnon Beaver
This course is beautiful!!! We are here for the NAIA Cross Country National meet. Let me just say that this course and park is lovely. Beautiful views and well maintained should lead to a great experience! The restrooms are clean and the parking lot is well maintained.
Sophie BeckerSophie Becker
Gents Creek was very pretty. We went there during the sunset and sat down and had a picnic. Although their bathrooms are not very nice they're beautiful view makes up for it. There are no stall doors on the bathrooms.
Noah SchmidtNoah Schmidt
This is one of my favorite places on earth. I run cross country and have raced here many times and am spoiled by how good the course is like so good. I never want to run any whare else.
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This course is beautiful!!! We are here for the NAIA Cross Country National meet. Let me just say that this course and park is lovely. Beautiful views and well maintained should lead to a great experience! The restrooms are clean and the parking lot is well maintained.
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Gents Creek was very pretty. We went there during the sunset and sat down and had a picnic. Although their bathrooms are not very nice they're beautiful view makes up for it. There are no stall doors on the bathrooms.
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This is one of my favorite places on earth. I run cross country and have raced here many times and am spoiled by how good the course is like so good. I never want to run any whare else.
Noah Schmidt

Noah Schmidt

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