Stephens Lake Park
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Beautiful place to go on a walk. I recommend the following scavenger hunt: 1 )“Roses are red, this object is blue, a single press and you’ll be soaked through!” 2 )The Blue star is a tribute to whom? 3 )What color is Christy Welliver’s Hat? 4 )The dragon fly needs clean water to reproduce. It then eats which pest for us? 5 )What is the daily limit for channel catfish? 6 )What are the real names of Lalo and Lala? The answer is on the island- 7 )According to one of the benches, who teamed up with the “Coalition to Save Stephens Lake Park” to preserve Stephens Lake? 8 )“Our friends from up north, who reside in our lakes, but too many too much will make the lake ache.” How might our feathered friends deteriorate water quality? 9 )“A challenge to scale, it’s height you must prevail, photograph your friend before they descend.” 10 )The Land and Water Conservation Fund has a white plaque located “off stage”. Who partially funded the Outdoor Recreation Facilities? 11 )Overlooking the previous location, a sole chinkapin oak was dedicated to whom in 2016? 12 )Located in the garden next to a decaying tree and a shaded bridge a single cactus resides, find it! 13 )“Twin walkways over the creek, one is strong, the other falters. Seek the old and seek the new, both are required to be out of the blue”. 14 )A father, a mother, and a daughter overlook the lake, find their memorial spot
Kyle SaundersKyle Saunders
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Definitely one of the best parks in town! It has paved trails, which is nice for walking, bike riding, stroller walk or jogging. It has a beautiful lake with beach-like sand you can swim in, and splash pad for young children. Unfortunately, Parks and Recreation amenity were closed due to mechanical repairs when we went there this morning and it seemed that the splash pad was not operating, but people were still swimming in the lake.(No lifeguard attended.) Lots of flowers and trees along the trail. The playground is nice too. It has all sizes of swings for infants/toddlers, children and adults. Nice and shady. Perfect place for meetup with friends too!
ELmamaELmama
10
Better described as a recreation area. Has been used for large concert venue Roots-Blues-BBQ venue for some years. 5-star my (& most other local reviewers) highest. May have some 4-star reviews over 'it [varies]' valid. -All amenities from any main entrance (3) -Multiple pavilions w BBQ, south entrance. -Summer swimming area (free) -Multiple small concert/show venues -Overall well designed -Excercise, disc golf, etc. -Catch-n-release Learner fishing Minor critiques over rather busy, sometimes difficult parking. Some pavilions & restrooms overused (or fire-hose cleaned). But better described as a very busy recreation area, 5-star *more pending
Tom KD0FTETom KD0FTE
00
This park was an absolutely gem! We didnt know what we were going to find because the drive up to the parking is a bit deceiving. There is a 1.7 mile paved, outer loop that is extremely scenic, with an overlook along the NW area (yes, this park has some incline!). There is a series of paved trails, a small lake with a paved 0.6 mile loop, bridges, canoeing, gardens, swimming, outdoor showers, brick-and-mortar toilets...the list goes on and on. I highly recommend this park for all ages (and if you are a runner, the 1.7 mile outer loop is a challenging Strava Segment!).
Thomas HornikThomas Hornik
10
It’s been a long time since I had been to Stephens lake. The lake and splash pad area was clean. It’s a great place to take the kids. The lake is shallow and it’s fun to play in the sand and go back and forth to splash pad. I feel like it’s a great area in the sense it’s hard for kids to wonder off, as it’s mainly closed in. Plus, it has a lot of shade from mature trees. The bath by the parking lot wasn’t the cleanest but we did go on a Saturday evening and I assume the aren’t cleaned on the weekends.
Jennifer JohnsonJennifer Johnson
00
My dog Marley loves this dog park! She can't wait to go. From the time I release her at the gate she takes off around the lake, in the lake, shaking water all over me lol. Several dogs love to compete for the balls thrown in. I have never had trouble with anyone there. There was an issue with a dominating dog that took Marley down however, the owner handled it. We like to go every other day for a few hours...and Marley doesn't let me forget! Lol. Little dogs are happy there too.
Sun FlowerSun Flower
10
Nearby Attractions Of Stephens Lake Park
Academy Sports + Outdoors
Hong Kong Market
GameStop
Boone Hospital Center
Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater
Riechmann Indoor Pavilion
Lions-Stephens Park
Landmark Hospital
Hy-Vee Pharmacy
Lakewood Apartments

Academy Sports + Outdoors
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Hong Kong Market
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GameStop
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Boone Hospital Center
3.0
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Nearby Restaurants Of Stephens Lake Park
Crumbl - Columbia
Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
Firehouse Subs Columbia Broadway
Med Mex Cafe
Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Columbia, MO
LongHorn Steakhouse
Andy's Frozen Custard
IHOP
Kenko Sushi & Tea
Cicis Pizza

Crumbl - Columbia
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Kobe Japanese Steakhouse
4.2
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Firehouse Subs Columbia Broadway
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Med Mex Cafe
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Basic Info
Address
2001 E Broadway, Columbia, MO 65201
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(573) 874-7460
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4.7
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outdoor
relaxation
family friendly
pet friendly
Description
Stephens Lake Park is a park located in Columbia, Missouri, dating back to the early 19th century. Today it serves as an arboretum with a lake, and a park spanning 116 acres. It is often used as a live music venue..
attractions: Academy Sports + Outdoors, Hong Kong Market, GameStop, Boone Hospital Center, Stephens Lake Park Amphitheater, Riechmann Indoor Pavilion, Lions-Stephens Park, Landmark Hospital, Hy-Vee Pharmacy, Lakewood Apartments, restaurants: Crumbl - Columbia, Kobe Japanese Steakhouse, Firehouse Subs Columbia Broadway, Med Mex Cafe, Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux - Columbia, MO, LongHorn Steakhouse, Andy's Frozen Custard, IHOP, Kenko Sushi & Tea, Cicis Pizza

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