Cosmo Park

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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.[3]

On September 17, 2007, the park was proposed as a possible location for Columbia's third high school.[4] On October 10, 2007 City Council rejected this proposal.[5]

Activities

Facilities

L.A. Nickell Golf Course

The park features a par 70, 18-hole golf course that is open year-round (weather permitting). The course has no formal dress code; golf carts, a driving range, and lessons are all available.[6]

Columbia Skate Park

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Cosmo Skate Park

The park contains a Script error: No such module "convert". skate park that was opened in 1999.[7] The skate park was built with the help of skateboarders and inline skaters.[8]

Additional facilities

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View of Cosmo Playground at sunset, Cosmo Park, Columbia, MO

Trails

Several trails wind through the park:[1]

  • Cosmo Nature Trail - (1.75 miles, dirt). This trail wanders through a heavily wooded nature area and wetlands.
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    Bear Creek Trail Access sign, Cosmo Park, Columbia, MO
    Bear Creek Trail - (4.8 miles, limestone gravel). This trail runs along Bear Creek and connects the park to the Script error: No such module "convert". Albert Oakland Park.
  • Cosmo Fitness Trail - (1.25 Miles, asphalt). A hard surface trail open to walkers, bikers, and skaters (no motorized vehicles).
  • Rhett's Run Mountain Bike Trail - (2.4 miles, dirt). A mountain bike course.

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External links

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