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Stephens Lake Park in Columbia, Missouri, is a 116-acre park with a lake for fishing, a sand beach for swimming, and non-motorized boating. The park also has spraygrounds, playgrounds, picnic areas, walking paths (including a 1.7-mile perimeter trail), an amphitheater, gardens, and seasonal options like sledding and ice skating. Amenities include reservable shelters, restrooms, and free Wi‑Fi, making it a convenient spot for a range of outdoor activities.

The Big Burr Oak is estimated to be over 350 years old! It’s one of the oldest and largest bur oaks in the country, standing about 90 feet tall with a massive spread.

Hinkson Woods offers a leafy escape just off the MKT Trail. Enjoy 2 miles of mown multi-use paths winding through forest and open grasslands along Hinkson Creek. The trail links up with the university rec trail and provides easy access to nearby Grindstone Nature Area and MKT system—giving you plenty of options for loop rides.

Flat Branch Park is where the MKT Trail starts. It’s an easy, mostly flat crushed-limestone path through shady green space that links to the Katy Trail.

'Fishing Lake' is part of 'Twin Lakes Recreation Area' and, as the name indicates, is mainly used for fishing. Besides that, there is a nice and short trail leading around the lake, which includes picnic areas.

Stephens Lake Park has a small sandy beach and a sprayground in the summer. It’s perfect for taking the kids to play or swim—or just for you to relax, enjoy the sun, and take a break.

Just off the Katy Trail near McBaine stands the McBaine Bur Oak, affectionately known as the Burr Oak Big Tree. Estimated to be between 350 and 400 years old, this majestic tree boasts a trunk circumference of 287 inches, a height of approximately 90 feet, and a canopy spread of 130 feet. As the largest bur oak in Missouri, it shares the title of national champion with a counterpart in Kentucky. Situated about half a mile from the Missouri River, it's believed that the Lewis and Clark Expedition passed within sight of this enduring natural landmark. Accessible via a short detour from the trail, the tree offers a serene spot to pause and reflect amidst the beauty of the Missouri River floodplain.

MKT Trail in Missouri has a total length of 240 miles, is a multi-use trail and was rated “Best Urban Trail” in the 2016 USA Today’s "10 Best Readers’ Choice Awards". This section in Columbia leads along Twin Lakes Recreation Area and passes through a beautiful forest and over a nice bridge.