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General information
Parks and Recreation manages three outdoor and two indoor pools to serve the citizens of Columbia.
Note: All facilities are subject to early closings if low attendance (10 patrons or less in a two hour period), inclement weather, or if reserved for a special program. All outdoor facilities will remain closed whenever projected high temperatures for the day are below 75 degrees.
This web page is updated in conjunction with the publishing of the Leisure Times activity guide in March and August.
Admission fees
Swim hotline
Call 573.874.7663opens phone dialer for updated facility closings and openings
2024 Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center schedule
Notice: Pool schedule subject to change due to staff availability.
MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER |
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OPEN FOR SEASON Th and Fri Starting May 28 Little Swimmers
| Sa-Wed Th and Fri Little Swimmers
| Sa-Wed Th and Fri Little Swimmers
| Aug 1-18 Little Swimmers
Aug 19-31
| Sept. 1-2, 2024 CLOSED FOR SEASON |
2024 Douglass Family Aquatic Center schedule
Notice: Pool schedule subject to change due to staff availability.
MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER |
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Open for season May 28, 2024 Sa-Tu and Th Wed and Fri
| Sa-Tu and Th Wed and Fri | Sa-Tu and Th Wed and Fri | Sa-Tu and Th Wed and Fri Last Day Aug. 4, 2024 | CLOSED |
2024 Lake of the Woods Pool schedule
Notice: Pool schedule subject to change due to staff availability.
MAY | JUNE | JULY | AUGUST | SEPTEMBER |
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Open for season May 28, 2024 Su, Tu, Th-Sa Mon and Wed | Su, Tu, Th-Sa Mon and Wed | Su, Tu, Th-Sa Mon and Wed | Su, Tu, Th-Sa Mon and Wed Last Day Aug. 4, 2024 | CLOSED |
Indoor pools
- ARC (Activity and Recreation Center) – See ARC Water Zone Pool Schedule
- Hickman Pool – See Swim Lessons and Aquatic Classes
Aquatic programs
Pooch plunge
Finish off the ‘dog days’ of summer at Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center. The pool (no slides) is open for dogs; pets must be accompanied by an adult. Dogs swim only! Owners are responsible for cleaning up any accidents; dog and owner must be pre-registered to participate. Limited space–friendly dogs only! If weather is inclement, please call the hotline at 573.874.7663opens phone dialer, option 3. Register by calling 573.874.7460opens phone dialer or visit this link. Registration opens Aug. 14.
Location: Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center, 1900 Blue Ridge Road
ACTIVITY # | DATE | TIME | PRICE |
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114401-01 | TBA | 5-6 p.m. | $5 |
114401-02 | TBA | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | $5 |
Cub Scout Day
Attention all scouts! Hickman Pool will be hosting a day just for you. Activities will include five stations on a variety of water safety topics and fun games. All groups must preregister. If you are registering for a troop, please add each child to your household to include them on the class roster.
Location: Hickman High School Indoor Pool
ACTIVITY # | DATE | TIME | PRICE |
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101900-01 | Sun, Feb. 25, 2024 | 2-4 p.m. | $4 |
Boy Scouts Water Safety
Would you like to earn your Boy Scouts of America swimming or lifesaving merit badge? Demonstrate various water safety skills and get those badges! All groups must preregister. If you are registering for a troop, please add each child to your household to include them on the class roster.
Location: Hickman High School Indoor Pool
ACTIVITY # | DATE | TIME | PRICE |
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113923-01 | Sun, Feb. 25, 2024 | 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. | $4 |