About Twin Lakes Recreation Area
Twin Lakes Recreation Area is a 73 acre community park in south Columbia. Amenities include a fishing lake, playground, a dog park, picnic areas, and access to the County House and MKT Trails.
Acres: 73.3 Acres
Park Hours: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Park Fishing Hours: 4:30 am to 11 pm
Park amenities
Activity areas
- Playgrounds (1)
Aquatics
- Little Mates Cove is currently closed and will not open for the 2024 aquatics season. As part of the 2021 Park Sales Tax renewal, funding has been allocated for future improvements to Twin Lakes Recreation Area.
Dog - leash free area
Read more about our dog parks and leash free areas.
Lakeside Dog Park
3.9 acres
This roomy area is for all dog sizes during the spring through fall season. It is fenced on three sides, with the lake serving as the west boundary. Dogs can enjoy playing in the 16-acre fishing lake. Dog park users can park in the shelter parking lot. The restroom by the shelter is open April 15 to October 15. This area is closed during the winter – generally December through February. During this time all dogs and their owners are directed to use the Off-Season Dog Park.
Paws Pond Dog Park
2.9 acres
Small dogs rule in this new area created just for them. Dogs visiting this area should be no taller than 18 inches at the shoulder. There is a small pond in this fenced in area. This area is closed during the winter – generally December through February. During this time all dogs and their owners are directed to use the Off-Season Dog Park.
Off-Season Dog Park
3.3 acres
For the winter off-season – generally December through February, this dog park for all dog sizes is set up to help safeguard dogs from falling through the lake ice. The creation of the Off-Season Dog Park was in response to the Fire Department’s request after having been dispatched nine times during one winter season to rescue dogs that had ventured out onto the large fishing lake and fallen through the ice. Although the restrooms are winterized and closed October 15 to April 15, the Parks and Recreation Department provides a port-a-pot for the winter dog park users.
Lakes access
- Fishing lake and dock (18.8 acres)
- Non-motorized boating, no boat dock
Picnic areas
- Picnic tables along lake (2)
- Reservable Shelters
Restrooms
- Restrooms (open April 15 to Oct 15)
- Bath house
Trails
- County House Trail
- Access to MKT Trail
Capital improvement projects and council items
year completed | project description | council items |
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2011 | Annual Park Improvement Project: Memorial/Heritage bench replacements (7) | |
2012 | Annual Roads and Parking: Repair and overlay entry road, put electic underground, and make connections to County House Trail | |
2014 | Twin Lakes Recreation Area Improvements: Dog park and Little Mates Cove renovations | View Council Item View Council Item |
2016 | Aquatic VGBA Drain Grate Replacements | View Council Item |
Postponed – Funds Reallocated | Twin Lakes Recreation Area: Bathhouse Renovations | View Council Item |
Twin Lakes Recreation Area Improvements |