Activity & Recreation Center (ARC)
Click here for updated Water Zone schedule and updated Group Fitness schedule
The gymnasium is now open on a reservation basis only. See details on how to reserve a court and what kind of play is allowed under the current local health order.
(573) 874-7700
The ARC is Columbia, Missouri’s popular health club, fitness center, and place to exercise and have fun. This 73,000 sq. ft. facility has an indoor leisure pool, gymnasium (including basketball, volleyball, and pickleball), strength training equipment and weights, cardio equipment, indoor track, group exercise classes, and much more! The ARC is located in Clary-Shy Park, Columbia, Missouri.
Clary-Shy Park Mapopens PDF file
Mask Ordinance guidelines:
The City of Columbia has a mask ordinance in place. The ordinance identifies a number of exempted activities, including indoor exercise as long as a distance of six feet from others is maintained.
The following times are when YES, masks are REQUIRED at the ARC:
- When entering the facility
- When not able to distance yourself from other patrons or staff
- When using non-cardio equipment (weights) and not able to distance from other patrons
- When in non-exercise areas (locker rooms, restrooms, etc.)
- When exiting the facility
The following times are when NO, masks are NOT REQUIRED at the ARC:
- When participating in group exercise classes
- While utilizing a cardio machine or spinning bike
- While swimming in the pool
- If under the age of 10 years old
ARC Links:
- Hours of Operations
- Membership, Admission Fees, & Policies
- Birthday Party Packages
- Cardio/Strength Training
- Child Care Services
- Fitness Programs
- Group Exercise
- Gymnasium
- Personal Training
- Rentals – Meeting Rooms/ Party Rooms
- Special Events and School’s Out Camps
- Spinning Studio
- Water Zone (Indoor Leisure Pool)
- Youth Training Room
- Other ARC Information