Stephens Lake Beach (Unguarded) and Spraygrounds

Children playing in spraygrounds.
Trail and Stephens Lake Beach
Stephens Lake Beach Spraygrounds
People wading in the water at Stephens Lake Beach
Stephens Lake Beach in Summer
Stephens Lake Beach Swim Area
Stephens Lake Beach and Spraygrounds
Stephens Lake Park sprayground and beach

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About the Stephens Lake Beach and Spraygrounds

Stephens Lake Beach and Spraygrounds are FREE to the public and open from May 1 through Sept. 30. There is a sand beach and a designated roped area for swimming. The lake is unguarded and visitors swim at their own risk.  Stephens Lake Park features the largest spraygrounds (5,782 sq. ft.) in Columbia’s park system, with a variety of water spray features, such as spray rings, water columns, stream jets, geysers, and bubblers. Stephens Lake Park is centrally located in Columbia and is a family friendly place to cool off and have fun.

  • Open from May 1 through Sept. 30
  • Hours: Dawn (no earlier than 6 a.m.) to dusk
  • FREE admission
  • Access from Old Hwy 63 entrance, park in west parking lot

Contact information

573.874.7460opens phone dialer (Parks & Rec main office)

Facility amenities

  • Unguarded outdoor facility – swim at your own risk
  • Lake (includes both swimming and fishing areas)
    • 11 acres
    • Lake swimming in designated area only
    • Fishing/boating (non-motorized) on the east side of the boardwalk
  • Restrooms
  • Sand beach and grass area
  • Spraygrounds (chlorinated recycled water – activated by push button)