Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area
Official Park Name: Henry Jackson Waters & C. B. Moss Memorial Wildlife Area
Acres: 115.6
Park Hours: 6 am to 11 pm
Multi-Use Trail Miles: 1.75 miles, concrete
Maps & Documents
Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area Map
Park Amenities
Activity Areas
- Playgrounds
- Hillcrest Community Center
- Jones House
Natural Features
- Forested land
- Grindstone Creek
- Limestone bluffs
Picnic Areas
- Reservable Facilities (3)
Restrooms (open April 15 to Oct. 15)
Trails
| Facility Addresses | |
|---|---|
| Description | Address |
| Park | 1907 Hillcrest Dr. |
| Hillcrest Community Center | 1907 Hillcrest Dr. |
| Moss Building | 1905 Hillcrest Dr. |
| Waters House and Barn | 2104 Hillcrest Dr. |
| Jones House (not open to the public) | 2016 Hillcrest Dr. |
The Waters-Moss Memorial Wildlife Area is owned by the Missouri Department of Conservation and managed by Columbia Parks and Recreation as a result of a land swap agreement. The park is home to the Hillcrest Community Center, the Moss Building (reservable), and Waters House (reservable). The park is open for deer and turkey archery hunting under MDC hunting regulations. The park has a reservable shelter, playground, and outdoor restroom. Grindstone Creek Trail travels through the south end of the park.