Albert Oakland Park is an park in

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. The park is located at 1900 Blue Ridge Road next to Oakland Junior High School.

History

The southern of the park was donated to the City of Columbia in 1964 and is known as the C.M. Albert Memorial Park.

Activities in the park

Facilities

* Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center * Reservable Shelters - three total with drinking fountains, power outlets,

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grills, and restroom access.

Sports

* Baseball/Softball fields - two * Basketball court - one *

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course - two * Playgrounds - two * Soccer fields - two * Tennis courts - three * Sand Volleyball courts - two

Trails

Several trails wind through the park: * Bear Creek Trail - (4.8 miles). This limestone gravel trail runs along Bear Creek and connects the park to the {{convert, 533, acre, m2, sing=on Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area. * Fitness Trail - (1 Mile). A hard surface trail with eighteen exercise stations.

References

Albert Oakland Park official site
Parks in Missouri Parks in Columbia, Missouri Protected areas of Boone County, Missouri Tourist attractions in Columbia, Missouri