City of Columbia, MO

02/06/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/06/2026 16:49

Public input meetings set for development of first phase of Northeast Regional Park, master plan

1 S Seventh Street
Columbia, MO 65201

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

February 6, 2026

CONTACT: Tammy Miller
Communications Coordinator
Parks and Recreation
City of Columbia
573.874.7465
[email protected]

Public input meetings set for development of first phase of Northeast Regional Park, master plan

(COLUMBIA, MO)- Columbia Parks and Recreation is seeking public input regarding the proposed master plan and first phase of development of Northeast Regional Park, 5212 N. Oakland Gravel Road.

The public is invited to attend one of two drop-in meetings to view plans, offer feedback and ask questions of staff. Both meetings will be held in the Event Center at the park:

Tuesday, Feb. 10, 4-6 p.m.
Thursday, March 12, 5-7 p.m.

Anyone unable to attend the meetings will be able to provide feedback at https://beheard.como.gov/.

The first phase of development may include synthetic turf multi-purpose sports fields, indoor building improvements, multi-purpose natural grass sports fields and facilities to support the Boone County Fair. The project would also include utility upgrades, parking lot improvements and LED lighting upgrades.

For more information, contact the Parks and Recreation Department at 573.874.7460.


City of Columbia Vision
Columbia is the best place for everyone to live, work, learn and play.

City of Columbia Mission
To serve the public equitably through democratic, transparent and efficient government.

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