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Garth Nature Area

Garth Nature Area

2799 N Garth Ave, Columbia, MO 65202
4.7(40)

Amenities

Waste Bag StationsBenches / SeatingShade Trees / CanopyParking AvailableRestrooms NearbyPaved PathsFully Fenced

Reviews (20)

Ray Brown
5.0

We enjoyed a pleasant walk for a couple of miles. Unfortunately, the bathrooms are now closed due to cold temperatures. They were open a week or so ago, but not now.

5/22/2026

Logan Howard
5.0

We love walking the trails and access to a dog park is big plus too!

5/22/2026

Julie Thompson
5.0

Beautiful area to go for a walk, with abundant wildlife. There's an area for dogs, ponds, restrooms at the parking lot, and it connects with the Bear Creek Trail.

5/22/2026

Michael Melvin
4.0

Great place to walk and take your dogs too it's pretty and clean

5/22/2026

Chauncey Sidney
5.0

Great experience, where you can free your mind and elevate connections with mother nature. Quiet and relaxing. Difficulty Easy Route type Point-to-Point Time spent Less than 1 hr Recommended activities Running, Biking, Dog Walking, Birdwatching, Walking Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot Dog-friendliness I raise dog's for a living, depict of other duties and job's I have to do in that aspect.

5/22/2026

Amanda Bunnell
5.0

Charles Barkley's favorite place!

5/22/2026

Kaylor Roberts
5.0

Came looking for frogs and was not disappointed in April. Up close to the parking area at least, there were bull frogs, leopard frogs, and some smaller brown frogs in the shallow waters. There is a mother duck near the parking, on a small island in the nearest pond, protecting her eggs as well. I saw at least two turtles on the log by the parking lot. I did see one bee visiting all the wild flowers. Love to see a healthy park like this Difficulty Easy Route type Not sure Time spent 1-2 hr Recommended activities Running, Dog Walking, Walking Parking space Plenty of parking Parking options Free parking lot Dog-friendliness There is a lake where you can have your dogs swim in it or run around it

5/22/2026

Nina Rowe
5.0

A wonderful and spacious dog park, my pups love it! A great mix of sun and shade with seating for human companions and a pond for play. Playground No playgrounds as this is a trailhead/dog park area. Still a great place for families to walk! Restrooms There is a (parks so no ventilation) bathroom in the front corner of the parking lot. Dog-friendliness Great dog park for off leash play and trails to walk on leash! Picnic area Picnic tables in dog park, eat at your own risk

5/22/2026

Saad Zaidi
4.0

Several small lakes and well buily trek. You can enjoy turning trek along with 5 to 6 lakes. The scenery is beautiful, youll love the time spent here, there are many different species of pirds and small animals you can spot. Bring in your water bottle and spend hours of lovely time close to nature.

5/22/2026

Ansel Lenser
5.0

love walking here. walked here with my dad a few times, and with my friend the other day. very relaxing and peaceful. sry i have no pics! Restrooms indoor restooms (i think they lock electronically when park closes) Dog-friendliness area for dogs

5/22/2026

Waqar Zaidi
5.0

Great park and trail for a quick jog and a walk. Its an amimal friendly area which waa very nice. Today was the first time I went there but I can very easily see this trail become my regular area of jogging. There small area which were very peaceful and quite. Close to nature and calm.

5/22/2026

Nate R.
5.0

Love walking around this area. Just watch out for the geese hiding in the bushes. If you get to close theyll let you k ow with a loud hiss.

5/22/2026

K O
4.0

There are some easy trails to walk in this natural area. It doesn't take long to go through, but has nice scenery to enjoy. Difficulty Easy Route type Loop Time spent Less than 1 hr Recommended activities Running, Dog Walking, Walking

5/22/2026

Chris McKinney
5.0

Nice paved walking and biking trails.

5/22/2026

Cynthia T
5.0

Great trail to go walking. The dog park is near by which is always a plus for us.

5/22/2026

Lydia B
5.0

Lots of trails and love the creek. Very nice walkways for the trails, very wide, and brush is cut back so not crowded if walking with multiple people.

5/22/2026

Michael Palmatory
3.0

Got there right before dark. Took the rc trucks and played on the trails for a few minutes. It was nice. The trails were kept in good condition.

5/22/2026

Ethan Kossover
5.0

Really nice nature area with walking trails. Large, fenced dog area with a pond. Great place to get some fresh air and let the dogs play.

5/22/2026

James Greenwood
5.0

It has a nice travel trail to walk on and it has its own dog park and it's a really nice place to just relax and enjoy and have a good walk

5/22/2026

Jay Miller
5.0

Love it here but my make dog kept getting humped by a bigger male dog. So I had to go

5/22/2026

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