Boone's Lick State Historic Site
Highway 187, Boonesboro, MO
Park Office: 660-837-3330
https://mostateparks.com/park/boones-lick-state-historic-site
The site has outdoor exhibits that interpret and explain how salt became big business in the “Boone’s Lick Country.”
D.C. Rogers Lake
County Road 205, Fayette, MO 65248
660-248-5246
https://cityoffayettemo.com/parks/
This 185-acre park, completed in 1970, features a beautiful lake just west of Fayette with lovely views and offers reservable picnic shelters, boat ramps, a playground, campground, and firearm/archery range. Additional amenities include seasonal duck blind rentals, though swimming is not permitted in the lake.
Davisdale Conservation Area
From Columbia, Take I-70 west to Highway 40, continue west on 40 for 12 miles and watch for
area sign.
https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/2022-02/8229.pdf
Recreational Opportunities include Bird Watching – Fishing – Hiking – Hunting –
Outdoor Photography – Wildlife Viewing. Open for public use from 4:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m.; hunting, fishing, trapping, camping, dog training, launching and landing boats allowed 24 hours a day on areas these activities are permitted.
Diana Bend Conservation Area
Diana Bend Conservation Area is 3 miles west of Rocheport on Highway 40 in New Franklin
https://mdc.mo.gov/sites/default/files/2022-04/9710.pdf
Recreation opportunities: Bird Watching – Bicycling – Fishing – Hiking - Hunting – Outdoor Photography – Wildlife Viewing
A gravel path takes users from the KATY Trail near the Rocheport Tunnel to an ADA accessible
boardwalk with an observation platform and a wildlife viewing/hunting blind. A scenic overlook, which provides a commanding view of the MO River floodplain, is located at the top of a short, steep hiking trail that starts on
the boardwalk.
Dolly Parton's Imagination Library of Missouri
205 JEFFERSON ST, JEFFERSON CITY MO 65101
573-751-8411
ImaginationLibrary@dese.mo.gov
https://imaginationlibrary.com/
Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library sends more than one million books per month to children around the world inspiring them to Dream More, Learn More, Care More and Be More. Each month, Dolly Parton’s Imagination Library mails a high-quality, age-appropriate book to all registered children (under age 5), addressed to them, at no cost to the child’s family.
First Chance for Children
1010 Fay Street Columbia, MO 65201
573-777-1815
http://www.firstchanceforchildren.org/
First Chance for Children provides a wide range of comprehensive programming designed to support families with their specific parenting needs. From diapers and cribs, to parent education, play groups, and more, First Chance for Children has a service for all families with children under the age of 5. Together, we can ensure all children are ready for school, ready for life.
Safe C.R.I.B.S., which stands for Community Resources, Infant Beds, and Support, provides infants without a safe place to sleep a pack and play crib. The crib is delivered to the family and is followed by 5 additional home visits focusing on family wellbeing and child safety. CRIBS is open to low-income families or those experiencing high parenting stress
Lend and Learn Libraries are a free, fun place where parents can play with their children ages 0-5, interact with other parents, and ask trained staff questions about development or other concerns. Toys are available for check out so families can extend learning and play at home. Eligibility: open to anyone caring for a child under the age of 5.
Geographic Area Served: Boone, Howard, Cooper, Randolph, Audrain, Callaway, Moniteau, Cole, and Osage Counties.
Fayette City Park
505 Park Road, Fayette MO
660-248-5246
https://cityoffayettemo.com/parks/
This 29-acre park, developed in the 1930s, features a historic swimming pool open during summer months, a splash pad, and an 18-hole disc golf course. Additional amenities include a basketball court, skateboard park, several playgrounds, and three shelter houses available for reservation.
Howard County Public Library
201 S Main, Fayette, MO 65248
660-248-3348
http://www.hocopub.lib.mo.us/
Howard County Library provides library services and computer access for residents of and visitors to Howard County, Missouri.
Hours 10-6 Tue-Fri; 9-12 Sat
Lewis Library of Glasgow
315 Market Street, Glasgow, MO 65254
660-338-2395; lewislib@yahoo.com
Mon-Sat 2-6 p.m.
Paige-Liberty Park
Railroad Street, Fayette, MO 65248
660-248-5246
https://cityoffayettemo.com/parks/
This 8.9-acre park on Railroad Street was originally named Liberty Park in the 1960s but was rededicated in 1998 to honor the African American community and renamed for Robert E. Paige, who was killed in Vietnam in 1967. The park features playgrounds, a reservable shelter house, and a mural by Charles Broadus depicting the park's 1960s appearance with the theme "We Remember Where It All Began."
Peters Lake
County Road 207, Fayette, MO 65248
660-248-5246
https://cityoffayettemo.com/parks/
This 80-acre park is primarily used for fishing.
Rickett's Lake
County Road 300, Fayette, MO 65248
660-248-5246
https://cityoffayettemo.com/parks/
This 74-acre park features a 5-acre lake and includes a 3,585-foot fitness trail, fishing opportunities, a playground, and a butterfly garden. The park also offers a picnic shelter house that can be reserved for events.
Stump Island Recreation Park
Glasgow, MO
660-338-2377
https://mdc.mo.gov/discover-nature/places/stump-island-park-access
This area offers access to the Missouri River. There is a concrete boat ramp. This area is located next to Stump Island Park, which is owned and maintained by the City of Glasgow.
Santa Fe Trail Days | New Franklin
Third Weekend in September
City of New Franklin, MO
130 E. Broadway, New Franklin, MO 65274
660-848-2288 FAX: 660-848-2183
See also: Cooper County Free and Low-cost Family Activities: