Jefferson City, Missouri

Hough Park

8-acre lake where you can fish from shore, or use electric-powered boats.

Cole County Park

80 acre park off Country Club Drive near the fairgrounds. Fishing in 8-acre lake. Walking paths.

Family Aquatic Center

Ellis Porter/Riverside Park

Olympic size swimming pool, playground, athletic trails, BBQ grills and picnic areas.

Runge Nature Center

The center includes a 3,000 sq. ft. exhibit hall, a large fish aquarium, wildlife viewing area and five hiking trails. BIRD WATCHING - (A list of 100 species have been recorded from the area. Get the Audubon Society of Missouri Conservation Area Bird List.) DEMONSTRATIONS - (