May 14, 2009 | 12:00 a.m. CST
51 — Active parks in the Columbia area. 11 are underdeveloped.
533 — Acres make up Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area
41 — Number of Columbia playgrounds. Whoop-eeee!
37.34 — Miles of city-owned trails, including gravel, wooded and fitness courses
23 — Parks with water sources. Be wary: Some are off-limits for swimming.
25’ x 50’ — Area of each garden plot available to rent for $30 at Fairview Park
4 — Number of dog parks in Columbia. Let your pooch run leash-free.
$150,393.08 — Amount of city funds used to purchase Smiley Lane Park
$3 — Amount to rent a paddleboat for 30 minutes at Twin Lakes Rec Area