What are the opening hours?

Monday 5:30am - 9:30pm Tuesday 5:30am - 9:30pm Wednesday 5:30am - 9:30pm Thursday 5:30am - 9:30pm Friday 5:30am - 9:30pm Saturday 7am - 6pm Sunday 9am - 6pm

ARC (Activity & Recreation Center)

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The ARC is a recreation and fitness facility that is managed by Columbia Parks and Recreation. Conta TERMS: This is a family-friendly page.
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06/10/2026

Want to get out of the sun and still enjoy time at the pool this summer? Bring the crew to the ARC for Rec Swim! Here is the summer Water Zone Rec Swim schedule:
Monday 1 - 7:30 p.m.
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday 1 - 5 p.m.
Friday 1 - 9 p.m.
Saturday and Sunday 12 - 5:30 p.m.
For more information, visit CoMo.gov, or call 573.874.7700.
(Image Description: A photo of a smiling girl in a lemon ring floaty in a pool holding orange slices over her eyes. On the bottom, there is a dark blue background with white text that reads Water Zone Rec Swim and yellow text that reads summer hours. There is an ARC logo on the top right corner.)

06/01/2026

Unfortunately, the ARC Water Zone is closed due to a f***l incident. Staff will clean and sanitize, and the pool will reopen Wednesday, June 3.
If you’d like to swim Tuesday, Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center and Lake of the Woods Pool are scheduled to open at noon.
We apologize for any inconvenience.

Image: the water slide at the ARC Water Zone.

05/20/2026

In observation of Memorial Day, the ARC will have an adjusted schedule on Monday, May 25.
The ARC will be open 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Kid Zone will be closed
No land group exercise or water fitness classes
Lap/spa/walk 9:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
No Little Gymmers
Little Swimmers 11:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m.
Rec Swim 12:30-2:30 p.m.
For more information, please call the ARC at 573.874.7700.
Image: A red, white, and blue graphic with the schedule listed and an ARC logo.

05/14/2026

Now Hiring Lifeguards! Summer begins next weekend and we have just two remaining courses for lifeguard certification on May 15-17 and June 5-7. All applicants are eligible for a free certification, and can earn a starting rate of $16 an hour on a flexible schedule in a fun environment! Contact [email protected] or 573.874.7700 for more information, or apply online at GoCoMoJobs.com

(Image Description: A red graphic atop a pool water blue background and large white text reads "Now Hiring Lifeguards", above a photo of lifeguards in uniforms by a swimming pool and a photo of lifeguards posing for a staged resuscitation. The Columbia Parks & Recreation logo is present in the bottom right corner.)

04/23/2026

ARC users, due to some private rentals taking place at the end of the school year, please be aware of these changes to the gym schedule.

South basketball court unavailable for public use:
April 24, 5-9 p.m.
April 28, May 1, 5, 7, 10 a.m. to 12 p.m.
May 8, 9:30-11:30 a.m.

There will be no Little Gymmers May 1 or May 8. We appreciate your understanding!

04/02/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us for Spring Break Camp! We had an amazing time swimming, going to Cosmo Park, Devil's Icebox, playing basketball & games in the gym and more!

Looking for a memorable summer, join one of our summer camps: Camp Como Kidz (June sessions available, or waitlist for July), Armory Camp (June sessions available, or waitlist for July), and Camp Slime (July sessions available).

04/01/2026

We invited another special guest to Little Gymmers and Swimmers! The Bunny will be Little Gymmers this Friday, April 3 from 10 - 11 am and on April 6 at Little Swimmers from 11 am - 12 pm.

Fee: $2 per person per visit

03/20/2026

Spring Break in the ARC Water Zone! We have extended open swim hours all week: Monday, March 23, 1-7:30 p.m., Tuesday, March 24, 1-5 p.m., Wednesday, March 25, 1-5 p.m., Thursday, March 26, 1-5 p.m., and Friday, March 27, 1-9 p.m. For more information, visit CoMo.gov, call 573.874.7700, or visit the ARC Front Desk.
Image: Children wearing swim goggles smiling in a pool.

02/14/2026

Another day with no school on Monday! Get out of the house and come swim at the ARC! Rec Swim in the Water Zone will be 1 - 7:30 p.m.! 🏊‍♀️
Contact the ARC at 573.874.7700 for more information.

02/11/2026

No school on Friday! The ARC Water Zone has fun for your crew with extended Rec Swim hours from 1 - 9 p.m.! 🌊
Contact the ARC at 573.874.7700 for more information.

Address

1701 W Ash Street
Columbia, MO
65203

Opening Hours

Monday	5:30am - 9:30pm
Tuesday	5:30am - 9:30pm
Wednesday	5:30am - 9:30pm
Thursday	5:30am - 9:30pm
Friday	5:30am - 9:30pm
Saturday	7am - 6pm
Sunday	9am - 6pm

Telephone

+15738747700

Website

https://www.como.gov/parksandrec/facilities/activity-recreation-center-arc/

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