Parking lot at popular Columbia nature area closed until Saturday for renovations

By Brian Hauswirth
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Columbia-area hikers and outdoor enthusiasts who use the Grindstone Nature Area on Old Highway 63 will need to park elsewhere until Saturday morning.

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A woman and her dog enjoy a walk at Columbia’s popular Grindstone Nature Area (2025 file photo courtesy of Columbia Parks and Recreation spokeswoman Tammy Miller)

Columbia Parks and Recreation says the lot closed late Wednesday night and should reopen by Saturday at 8 am. Construction crews are in the nature area today doing parking lot renovations, including asphalt overlay and restriping.

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This is the parking lot at Columbia’s popular Grindstone Nature Area (2025 file photo courtesy of Columbia Parks and Recreation spokeswoman Tammy Miller)

Parks and Recreation encourages you to use the parking lot at Capen park until Saturday morning.