The musk of fresh pine. The tussle of a crisp breeze. The perfume of sweet flowers. The warmth of the sun. The hush of fallen snow. Experiencing the beauty of nature is a feast for the senses. Columbia's vast open spaces — lakes, parks and pathways — are a great way to enjoy the great outdoors.

In keeping with the vision that Columbia be a beautiful environment for its residents and infuse nature into the lives of all who visit and live here, the Columbia Association maintains more than 3,500 acres of open space, including 268 footbridges, 170 tot lots, the 40-acre Symphony Woods, 40 ponds and lakes, and natural open space areas, interlaced by more than 93.5 miles of pathways for walking, biking and jogging.

Together with plazas, picnic areas, public areas, tennis courts and two par course fitness trails, Columbia's inviting outdoor spaces are calling your name. The Columbia Association offers a pathway map — available from your Village Association or the Welcome Center for a small fee.

Download electronic version of pathways map

The Columbia Association Open Space Management team plans, develops, manages and maintains Columbia's impressive green spaces. In addition, each village has an Open Space Committee, made up of community volunteers, who assist CA in managing the appearance of the village's open spaces.

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