Steinberg Playground at Cosmo Park
Cosmo Park, Columbia, MO
Large regional playground in Cosmo Park with an accessible all-inclusive area, poured-in-place surfacing, ADA walkways, and room for longer family outings.
Ground view of Steinberg Playground at Cosmo Park.
Photo 1 of 3. Ground view of Steinberg Playground at Cosmo Park.
Editorial notes
What stands out
Steinberg is the stronger choice for a bigger outing: not as explicitly fenced or therapy-oriented as Woodridge, but better for families wanting more space and surrounding amenities.
Know Before You Go
- Weather
- Outdoor destination park with broad exposure and variable shade.
What to Expect
Play profile
- Toddlers
- Preschoolers
- Big kids
- Mixed ages
Visit amenities
- Seating
- Picnic tables
- Restrooms nearby
- Drinking fountains
- Parking
- Pavilions or shelters
- Visit type
- Destination playground inside a full municipal park.
Read more about this location
Steinberg Playground sits inside Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area, the city's largest park, and is the biggest playground in Columbia's park system. City renovation records confirm an all-inclusive area with poured-in-place surfacing, ADA-accessible features, and accessible walkways and plaza connections added during the major renovation. This is the better fit for families who want a larger regional park outing with playground time plus trails, shelters, restrooms, and other park amenities nearby.
Hours & Admission
Posted hours
Check posted weekly hours
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| Monday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
|---|---|
| Tuesday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Wednesday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Thursday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Friday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Saturday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
| Sunday | 6:00 AM – 24:00 |
Based on posted weekly hours. Holidays, private events, seasonal schedules, and special closures may differ.
Admission
| Visitor | Price |
|---|---|
| Admission | Free entry |
Admission details can change. Confirm current fees before visiting.
Accessibility
Considerations
Official park page confirms the playground and park amenities, while the city CIP page provides the clearest accessibility specifics.
Considerations
The public pages reviewed do not clearly document features like wheelchair swing or transfer points by name.
Mobility Access
All-inclusive area with poured-in-place surfacing
Mobility Access
ADA-accessible play features
Mobility Access
Accessible walkways and plaza connection
Family Facilities
Restrooms in park
Family Facilities
Drinking fountains
Family Facilities
Shelters
These details summarize published sources and dated reports. They are not an ADA inspection or an individualized accessibility assessment.
Location
1615 Business Loop 70 W
Columbia, MO, 65202
Other options nearby
Source reviewedWoodridge Park
Neighborhood inclusive playground in Columbia with fencing, ramps to all levels, rubber surfacing, sensory play features, and nearby ADA parking.
Campus-based inclusive playground in Columbia with wheelchair-accessible structures, adaptive swings, a Braille station, music play, and an enclosed merry-go-round.
Sources & Updates
Source-checked Apr 11, 2026 against 2 public sources
View source and update details
- Last check on record
- Apr 11, 2026
- Sources reviewed
- 2 public sources
Public sources
- City of Columbia - Cosmo Parkcomo.gov
Primary park source.
Checked: name, park hours, park amenities, restrooms, images, Steinberg Playground presence
Best source for documented accessibility improvements.
Checked: all-inclusive area, poured-in-place surface, ADA accessible features, accessible walkways, drinking fountains
What changed
April 11, 2026
Created listing from official park and city project records.
Accessibility details reflect available public information and dated reports, not an ADA inspection.