08/11/2026
🥵 COLUMBIA, HOW ARE YOU BEATING THE HEAT THIS WEEK?
An Extreme Heat Warning is in effect through 8:00 PM Friday, with heat index values potentially reaching 105°–108°. If you need somewhere cool to spend a few hours, Columbia has plenty of options!
❄️ COOL COMMUNITY SPOTS
• Columbia Public Library
• The ARC
• Columbia Mall
• City Hall
• Columbia/Boone County Public Health
• The Salvation Army
🎳 INDOOR FUN
• Level Up Entertainment
• Witches & Wizards Arcade
• Hexagon Alley
• Ragtag Cinema
• Breakout CoMo
• The Kitchen Grill & Games
💦 OUTDOOR WAYS TO COOL DOWN
• Stephens Lake sprayground and swimming beach
• Albert-Oakland Family Aquatic Center
• Flat Branch Park sprayground
• Douglass Park sprayground
• Devil’s Icebox Trail—best visited early, with plenty of water
A few reminders: drink water throughout the day, limit strenuous outdoor activity during the afternoon, check on elderly neighbors and outdoor workers, and never leave children or pets inside a vehicle.
Now we want to hear from you: What Columbia business or local spot is your favorite place to escape the heat? If your business is offering cold water, indoor activities, or a cool place to take a break this week, tag it below! 👇
Please check each location’s current hours and admission information before visiting.
Heat safety information: https://sema.dps.mo.gov/plan_and_prepare/heat_wave.php
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