Shelter Gardens

Columbia, Missouri

Shelter Gardens

Location: Columbia, Missouri
Category: Parks & Gardens

About

Overview

Shelter Gardens is a beautiful botanical garden maintained by Shelter Insurance in Columbia. It offers a peaceful retreat with manicured lawns, flowers, and a sensory garden.

Top Highlights

Award-winning gardens; sensory garden for the visually impaired; waterfall and koi pond; replica of a one-room schoolhouse.

Things to Do

Take a relaxing walk; enjoy a picnic; admire the seasonal flowers; visit the schoolhouse museum.

Best Time to Visit

Year-round; best in spring and summer.

Entry & Visitor Information

Free admission.

Facilities Available

Restrooms; gazebo; walking paths; parking.

Travel Tips

Concerts are often held in the gazebo during summer Sunday evenings.

Nearby Places to Explore

Columbia Mall; Cosmopolitan Park.