We’re ready to explore.
As a resident of Maury County, you’ll enjoy easy access to our county’s beautiful landscape, an abundance of outdoor activities—such as kayaking down the Duck River or hiking in our fantastic parks system—and the quietness and peace that come along with closeness to nature.
Tennessee in All Its Beauty
People have been talking about Maury County’s natural beauty for a long time. In fact, it earned us a nickname in the early twentieth century that you’ll still find on t-shirts and postcards today: the “Dimple of the Universe.”
There’s no better example of this beauty than the Duck River, which runs right alongside Columbia’s historic downtown. The Duck contains dozens of species of fish and mussels, making it North America’s most biodiverse river. Spanning the width of the county and designated as a Tennessee State Scenic River, it’s a favorite for fishing, canoeing, kayaking and tubing.
The Great Outdoors:
Thousands of acres of public land & parks
In Maury County, it’s easy to get out and explore our abundant natural beauty thanks to excellent local and state parks systems.
Maury County’s Parks & Recreation department manages over 1,000 acres of parkland. These parks have a wide variety of amenities for all ages and activities, including playgrounds, sporting facilities and trails for walking, mountain biking and rugged hiking, as well as open space and forests to enjoy.
The City of Columbia’s Parks & Rec. team also runs several parks within Columbia city limits. These include Riverwalk Park, Woodland Park (home to an 18-hole disc golf course) and several parks dedicated to sporting facilities like the award-winning Ridley Sports Complex.
Maury County also contains within its borders over 15,000 acres of public land managed by the state of Tennessee. Stillhouse Hollow Falls offers a peaceful descent to one of the area’s most beautiful waterfalls, while Cheeks Bend within the Yanahli Wildlife Management Area offers jaw-dropping views of the Duck River.
“Wherever you are in the county or its cities, you’re not far from a park, trail, or greenway. Maury County is truly blessed with an abundance of great parks.”
- Al Ray, Director of Maury County Parks & Recreation
Park spotlight:
miracle league in maury county park
Columbia natives recently kicked off an effort to start a local Miracle League, which will bring a handicap accessible baseball field and all-inclusive playground to Maury County Park. The campaign, which has earned county-wide support, is spearheaded by Robin Hewgley Estep and supported by former MLB second baseman Dan Uggla, along with many others in the community.
