Gans Creek Recreation Area

Gans Creek Recreation Area
Elbow Cave
Location in Missouri
Gans Creek Recreation Area (the United States)
Nearest cityColumbia, Missouri
Coordinates38°53′27″N 92°17′13″W / 38.89083°N 92.28694°W / 38.89083; -92.28694
Area320 acres (1.29 km2)
Operated byColumbia Parks and Recreation

The Gans Creek Recreation Area is a 320-acre public park in Columbia, Missouri, United States. Its name derives from Gans Creek, which flows through the property. It borders the Rock Bridge Memorial State Park on its western edge. The park is owned by the City of Columbia and operated by the Columbia Department of Parks and Recreation.