The Planned Community of Columbia is renowned for it's recreational facilities which include:

Columbia Swim Center (3 indoor pools and 2 waterslides)
23 outdoor swimming pools
Columbia Athletic Club
Columbia Gym
Supreme Sports Club
3 outdoor tennis clubs
6 outdoor plublic tennis courts
20 outdoor public tennis courts (Board of Ed)
2 Nautilus Centers
2 18-hole golf courses
Columbia Bowling Center
Columiba Ice Rink
Columbia Horse Center
Columbia Sports Park
3 lakes for saling
148 tot lots and play areas
Summer Sport Camps for children of all ages.

During the summer months there are free outdoor movies and concerts at the Lakefront in Town Center.

The parks, playgrounds and natural open space plus protected environmental areas make Columbia and Howard County a thriving community.