TourneyGuidesRainbow Softball Center (Cosmo Park) tournament guide
Columbia, Missouri · 1615 Business Loop 70 W, Columbia, MO 65202
Last verified 2026-10-22
Field surface: Grass outfield, infield not stated
Grass outfields, infields not stated: the City of Columbia says the six fields have sod turf (natural grass) with a full sprinkler system and subterranean infield and outfield drainage, but it doesn't describe the infield surface separately. The city has approved an improvement project that includes renovated infields, so check with Columbia Parks and Recreation for current conditions before you go. (6 lighted softball fields with 300-foot fences, covered dugouts and electronic scoreboards (City of Columbia Parks and Recreation).)
Source: City of Columbia: Rainbow Softball Center (six-field softball center owned and operated by Columbia Parks and Recreation in the Columbia Cosmopolitan Recreation Area (Cosmo Park), 1615 Business Loop 70 W; six lighted fields, 300-foot fences, cinder warning track, color coded fields, covered dugouts, electronic scoreboards, sod turf with complete water sprinkling system, subterranean infield and outfield drainage; concessions with covered deck seating, playground, two lighted sand volleyball courts) · City of Columbia: Baseball/Softball Facilities (Rainbow Softball Center, 1615 Bus. Loop 70 W.: 6 lighted fields and 300-foot fences; Antimi Sports Complex, an 8-field baseball/softball and tee-ball center, is also in Cosmo Park) · KOMU 8: Rainbow Softball Center slated for improvements (each of the six fields to receive new LED lighting, renovated infields, new asphalt behind the backstop and bleacher replacement)
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Quick facts
- 6 lighted softball fields with 300-foot fences, covered dugouts, electronic scoreboards and color-coded fields for easy finding (City of Columbia).
- A concession stand with a covered deck seating area, a playground and two lighted sand volleyball courts are on site; dogs aren't allowed in the complex except assistance dogs (City of Columbia).
- In Cosmo Park on Columbia's north side, just off I-70; downtown Columbia and the University of Missouri campus are about 10 minutes away.
Map: fields, hotels, food and coffee
- The fields
- Hotels (3)
- Food (1)
- Coffee (1)
Tap a pin for the drive time. Pins are placed from each listed address; drive times are no-traffic estimates.
Hotels near Rainbow Softball Center
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Drury Inn & Suites Columbia Stadium Boulevard
1000 Knipp St, Columbia, MO, 65203 · about 5 min / 1.7 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included. Drury lists free hot breakfast, an indoor pool and whirlpool and its evening 5:30 Kickback, within walking distance of Columbia Mall (Drury Hotels).
See Drury Inn & Suites Columbia Stadium Boulevard on Expedia
Hotel's own site
Best Western Plus Columbia Inn
2904 Clark Ln, Columbia, MO, 65202 · about 7 min / 4.1 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Breakfast included, Parking included. On the north side near I-70 and US-63.
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO
817 N Keene St, Columbia, MO, 65201 · about 8 min / 4.5 mi to the main campus
Listing amenities: Pool, Hot tub. Near I-70 and US-63 on the east side.
See Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Columbia, MO on Expedia
Places to eat near Rainbow Softball Center
Como Smoke and Fire
4600 Paris Rd #102, Columbia, MO 65202 · about 11 min drive
A family-owned and -operated Columbia barbecue spot with homemade sauces and meats smoked fresh daily, its own "CoMo BBQ" rather than St. Louis or K.C. style, and a fun, friendly family atmosphere; this is the north (Paris Road) location (Como Smoke and Fire).
Official pageCoffee: Lakota Coffee Company
24 S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65201 · about 8 min drive
A small family business in downtown Columbia for more than 30 years, roasting its coffee in small batches five days a week (Lakota Coffee Company).
Official pageThings to do between games
Rock Bridge Memorial State Park
5901 S Highway 163, Columbia, MO 65203 · about 16 min drive (8.7 mi)
The area's signature outdoor stop, about 16 minutes south: a Missouri state park with some of the most popular hiking trails in the state, a natural rock bridge, sinkholes, a spring and an underground stream at the Devil's Icebox, and Connor's Cave to peek into from the light of its opening. Check the official site for current park status before you go (Missouri State Parks).
Official pageMuseum of Art and Archaeology
Ellis Library, 520 S 9th St, Columbia, MO 65211 · about 10 min drive (4.2 mi)
The University of Missouri's museum, in the east wing of Ellis Library across from Memorial Union, with permanent and rotating exhibits spanning six continents, from ancient artifacts to contemporary art. Admission is always free. Exhibits change, so check the official site before you go (Museum of Art and Archaeology).
Official pagePacking notes
- Mid-Missouri summers are hot and humid: bring a canopy or other shade, sunscreen and plenty of water.
- Spring weather swings fast, from cool mornings to sudden storms; keep rain gear and a warm layer in the car.
- Dogs aren't allowed in the complex (assistance dogs excepted), so plan to leave pets at the hotel.
Sources
- City of Columbia: Rainbow Softball Center (Cosmo Park, 1615 Business Loop 70 W)
- Drive estimates: OSRM road routing from the fields, no traffic.
More Missouri guides: all 24 Missouri complexes.