Gans Creek Recreation Area

Gans Creek Recreation Area
Elbow Cave
Location in Missouri Show map of Missouri Gans Creek Recreation Area (the United States) Show map of the United States
Nearest city	Columbia, Missouri
Coordinates	38°53′27″N 92°17′13″W / 38.89083°N 92.28694°W / 38.89083; -92.28694
Area	320 acres (1.29 km2)

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.