JEFFERSON CITY â Some local families are on the hunt to find the best pool to spend the day at. Pools like the Memorial Park Family Aquatic Center in Jefferson City are experiencing more families from surrounding areas using their pools. Memorial Park Family Aquatic Center in Jefferson City One Columbia mom, Maureen Harris, says she's frustrated with the lack of swim and pool options in Columbia. She says her family often makes the drive to Jefferson City to swim at one of their community pools. She says she likes that there are no restrictions and no sign-ups required to enter.Â