Are you organizing a festival, concert or charity race? Planning a block party? Hosting a regatta or hoping to plan a reunion in a park? In this section you will find information to
plan a successful even in the City of Columbus. All Event Coordinators
are responsible to be aware of all city codes and policies listed in the
Event Planning Guide in Section I below. If you qualify for an event
permit, you must submit a completed Event Application (Appendix A in Section
II). Download the application to your computer and complete it in
Adobe software. To assist you in planning, you'll find maps and other helpful resources below.
I. Event Planning Guide
Course Maps
| Course | Distance (Miles) | Course Capacity | Virtual Map Links |
| Columbus Commons 1 | 3.8 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Columbus Commons 1A | 3.9 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Columbus Commons 2 | 3.9 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Columbus Commons 3 | 3.7 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Columbus Commons 4 | 3.8 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Columbus Commons 5 | 3.1 | 2,500* | Virtual Map |
| Columbus Commons 5A | 3 | 2,500* | Virtual Map |
| Columbus Commons 6 | 3.1 | 2,500* | Virtual Map |
| Columbus Commons 6A | 2.9 | 7,500+ | Virtual Map |
| Columbus Commons 7 | 6.2 | 1,000** | Virtual Map |
| Columbus Commons 8 | 1.5 | 200*** | Virtual Map |
| Columbus Commons 9 | 1.2 | 200*** | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 1 | 3 | 500 | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 1A | 3.3 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 2 | 3.1 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 3 | 3.15 | 500 | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 3A | 3.15 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 4 | 3.3 | 500 | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 4A | 3.3 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 5 | 3.1 | 2,500* | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 5A | 3 | 2,500* | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 6 | 3.1 | 2,500* | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 6A | 2.85 | 7,500+ | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 7 | 6.2 | 1,000** | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 8 | .95 | 200*** | Virtual Map |
| Genoa Park 9 | 1.5 | 200*** | Virtual Map |
| Huntington Park 1 | 3.35 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Huntington Park 1A | 3.1 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Huntington Park 2 | 3.45 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Huntington Park 2A | 3.2 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| Huntington Park 3 | 3.1 | 500 | Virtual Map |
| Huntington Park 3A | 6.2 | 500 | Virtual Map |
| Huntington Park 4 | 1.35 | 2,500* | Virtual Map |
| Huntington Park 4A | 1.1 | 2,500* | Virtual Map |
| Huntington Park 4B | 1.25 | 2,500* | Virtual Map |
| McFerson Commons 1 | 3.1 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| McFerson Commons 2 | 3.1 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
| McFerson Commons 3 | 3.1 | 500 | Virtual Map |
| McFerson Commons 3A | 6.2 | 500 | Virtual Map |
| Smith Farms | 3.1 | 500 | Virtual Map |
| Wolfe Park 1 | 3.1 | 500 | Virtual Map |
| Wolfe Park 2 | 0.9 | 1,000 | Virtual Map |
*Over 2,500 requires additional fencing on John McConnell Blvd
**Total 2,500 in a combined 10K and 5 K
***On the sidewalk |
The Solid Waste Authority of Central Ohio (SWACO) is now offering financial support to local public event organizers to assist with the promotion of waste reduction activities, increasing recycling and composting at events and generating public awareness about waste reduction.
Green Event Guide
SWACO Community Waste Reduction Grant Information
SWACO Event Waste Reduction Grant Information
SWACO Recycling Container Loan Program Information