Alum Creek Trail

Parks

All Recreation and Parks Facilities Let us help you find what you are searching for, whether it be a community recreation center, an athletic complex, a reservable shelterhouse, or perhaps a pool in your area. We've got something for everyone. - learn more

Metro Parks Metro ParksColumbus and Franklin County Metro Parks (Metro Parks) is a public agency serving the citizens of Central Ohio by providing a regional system of clean, safe, natural area parks. - learn more

Parks and Recreation Facilities The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department manages dozens of parks and facilities for visitors and residents of Columbus to enjoy. You can find wide open spaces to play, courts and facilities for athletics, pools for summer fun, and other programming to help keep you and your family healthy and active.

So the next time you’re looking for a great way to spend some time outdoors or an easy way to get active, take a walk or ride your bike to your favorite community park or facility.

Find a Columbus Neighborhood Park

Find A Park Near You The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department provides a easy and convenient way to find a park or recreational facility nearby based on your zip code or suburb. - learn more

Columbus Park

City of Columbus Parks Feeling adventurous? With over 220 parks throughout Franklin County, you are sure to discover a variety of outdoor fun while visiting a park at any location. - learn more

Blacklick Trail

Happy Trails Walk, run, cycle, or even paddle a boat while you get active and get in touch with nature and explore over a dozen local trails of the Central Ohio Greenways. Don't forget the picnic basket and fishing pole. - learn more

Tuttle Pool

Outdoor Pools Soak up the fun and jump into one of seven Columbus outdoor pools. Need to brush up your swim skills? Instructional programs available for ages 3 to adult. - learn more

Columbus Sprayground

Spraygrounds Cool down and play at one of three centrally located outdoor spraygrounds. - learn more

Columbus Aquatics Center

Columbus Aquatics Center Don't let the end of summer keep you out of the pool. CAC, Columbus' premier indoor aquatics facility, is open Fall to Spring with a variety of programs for all ages to keep you active throughout the year. - learn more

Beatty Community Center

Community Recreation Centers Join a class, take a lesson, workout, create some art, learn to box, or just simply play one of the many games available at any of the 29 Columbus Community Recreation Centers. - learn more

Big Run Atheltic Complex Indoor

Athletic Complexes Reserve a court for basketball or volleyball at one Columbus' of five indoor athletic complexes. - learn more