Columbus Recreation and Parks Offers Virtual Tour of Renovated Scioto Southland Community Center
Columbus, Ohio – On Thursday, Mayor Andrew J. Ginther
officially opened Columbus Recreation and Parks Department’s renovated Scioto
Southland Community Center.
The
renovated community center and park includes a 34,000 square-foot,
multi-purpose wellness and activity space. Scioto Southland, formerly known as
the Indian
Mound Community Center, is located at 3901 Parsons
Avenue in Columbus.
“Our community centers are a vital
resource for residents, and it’s important that we continue to invest in our
facilities so we can meet the changing needs of our communities and prepare for
the growth we’re expecting to see in our City and region,” Mayor Andrew J. Ginther said. “We’re
excited to enhance the experience for residents in the community.”
Over the last several years, the
building has undergone significant renovations to its gymnasium, lobby and
classrooms, and air conditioning was installed. During the renovation, the
space was nearly doubled, allowing for the addition of new features, including:
- Demonstration/teaching kitchen
- Auxiliary gymnasium
- Additional classrooms and restrooms,
including a family restroom,
- Walking trails
- Playground
The new space
enables new and expanded programming, including toddler childcare and after
school programming as well as senior programming, some of which will take place
during early center hours. The new art room features pottery wheels, a slab wheel and
kiln, and the center offers dedicated spaces for boxing and weightlifting.
“It’s important that our centers
represent the community and are tailored to the needs of the neighborhood,”
said Paul Rakosky, interim director of Columbus Recreation and Parks
Department. “We asked residents to share what features and programming are
important to them, and for their help in selecting a new name for the center
that better represents the community.”
The renovations are part of Columbus
Recreation and Parks’ capital improvement plans designed to continue to enhance
the facilities and amenities available to residents. The department partnered
with Hardline Designs
to complete the project.
To help limit the spread of the
coronavirus, the Scioto Southland Community Center is open to registered
participants and staff only. All community members can get a sneak peek at the
newly renovated center from the comfort and safety of their own home
here: https://youtu.be/_Huc_bG5PcM.