This is a unique playground area with several playhouses that kids can go inside and use for pretend play. There are swings, a slide, a pretend fire truck to drive, some musical equipment and a few other things to keep the kids busy. The large shelter house can be rented out for parties and includes a fireplace, kitchen area and bathroom. Take a walk through the nature area to see the river.
This neighborhood park can be accessed from the Olentangy Trail or from withing the Worthington Estates neighborhood from Highgate Ave.
Visitors enjoy the area’s only “Boundless Playground”, butterfly garden, a bird watching station and fire pit. Take the opportunity to walk or bike the park’s 1.2 mile paved trail and enjoy a hike through the woods on the hiking trail.
Cool off with the park’s splash pad, which is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The Splash Pad is now closed for the season.
Time has been turned back to the 1880s at Slate Run Living Historical Farm. Experience first-hand what life was like on an Ohio farm. As you stroll through the gardens, barns and farmhouse, you will see the farm costumed staff and volunteers going about their daily chores. Pigs, geese, turkeys, Percheron horses and other heirloom animals can be seen.
The gothic revival farmhouse was built in 1856 and restored by Metro Parks for authenticity. Guests can tour the living room, parlor and kitchen and watch the ladies prepare the meals and tend the house. The multi-bay barn was built by Samuel Oman, the fourth owner of Slate Run Farm, and restored by Amish carpenters.
New Playground has been added in Spring of 2019. Follow signs to the Buzzard Roost Picnic Area!
This park has basketball courts and a shelter too!
This park is great because it has a section for toddlers and another spot for bigger kids. There is a rubber surface so you don’t need to worry about mud or mulch. During soccer season, this park is a very popular spot for teams to play. There are also baseball fields, volleyball, public art with a big soccer ball display (makes a good picture) and restrooms open seasonally.
This park has been recently remodeled and has a nautical theme. There is an area for little kids and one for bigger kids. Across the main street is Rockin’ Jump, so this is a good spot to visit before or after the kids jump around there.
This playground has been recently remodeled. It has a rubber surface and colorful play equipment for toddlers and older children. There’s a large walking path and some fitness type equipment nearby for adults. It also has a basketball court, sand volleyball courts, a community center, restrooms and a shelter house with grills to rent.
There’s lots to see and explore at this park. Close to one of the parking lot areas is the playground. Boating, fishing, hiking and checking out the Hoover Dam are popular activities here.
Continue past the Delaware YMCA and you’ll find this park. There’s a HUGE playground and one of the most exciting features is the dinosaur skull slide. Seasonally, there is a dinosaur themed splash pad open and a concession stand. The bathrooms are very clean. There are shaded shelters to sit and eat. You could spend a long time at this park.
Emerald Fields is a large park that is completely mulch free (less mess after rainy days). There are several play areas so kids of different ages will find things to keep them busy. It is also designed for children with special needs. There are 2 special needs swings, 2 infant swings and several other swings. The play-structure is very large. There is also a fun structure that plays music, lights up and has buttons to push. You can find this right when you enter the park. There is not much shade at this park, except under the shelter with picnic tables.
There is a playground near the natural play area. Kids can explore and get creative in the natural play section in the woods.
Highbanks is named for its massive 100-foot-high shale bluff towering over the Olentangy State Scenic River. Tributary streams cutting across the bluff have created a number of deep ravines in the eastern part of the 1,200-acre park. Ohio and Olentangy shales, often containing outstanding large concretions, are exposed on the bluff face and sides of the ravines. Plenty of playgrounds all throughout the park!
This 653-acre park offers a waterfowl refuge & a nature center plus disc golf & ice-skating. Blendon Woods contains spectacular stream-cut ravines with exposed ripple rock sandstone and open fields surrounded by beech-maple and oak-hickory forests. The 653-acre park is a great place to see a variety of songbirds, waterfowl and other wildlife, especially the flock of wild turkeys meandering about in search of food. The 118-acre Walden Waterfowl Refuge with its 11-acre Thoreau Lake provides a sanctuary for hundreds of birds, ducks and other wildlife. Open year-round, it features two elevated observation shelters with spotting scopes for viewing waterfowl.
This park has a wonderful playground, walking paths, and places to go in the woods and creek.
This 44-acre park offers a quiet, country atmosphere with a covered bridge, train station replica and two barns. Other features include shelters, a 2.5-acre fishing pond, play equipment, and courts for sand volleyball and basketball. A three-quarter mile paved trail, great for hiking, biking, running, or walking your leashed pet, winds through the park and connects to the 6.1-mile Heritage Rail Trail.
Large park offering tennis courts, athletic fields, pool, plus grassy areas, trails and playground. Many local events are held here!
This 34.5 acre park features tennis and basketball courts, a playground, ball diamond and just under one mile of walking trails. There is also plenty of green space, ponds, catch and release fishing, heated restrooms and a rentable, covered shelter.
Olde Sawmill Park is located in Northwest Columbus, just north of 1-270 off of Sawmill Rd. The park features a playground, paved walking paths, a basketball court, a shelter house, picnic tables, and plenty of open space for outdoor activities.
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An amazing swim school facility with a bright, colorful and tropical theme. Read more about Goldfish Swim School Here: 5 Reasons to Love Goldfish Swim School and Attention to Details Makes a Big Difference.
I created Zenbaby to make holistic and healthy baby and personal care products for the family. I am a certified herbalist and naturopath, as well as I perform reiki and acupressure. I look forward to helping your family love a more restful, healthy and holistic lifestyle.
Bon Voyage Baby Gear Rentals provides baby and children’s rental products to families visiting, or traveling from, the Columbus, Ohio area. We deliver to your hotel, Airbnb, private residence, or office, and also pick up items at the end of your rental period. Visit our website to view all our inventory and learn more.
We are dedicated to supporting Moms through many fun activities such as zoo trips, park dates, holiday parties, playgroups, and a yearly community service project.
Italian Cuisine and wine in Bridge Park
A luxurious day spa and hair salon uniting mind, body, and spirit.
Fit Learning Columbus provides 1:1, evidence-based instruction to all types of learners. Our approach yields an average of 1 grade level of growth per 40 hours of instruction. Beginning with a comprehensive assessment, we pinpoint the skills critical for learner success. Based on the assessment, we develop a customized curriculum to meet the learner’s specific needs. With constant data collection and deliberate planning, our learners progress through their programming based on their progress. Instruction is offered both in person and online.
A social destination featuring duckpin bowling, 40 + pin ball machines, and many more old school entertainment options. Craft beer and classic cocktails and food trucks outside!
Flourish Chiropractic exists to love and honor you and those close to you. We are a community founded on the belief that every individual was designed to live an empowered and fulfilled life. Located in a beautiful, state-of-the-art facility, we have paired the most advanced technology with the most researched and proven technique to help you function at your best.
Our goal is that you feel and function as well as you can for as long as you can, so you can enjoy the things in life that matter most.
We are a family referral-based practice focusing on pediatrics, prenatal, and family care. We would love to help your family reach optimal health.
Breakfast sandwiches at Bridge Park!
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Acton Academy Columbus is a secular, private, project-based learner-driven elementary school. We aim to create a positive, growth mindset environment in order to develop curious, independent students who find great joy in creating, learning, and collaborating in a tight knit community while discovering their own personal gifts and talents.
We invite you to experience The Woodhouse Day Spa. A tranquil, transformational environment that’s both memorable and healthful. From beginning to end, our dedicated spa team ensures that your visit enhances your well-being. Upon entering, you’re treated to a warm smile, a luxurious robe, and reflexology sandals that release the day’s stresses. You’ll relax in our Quiet Room, where a selection of specialty, loose-leaf teas begins your journey to relaxation and rejuvenation. Relax, Refresh and Renew!
This is one of the BEST children’s section and library play areas. In the indoor Story Garden, there are displays of favorite classic book characters such as Humpty Dumpty, The Hungry Caterpillar, Cinderella and more. Enter into the Three Bears Cottage area to find seating to read books or a shelf with lots of play ideas like blocks, Magna-tiles, cars and more. There’s also a wide selection of books and videos to check out. This library is part of the Worthington Libraries, but you can check out items using your Columbus Metropolitan Library card.
Rooftop eatery with Spanish inspired small plates!
At Mannino’s, each player will develop an understanding of his/her individual skill, whether it is hitting, fielding, catching, throwing or pitching. Mannino’s Grand Slam USA gives athletes the resources they need to learn, understand and apply baseball skills on and off the field. By creating a fun and positive atmosphere, they hope to build a strong mental attitude within the athlete.
Dine in or carry out- vegan, paleo friendly cafe!
MOMS Club connects at-home mothers through activities such as playgroups, field trips, MOMS Night Out and lots of other fun stuff. As a member, you will receive a monthly newsletter detailing the upcoming activities.
We also hold monthly business meetings where we have guest speakers or discuss topics of interest, and child care is provided for a small fee (or, if you prefer, your children may stay with you).
MOMS Club connects at-home mothers through activities such as playgroups, field trips, MOMS Night Out and lots of other fun stuff. As a member, you will receive a monthly newsletter detailing the upcoming activities.