Aquatic Center is located here along with tennis courts, soccer fields, shelters and picnic areas.
Inside the Scioto Audubon Metro Park is a small play area for kids, bird watching and a library with books.
Walk the grounds and explore. Towards the playground area is the rock climbing section and water tower where you can climb the steps to get a great view of downtown Columbus.
Selby Park is situated in the middle of a quaint neighborhood. In 1941, this 4.7-acre piece of land was plotted as a park, but wasn’t developed until 1964. Selby Park features an enclosed shelter house with restrooms, a playground, tot lot, picnic tables, drinking fountain and plenty of green space. The shelter house and playground were both renovated in 2000. Selby Shelter House can fit up to 40 people comfortably and is the only park shelter that can be reserved. This park also hosts Colonial Hills Civic Association’s Fourth of July festivities and is often the site of summer day camp and program activities for children.
There is a playground near the natural play area. Kids can explore and get creative in the natural play section in the woods.
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 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.
Thompson Park is a great destination for sports enthusiasts. There are 59 acres offering tennis and basketball courts, walking trails, a playground, and full-size athletic fields. The open air pavilion makes a great setting for picnics and reunions
2 playgrounds, shelter area, and baseball fields.
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.
This park has basketball courts and a shelter too!
Large green space with a pong and tennis courts along with two separate playgrounds. This park also has a Blue Jackets Play Area!
All inclusive playground with several types of play activities. Includes a roller slide and roller table and a lot of shade! There are some elements of a baseball theme.
There’s also another playground within walking distance near the tennis courts.
This is a nice small playground. It has a rubber surface so no wood chips to deal with.
There’s a really nice shelter house that can be rented.
Free Tree Top Playground right off the lobby which requires no membership or admission. Structure is best for 2 years old and up. They also have a number of drop in rates for open play throughout the week.