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.
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.
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.
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.
Alum Creek Park North is the City’s first park, dedicated in 1936. It includes an amphitheater, shelter house, cabin for the Boy Scouts, basketball courts, sand volleyball and a playground. Playground has a train and large sand area too!
Playground for 2-12 year olds with musical play equipment as well. Portajohn on site.
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There is a playground near the natural play area. Kids can explore and get creative in the natural play section in the woods.
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
Host your child’s next party, Gymboree Play and Music style! Our private birthday party experience includes activities on our play equipment, parachute time, bubbles and so much more for children 1-5 years of age! Parties start at $220 for members and $270 for non-members for 90 minutes of private party fun for up to 15 children. Party packages include invitations, paper products, setup and cleanup. Additional party options are available. Book your special party today by calling us at 614-414-7265.
Sunny Day Academy offers quality care and education for infants through kindergartners as well as before- and after-school care for children ages six to twelve. Our highly-qualified staff teaches a well-balanced curriculum that supports the learning of young children in a caring and comfortable environment that is conducive to the physical, cognitive, social, and emotional growth of each individual child. Our state-of-the-art facilities feature warm, inviting classrooms along with imaginative indoor and outdoor play areas. Our high standard of excellence translates into everything we do, down to our advanced security system so that you have peace of mind knowing that your child is safe and secure. Through hands-on learning experiences in an atmosphere of support, children at Sunny Day Academy actively learn, develop, and achieve.
Ages: 6 weeks – 12 years (before/after school)
Schedule: Monday – Friday, 7:00am – 6:00pm
Midwest Breast & Aesthetic Surgery is a plastic surgery practice in Gahanna, Ohio. Our physicians are board-certified plastic surgeons that offer cosmetic and reconstructive surgery of the breast and body, including breast augmentation and reduction, breast lift, tummy tuck, liposuction, and body contouring after weight loss. They specialize in breast reconstruction using advanced microsurgical techniques of tissue transfer and perforator-based flaps such as the DIEP flap, SIEA flap, GAP flap, TUG flap, and PAP flap.
Committed to serving up fine Tex -Mex made from scratch in every single one of our restaurants and of course, having a good time while we do it.
Aquatic Center is located here along with tennis courts, soccer fields, shelters and picnic areas.
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.
Two locations- gourmet grilled cheese and great craft beer list! Locations at Easton and The Short North.
The Cap City menu follows suit with recognizable favorites like meatloaf receiving unexpected and delightful upscale twists, alongside trendier chef-driven dishes with big flavors. Desserts at this Cameron Mitchell Restaurant are retro cool, taste better than you remember and are showstopper sized.
Additional Locations in Grandview and Dublin!
Contemporary American restaurant known for wood fired cuisine.
For 30 years, The Goddard School® has been a trusted name among families. At The Goddard School located in Gahanna, OH, on-site owner Ryan and Catherine Park strives to provide the highest-quality learning program. The play-based F.L.EX.® Learning Program (Fun Learning Experience) ensures the School meets high standards specific to early learning, development and care. The program is grounded in research on how children learn best: children experience the deepest, most genuine learning when they are having fun.
Ages: 6 weeks – 5 years old
Schedule: Monday–Friday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM
Registration Deadline: Ongoing
At Sharkey’s Cuts for Kids, we know that kids and parents want something different with their haircut experience. So we provide it all: a superior haircut with warm, experienced stylists in a meticulously clean place filled with fun! Kids can sit in a Dodge Police Cruiser, Frozen Jeep, Fire Engine, or a Corvette while watching their favorite cartoons or Netflix, Hulu or Disney! Every hair cut comes with a hair wash, blow dry, nail painting, a removable tattoo, a lollipop and a balloon! In addition, every kid gets a free Dippin’ Dots ice cream after a haircut until Labor Day.
Pins Mechanical Company is based on the idea of creating a social gathering place that connects people through a non-traditional/playful experiences. Whether it’s duckpin bowling, pinball, bocce or classic arcade games, Pins brings ‘Old School’ entertainment, creative craft cocktails and regional craft beer together to redefine how time should be spent with friends.
Hawaiian Themed Inviting Grill in new Easton area!
Made to order donuts! Locations at Grandview, Grove City, and Easton.
Forbidden Root Restaurant and Brewery, a botanical brewery inspired by elements found in nature. The 12,000-square foot restaurant/brewery will offer an immersive experience with customizable drink options, as well as food and drink pairings with locally-sourced ingredients.