Warmer weather has arrived, and we cannot wait to explore around Columbus! One of our favorite activities is to visit playgrounds. However, instead of just the playground equipment, I realize we need to find a park with other activities for my older boys. With this in mind, I created a list of the best Columbus playgrounds for multi-aged children.
Columbus Playgrounds for Multi-Aged Children:
Alum Creek Park North
221 West Main Street, Westerville
This park is impressive with a giant sand pit, a webbed climber and playground equipment for all ages. In addition, this park boasts a fun train for kids to climb in and out of, an interactive musical game, a stage, ball fields, and plenty of places for a picnic.
Younger Kids: Sandpit, playground, train, musical structure, restrooms
Older Kids: Climbers, webbed play equipment, stage, field, basketball hoops
What I love about this park: No matter the age, my kids love the challenge of the various climbers and enjoy throwing a ball around. After our afternoon at the park, we explored downtown Westerville and enjoyed some ice cream at Grater’s.
Perry Park
2300 Collins Drive, Worthington
The 22-acre Perry Park includes three ball diamonds, soccer fields, a shelter house, two playgrounds, drinking fountains, restrooms and picnic tables. This park also has walking paths that connect it to Snouffer Park.
Younger Kids: Specific younger age playground, open fields, woods, restrooms
Older Kids: Older playground, soccer fields, baseball diamond, walking path, woods, ninja course
What I love about this park: This park is ideal for toddlers with a separate playground and bigger equipment for school-age kids. There is also a ninja course away from the playground. When there are no games in session, this park is wonderful for my boys to kick around the soccer ball or play a game of baseball. The woods provide a fun experience for kids to explore nature because what kid doesn’t love sticks? It’s definitely a must park for all age groups!
Glacier Ridge
9801 Hyland Croy Rd, Plain City
This fabulous park is not just a fun place to explore; it is an incredible experience for all ages. This park is a 1,037 acre park that includes playgrounds, trails, a dog park, challenge course, and many walking and biking trails.
Younger Kids: Playground, trails, great for picnics, restrooms
Older Kids: Playground, challenge course, trails
What I love about this park: This park is perfect for multi-aged children. My kids love the different playgrounds. We packed a picnic and spent the day here. The ninja course provided the kids with even more of a challenge, although some parts were too difficult just yet.
Fancyburg Park
3375 Kioka Ave, Upper Arlington
Something for everyone! The playground boasts two separate areas that are ideal for toddlers and school-age children. There are woods where you can find children building structures out of sticks. There are shuffleboard courts, tennis courts, ball diamonds, and a seasonal restroom.
Younger Kids: Specific playground, woods, fields, great for picnic, seasonal restroom
Older Kids: Playground, ball diamonds, woods, open fields
What I love about this playground: We have been visiting this playground from the time the kids were just toddlers to now when they are eight. It never gets old. My older twins love the school-age playground and exploring in the woods. My six-year-old loves exploring both sides of the playground. We bring a packed lunch and spend hours here in the spring and summer.
Ro Park
Snapdragon Way, Lewis Center
Be amazed at this fantastic park in Lewis Center. Your older kids will love trying out the tallest slide permitted in Ohio (14 ft!) and all the climbing walls and structures. For younger kids, there is a sand pit with diggers, teeter-totter airplane and smaller play sets. In addition, there is a zipline feature as well as an easy nature trail in the woods.
Younger Kids: Sandpit with diggers, playground, teeter-totter structure, easy walking trail, restrooms on the other side of the trail
Older Kids: One of the tallest slides, zipline, open fields
What I love about this park: Shaded shelter with plenty of tables, great place to bring dogs, lots of things to do for all ages and is the perfect Columbus playground.
