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Bicentennial Park

Tourist attraction Park Event venue City park

One of the Most Reviewed Tourist attractions in Columbus


Address

233 S Civic Center Dr, Columbus, OH 43215

Website

www.sciotomile.com

Contact

(614) 645-3800

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (4.8K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Saturday: 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Sunday: 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Monday: 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Tuesday: 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Wednesday: 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Thursday: 7 AM to 11 PM
  • Friday: 7 AM to 11 PM

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Rababe S. 1 year ago on Google
    A great area for a walk. Nice views of downtown Columbus too!!
    13 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dawn W. 2 years ago on Google
    I come here for a handful of reasons: Date night; beautiful area-bars tucked around- mile resturant delicious or bring your own picnic and sit near the water as the sun set.-rent bikes and ride even if just for 30mins! Evening with the kiddos; pack dinner, toss the football or any ball with the kids. If they are artist, it's a nice spot to practice or just work on a piece. Also rent bikes or bring yours and ride along the water. Have stage fright? Use the stage when empty to practice a poem or speak, etc! Grab ice cream and walk the trail! Fitness; just walking or running alone or riding a bike. Walking with your music in your ears are always nice! Long walk with a friend or kiddos! My favorite > Nature Therapy>> put those toes in that grass, lay on a blanket and listen to the breeze (and strangers) lol!
    10 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ria F. 1 year ago on Google • 93 reviews
    Great place to enjoy the day. We took our scooters out for the weekend and enjoyed the trails! 🛴🛴 For those that don't own their own we saw 3 different kinds to rent in and around Columbus.
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Luke K. 4 years ago on Google • 431 reviews
    Great park. They have fountains that you can play in and a big green space by a small amphitheater. It's right next to a restaurant and the middle bridge of the scioto mile. Great access to a lot of parts of Columbus. Also, close by the smart Columbus exhibit so you can go and see the exhibit if you want. It's a good park.

  • 5/5 Robenus T. 1 year ago on Google
    Love this part of the town. It's really growing. Recommend
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Anita A. 5 months ago on Google • 124 reviews
    I love walking around downtown in all seasons, but fall is my favorite! The vibrant colors all around are beautiful and there are so many places to walk to grab a bite to eat or drink. Lots of unique statues and areas to picnic or take pictures. If you’re looking for a place to walk around, this is it!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christy B. 1 year ago on Google
    Place to bring ur kids. Always fun am awesome. Kids definitely love the water spraying up from the ground. And at night the city is beautiful with all the different colors on buildings.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roger D. 11 months ago on Google
    Great park that connects with the Scioto Mile.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Melody Rose D. 8 months ago on Google • 147 reviews
    I came here for the Jazz and Rib fest. The park was clean and beautiful, one of the better parts of Columbus! The views from the bridges are awesome!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kashyap D. 2 years ago on Google • 59 reviews
    go for a bike ride if you don't have it no worries get it rented from near by station(Not so far) we can also get electric scooter. Swing around or sit on the benches make the most of the sunny day. It a wonderful stretch for 10-15 miles enjoy the walk/Ride
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Denise C. 3 years ago on Google
    It was beautiful, nice to be able to go somewhere safe to enjoy a little Christmas cheer. Was not crowded and what few people we saw was wearing mask and practicing social distancing.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maria S. 1 year ago on Google
    So much fun during the cultural arts festival. Many different artist around come to Columbus to share what amazing art they have been working on between pours,metal trinkets and huge , vivid canvases . They also have a wide variety of food trucks plus parishments. Please be careful with any cash , some patron was bombarded by a teenager and had THIER wallet stolen . Security stopped the teen and returned the items . Great park for kids to come in bathing suits to have some splash pad fun as well .
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Maribel P. 1 year ago on Google
    Beautiful place to walk or only stay there resting, all looks very nice. You can running. Have a parking in front.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tyler W. 5 years ago on Google • 86 reviews
    One of our favorite places in Columbus! So thankful for the weather break, we came for a peaceful work environment to get homework done yesterday. Landscaping is always beautiful in this area. Really great area for photo shoots and lounging. Kid friendly, pet friendly and the summer events are amazing here 💕
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Danielle T. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place for a walk on a nice day, there are a couple different paths you can take. Lovey views of the city and the water, a some nice art, and a good amount of seating. A great place to take out of town visitors to see Columbus or even a date.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joshua H. 2 years ago on Google
    Took my new goddaughter for the first time I met her. She seemed to be sleeping the entire time but that’s ok she’s just a baby. We enjoyed the pleasant walk. Highly recommend taking a date here, possibly a friend who comes from out of town. Or you could just take in the sights and come walk for no particular reason at all. It’s all good.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Panopticon 3. 3 years ago on Google
    The walkways are so nice on mild evening walk.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nicole “Lady Xtreme” C. 10 months ago on Google
    I love downtown Columbus Ohio this event was amazing I had an absolute ball!! #doyourdream #doitafraid #ohioblackexpo #familyfun
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Khadija S. 2 years ago on Google
    Such a nice place to go for a run/walk. I sometimes like to go here to just sit and ground myself. It's super quiet and very well kept :)
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Simranjit S. 1 year ago on Google
    A nice place to spend an evening. Great for kids to stay cool on a hot day. Nice view of downtown to Columbus too.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Oretha C. 8 months ago on Google
    Very nice day to walk and take photos for work!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 叶明 8 months ago on Google
    It's fun to walk and ride in fine weather!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Carielle R. 8 months ago on Google • 40 reviews
    Very picturesque location and a great space to host the annual Jazz and Rib Fest. With options of relaxing on the grass, on a shaded bench, or kayaking down the river, this is an ideal place to visit for the whole family.

  • 5/5 Rachel I. 3 years ago on Google
    This park is wonderful even with no events going on due to COVID. You can swing, stroll, ride a bike, or a scooter along the rivers bank. Have always loved this park since they revamped downtown Columbus when Mayor Coleman was in office. Took a bike ride this weekend along the Scioto trail. All kinds of fun. You even can rent or take your own water craft out on the river. Tons of outdoor fun.

  • 5/5 Kendra M. 1 year ago on Google
    Downtown Columbus Ohio has a great scenery of the area near Bicentennial Park. This a nice place to come and relax, brings the children and actually enjoy yourself.

  • 5/5 gothluna158 2 years ago on Google
    Always a beautiful spot. We took the dogs along the Scioto mile. People were so friendly and Stella got lots of compliments

  • 5/5 Kumar Naidu P. 2 years ago on Google
    Awesome place in downtown. Nice trials for walking and cycling. The views from Riverside walk are splendid.

  • 5/5 Saurav S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great park for a stroll around Cbus Downtown. The riverwalk is great during summer. There are water fountains in the park to beat the heat in the summer. The view of downtown skyline is great from the bridges. Sunset is another great thing to view from the park!

  • 5/5 Elon N. 2 years ago on Google
    I have always loved Bicentennial Park. During Pre-covid summers, there was a free live concert on the stage of bicentennial park. That was always a good time. I also loved when The Jazz and Ribfest was at Bicentennial Park too. I visited this park 9n 7-21-2021, and it was very peaceful there were not a lot of people at all. Most people were exercising,paddle boarding, riding bikes, or, taking a leisure walk. I would definitely recommend this park for a great view of the city.

  • 5/5 Craig W. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Ballpark! Excellent for family fun and good selection of food. Nice team shop, as well.

  • 5/5 Patrick B. 4 months ago on Google
    Me and my wife have been going down and walking by the water since the day we met it is vary beautiful and relaxing with lots of open areas to sit and talk or have lunch or walk your dog with pretty art exhibits all around for u to view and enjoy

  • 4/5 Henry B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very peaceful and relaxing

  • 5/5 Bethany “Bee” A. 1 year ago on Google
    Absolutely a true gem of downtown Columbus! Every year we come to the Columbus Arts Festival and enjoy a weekend in the park. I love bringing my kiddos to the splash pad. Great for picnicing with friends along the river too.

  • 5/5 Tamika B. 1 year ago on Google
    It was great! It was peaceful? And, it was beautiful! The small area seemed to stretch on forever. The cement bench style seating was perfect for lounging and sun bathing and the grassfield was perfect for running and playing. Overall a lovely place to enjoy yourself!

  • 5/5 Rony R. 8 months ago on Google
    I came for kayak day. Was amazing time. Always good vibes

  • 5/5 CL M. 1 year ago on Google
    Wonderful location! Well laid out, easy to walk. We went to the Columbus Art Festival. Great creative art work (lots of booths), fine live music, and excellent food! Good parking close by. A three-day event and definitely work going!

  • 5/5 Shambhavi R. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place for evening stroll or a family picnic or kayaking in the river or just clicking pictures!!

  • 5/5 Marie's Community I. 8 months ago on Google
    Great Park in downtown Columbus, Ohio. Great stage, for the Jazz Festival. Adult swings are outside and the Cosi science center.

  • 3/5 Rowleen T. 8 months ago on Google
    The park is under construction where the splash pads were located. But you can still enjoy the surrounding area. Take a walk or rent a scooter. You can also rent a paddle board or kayaks to enjoy the river. Nice place to take an evening walk or ride your bike.

  • 4/5 Linda S. 10 months ago on Google
    We went to park to watch dragon boat races. It was our first time there, it was really pretty. Only drawback was where Porta John's were located. Would have been nice if they were better placed.

  • 5/5 Fahd Y. 4 years ago on Google
    Visited Bicentennial Park during Columbus Arts Festival. Very clean and lively. Many paths to jog or walk. Family friendly, there's also a nice restaurant on the river next to the bridge. It's walking distance from Cosi. Columbus downtown is visible and many good photography opportunities.

  • 5/5 KloudyBee 5 years ago on Google • 35 reviews
    This place in the summer time is absolutely breathtaking from certain a standpoint. There is always something going on with her be a food festival, music festival, ribfest, pride or simply just something for the kids there’s always something to do down here during the summer months. The nights during the summer down here are very calming to walk the paths with your boo or on top of the bridges there are a lot of swing benches to sit on. The views of the city around it are extraordinary. You can take your dogs there and let them get some excessive. You can also ride your bike, roller blade or take one of the new Bird electric scooters along the many paths as well. I recommend this place to anyone who visits Columbus and anyone who lives here who hasn’t been there yet. The best time about it in my personal opinion is red white and boom… The fireworks are marvelously spectacular.

  • 5/5 Ryan M. 8 months ago on Google
    The park is very nice. Jazz and Ribfest is always a good time. I go every year

  • 5/5 Sabra Britt B. 3 years ago on Google
    BEAUTIFUL

  • 5/5 shmyla s. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park!

  • 4/5 L 3 years ago on Google
    Quiet and nice area for a picnic on the river banks

  • 5/5 Jesús Enrique Ortiz V. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing views about Columbus landscapes and skyline!

  • 5/5 Arman B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice

  • 5/5 Anastasia P. 3 years ago on Google
    Always good

  • 5/5 Christina H. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Pablo M. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful place

  • 5/5 Betul Hilal D. 3 years ago on Google
    There are plenty of meter parking spots, very nice place to take a walk or jog along the scioto river. It connects to the another park battella river front park, also this is where you can take a photo with the reindeer leaning on the rails in the middle of the bridge.

  • 5/5 Javier M. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) A very beautiful place to visit (Original) Un lugar muy hermoso para visitar

  • 5/5 Elly S. 3 years ago on Google
    Really cool park! We had a super fun time!

  • 5/5 Dean T. 3 years ago on Google
    Still a nice place to relax.

  • 5/5 Daniel B. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) I love that park !!! (Original) Me encanta ese parque!!!

  • 5/5 Yolanda H. 3 years ago on Google
    Met family members(oldest son) his fiancee and two kids, oldest daughter, and husband. Weather was great. Seen two groups of people of color dancing. Really enjoyed that. People were out enjoying family and friends, pets and socially distantancing.

  • 5/5 Catrina J. 3 years ago on Google
    It's do beautiful good place to go to clear your mind 🧡❤🧡

  • 5/5 Christina S. 3 years ago on Google
    This park is so beautiful! It overlooks the water and is well kept and peaceful! The views of downtown and the bridge are gorgeous. Great place for dates, walks, picnics or to workout! There are COGO bike stations nearby so you can rent a bike as well

  • 5/5 Jae’Andra G. 3 years ago on Google
    Very beautiful scenery, went there for a walk near a white bridge and saw the sun set " ; highly recommended palace.'

  • 5/5 Kema N. 3 years ago on Google
    Right in the center of downtown Columbus. Beautiful skyline at night. You can walk, ride a bike, scooter or take a romantic walk with your husband/wife or significant other. There are different events throughout the year like the arts festival, rib fest, etc..

  • 5/5 Stetson T. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful walking circuit on the Scioto River through downtown Columbus.

  • 5/5 Jason L. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome place to visit

  • 5/5 Joe C. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park

  • 5/5 Hassan K. 3 years ago on Google
    I love it.

  • 5/5 Scott L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to spend some time on a fall afternoon

  • 5/5 Syphax S. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful!

  • 5/5 Gabriel S. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it always!

  • 5/5 Mary D. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Diego P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very good (Original) Muy bien

  • 5/5 Raymond H. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to get out and exercise!

  • 4/5 ed1chan 3 years ago on Google
    I love the artwork in the water display at the Scioto Mile. Beautiful stage. Well lit bridges.

  • 5/5 Enrico B. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful area, lively, and great for just taking a nice walk.

  • 5/5 Is H. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place. You can do all kinds of recreational activities here. And is for everyone.

  • 5/5 Kevon 3 years ago on Google
    Perfect place to go for a night stroll.

  • 5/5 Matthew J. 3 years ago on Google
    Alot to do

  • 5/5 Jordan J. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome views of the city!

  • 5/5 Kyle N. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to go for a run.

  • 5/5 Elisa C. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Very nice trail for walking or biking. Quiet and very well cared for. (Original) Muy lindo sendero para caminar o ir en bicicleta. Tranquilo y muy bien cuidado.

  • 5/5 Frank G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great views of the riverfront and sometimes the water jets and the Corona Virus probably shut down the water sprouts

  • 5/5 Ethan K. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a wonderful date with my best friend lol Sometimes friendships be like that


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

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