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Big Walnut Park

Tourist attraction City park

Roomy city park featuring a recreation center, athletic fields, trails & an off-leash area for dogs. People often mention park, dogs, nice, Great, small, great, Nice, clean, good, area,


Address

5000 E Livingston Ave, Columbus, OH 43227

Website

columbus.gov

Contact

(614) 645-3300

Rating on Google Maps

4.30 (695 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


Frequently mentioned in reviews: park (42) dogs (14) nice (12) Great (10) small (8) great (8) Nice (8) clean (8) good (7) area (6)
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  • 5/5 Martha Kathryn W. 1 year ago on Google • 19 reviews
    Lovely fenced field for pups to run in (and for owners to walk in, if you’re looking for a park without a track.) Picnic tables for those who need a rest! Outside area has plenty of space and trails.
    7 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Diane B. 7 months ago on Google • 113 reviews
    Beautiful parks for small and big dogs with great scenery and full of nature.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Steven M. 2 years ago on Google • 62 reviews
    Even though I prefer the Scioto River bike trail Big Walnut features a real gruesome bike trail I simply am addicted to. I almost landed in the river on a bump so wildly steep lol. I almost baptized myself. I was ecstatic yet surprised I aced it. Pretty good for a man 59 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣never underestimate the power of us ole geezers I love ya all have a beautiful memorial and stay safe.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roger D. 2 years ago on Google • 809 reviews
    A large Columbus City Park that has plenty of parking, a dog park and plenty of walking paths along Big Walnut Creek.

  • 4/5 Anthony C. 6 years ago on Google • 53 reviews
    This review is mostly about the dog park. Separate areas for large and small dogs. It's a large dog park and the grounds aren't the best. Large puddles can be found in the large dog area, and the last time I was there a golden retriever left coated in mud. But there is plenty of parking, picnic tables inside the dog park, wheelchair accessible, port-o-potty, no running water. Wooded area.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Norma K. 10 months ago on Google • 25 reviews
    Very peaceful when there is not heavy traffic passing by. Just watch out for all the 🪿🦆 poop!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Savvylicious 2 years ago on Google
    would give it 5 stars if it weren’t for the weird activity that goes on there. Creepy white trucks and people sitting there parked. i even caught a guy taking a picture of me. Be safe and don’t go alone ladies. There’s this trend going on, on the dark web we’re women are being photographed and stalked by local men. please don’t go to this park alone!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 David A. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous! Nice shaded areas right next to the creek.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Roxana H. 1 year ago on Google
    I said it once and I'll say it again. Why can the current park employees pick up trash more often. They also need an arborist to come in and update this so-called arboretum. It could be beautiful if the trees were taken better care if
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James S. 1 year ago on Google
    Take my dog to the dog park there it's very nice. Usually not crowded and has a really good amount of space!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Jeff L. 1 year ago on Google
    I went to the dog park. It was ok, but there were a few things I didn’t like… 1. The dog park was just mowed and there was large piles of grass everywhere. 2. There were spots that held water, so they were muddy holes. And 3. There was nowhere to get water for your dog… Other than that, it was ok, but I probably won’t go back anytime soon. 🤷🏻‍♂️
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Eric H. 2 years ago on Google
    Big Walnut is a very nice park. It is a family Park. I recommend it to anyone. That wants to have a good time. I am going again next week. I really enjoy myself there. Nothing bad to say about this going to this park. If you're ever driving down Livingston. Stop by Big Walnut Park. You can't go wrong. Take your family or your lady. You will enjoy yourself.😎
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Chedinia A. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a place of tranquility.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Mike T. 6 months ago on Google • 219 reviews
    Nice park with pond and creek runner ng through it. Dog park has two sections, both with picnic tables. There is a shelter area and walking trails.

  • 4/5 Dawn Mechelle W. 4 years ago on Google • 174 reviews
    We had a great time a very nice clean park with a small dog and large dog side. The only reason I didn't give it a 5 was there was no place to get water for the dogs you must bring your own thank goodness I always come prepared! It was 90 degrees yesterday but with all the trees it helped keep it cool.

  • 4/5 Everlast Cleaning C. 2 months ago on Google • 72 reviews New
    Attended a birthday party there was pretty cool place, but when it's dark outside it's dark

  • 5/5 Alan C. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean and lots of room for the kids. Also has a scenic walking path

  • 5/5 bmddkr33 3 years ago on Google
    Love coming here so peaceful

  • 5/5 Trevor S. 2 years ago on Google
    Great Dog Park. Good place to get out and still socially distance. Always clean.

  • 3/5 Lauren M. 2 years ago on Google
    Large fenced-in dog park. No walking trails though and not much of a park. Just a dog park next to a murky pond

  • 5/5 Juanita Jeanne W. 2 years ago on Google
    The park was clean and well kept. Has a dog park with two different sides so you can separate big dogs from small dogs, if needed. Good place to watch the ducks and deer in early morning,

  • 5/5 Mike's fight against L. 3 years ago on Google
    My dogs favorite place

  • 5/5 Rita W. 2 years ago on Google
    This is a great dog park. There are 2 separate sections for smaller and larger digs. There is a huge lake with lots of geese and dogs like swimming in it too

  • 2/5 William S. 3 years ago on Google
    Suxxx

  • 5/5 David W. 4 years ago on Google
    This park has a Walnut Creek, canoe and kayak access point. There are so many hidden treasures right in our back yard. ODNR website

  • 5/5 daniel d. 1 year ago on Google
    Probably the best dog park I’ve been too so far. Nice big section and a actually separated section for big and small dogs unlike a lot of other parks that either leave a gate open so big dogs can go to the small dog section or parks where one section is closed. This is the best park I’ve been to.

  • 4/5 Sir Wayne Allen Foster J. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice spacious Dog Park! Your Did(s) will love it here! Also a nice place to just lay in the grass with a good book! The place is huge!

  • 3/5 Brittany G. 1 year ago on Google
    Love to go fishing and play in the creek with my kids. (The crick...if you were raised right lol) Also a good place to take your metal detector!

  • 5/5 Tanisha P. 3 years ago on Google
    Go in the morning its so refreshing for you and your pet.

  • 5/5 Salvador b. 3 years ago on Google
    Love to visiting this place my dog love it and people are so friendly

  • 5/5 marina m. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) You look nice (Original) Veri nice place

  • 2/5 jroknight 1 year ago on Google
    Took our dog and daughter her on a Sunday afternoon. The dog park was great. BUT THERE WERE A LOT OF SUSPICIOUS MIDDLE AGED MEN AIMLESSLY WALKING AND DRIVING AROND. THEY KEPT WALKING IN AND OUT OF THE WOODS. MOST LIKELY UP TO NO GOOD. GROSS!

  • 5/5 pyia d. 1 year ago on Google
    Great place to walk the dog or play with your dogs. My love loves coming here. She gets her most of her enegery out here.

  • 5/5 sheri M. 1 year ago on Google
    Dog park is great. Just remember to please pick up your poo. Thks

  • 5/5 Tara H. 10 months ago on Google
    Quiet, dog friendly place, most of the park is out in the sun, there is some shade spots. Nice fenced in area for your dog to play and enjoy him or her self.

  • 5/5 Jacquelyn A. 3 years ago on Google
    This space is beautifully maintained. Sophia gets a great workout running the fences. My friends and I enjoy the nature trails alongside the running streams. In some places the stream resembles rapids! Thumbs up.

  • 4/5 Bobbie W. 9 months ago on Google
    Great facility for an event. Nice and clean and the Attendant was very helpful throughout the event.

  • 5/5 mimi g. 8 months ago on Google
    Beautiful and my kids love the geese

  • 4/5 Malissa M. 3 years ago on Google
    People leave a lot of trash and dog poop around, especially in the more open areas of the park. The small basketball area doesn't have hoops. Otherwise it's a decent park with nice forested trails along the water.

  • 5/5 Brenda P. 7 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Friendly staff. Clean. Great location for family picnic ,outings. Great place for nature walks, bike riding an outdoor. Large shelter house.

  • 4/5 GC 6 months ago on Google
    Good dog park and awesome nature! But why the heck are the speed bumps sooo tall!? LOL the bottom of my car is ruined now :(

  • 5/5 Tiffany B. 3 years ago on Google
    Love to just clear ur mind visit here

  • 5/5 Fred S. 4 months ago on Google • 10 reviews
    Really enjoy this park. Not a lot of annoying kids like other parks. Enjoy hanging out here and just relaxing on break or post work cool down. Also they have a nice dog park.

  • 5/5 Stephanie B. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful landscaping, if your looking for a relaxing spot with lots of nature all around then this is for you. And that's not even mentioning the water. One of the natural treasures we are blessed to have here in OHIO😋

  • 5/5 ada m s. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Super (Original) Súper

  • 3/5 Tarey C. 3 years ago on Google
    Dirty

  • 5/5 Jon S. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place to let your dogs meet some dog friends.

  • 5/5 Jody S. 3 years ago on Google
    I take my dog to the dog park and ppl are friendly!

  • 5/5 Eugenia P. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) It is excellent to admire nature and walk with the family. (Original) Es excelente para admirar la naturaleza y caminar con la familia.

  • 5/5 Mauricio c. 3 years ago on Google
    Well it's a nice place for walk and exercise.

  • 5/5 James K. 3 years ago on Google
    Always a clean facility

  • 5/5 Christina K. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it! Its always so nice and clean...

  • 5/5 Carolyn M. 3 years ago on Google
    nice quiet place to go.

  • 5/5 Mike G. 3 years ago on Google
    Great access to the Creek.

  • 5/5 Theodora A. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent

  • 1/5 Bill B. 3 years ago on Google
    Full of old men cruising each other

  • 5/5 Lanika M. 3 years ago on Google
    Love it very peaceful

  • 4/5 Mr. Not S. 3 years ago on Google
    Its an OK place the pond is not in very good shape but the creek seems to ok for fishing. Also I didn't see any shelter near the pond for cookouts or party's.

  • 5/5 angelo k. 3 years ago on Google
    Dog park

  • 4/5 Skylar R. 3 years ago on Google
    Me, babe ,and the kids came here and had a great be father's day

  • 5/5 SpreadLove N. 3 years ago on Google
    I love this park.

  • 4/5 Jason S. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice just speed bumps are in insane lol

  • 5/5 shonda g. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful walk

  • 5/5 Catina D. 3 years ago on Google
    Always clean and my dogs enjoy the dog park.

  • 2/5 Fedora C. 3 years ago on Google
    It's not my favorite it was ok

  • 5/5 robert l. 3 years ago on Google
    Fantastic dog park.

  • 3/5 David B. 3 years ago on Google
    Great creek access, though, could use a better kayak landing.

  • 5/5 Michelle M. 4 years ago on Google
    Had a baby shower there in the party house the park has.. Great Time!!! Nice space for your decoration needs!!

  • 5/5 Linda C. 4 years ago on Google
    The dog park is great..My dog has lots of room to run abd he has so much fun good for our metro park system ...

  • 5/5 Anthony D. 4 years ago on Google
    Great place to visit they still kep all the trail clean

  • 5/5 Marie H. 4 years ago on Google
    We take our dogs here a few times a week the dog park has 2 sides fir big and small dogs... Big park quiet and nice

  • 5/5 Nichelle B. 3 years ago on Google
    Separate dog areas, plethora of poop bags,wide open space!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dog park
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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