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Battelle Riverfront Park

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👍👍 This a downtown columbus ohio park. The park has a lots of walk way by the river where people can workout or do recreational walk. Very neat and clean green spacee makes it amazing place for spending time with friends and family. Althouugh it does not get a lot of parking spcce and all parking is pa... People often mention park, walk, beautiful, Beautiful, area, Great, Columbus, river, nice, Nice,


Address

25 Marconi Blvd, Columbus, OH 43215, United States

Website

columbus.gov

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (619 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • 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
  • Saturday: 7 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday: 7 am to 11 pm

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  • 5/5 Sukanto M. 1 year ago on Google
    This a downtown columbus ohio park. The park has a lots of walk way by the river where people can workout or do recreational walk. Very neat and clean green spacee makes it amazing place for spending time with friends and family. Althouugh it does not get a lot of parking spcce and all parking is paid.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Roger D. 10 months ago on Google • 809 reviews
    Beautiful park along the Scioto Mile.This park is the one that I remember the most from the 1980's. I'm not sure but I think the Santa Maria was in this area.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffani R. 10 months ago on Google • 70 reviews
    I live in Atlanta, GA and we have no water downtown. I haven't been on a bike in over 30 and I had a blast. That is after I stopped looking like a squirrel trying to determine if its going to cross the street.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 mandeep s. 4 years ago on Google • 43 reviews
    Great place to sit and just enjoy the sunset. Very Calm. People mostly come in groups with families and friends. Great place for cycling and skating as I saw many people doing that. A perfect picnic spot with great restaurants nearby.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Nathan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Nice park to visit and relax, we took a 10 min. walk by the river and it is truly one of the more peaceful spots in Columbus. There are alot of plaques and iron made statues, you can also walk close to one of the train bridges and rent bikes for cheap.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Michael C. 2 years ago on Google
    Columbus is home. And it's good to have locations this beautiful to walk around in.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 asskmoud v. 3 years ago on Google
    bicycles are not respectful
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Norman B. 2 years ago on Google • 318 reviews
    Loved It! Clean, Quiet and Peaceful. No Homeless Bums... Only Lovers and Fitness Freaks, Kayakers and Tourists... Well Done Columbus. 😁

  • 5/5 Kushan C. 9 months ago on Google • 119 reviews
    Great palce for a picnic in the summer months. Family friendly.

  • 5/5 Jovial S. 3 months ago on Google • 104 reviews New
    Walkin area would be fabulous during summer.

  • 5/5 Tj N. 1 year ago on Google • 104 reviews
    Amazing park, Well maintained & beautiful place to view Columbus downtown skyline

  • 5/5 Marleah H. 7 months ago on Google • 84 reviews
    It's a very beautiful place

  • 5/5 Manabendra M. 2 years ago on Google • 76 reviews
    This is an awesome place for family and couple. Nice promenade and kid play arena. A majestic suspension bridge and overall great place. The stadium and eateries are right opposite to the promenade. Had a good time.

  • 5/5 ReCee F. 3 years ago on Google
    Wonderful place to walk around and enjoy the weather, Praise to everyone who is wearing a mask and practicing social distancing! For those who are not wearing a mask just try a little Harder! Remember the Covid is real!

  • 5/5 Miacarazh Z. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice!

  • 5/5 Alicia M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great trail with scenic views, tables with umbrellas to enjoy an outdoor meal.

  • 5/5 Megadora 3 years ago on Google
    This place is really pretty and nice. I go here a lot with my family, it's very lovely.

  • 5/5 Josue M. 2 years ago on Google
    Another beautiful section along the Scioto River! While you can continue to use it as part of the greenway or a stroll down the Scioto Mile area, Battelle Riverfront Park is also home to quite a few memorials, monuments, and art pieces to enjoy. The memorials include one for the Columbus Firefighters, featuring an eternal flame at the top of the piece, the Spanish American War Memorial, and the Workers Memorial, which is dedicated to the Franklin County Workers who have passed while on the job. One of the memorials, which is dedicated those lost on the Space Shuttle Challenger, was designed by local children and is called Their Spirits Circle the Earth. The art features a wonderful swooping sculpture Freedom by local sculptor Alfred Tibor and a sculpture of a man, woman, and baby called To Honor the Immigrants by local sculptor Gary Ross. There are also a number of bronze animals populating the grassy tree area to catch the eye - these six sculptures, along with a large plaque containing the story the illustrations are pulled from - are in the James W. Barney Pickaweekee Story Grove here in Battelle Riverfront Park. There are also donor plaques lining the sidewalk near the memorials and art. This is a very peaceful and relaxing spot. There is nearby street parking using the meters, or it's easily accessible as part of the trails running along the Scioto.

  • 4/5 Sneha M. 2 years ago on Google
    Lovely place for walk and to do other fun stuff with family

  • 5/5 Chrisi K. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place and atmosphere! Good place to do alot of thinking on the swings.

  • 5/5 Dorsey H. 2 years ago on Google
    A peaceful oasis our dog loves walking here, although some of the statues concern him.

  • 4/5 Jesse K. 2 years ago on Google
    If you are looking for a nice "sunset spot" in Columbus, this area has some incredible views.

  • 5/5 Kc C. 2 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park, with great views and lots of architecture to see and things to learn.

  • 5/5 Jordan H. 3 years ago on Google
    Super pretty view and you can sit in the bench swings up top to get an aerial view of the riverfront

  • 5/5 Victoria C. 2 years ago on Google
    My granddaughter and I walked to see lights, which were not that impressive althought the lighted stairs were cool. What was awesome was the stag walking by the river!

  • 5/5 Anastasia P. 2 years ago on Google
    The park is definitely improving and growing. It was a nice walk and great to see all the people out walking and skating.

  • 5/5 Marcus J. 1 year ago on Google
    The first night of the Jazz and ribfest on the Riverfront after a two year shutdown , was more than I could have asked for the Ribs, Jazz ,and great weather need I say more .

  • 5/5 Jody P. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Angela H A. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm new to the area and I really appreciate and enjoy the park thank you very much for your time help and support..

  • 4/5 Terry G. 1 year ago on Google
    Very nice. I saw a beaver in the river!

  • 5/5 Jessica L. 1 year ago on Google
    Battelle riverfront park is home to numerous monuments and memorials, including City of Columbus Firefighters Memorial, Freedom, James W. Barney Pickaweekee Story Grove. Spanish American War Memorial, Their Spirits Circle the Earth, To Honor the Immigrants, To Honor the Immigrants, and the Workers Memorial. There is a lot of green space as well as walking / riding trails with sweeping views of the waterfront and downtown skyline. Street parking is available with parking meters.

  • 4/5 Kyle C. 4 years ago on Google
    It's a beautiful place, right in the middle of Downtown Columbus Ohio! Beautiful parks, seating areas, fountains, huge shade trees, a blast every time we go!

  • 5/5 tom l. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place for a walk. Paved walk ways and plenty of nature to see

  • 5/5 Ale B. 10 months ago on Google
    Great for a walk, beautiful area.

  • 3/5 Dennis P. 1 year ago on Google
    Nice to walk, to bike, or to run. Well maintained land scaping and safe investment. Restrooms are present but almost never open. The only downside of this place is that there are no retail businesses around this area. Downtown Columbus is a ghost town. Need more retail businesses and attractions open.

  • 5/5 Christy B. 11 months ago on Google
    So love going here when the weather is warm and Spring is near. Everything is becoming green and full. Beautiful place to walk or ride bike.

  • 5/5 Lakshya B. 3 years ago on Google
    My office was located right next to the park. Provides a good view while working and an even better walk afterward.

  • 1/5 d p. 8 months ago on Google
    Unfortunately it took about 45 minutes to find this Riverwalk. The GPS took us to the Riverwalk historical district and not to the downtown location. Once we got downtown there was an uptown riverwalk as well as the Riverwalk near the river. Very confusing to say the least.

  • 5/5 Jeff S. 9 months ago on Google
    Beautiful park, meticulously maintained, the lawns were golf course quality. Had a great time riding a scooter around and exploring the area.

  • 5/5 Terah B. 3 years ago on Google
    This was a nice park by the river. Be careful if your taking small children. The individuals on bikes or scooters will run you over.

  • 4/5 Debora M. 3 years ago on Google
    Again scenic nice for pictures

  • 4/5 Andree M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice park

  • 5/5 Marianna I. 3 years ago on Google
    Great place.

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

  • 5/5 Michael A. 3 years ago on Google
    Great walk down the river

  • 5/5 Syphax S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Magnificent! (Original) Magnifique!

  • 4/5 J W. 3 years ago on Google
    General not bad. People seem in their on 🌎.

  • 5/5 Charlie R. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful day, calming environment. Nice people walking by.

  • 5/5 Russ D. 3 years ago on Google
    The views and bridge access make this a must visit in Cincinnati!

  • 5/5 Al B. 3 years ago on Google
    Clean Fresh and Beautiful! Great scenic Green amd Flush

  • 5/5 Matthew B. 3 years ago on Google
    Favorite place for a people watching walk!

  • 5/5 Tony N. 3 years ago on Google
    The river!

  • 4/5 Franklyn F. 3 years ago on Google
    Peaceful

  • 5/5 Jigar P. 3 years ago on Google
    So peaceful

  • 5/5 Donald D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice park, especially when there are bands playing music.

  • 4/5 Walid E. 3 years ago on Google
    A lot of homeless people around

  • 4/5 Karl Josef R. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to be

  • 5/5 Heather S. 3 years ago on Google
    Have been going here for years....it has become unsafe down there. Its really sad because I dont feel comfortable going to sit at the river admiring the water andights at night any longer.

  • 5/5 Andrew W. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place

  • 5/5 Tronny M. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Selene D. 3 years ago on Google
    For our Anniversary we walked around and soaked up some of the beautiful sun

  • 5/5 Frost P. 3 years ago on Google
    Amazing place!

  • 5/5 TaSasha J. 3 years ago on Google
    It is so beautiful walking on the riverfront at night. I'm definitely going to do it again soon.

  • 5/5 Brad H. 3 years ago on Google
    beautiful park

  • 4/5 Shibley P. 3 years ago on Google
    It's nice here, and there's some cool stuff to look at I had a great time riding electric scooters here.

  • 5/5 Carmaletha W. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful, well maintained area.

  • 5/5 Daryl J. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice city park in Columbus

  • 5/5 Robert C. 3 years ago on Google
    If you go early you will see how peaceful and beautiful this park really is

  • 3/5 Bobby B. 3 years ago on Google
    I gave it three stars because it is beautiful around here.considering you're so close to downtown it's a nice place to take a break for a minute.

  • 5/5 Michael P. 9 months ago on Google • 2 reviews
    When it rains the grass isn't desirable but otherwise it's a beautiful addition to the city.


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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