Best places: Parks in Columbus, United States

Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres.

88 acres of indoor/outdoor art- & nature-based exhibits, greenhouses & landscaped grounds.

Urban public space with 15,000-sq.-ft. Scioto Mile Fountain, outdoor stage & glass-enclosed eatery.

Longtime green space featuring a fishing pond, playground & tennis courts, plus a stage for shows.

A 13-acre landscaped recreation area specializing in roses, plus perennial & herb gardens.

This 653-acre park offers a waterfowl refuge & a nature center plus disc golf & ice-skating.

This expansive community resource offers multiple sports fields & courts, plus walking trails.

👍👍 I’m new to town and looking for a safe park to fly my kite. I like the cleanliness and cameras everywhere enhanced my sense of security. I was only able to get the kite up about thirty feet this time. Possibly even a nice peaceful environment to read a book. Thanks for the church’s thoughtfulness, m...

👍👍 This is my favorite park in Columbus! There’s always dogs, and they’re friendly and there’s always people, and they’re friendly too! There’s sometimes mud, and the muds friendly too too! I like the tennis balls, especially covered in mud. I like the water bowls, especially when they’re ice bowls. On...

City park with skyline views surrounded by Victorian homes & featuring a playground & tennis.

Classic gathering place at the center of the Ohio State University campus, with lawn, paths & WiFi.

This sizable park with trails, sports facilities & dog areas also offers fishing, boating & more.

Park featuring ongoing seasonal events, cafes, a reading room, gardens & a carousel.

This riverside promenade on the Columbus State University campus plays host to many college events.

Riverfront spot offering boating, trails, nature preserves, lighted woods & a disc-golf course.

Wooded area on a fishing lake with hiking & biking trails, picnic spots with grills & a playground.

Quiet park featuring landscape plants artistically trimmed to recreate a famous Seurat painting.

👍👍 Beautiful area! It's peaceful with just the water crashing up against the rocks. It is also nice watching the white water rafters pass by while they try and maintain control of their raft. We love it here!

Leafy public park featuring a manmade creek & amenities such as a playground & athletic fields.

Developed 32-acre city park features paved people trails, a covered bridge & an observation tower.