Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
Website
Organization Location
1111 E Broad St Columbus, OH 43205
Description
On July 15, 1910, the City Recreation Department was established to enrich Columbus by finding ways to make streets, alleys, boulevards, parks and public grounds more beautiful. On Jan. 2, 1972, the City Recreation Department merged with the Division of Forestry and Parks to become Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.
We have grown from six parks to more than 400 parks on 13,500+ acres, have established 28 community centers, five athletic complexes, six golf courses, 230 miles of regional trails, six spraygrounds and interactive fountains, eight outdoor pools and an indoor aquatics center, 25 nature preserves, three reservoirs, five dog parks, a skate park and a range of programs for toddlers to seniors.
Our Mission
We connect the people of our community through the power of nature, wellness and creativity.
Our Vision
A socially equitable city.
Our Values
Joy
Our programs and activities are fun, celebrate culture and add to our quality of life.
Nature
As stewards of the land, we invest heavily in conserving our natural environment.
Legacy
Our assets are entrusted for generations to come, which is why we plan for tomorrow, not just today.
Community
We embed in our neighborhoods, know our participants and serve as a gathering place for all.
Open
We communicate in multiple languages, design for accessibility, program for inclusion and hire to represent the people we serve.
Contact
Contact form - https://columbusrecparks.com/connect/contact/
Phone - +1 614-645-3300
Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/ColumbusRecParks/
Upcoming events
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- Mobile Produce Market - Linden
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- Mobile Produce Market - Tuttle
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- Mobile Produce Market - Feddersen
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- Mobile Produce Market - Howard
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- Mobile Produce Market - Sullivant Gardens
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- 2024 Columbus Collision Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, Day 1
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- WinterFest Columbus
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- 2024 Columbus Collision Wheelchair Rugby Tournament, Day 2
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- Mobile Produce Market - Barnett
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- Mobile Produce Market - Far East
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- 2025 Get Active Wellness Expo
Past events
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- Boxing Hall of Fame Showcase
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- Mobile Produce Markets - Adams
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- Mobile Produce Market - Beatty
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- Mobile Produce Market - Holton
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- Mobile Produce Market - Dodge
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- Golden Hobby Holiday Sip & Shop
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- Mobile Produce Market - Far East
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- Mobile Produce Market - Barnett
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- Golden Hobby Holiday Sip & Shop
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- Mobile Produce Market - Sullivant Gardens
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- Mobile Produce Market - Douglas
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- Mobile Produce Market - Barack
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- Mobile Produce Market - Glenwood
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- Walk With A Doc End of Year Celebration
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- Mobile Produce Market - Marion Franklin
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- Mobile Produce Market - Scioto Southland
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- Trail-or-Treat
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- Triple Threat 3-On-3 Basketball Tournament
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- Outdoor Explorers Night Out
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- Mobile Produce Market - Howard
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- Mobile Produce Market - Feddersen
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- Kids' Run
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- Kids' Run
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- Mobile Produce Markets - Adams
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- Mobile Produce Market - Beatty
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- Mobile Produce Market - Tuttle
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- Mobile Produce Market - Linden
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- Adaptive Outdoor Education Pumpkin Carving
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- Mobile Produce Market - Far East
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- Mobile Produce Market - Barnett
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- Mobile Produce Market - Dodge
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- Mobile Produce Market - Holton
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- Mobile Produce Market - Marion Franklin
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- Senior Wellness Jamboree
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- Mobile Produce Market - Glenwood
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- Mobile Produce Market - Barack
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- Mobile Produce Market - Sullivant Gardens
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- Mobile Produce Market - Howard
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- Mobile Produce Market - Feddersen
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- Boxing Showdown
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- Teen Outdoor Day
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- Mobile Produce Markets - Adams
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- Mobile Produce Market - Beatty
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- Mobile Produce Market - Tuttle
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- Mobile Produce Market - Linden