Parks & Recreation in Central Ohio

Parks

• Metro Parks was established in 1945, in the Columbus and Franklin County Metropolitan Park District. Metro Parks features 15 outstanding natural area parks, all of which are free of charge.
• Franklin Park Conservatory offers unique botanical collections and gardens.
• The Park of Roses strives to follow its mission statement, "To enrich the lives of our citizens."

Recreational Activities in Central Ohio

• Columbus Outdoor Pursuits is a non-profit organization providing outdoor recreational opportunities for youth and adults.
• Trails is an excellent commercial site that offers maps, information/booklets on hiking, biking, canoeing/kayaking and other outdoor activities for a fee.
• Recparks Columbus is where you can find a list of trails available in Central Ohio.
• Columbus Ski Club offers more sports, excursions, and parties than you could imagine.
• Sports Ohio Field Sports hosts Soccer First, The Golf Center, PowerPlay, The Chiller, and Midwest Gymnastics & Cheerleading.
• Sports Barn at Easton is a soccer facility offering multiple leagues for most ages.
• Sportsite Indoor Sports Facility offers Dodgeball, Soccer, Softball, Camps, & Clinics