🛷 Columbus metro parks

• Battelle Darby Creek, 8465 Alkire Rd.
• Blacklick Woods Golf Courses, 7309 E. Livingston Ave.
• Blendon Woods, 4265 Dublin Granville Rd.
• Highbanks, 9466 Columbus Pike
• Scioto Audubon, 400 W. Whittier St.
• Scioto Grove, 5172 Jackson Pike
• Sharon Woods, 6911 Cleveland Ave.
• Walnut Woods, 6723 Lithopolis Rd.

🛷 City parks

• Antrim Park, 5800 Olentangy River Rd.
• Clinton-Como Park, 301 W. Pacemont Rd.
• Fryer Park, 3899 Orders Rd.
• Gahanna Golf Course, 220 Old Ridenour Rd.
• Huntley Bowl Park, 6199 Huntley Rd.
• Jeffrey Park, 165 N. Parkview Ave.
• Schiller Park, 1069 Jager St.
• Scioto Park, 7377 Riverside Dr.
• Whetstone Park, 3923 N. High St.
• Wyman Woods, 1520 Goodale Blvd.

🛷 State parks

• Alum Creek, 3305 S. Old State Rd. (~30 minutes from downtown)
• Delaware State Park, 5202 US Highway 23 N. (~30 minutes from downtown)

• Chunky Knit Blanket | Monday, Feb. 6 | 6-9 p.m. | Pinot’s Palette Short North, 691 N. High St., STE. 101 | $70 | Learn from an expert how to knit your own cozy blanket with all supplies included.

• Keg Tapping | Tuesday, Feb. 7 | 6-8 p.m. | Hofbrauhaus Brewery & Restaurant, 800 Goodale Blvd., Columbus | Free | Be one of the first to sip back a Doppel Bock beer this season.

• Funniest Person In Columbus Contest | Wednesday, Feb. 8 | 7:30 p.m. | The Columbus Funny Bone, 145 Easton Town Ctr., Columbus | $20 | Watch this weekly stand-up comedy competition.

• Thursday Skate Night | Thursday, Feb. 9 | 6-8:30 p.m. | United Skates of America, 3362 Refugee Rd., Columbus | $6-$11 | Bring your own skates, or rent a pair for $5, and spend your night skating around to popular music.

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• A $300 million development will soon be underway in Whitehall as the city plans to demolish the former Woodcliff condos on Broad Street. Once demolition is finished, a new multi-use building will be constructed with 250,000 sqft of space with residential living, businesses, and retail. (Columbus Business First)

• $48 million. That’s the size of the loan the Ohio State athletic department received on Friday due to financial losses caused by the pandemic. By our estimates, you could buy 6 million beers at Ohio Stadium with that amount of money. 💰 (The Columbus Dispatch)

• The Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission predicts the Central Ohio region population will grow to 3+ million by 2050. The group estimates 726,000+ new people across the 15-county region, with nearly half expected to live in Franklin County. 📈

• Looking to get hitched without the hassle? Stop by the Franklin County Courthouse on Valentine’s Day where the Municipal Court judge will perform wedding ceremonies. Walk-ins will be able to tie the knot from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., or you can make an appointment by calling (614)-645-3889. 💍 (614now)

• From chocolates to candles and cards, we’ve got you covered with all things loveable in our online shop, Six & Main. Explore our Valentine’s Day Gift Guide to start shopping for sweet presents such as this bonbon gift box by Marble & Steel Craft Chocolates. 🍫

• Dreaming of a tropical summer vacation? Us too. We’re eyeing this romantic villa with pristine views in Costa Rica and this charming beachfront cottage in St. Kitts. Or maybe we’ll splurge on a trip to Tahiti and stay in this beach house with a private pool. 🏝️ *