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🌳 Meet us at the park

25 parks in Columbus, Ohio

Find fishing, paddle boats, and waterfalls at Creekside Park. | Photo by @big.papi9

Whether you’re looking for a place to play with the kiddos or to decompress with some off-screen time, Columbus features 250+ parks and recreational spots for you to enjoy.

Ready to plan your trip to the park? Grab your shades and trusty water bottle — here are some of CBUS’ best:

Nature parks

Blendon Woods Metro Park, 1069 W. Main St.
The massive 653-acre park is surrounded by beech-maple and oak-hickory forests and is a great place to explore wildlife. The park has seven hiking trails, disc golf, natural play areas, and cross country skiing.

Creekside Park, 123 Mill St.
Water lovers can paddle boats, fishing, and wading along Big Walnut Creek. Plus, enjoy walkways and picnic areas at the 7.9-acre spot.

Glacier Ridge Metro Park, 9801 Hyland Croy
Observe wildlife from a 25-ft tower or explore four nature trails + a challenge course. The park opens at 6:30 a.m. daily.

A waterfall surrounded by fallen leaves and bare trees. — Find a small oasis within the city, like at Quarry Trails Metro Park. | Photo by @pavonia_shelly_photography

Family parks

Bicentennial Park, 233 Civic Center Dr.
Located along the Scioto Mile downtown, this scenic park has city skyline views, The Scioto Mile Fountain (which will soon undergo major enhancements), and a performing arts stage. Plus, grab dinner in the park at Milestone 229.

Dorrian Green, 50 Belle St.
Explore the interactive park located downtown near COSI. Amenities include cornhole, ping pong, an interactive playground, splash grounds, and a butterfly and pollinator garden.

Screenshot 2023-04-27 at 2.26.27 PM.png — The $15 million upgrades to The Scioto Mile Fountain will include special lighting at nighttime. | Renderings via City of Columbus

Sports parks

Dodge Park, 667 Sullivant Ave.
This 18+ acre park features an outdoor hockey rink, ball diamonds, basketball courts, athletic fields, and a skateboarding park. Plus, find playgrounds, a recreation center, and a swimming pool.

Maloney Park, 1701 Joyce Ave.
Get active with 24+ acres of athletic fields, basketball courts, and tennis courts from 7 a.m.-11 p.m. The park also features a playground, walking trail, and gazebo.

Discover 14 more parks

Asked

What is your favorite park activity to do in our city?

A. Walking my dog
B. Spending time with the kiddos
C. Having a picnic
D. Jogging or working out

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Events

Friday, April 28

Columbus Crew vs. Inter Miami | Saturday, April 29 | 7:30 p.m. | Lower.com Field, 96 Columbus Crew Way, Arena District | $24-$493 | Support the Crew during the last home game of April.

Saturday, April 29

Arbor Day Festival | Saturday, April 29 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens, 1777 E. Broad St., Downtown | $0-$22 | This festival for all-ages features tree education, tree climbing, and family entertainment.
Pop-up Pickers Club x Agora, Vintage & Makers Market | Saturday, April 29 | 11 a.m.-5 p.m. | Agora Market, 5286 Franklin St., Hilliard | Free | Browse 40 booths of vintage clothing and handcrafted goods.
Ohio State Buckeyes Baseball vs. University of Illinois Fighting Illini Baseball | Saturday, April 29 | 2 p.m. | Bill Davis Stadium, 560 Borror Dr., Campus | $8-$11 | Cheer on the Buckeyes in this Big Ten match-up.

Sunday, April 30

Self-Care Day - Women’s Retreat | Sunday, April 30 | 12-5 p.m. | Blacklick Metro Park - Beech Maple Lodge, 6975 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg | $60 | Relax with lunch, crafts, walks, and meditation.
Sneaker Freaks | Sunday, April 30 | 1-6 p.m. | Ohio State Fairgrounds, 717 E. 17th Ave., Columbus | $10-$325 | Buy, sell, and trade high-end sneakers with other collectors + resellers.

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News Notes

Coming Soon

Shaquille O’Neal’s chain Big Chicken, which specializes in crispy chicken sandwiches, is planning the first Columbus location. Although an exact address has not been announced, plan for milkshakes, loaded fries, and Cheez-It crusted mac and cheese from the chicken joint.

Opening

Cilantro Latin Fusion, a food truck that offers South American cuisine, is opening its first brick-and-mortar at 4852 Sawmill Rd. The restaurant held its soft opening yesterday + the grand opening will be on Monday, May 1. (614now)

Shop

Big Lots, a Columbus-based retailer, will honor Bed Bath & Beyond coupons at their stores from now through Sunday, May 7. Shoppers who spend at least $50 and present any Bed Bath & Beyond coupon will receive a 20% discount. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Sports

Three former Buckeyes are officially going pro. Congratulations to quarterback C.J. Stroud, who is heading to the Houston Texans as the No. 2 overall NFL Draft pick. Offensive tackle Paris Johnson Jr. went No. 6 to the Arizona Cardinals and wide receiver Jaxon Smith-Njigba went No. 20 to the Seattle Seahawks last night.

Plan Ahead

Newport Music Hall is hosting an 18+ Shrek-themed rave Saturday, June 10. Rave-goers are encouraged to dress as popular Shrek characters like Donkey, Lord Farquad, or the ogre himself. Tickets start at $18 and are on sale now.

Community

If you own a Kia and Hyundai, you can pick up a free steering wheel lock from the Gahanna police department at 460 Rocky Fork Blvd. tomorrow from 3-6 p.m. Drivers must show proof of ownership. (The Columbus Dispatch)

Watch

We put together a reel of the Arena District to go along with our guide to navigating the area. Save it so you know what to expect from one of the city’s top entertainment districts.

Drink

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Finance

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Sports

⛳ A par-tee you don’t want to miss

Start planning for the 2024 Memorial Tournament

Muirfield Village Golf Club is located at 5750 Memorial Dr. | Photo by @memorialgolf

The Memorial Tournament showcases some of the best professional golfers in the world, and it happens right here in our backyard. Founded and hosted by golf legend and Columbus-native Jack Nicklaus, it’s played each year at Muirfield Village Golf Club in Dublin.

The 2024 tournament will take place from Monday, June 3-Sunday, June 9, which means it’s time to tee up the details.

🏌️ Participating golfers

Attendees will have the opportunity to see the pros up close and personal during the tournament. Walk to different holes to support your favorite golfer along the way, with notable names like:

Viktor Hovland: The Norwegian golfer who won the 2023 Memorial Tournament will return to the course this year.
Rory McIlroy: He’s a four-time major champion with the following wins — the 2011 U.S. Open, 2012 PGA Championship, 2014 Open Championship, and 2014 PGA Championship.
Jason Day: The Austrailian pro who won the PGA Championship in 2015 now calls Columbus home.

Screenshot 2024-05-23 at 12.08.07 PM.png — Hovland, who is a fan favorite, posed with his Memorial Tournament trophy in 2023. | Photo by @viktor_hovland

🎟️ Watch the action live

Tickets are on sale now, and a variety of packages are available. If you don’t want to commit to the full tournament, one-day practice round tickets are on sale for $20. Children 15 and under receive free entry if accompanied by a ticketed adult.

Parking passes can be purchased for $25.

⛳ Know before you go

If you’ve never attended a professional golf tournament before, here are some things to keep in mind:

When you see hands in the air, it means it’s time to stop and quiet down as the golfer takes his shot.
Casual golf wear is encouraged. Think: Polo shirts, golf skirts, pants, or Bermuda shorts.
Collapsible chairs are permitted without chair bags.
The following items are prohibited: Coolers, posters, video cameras, iPads, and backpacks (view the bag policy).

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Hanna

From the editor

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