Recreation & Parks

The Recreation and Parks Committee conducts research, analysis, and makes proposal recommendations city, state, or federal plans that impact the area’s recreation and parks. This includes working with the City Division of Recreation and Parks, the Ohio State Parks System, and the Ohio Department of Natural Resources.

Recreation & Parks Committee Chair: Brandon McElroy

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Scioto Southland Community Center

Fall Recreation Schedules

Recreation Center Fall schedules are now available. Scioto Recreation Center – Click here to view fall schedule. Marion-Franklin Recreation Center – Click here to view fall scheule.

Get Active Wellness Expo

Get Active Wellness Expo

Attend the Get Active Wellness Expo on Saturday, Jan. 14, at Scioto Southland Community Center. This free event, which runs from 9 a.m.-2 p.m., allows you to sample fitness classes, check out a Get Active Fitness Center and explore the low-cost programs offered by the department. If you are interested in attending the event to get information about all the community …

Play Scholarship

40,000 Kids Receive PLAY Scholarships

Columbus Recreation and Parks’ programs, camps, classes and sports offer kids much more than something to do – they help kids develop social and academic skills, provide opportunities for physical activity and serve as a safe, supportive place for kids to spend time. The PLAY Scholarship Fund was created because the City of Columbus believes all kids deserve the chance to play regardless of ability to pay. Financially-challenged families with children 18 years and younger can apply for a PLAY Scholarship for any fee-based program offered through Columbus Recreation and Parks. Since 1993, more than 40,000 children have received PLAY scholarships,

Sammons Park

Youth Baseball Park Gets Cutting-edge Improvements

Sammons Park (formerly Sills Park) has been a big part of kids’ recreational baseball for decades. This park is one of only five parks in Columbus where our youth baseball leagues are played. Thanks to cutting-edge technology and the generosity of community partners, Sammons Park received safety improvements.