Welcome and thank you for visiting us at the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.

Our mission is “To enrich the lives of our citizens” and that is what we strive to accomplish each and every day.  We believe our 2009 programs live up to that objective whether you are five years old or 75 years young.  We have something for everyone…naturally.

We offer community recreation centers, summer camps, playgrounds, pools and free swim lessons, boating, creative and performing arts, outdoor education, golf, sports, and therapeutic recreation.  You can also rent shelters and athletic complexes, hike or ride your bike on our trails, and you can attend a summer festival with lots of hot ribs and cool jazz.

So, whether you prefer quietly reading a book under the shade of a tree in a park, or the high energy of an action-packed aerobics class, having a recreation and parks system is critical to a community’s and an individual’s quality of life.  Thus, how we spend our leisure time improves our sense of well-being both mentally and physically.

We invite and welcome you to take part in the hundreds of activities and programs that we offer, or just to take a stroll or have a picnic in one of our parks.  Why?  Because Columbus is a great place to live, work, play and raise a family.  So, come on, join the fun today.