3200 Indian Village Drive Columbus, OH 43221 This facility is located in the Northwest area of town. Hours: Call for more information.

Contact: Casey Stull Phone Number: (614) 645-3380 or E-mail us outdooreducation@columbus.gov  Click here to view a map (PDF)

Mission and Goal

Outdoor Education staff are dedicated to providing quality outdoor education and outdoor skills programs to youth and adults. Our goal is to instill a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors and the environment.

Facility Features:

Indian Village Outdoor Education Center is a facility offering outdoor and environmental education, Native American studies, arts, and other programs managed by Columbus Recreation and Parks Outdoor Education Section. This wildlife filled wooded plot, on the West Bank of the Scioto River, is where we base our programs.

Only minutes from urban life, Indian Village hosts a trail system, fossil filled creek beds, caves, educational lodge, tipis, creeks, and river access. Entering the gates of the park is like stepping into a different land. Buildings and other monuments of mankind, although still visible, are thrust into the background by mature trees and the majestic wildlife that gather on the river's edge.

We offer year round programs for a diverse population of Columbus and its vicinity. Serving participants from three years of age up to senior citizens and inclusive of physical, mental, and social economic challenges. Our goal is to educate and entertain participants with the joy of the out of doors, nature, wildlife, adventure, arts, and Native American culture.