City of Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation

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City of Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation The Department of Parks and Recreation is responsible for 750+ acres of parkland and open space, as

Vision
To enhance and preserve parks and recreation services, lands, and facilities through high standards and innovation that positions Gahanna as a leading community and a great place to live, work and play. Mission
To conserve the natural environment through parks and open space as well as provide balanced, sustainable and accessible recreation opportunities and facilities.

👻🏚️ Ready to explore the haunted history of Appalachia? Your history-filled adventure is happening THIS THURSDAY!Step in...
10/13/2026

👻🏚️ Ready to explore the haunted history of Appalachia? Your history-filled adventure is happening THIS THURSDAY!

Step into the forgotten communities of West Virginia’s southern coalfields with Specters of Coal: Haunted Cultural Landscapes in the West Virginia Coalfields. Through striking photography, local history and firsthand accounts, you’ll uncover the stories of ghost towns, changing communities and the past that continues to linger.

📅 Thursday, October 15
⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Gahanna Civic Center

If you’re fascinated by local history, abandoned places and stories that send a chill down your spine, this is one event you won’t want to miss! Get your tickets now at https://ow.ly/bjlc50ZTToy.

One person’s closet cleanout is another person’s new favorite outfit!Give your wardrobe a refresh while helping keep clo...
10/09/2026

One person’s closet cleanout is another person’s new favorite outfit!

Give your wardrobe a refresh while helping keep clothing out of the landfill at our Community Clothing Swap! Donate your gently used clothing at the drop box in the Gahanna Civic Center parking lot through Thursday, November 5, then join us to shop new-to-you pieces on Saturday, November 7.

📅 Saturday, November 7
⏰ 10 a.m. – 1 p.m.
📍 Gahanna Civic Center

Clear out your closet, find a few new favorites and make a more sustainable choice this fall.

👻 There is still time to enter our annual Spook Up Gahanna contest!Enter your Halloween display for a chance to win in o...
10/08/2026

👻 There is still time to enter our annual Spook Up Gahanna contest!

Enter your Halloween display for a chance to win in one of our fang-tastic categories:

🎃 Jack Skellington – Most Creative
👻 Best Animated Display – Tech + Tunes
🏢 All Business – Business entries only

The deadline to register is Friday, October 16 at 1 p.m. Sign up your display at https://ow.ly/rjz050ZOL44.

Judging will take place October 19 – 23 from 5 – 9 p.m., and winners will be announced the week of October 31. Let the haunting begin! 🕸️

🏚️ Some places disappear. Their stories don’t.Explore the haunted history of West Virginia’s southern coalfields through...
10/08/2026

🏚️ Some places disappear. Their stories don’t.

Explore the haunted history of West Virginia’s southern coalfields through striking photography, local history and firsthand accounts.

You’ll discover the ghost towns and changing communities of Central Appalachia and the stories that continue to linger today. 👀

📅 Oct. 15
⏰ 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Gahanna Civic Center

If you love history, mystery and a good ghost story, you won’t want to miss this one. 👻

🎟️ Grab your tickets for Specters of Coal: Haunted Cultural Landscapes in the West Virginia Coalfields at https://ow.ly/bjlc50ZTToy!

The City of Gahanna is hiring! We’re looking for talented people who want to use their skills to make a difference in ou...
10/08/2026

The City of Gahanna is hiring! We’re looking for talented people who want to use their skills to make a difference in our community.

💻 Information Technology Support Specialist II
Help keep Gahanna connected. Provide advanced IT support, troubleshoot technical challenges, and serve as a key resource for citywide technology initiatives.

🎉 Part-Time Recreation Coordinator – Senior Center
Help create meaningful experiences for adults and seniors by supporting programs, coordinating trips and activities, assisting members, and helping bring events to life.

Explore these opportunities and put your skills to work serving the Gahanna community with pride and purpose. Visit governmentjobs.com/careers/gahanna to apply today!

Calling all ghouls, goblins and little monsters! Great Gahanna Goblin Fest, presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union, i...
10/07/2026

Calling all ghouls, goblins and little monsters! Great Gahanna Goblin Fest, presented by KEMBA Financial Credit Union, is back for a frightfully fun night of Halloween magic at Academy Park!

Bring the whole family for an evening packed with spooky fun on Friday, October 23 from 5:30 - 9:30 p.m.

🎃 Trick-or-Treating
🚜 Hayrides
🎶 Live entertainment
📖 Storytelling
🔥 S’mores

Best of all, Goblin Fest is FREE to attend! Free offsite parking is available, or you can reserve onsite parking at Academy Park for $5. Onsite parking must be purchased in advance at https://ow.ly/uUbt50ZVBGX and spots are limited—once they’re gone, they’re gone!

Gather your favorite little goblins, put on your costumes and get ready for a magical night of Halloween fun! 🕷️🌙

A special thank you to our event sponsors: Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation, Tina Wedebrook, Real Estate Agent at RE/MAX Connection, Pins Mechanical Co., and Enchanted Care Gahanna!

🌙 Once upon a time… there was a magical adventure waiting at Friendship Park.Bring your little adventurer to Friendship ...
10/07/2026

🌙 Once upon a time… there was a magical adventure waiting at Friendship Park.

Bring your little adventurer to Friendship Park for a Fairy Tale Night Hike! Families will grab their flashlights and follow the trail on a guided evening hike, stopping along the way to hear the next chapter of a classic fairy tale. 📖🔦 After the hike, kids can enjoy a themed craft and gather around for s’mores.

📅 Friday, October 16
⏰ 7:30 – 8:30 p.m.
📍 Friendship Park
👨‍👩‍👧 Each child must be accompanied by an adult. Please register each child attending.

Register your little storyteller for this magical night in the park at https://ow.ly/QQ0j50ZVAqI.

🍽️🍂 Skip the same-old holiday recipes and join us for a hands-on cooking class where we’ll put a fresh spin on Thanksgiv...
10/07/2026

🍽️🍂 Skip the same-old holiday recipes and join us for a hands-on cooking class where we’ll put a fresh spin on Thanksgiving favorites. You’ll explore seasonal flavors, learn new techniques and create a holiday-inspired menu you’ll want to recreate long after Thanksgiving is over.

Plus, what’s a cooking class without a little tasting, laughter and fun?

📅 Tuesday, November 17
⏰ 6 – 8 p.m.
📍 The Landing at 825

Register today: https://ow.ly/OHQA50ZT3C6.

🎲🏺 Make it, glaze it, play it!Ready to get creative? In our two-week Adult Ceramics class, you’ll create your very own c...
10/06/2026

🎲🏺 Make it, glaze it, play it!

Ready to get creative? In our two-week Adult Ceramics class, you’ll create your very own custom ceramic game set from start to finish.

Week 1: Build your game board, chips or playing pieces using hand-building techniques.
Week 2: Glaze and decorate your fired pieces with colorful finishes and your own personal designs.

This class is a fun chance to get hands-on, try something new and leave with a game set that’s uniquely yours!

📅 Tuesdays, October 20 & 27
⏰ 6 – 7:30 p.m.
📍 Gahanna Civic Center

Get ready to make something you’ll want to play and register today at https://ow.ly/rO5R50ZUYzN.

🔮 Your Friday night plans just got a little more magical!Fall Movie Night is happening THIS FRIDAY at Hannah Park, and w...
10/06/2026

🔮 Your Friday night plans just got a little more magical!

Fall Movie Night is happening THIS FRIDAY at Hannah Park, and we’re ready for an evening of cozy fall vibes, movie magic and a little spooky fun. Gather your favorite people, grab a blanket or lawn chair and settle in under the stars for a showing of the classic Practical Magic (PG-13). 🍿🌙

📅 Friday, October 9 | 6 – 11 p.m.
📍 Hannah Park | 6547 Clark State Road

Don’t miss this magical night in the park, thank to our sponsor, Tina Wedebrook, Real Estate Agent at RE/MAX Connection!

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Columbus, OH

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

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+16143424250

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