Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

06/19/2026

Happy Juneteenth!

In observation of the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, our facilities will be closed on Friday, June 19.

06/18/2026

Enjoy the long weekend poolside! 🌊☀️🕶

💦 Splash 💦 into your local outdoor pools and spraygrounds! Find an aquatics facility near you: https://columbusrecparks.com/aquatics/

06/17/2026

Update: With rain incoming at 5 p.m., we have decided to move the Linden Green Line Open House indoors. Please meet us tonight from 5-7 p.m. at St. Stephens Community House.

Join us for the Linden Green Line Third Public Open House! 🚴‍♂️🚶🌳

Learn the final concepts created for the Linden Green Line, based on your input! Celebrate the next steps with your neighbors during the community cookout. Save the date:

📆 June 17
🕔 5-7 p.m.
📍 Maloney Park Shelter

RSVP is not required but strongly encouraged. Learn more and get registered: https://columbusrecparks.com/connect/about/capital-improvement-projects/linden-green-line/

06/16/2026

Join us for the Linden Green Line Third Public Open House! 🚴‍♂️🚶🌳

Learn the final concepts created for the Linden Green Line, based on your input! Celebrate the next steps with your neighbors during the community cookout. Save the date:

📆 June 17
🕔 5-7 p.m.
📍 Maloney Park Shelter

RSVP is not required but strongly encouraged. Learn more and get registered: https://columbusrecparks.com/connect/about/capital-improvement-projects/linden-green-line/

06/15/2026

Welcome to the space jam! 🚀🏀🔥

Late Night Basketball is back! In partnership with the Columbus Division of Police and Columbus Division of Fire, this program provides teens with a safe space to build friendships and confidence through positive play. Find a location to play:

🏀 Monday
Douglas
Far East

🏀 Tuesday
Glenwood
Linden

🏀 Wednesday
Driving Park
Milo Grogan

🏀 Thursday
Barack
Woodward Park

🏀 Friday
Linden
Marion Franklin

🕔 Game times:
Ages 14-18: 6-8 p.m.
Ages 18-30: 8-10 p.m.

Learn more: https://bit.ly/4a3Nrh7

06/11/2026

Go, Lunch! has officially kicked off! 😋🥪🍎

This Summer Food Program offers free, nutritionally balanced meals at our community centers, schools and nonprofit partner locations during the summer months. Last summer, more than 200,000 meals were served in the Columbus area, and we aim to serve even more!

Learn more about our Summer Food Programs: https://columbusrecparks.com/summer-food/

06/08/2026

We need your input! 🚴‍♂️🚶🌳

The Linden Green Line relies on your concepts and input! Join your friends, family and neighbors for a community cookout to celebrate as we move into the next phase of the Linden Green Line project. Save the date:

📆 June 17
🕔 5-7 p.m.
📍 Maloney Park Shelter

RSVP is not required but strongly encouraged. Learn more and get registered: https://columbusrecparks.com/calendar/linden-green-line-third-public-open-house/

06/05/2026

We're looking for the next generation of leaders! ⭐🫡

The City Leaders Academy is a program for scholars entering grades 6-10 seeking guidance from City and community leaders. Students will engage in an immersive program designed to empower youth with the skills, knowledge and confidence to create meaningful change in their communities.

Apply to join the City Leaders Academy today: https://columbusrecparks.com/city-leaders-academy/

06/05/2026

You're officially invited to the party!

Tonight’s the night 🎤✨
Join us at the Scioto Mile for a free concert featuring the Blind Boys of Alabama performing a gospel-inspired tribute to Stevie Wonder.

Expect iconic songs, rich harmonies and a performance from true legends of music.

📍 Bicentennial Park
🕖 7 PM
🍔 Food trucks + bar on site
🎟️ Free

Come early, find your spot, and enjoy a summer evening filled with incredible sound.

Presented by Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and CAPA - Columbus Association for the Performing Arts

06/02/2026

Community Centers are closed this week due to summer training. ☀️😎🌈

Staff are decorating, planning field trips, preparing activities and gearing up for a summer of fun! Starting June 8, centers will be open for summer hours.

Learn more about your community center's summer hours: https://columbusrecparks.com/facilities/communitycenters/