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City gearing up for 'Kids to Parks' free outdoor celebration

Despite the dozens of recreational opportunities and facilities in Columbus, the City Parks and Recreation Department team has long wished to bring the 1993 classic sports movie “The Sandlot” to life.

In the film, a young boy named Benny Rodriquez is depicted running around the neighborhood each summer day and gathering a group of friends to play a little pickup baseball game.

“I’d love for our kids to go to the park and know how to ...

Road near Bradshaw Park undergoing complete reconstruction

You can still go out to the ballgames at Bradshaw Park while road construction is underway along 48th Avenue to improve travel.

The project, a complete reconstruction of 48^th Avenue from south of 23^rd Street down to the entrance of Bradshaw Park, began in March 2023. It’s a complete reconstruction of the roadway, transforming it from asphalt to a more urban area with a c...

Pawnee Plunge to open for summer Memorial Day weekend with new season, daily pass options

City Parks and Recreation officials are hoping to offset the waves of inflation caused by the pandemic by introducing a new admission structure at the Pawnee Plunge this summer.

“Unfortunately, since the pandemic, we’ve had a significant increase in our chemical and other costs to run our facilities, and that includes the Aquatic Center and Pawnee Plunge,” Parks and Recreation Manager Betsy Eckhardt said. “All the costs to run ou...

Plans to upgrade Memorial Stadium, Pawnee and Gerrard parks in very early development

Another step toward making improvements to Pawnee and Gerrard parks was taken this month.

Recently, members of the City of Columbus Parks and Recreation and Engineering departments, as well as other City leaders and an advisory committee, met at both locations to discuss potential ideas with Confluence. The latter is a professional creative fi...

Aquatic Center’s open hours temporarily changing April 22nd for prom

So that its staff members can prepare for and enjoy the Columbus High School prom, the City Parks and Recreation Department has decided to close the Aquatic Center during regular hours (noon-4 p.m.) on Saturday, April 22nd, 2023.

“We wish all our staff and Columbus youth a safe and happy prom,” Parks and Recreation Manager Betsy Eckhardt said.

The Aquatic Center, 1783 10^th Ave. in Columbus, will still be open from 6:30 p.m.-9 p.m. April 22^nd for the “D...