Milstone Creek Park is a really awesome park that has so much to offer! There are natural elements and accessible elements so there is really something for all kids at this great playground in Westerville, Ohio! This park is huge! There are so many things to play with and on. It is also made for kids with special needs. Climbers will love all the challenging features. There are musical instruments throughout the park and it is handicap and stroller accessible Address: 745 N Spring Rd, Westerville, OH 43082 Restrooms available Features of Millstone Creek Park include: Features for younger and ..read more

Fryer Park Splash Pad and Playground are tons of fun for kids in the summer! The playground was remodeled in 2023 so the play structures are very new! The splash pad is open Memorial Day through Labor Day and is free! There is a sledding hill in the park for snowy days and a nice restroom area. The park also includes Century Village, a historic village that hosts special events. See more details on this list of things to do in Grove City! 3899 Orders Road, Grove City, OH, 43123 Website Restrooms available Features of Fryer Park Include: Lots of opportunities for climbing A large tunnel slid ..read more

Sunpoint Park in Gahanna is located on the northeast side of McCutcheon Rd. and Hines Rd, behind CenterPoint Church. This playground is awesome!  The merry-go-round was a hit! The face-to-face swings are another highlight! This playground is an accessible playground with structures for kids at all ability levels! Read on to see all there is to do at Sunpoint Park! Address: 670 McCutcheon Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230 Portalet toilets only There is a lot to do at this large playground! Features of Sunpoint Park Include: Musical instruments throughout the play area The main play structure with s ..read more

Hanby Park is conveniently located right behind the Westerville Public Library! A trip to the library that includes a playground and a splash pad makes for a great outing on a warm, summer day! The playground area is small, but it is unique! The tower here is unlike anything I’ve seen at other parks! The splash pad is visible from the playground and there is also a green space for laying out with a towel while drying off. 115 E Park St. Westerville Restrooms available Features of Hanby Park include: A splash pad area with comfy swings to watch the kids A tall climbing tower, suggested age is ..read more

John F. Kennedy Park (or JFK Park) in Reynoldsburg in a fun and colorful playground kids will love! The park covers 26 acres so there is tons of room to run and play! The park also has ball diamonds and tennis courts. This park is located just east of Columbus, Ohio and it has both typical play equipment and a natural play area. Parts of the playground are wheelchair accessible. 7232 E Main St, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 Restrooms available Features of JFK Park include: Interactive musical game Round gliders Large play structure for ages 5 and up Rock climbing Net climbing and slides Log climbin ..read more

Check out this new playground at the Indian Ridge Area of Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park! There are two new structures that were built in 2023! One structure for older kids, and one for younger kids! There is still an old set of swings that remains, as well! This is one of the newer playgrounds in Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks! The playground area for older kids has a rope climbing area up to a tall tower. There is also a rope tunnel to climb through! There are some fun, interactive elements as well including puzzles on the side of the structure. This playground is built with a ..read more

148 Parkland Dr.  Open free to the public 8am-12pm This is the most hands on/interactive splash pad we have visited.  My older two loved the beach ball splasher and the water flow hill. My youngest loved jumping on the the squishy sprayers and twisting every sprayer contraption she could!  Tip-Bring rubber duckies, small boats or small floating toys for the water hill ..read more

So many interesting programs to choose from this Father’s Day weekend.  What will your family choose?  Friday Storytime @ Blendon Woods Friday, 10 am Join us for stories, songs, and activities! Ages 2-5.  https://facebook.com/events/s/friday-storytime/547312067002397/ Ohio’s Wonderful Wetlands (Outside) Friday, June 17, 2022 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM Hanby Park Description Get the low down on Ohio’s wetlands with Westerville’s own MAD Scientist Associates. And catch a glimpse of wetland ecology and the role wetlands play in watersheds. In the case of inclement wea ..read more

Weekend plans, here are some choices… Pearl Market 10:30 am-2 pm Your downtown Columbus farmer’s market is here every Tuesday and Friday from 10:30AM to 2:00PM bringing you the freshest fruits and veg, delicious baked goods, pantry staples and more!  Come down for a lunch break and explore the daily offerings from our vendors, listen to some live music or grab a bite to eat.  Don’t forget to stop by our Markets at Pearl info table to enter into one of our raffles!  https://facebook.com/events/s/pearl-market/354444653309164/ Lancaster Community Days Friday-Sunday 3 day Community ..read more

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