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Columbus offers a variety of activities and events for family
fun! From amusement parks to floral shows, you can find something
every family member will enjoy.
PARKS & ACTIVITIES
Columbus
Department of Recreation & Parks
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offers a large variety
of programs for all ages and all interests. A variety of sports,
arts & activities, and workshops are available. Whether you are
interested in taking classes, participating in organized recreational
activities, exploring the great outdoors, or just relaxing you
can use your leisure time wisely at one of the many recreational
facilities and parks in Columbus.
Click here to visit the Columbus Supersite for a complete listing
of regional parks for swimming, hiking, and relaxing
Columbus Zoo
9990 Riverside Drive, Powell
614-645-3400
The world-famous Columbus Zoo & Aquarium is home to 650 species
of animals, picnic areas, a golf course, and famed director Jack
Hanna. The zoo features a variety of animal areas including the
African Forest, Manatee Coast, Herbivores/Carnivores, and Pachyderms
Franklin
Park Conservatory
1777 E. Broad St.
614-645-TREE (8733) or 800-214-PARK (7275)
Franklin Park Conservatory is a 28-acre botanical garden featuring
an ancient bonsai garden, beautiful orchid collections, a tropical
rain forest, and a Victorian palm house. In addition, the conservatory
features a variety of seasonal programming.
Hoop Basketball and Fitness Center
4185 E. Fifth Ave.
614-236-4667
Four full-sized courts and a fully equipted weightroom make the Hoop a b-ball player heaven!
The
Ohio State Fair
717 17th Ave.,
Columbus 614-644-3247
The Ohio State Fair is the largest state fair in the nation. The
fair runs for three weeks each August and features a variety of
activities, entertainment, and competitions. In addition to the
annual fair, exhibits, sporting events, and entertainment shows
are held at the fair grounds year-round.
Ohio's Center of
Science & Industry (COSI)
280 E. Broad St., Downtown Columbus
614-228-COSI (228-2674)
COSI features exhibits of science, history, technology, health
and more. Visitors can peer into the human body, explore outer
space, and observe a game of rat basketball all in one day.
Whetstone Park of Roses
3923 N. High St.,
614-645-3350
Whestone Park of Roses is a 13-acre park featuring over 11,000
rose bushes of more than 350 varieties. Something to tickle your
fancy and your nose!
Wyandot
Lake
10101 Riverside Drive (adjacent to the Columbus Zoo), Powell
614-889-9283 or 800-328-9238
Wyandot Lake is a water park that features water slides, a wave
pool and more. Several new rides, shows, and events are scheduled
each year. The park is open daily from May 29th thru August 25th.
MOVIES
AMC
614-429-4262
Several locations throughout the city featuring new movie releases.
Click here to search for AMC Theatre locations and movie times
IMAX Theatre
Crosswoods Center, 200 Hutchinson Avenue
614-840-9800
Drexel Theatres
1247 Grandview Ave. and 2256 E. Main St.
614-486-6114 and 614-231-9512
The Drexel Theatre has two locations, in Bexley and Grandview,
featuring "art" films.
Studio 35
3055 Indianola Ave.,
Opened in 1938, Studio 35 is the oldest theater operating in Columbus, and certainly the
most unique. Studio 35 sells beer and pizza, and hosts the Rocky
Horror Picture Show on Saturdays.
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