SAVE THE DATES | 2016 Summer Program Dates Announced
Imagine – the sun is shining, a warm breeze blows, and you dip your toes in the Scioto Mile Fountain before laying a blanket in the grass at Bicentennial Park […]
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Information on Canada Geese
Canada geese are common in much of North America. Unfortunately, they have proven to be extremely adaptable and highly persistent throughout the country especially in urban areas where there are […]
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Record Turnout for Grand Illumination Lighting Ceremony
The Grand Illumination lighting ceremony drew more than 15,000 people to Bicentennial Park and the downtown riverfront on Friday, December 4. As holiday music from the Columbus Children’s Choir and […]
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Watch the Grand Illumination Lighting Ceremony
More than 15,000 people packed the downtown riverfront on Friday, December 4, 2015 for the Grand Illumination lighting ceremony. Watch the live coverage from ABC 6 here: The lights twinkle […]
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Grand Illumination
There’s a lot to see and do at the Grand Illumination in Bicentennial Park on Friday, December 4! Beginning at 5:00 p.m., look for juggling elves, barnyard friends, and Clara […]
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The Spirit of Giving
The holiday season is almost upon us and we’re busy with our preparations for the Grand Illumination. But amid the hustle and bustle, from trimming the tree to baking cookies, […]
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Need some stress relief?
Check out this Top Ten list – of course the Scioto Mile and the department’s serene and unique Topiary Park are featured! What’s your favorite way to decompress? http://downtowncolumbus.com/inside-43215/2015/09/de-stressed-out/
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THIS FRIDAY (9/4) ǀ The Steepwater Band and Angela Perley & The Howlin’ Moons
Hailing from Chicago, Illinois, is one of America’s few standing true blues-rock bands—The Steepwater Band. Their name, which was discovered upon a cargo vessel along a Lake Michigan port, serves […]
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THIS FRIDAY (8/28) | BalletMet Columbus
Start your weekend off right! Come to Bicentennial Park as Columbus Recreation and Parks presents BalletMet Columbus. At nightfall, the Columbus skyline along the Scioto Mile is the perfect backdrop […]
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THIS FRIDAY (8/21) | The Navigators
The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department is thrilled to present The Navigators—a Columbus-based band that is sure to cover the musical needs of all ages. The energy of the band, […]