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Welcome to the official Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks website. Find Maps, Pet Trails, Blog articles about the parks and nature, and information about all 22 Metro Parks.

In addition to just being fun, our parks, programs and services give all of us a chance to improve our physical and mental health, to develop our youth, to focus on our environment, and to make a positive economic impact on our city.

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offers a variety of nature, wellness and creativity programming for residents of all ages and interests.

We’re highlighting the 25 best parks that Columbus, OH has to offer — complete with playgrounds, walking trails, pet-friendly green space, and water activities.

A botanical landmark just two miles east of downtown Columbus, Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens features exotic plant collections, seasonal art and nature-based exhibitions, outdoor gardens and a variety of educational programming.

Columbus offers plenty of vibrant, verdant ways to experience the great outdoors. A major metropolis, the capital of Ohio maintains a wide range of urban parks, trails and green spaces for locals and visitors to enjoy all across the city. If you're

We recently visited the last day of May that was gorgeous yet a wee bit on the chilly side. Still it was a lovely day to visit and take pictures of the sculptures that define the park. If you are familiar with Georges Seurat’s painting then you will enjoy this beautiful park. Do note that there is free parking on the side streets but it is paid parking on Towne Street.