Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

Get a head start on summer by checking out the summer camp classes you can register for! ☀️

Your kids can spend the summer having fun experiencing tons of activities in arts, crafts, sports, games, science experiments and nature exploration. Registration for general camps begins Thursday, Feb. 27, at noon for residents and 7 p.m. for the general public.

Learn more about all the camps we have to offer here: bit.ly/3GS0wux.

Vote for your favorite mini tifo design today!

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Black & Gold All Around Town 🎨

Various Columbus Recreation and Parks locations have created mini tifos to celebrate Black & Gold Week. Vote now for your favorite for the chance to win a Crew swag bag and a 2024 jersey.

🗳️: bit.ly/24bgweektifovote

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Happy Presidents Day! Our offices are closed today but our parks are always open.

📷: Randall Lee Schieber Photography

Help your child blossom into a leader!

Register for the City Leaders Academy where students increase their citizenship skills and give them the chance to receive mentoring from City and community leaders! The deadline to submit your application for this nine-week pivotal program ends on June 14.

Learn more about the application process here: bit.ly/49vtdKo.

Float like a butterfly! 🦋 Sting like a bee! 🐝

Come out to the Legends Boxing event on Saturday, Feb. 24. You can meet boxing legends Wayne Pruitt, Donald Dowdy and Tommy Walker, and enjoy an evening of boxing bouts from community center trainees. General admission is $10 and can be purchased online. VIP tables are $250 and can be purchased by calling 614-645-3610.

Purchase tickets today: bit.ly/4bP9uYf.

Express yourself through art at the Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center!

Find an art class for you to enjoy from a wide array of mediums like book arts, drawing, painting and more! Registration begins Saturday, Feb. 24, at 8:30 a.m.

Discover all the classes we have to offer here: bit.ly/34eLsSh.

Find your happy place at Lou Berliner Sports Park during the adult softball spring season!

Registration is open today! Gather your teammates to play in five weeks of games and playoffs if qualified.

Learn more, and get registered here: bit.ly/3PDZbds.

Does your organization know a private property in Columbus that's in need of some shade? We're offering a grant that can help! Find the application at https://www.franklinswcd.org/columbus-tree-assistance-program

This program is made possible by funding from Columbus Recreation and Parks Department and will offer up to $2,000 to five organizations that demonstrate a need and ability to complete a native tree planting project on private property in the City of Columbus.

Enter a summer state of mind during the Outdoor Recreation summer camp! 😎

Your kids can spend the summer outside canoeing, creeking, fishing and building forts! Each week is filled with fun unique themes around classic camp activities. Registration begins Thursday, Feb. 22, at noon for Columbus residents and 7 p.m. for the general public.

Explore the outdoor recreation summer camps we have to offer: bit.ly/3wTLX53.

CelebrateOne has just launched its Amazon Wish List!

CelebrateOne is dedicated to supporting birthing families in Franklin County by providing essential baby items like diapers, onesies and diaper bags. Can you be our superhero by contributing items from our Amazon Wish List? Your donations will go directly to pregnant individuals and parents with infants under the age of one.

Here’s how to donate:
• Click the Link: https://a.co/5UqS65X
• Browse & Select: Explore the list and choose the items you'd like to donate.
• Add to Cart: Once you've made your selections, simply add them to your cart.
• Checkout: Proceed to checkout and select the CelebrateOne shipping address. Amazon will handle the rest!

Every contribution, big or small, makes a significant difference. Thank you for your unwavering support and generosity.

Be sure to give feedback on the preliminary concepts for McCoy Park and Willow Creek Park’s master plan by Feb. 23. 🌲

Take the survey today at: bit.ly/41VyIPZ.

Put your game face on during the spring flag football leagues! 🏈

Young athletes will hit the field and learn about the game, make new friends, compete against other teams and more!

Register today here: bit.ly/3ZOE4Ld.

What time is it? Summertime! ☀️

This summer, register your kids in our fun camps like Camp Public Health, Great Art Getaway, Eat, Sleep, Sports, Summer of Fun and Adventure and much more! Register online or in person on Tuesday, Feb. 27, at noon for Columbus residents and at 7 p.m. for the general public.

Learn more about all the summer camps offered here: bit.ly/3GS0wux.

Today is the final day to vote for our three wedding rental facilities nominated in the Best of Columbus Weddings readers' poll! The following venues were nominated:

North Bank Park Pavilion:
💘 Ceremony- Indoor
💘 Reception- Industrial/Urban
💘 Reception- Contemporary/Modern

Columbus Park of Roses:
💘 Ceremony- Outdoor
💘 Reception- Garden/greenhouse

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center:
💘 Reception- Museum/gallery

Vote today: bit.ly/42u2b3D.

Boxing coach James "Buster" Douglas trains the next generation of boxers at Thompson Community Center. He is a boxing legend who retired with a record of 38 wins, one draw and six losses, his most notable bout was on Feb. 11, 1990, when he knocked out Mike Tyson to become the undisputed heavyweight champion.

Check out how you can train with boxing pros at your local community centers here: bit.ly/3GO9jNP.

Hit it out of the park during the spring softball leagues!

Participate in five weeks of games and playoffs if qualified in either competitive, recreational, social and skill levels. Looking for a team or additional players? Check out the free agent list! Registration begins Friday, Feb. 16, at 10 a.m.

Learn more here: bit.ly/3PDZbds.

Meet boxing legends like Wayne Pruitt, Donald Dowdy and Tommy Walker at the Legends Boxing Event! 🥊

This event is on Saturday, Feb. 24, and will feature a meet-and-greet followed by an evening of boxing bouts from local boxing trainees. General admission is $10 and can be purchased online. VIP tables are $250 and can be purchased by calling 614-645-3610.

Purchase your tickets here today: bit.ly/49pFZKl.

Chill with your teammates at Lou Berliner Sports Park during The Thaw! ⛄

Play during the first softball tournament! Registration begins today.

Learn more: bit.ly/3vkol9i.

The great outdoors are calling your name this summer! ☀️

At the Outdoor Recreation camps, your kids can have fun hiking, fishing, canoeing and more! Register online starting Thursday, Feb. 22, at noon for residents and 7 p.m. for the general public.

Learn more: bit.ly/3wTLX53.

🎵 They're playing basketball! We love that basketball! 🎵

Join us for the spring adult basketball and volleyball registration. Your team can enjoy eight weeks of games on the court and playoffs if qualified. 🏐🏀

Register now: bit.ly/3e41hG5.

Willow Creek Park’s development is taking shape! 🌳

Give your feedback by Friday, Feb. 23, on the preliminary concepts for Willow Creek Park’s master plan.

Learn more and submit your feedback here: bit.ly/3vZ8vnA.

Check it out!🌳 and are teaming up to provide $2,000 grants for projects that increase tree canopy. Eligible projects must plant native trees on private property in the City of Columbus.

These projects support a variety of health benefits for our community and helps support Columbus Climate Action Plan goals! TONIGHT is the first of 2 info sessions (virtual available!) on the program. Visit the site in the graphic to learn more!💚

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Don't just enjoy the Super Bowl on TV. Hit the field and play flag football! 🏈

Register your student-athletes for the spring flag football season where they can receive educational classes, make new friends, go head-to-head with other teams and more! Registration starts Tuesday, Feb. 6.

Learn more: bit.ly/3ZOE4Ld.

This summer, level up with the APPS Job Readiness Program Today!

Young adults ages 14-23 can register to receive skill development, real-world exposure, mentorship, networking and career planning. This paid experience awaits at $15 per hour, with up to 20 hours a week.

Register before Feb. 29 here: bit.ly/3UoBTOr.

Find your artistic happy place at the Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center!

Be as free and creative as possible during classes like printmaking, sculpting, sewing and more! Registration for class session 2 begins Saturday, Feb. 24, at 8:30 a.m.

Explore more classes: bit.ly/34eLsSh.

So this is love? 😍

You can vote for our three wedding rental facilities nominated in Best of Columbus Weddings!

North Bank Park Pavilion:
❤️ Ceremony- Indoor
❤️ Reception- Industrial/urban
❤️ Reception- Contemporary/modern

Columbus Park of Roses:
❤️ Ceremony- Outdoor
❤️ Reception- Garden/greenhouse

Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center:
❤️ Reception- Museum/gallery

Vote here: bit.ly/423STez.

Freeze the moment at The Thaw! ❄️

You and your dream team can join the first adult softball tournament at Lou Berliner Sports Park! Registration begins Friday, Feb. 9.

Learn more here: bit.ly/3vkol9i.