Take part in a FREE, family friendly challenge this summer!

Take part in a FREE, family friendly challenge this summer! Franklin County Public Health and several local Parks and Recreation departments are encouraging you to discover your local parks! This summer, we want you to help us highlight the undiscovered gems of your local parks while being active and enjoying the outdoors.

How to Participate

From July 1 to October 31, visit each of the below parks to gather all unique code words. You will find the code word displayed at the park information stand. Write that code word under the matching park on your passport. The code words will then create a sentence. Those who submit a completed passport will receive a prize!

Woodside Green Park

Gantz Park

Millstone Creek Park

213 Camrose Court Gahanna 43230

2255 Home Road Grove City 43123

745 N. Spring Road Westerville 43082

Kingsley Drive (West End) Reynoldsburg 43068

2050 Recreation Trail Obetz 43207

52 acres

27 acres

15 acres

39 acres

80 acres

• Nature playground • Pond • Baseball and softball fields • Picnic area • Paved nature/walking trail • Access to Big Walnut Creek

• Herb garden • Wooded nature area • Basketball & tennis court • Paved walking/biking trail • Large and small shelter • Gazebo

CODE WORD

CODE WORD

• Bike & nature path • Sports fields • Basketball court • Boardwalk • Gazebo • Stream and wetland area

CODE WORD

Pine Quarry Park

• Hiking trails • Bike trails • Nature areas around the park

CODE WORD

Memorial Park

• Concession stands • Stocked fishing ponds • Basketball courts • Football/soccer fields • Softball/baseball complex • Paved and dirt walking paths

CODE WORD

Fancyburg Park

John Bishop Park

Hilliard's Station Park & Fountains

3375 Kioka Avenue Upper Arlington 43221

4920 Etna Road Whitehall 43213

4021 Main Street Hilliard 43026

7370 Groveport Road Groveport 43125

50 S. Belle Street Columbus 43215

25 acres

40 acres

1.13 acres

78.3 acres

6.3 acres

• Baseball diamond • Tennis & shuffleboard courts • Playground • Multi-use path • Picnic area & shelter • Storywalk • PIckleball courts

• Splashpad (4690 Langley Ave) • Youth ball diamonds • Walking paths • Shelter house • Half-court basketball • Pickle ball courts

• Starting point of seven-mile bike trail • Year-round event space • Spray park • Amphitheater

CODE WORD

CODE WORD

CODE WORD

Groveport Park

• Ball diamonds • Soccer fields • Paved leisure path • Two ponds with fountains • Connects with Blacklick Park and Rager Road

CODE WORD

Dorrian Green Park

• Play areas for adults & children • Sensory, reading, butterfly & prairie gardens • Interactive fountain • Two open-air pavilions

CODE WORD

WHAT IS THE GOAL OF PASSPOR T TO PARKS?

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GOOD JO B E X P LO R

Once you have completed the passport, visit one of the following locations to complete a short survey and receive a prize (while supplies last).

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Splashpad at John Bishop Park 4690 Langley Ave. Whitehall 43213 (Noon – 7:00 p.m.)

Reynoldsburg City Hall 7232 E Main St. Reynoldsburg, OH 43068

Grove City Parks & Rec Dept. 3226 Kingston Ave. Grove City, OH 43123

Obetz Athletic Club 2050 Recreation Trail Obetz, OH 43207

Hilliard Community Center 3800 Veterans Memorial Dr. Hilliard, OH 43026

Gahanna City Hall 200 Hamilton Rd. Gahanna, OH 43230

Groveport Recreation Center 7370 Groveport Rd. Groveport, OH 43125

Westerville Community Center 350 N. Cleveland Ave. Westerville, OH 43082

Upper Arlington Municipal Services Center 3600 Tremont Rd. Columbus, OH 43221

Let us follow along as you explore these parks by using these hashtags:

#DISCOVERJULY and #Passport2Exploration