Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation
We expand access to parks, programs, and opportunities for every child and family in Columbus — because great communities deserve great public spaces.
Help make the holiday season brighter for local children and families through the Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation’s Adopt a Center program.
Ways to Give
Who We Are
Columbus Recreation & Parks runs the parks, trails, and community centers that serve millions of residents every year. The Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation ensures those same parks and programs can reach more people, more equitably, and with greater impact.
Tax funding covers approximately 75% of what it takes to run this system. CRPF bridges the rest — through donations, partnerships, and philanthropic support — so no family is left out because of cost.
Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation
Columbus Recreation & Parks runs the system. CRPF helps it reach more people.”
Our Programs
Play
Since 1993, CRPF has awarded $2M+ in scholarships, enabling ~3,000 youth per year to participate in camps, sports leagues, and Jr. Golf regardless of income.
Community
26 of Columbus’s 29 community centers serve high-poverty neighborhoods. The Adopt a Center program connects businesses and donors directly to the centers that need them most.
Events
Our signature fundraising event series supports the PLAY Scholarship Fund. Join us at Topgolf (March 13) and Champions Golf Course (July 10) in 2026.
Upcoming Events
Give your car a shine while giving back to your community! Stop by Tsunami Express Car Wash on Morse Rd Saturday, July 25 between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m., and 50% of your car wash will benefit the Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation.
Enjoy complimentary wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres while experiencing one of Columbus Recreation and Parks' newest facilities and learning more about how the Foundation helps build a thriving Columbus by enriching neighborhoods, expanding opportunities, and strengthening connections throughout our community.
Finnegan's Wake in Pickerington · A new partnership with 614 Musicians United (614MU) - A community music program of Harmony for Ohio
Our Impact Areas
CRPF supports the full spectrum of community well-being through Columbus’s parks and recreation system.
Fitness, physical activity, recreation, and sport — CRPF funds scholarships and programs so every child can participate, regardless of income.
Access to creative spaces, arts programming, and cultural centers — so all Columbus residents can engage with arts, culture, and self-expression.
Green space, environmental health, and community well-being — CRPF supports the parks and trails that strengthen physical and mental health across the city.
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Every gift to CRPF expands access, strengthens programs, and ensures Columbus parks remain a resource for every family — not just some families.
