Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation
Programs That Make Access Possible
CRPF’s programs put resources where they’re needed most — removing financial barriers so every Columbus child and family can participate, play, and thrive.
Our Programs
Play. Create. Live.
Play
PLAY Scholarship Fund
Since 1993, CRPF has awarded $1.6M+ in scholarships, enabling ~3,000 youth per year to participate in camps, sports leagues, and Jr. Golf regardless of income.
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Community
Adopt a Center
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.
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Events
Champions for PLAY
Our signature fundraising event series supports the PLAY Scholarship Fund. Join us at Topgolf (March 13) and Champions Golf Course (July 10) in 2026.
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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.