Program Spotlight

For more than 225 young people across Columbus, this summer was about more than staying busy while school was out. It was about stepping into new spaces and trying new things.  With support from the Columbus Blue Jackets Foundation, Columbus Recreation and Parks’ Center Without Walls program expanded opportunities for youth to stay active, explore

For nearly 30 years, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Summer Fishing Program has introduced thousands of young people to the outdoors through hands-on learning, mentorship, and unforgettable experiences. What began as a partnership with the Ohio Department of Natural Resources, Columbus Police, and D.A.R.E. has grown into a beloved summer tradition serving youth at

This spring, the Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation proudly partnered with the Women’s Sports Foundation to support an innovative new initiative through the Girls Empowerment Program at Lazelle Woods Community Center, introducing teenage girls to the world of strength training and power lifting. Led by Columbus Recreation and Parks staff member Kaitlyn Welke, the program