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  1. Park Maintenance (Dock Removal)

    Hello, Unfortunately, the removal process at Hoover, Griggs, and O’Shaughnessy typically takes three to four weeks to complete. It’s not a quick task — it requires specialized equipment, a trained crew, and careful coordination of many logistical d...
  2. Forestry (Webpage)

  3. Park Maintenance (Dead Animals in Parks)

    Hello, We do our best to remove dead animals in areas that would impact park use. The Division of Refuse helps out with larger animals if near a roadway or parking lot. Dead animals out in the woods are usually left, allowing nature to take its cou...
  4. Not Available Email

    Hello, Thank you for your interest in the (Facility) Park Shelterhouse. Unfortunately, Date is not available as that date has already been reserved. If you were interested in any other locations or dates, please give us a call at 614-645-3337 a...
  5. Warner Woods Available Email

    Hello, Thank you for your interest in the (Facility)  Park Shelterhouse. Currently, Date is available from Time . There is a four-hour rental minimum and the cost to reserve is $125 per hour as well as a 20% charge for non-residents.   Re...
  6. Enclosed Shelterhouse Available Email

    Hello, Thank you for your interest in the (Facility) Park Shelterhouse. Currently, Date is available from Time . There is a four-hour rental minimum and the cost to reserve is $100 per hour as well as a 20% charge for non-residents.  Reserv...
  7. Godown Dog Park

    Godown Dog Park is partnered with Worthington Parks & Rec. For maintenance, they can be reached at 614-436-2743.
  8. Metal Detecting

    Detecting is prohibited at Columbus Commons Park. Open detecting at other city parks, especially Franklin, Goodale and Schiller, are more at risk now than they have been in the past. There is not an official ban at Fort Hayes, which is Columbus Pu...
  9. Park Maintenance (Removal of Amenities)

    Please report any illegal activity to CPD. Park amenities are available for the entire community; we do not want to take them away from the public when the issue could be addressed through other means. Thank you and have a great day. 
  10. Produce Drives

    Produce drives at community centers are from 2p – 4p. We are typically there until 4p unless we run out of food. We transitioned to this time frame in 2024. Via Kyra Jones - Administrative Manager - Food & Nutrition. ...