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  1. Swim Lessons (Information)

    All Swim Lessons at the Outdoor pools have to be registered in person at the pool or Aquatic Center.  This document assists parents in determining which level of swim class they should register their child for.  Swim-Lesson-Levels.pdf FO...
  2. Open House Schedule

  3. Memorial Request - Bench

    Thank you for your interest in the Columbus Recreation and Parks memorial bench program.  Columbus Recreation and Parks has discontinued this program as we evaluate potential improvements and efficiencies for the offering.  We still have a memoria...
  4. Non-Resident Rate Standard Response

    The non-resident fee has been part of our pricing for years, but in 2026 it is now applied consistently across all programs and activities. This approach is common among central Ohio parks and recreation departments and helps ensure fairness, sin...
  5. Summer Camp PLAY Scholarships 2026

    Summer Camp PLAY Scholarships How to Apply Log into ACTIVENet. Search for your camps by name or activity number. When you’re filling out the information for each camp, answer Yes to the question “Do you want to apply for a PLAY Scholarship?” ...
  6. Community Centers

  7. Tax Receipt or Customer Statement for Summer Camps

    Summer Camp expenses can be tax-deductible for some.  People often call to get our tax ID# for that request. Tax ID#31-6400223 Customers that enroll their children in Summer Camps may request a receipt for tax purposes .  If they request a r...
  8. How to Find Digital Punch Card Passes for Pools

    Go to the Customer side of Active Net ( https://anc.apm.activecommunities.com/columbusrecparks/home?onlineSiteId=0&locale=en-US&from_original_cui=true )   Click on the Memberships tab.  In the search bar, type digital punch card Once th...
  9. 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...
  10. Dumpster Collection Schedule - CRPD 2025

    CURRENT SUMMER Recreation Parks Facility Collection Schedule.pdf