Goalie Columbus helps parents find things to do with their kids, from upcoming events and farmers markets to parks and playgrounds, easy walks, public sports facilities, water-play spots, and local libraries. Use it to plan an afternoon nearby or find a new place to explore together.
Upcoming events
- July 16th9:00 AM–3:00 PMSummer Youth AcademyThe King Arts Complex · Ages 5–13
- July 16th10:00 AM–3:00 PMFree Guided ToursOhio Statehouse — Map Room · Ages 5–12
- July 16th10:00 AM–1:00 PMSummer Art BreaksColumbus Museum of Art · Ages 2–12
Farmers markets
- Saturday9 AM–noonClintonville Farmers MarketClintonville · Farmers market
- Saturday9 AM–noonWestgate Farmers MarketWestgate · Farmers market
- Wednesday3:30–6:30 PMFranklin Park Conservatory Farmers MarketFranklin Park · Farmers market
Parks and playgrounds
- Accessible play, courtsGoodale ParkVictorian Village · Universally accessible playground with basketball, tennis, pond, and shelters
- Play, pond, theaterSchiller ParkGerman Village · Playground and pond beside amphitheater, courts, fields, and center
- Accessible play, gardensWhetstone ParkClintonville · Universally accessible playground beside Park of Roses, pond, fields, and courts
Play sports
- SkateboardingDodge ParkFree · first come · Helmet required · unsupervised
- Roller hockeyKrumm Park Hockey RinkEast-side outdoor rink · Bring gear · condition unknown
- FutsalBlackburn Park Futsal CourtNear East futsal court · Sunrise–sunset · bring a ball
Play in water
- Outdoor poolDodge PoolDowntown-west outdoor pool · $3 · lifeguard required · check status
- Outdoor poolDriving Park PoolNear East Side outdoor pool · $3 · lifeguard required · check status
- Outdoor poolGlenwood PoolHilltop outdoor pool · $3 · lifeguard required · check status
Local libraries
- interactive children’s play beside public art, a reading room, and an outdoor plazaMain LibraryDiscovery District
- a game room and recording studio beside larger child and teen areasBarnett BranchEast Columbus
- separate tween and teen areas plus a quiet room in a rebuilt branchLinden BranchLinden