Play Sports in Columbus

Find public places where parents and kids can play sports together, with practical access and equipment details to help plan an outing.

SkateboardingPublic bowl skating with clear safety and permit rules.

  1. Free · first comeDodge ParkFranklinton · Scioto Trail · Helmet required · unsupervised

BMXThe same Dodge Park bowls explicitly welcome BMX riders.

  1. Free BMX bowl ridingDodge ParkFranklinton · Scioto Trail · First-come · helmet required

Roller hockeyAn outdoor public rink with bring-your-own-gear caveats.

  1. East-side outdoor rinkKrumm Park Hockey RinkEast Columbus · Krumm Park · Bring gear · condition unknown

FutsalA City-listed neighborhood mini-pitch.

  1. Near East futsal courtBlackburn Park Futsal CourtNear East · Blackburn Park · Sunrise–sunset · bring a ball

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