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Columbus Recreation and Parks is excited to announce the development of the 2024-2034 strategic plan, Playbook Columbus, and we need your input!
This plan will create a roadmap for our recreation programs, parks, facilities, trails, waterways and open spaces, ensuring we meet the needs of our growing city. As the 14th largest city in the U.S., it's important that our recreation system scales equitably for all residents in Columbus.
We invite you to join us in shaping the future of Columbus Recreation and Parks and improving the quality of life for everyone in our community by taking the survey located on PlaybookColumbus.com and sharing your input.
Did you know the city features six golf courses across Columbus? August is National
Golf Month and a great time to check out a city golf course for the first time, or find one
that’s new to you.
These beautifully maintained courses will challenge golfers of all levels – and they are
affordable! Each course offers something a little different. Did you know that Raymond
Memorial Golf Course was the first course in Columbus to welcome Black golfers? The
Wedge Golf Club, a Black golf club, got its start at Raymond Memorial when it opened
in 1954.
Celebrate National Golf Month with us-find your new golf course at CRPDGolf.com!
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Does watching Team USA compete in the Summer Games spark your interest in
becoming an Olympic swimmer? Check out competitive swimming with the Columbus
Albatross Swim Club!
The club recently became an official USA Swim Club, offering a competitive youth swim
program that meets the highest standards set by USA Swimming. All coaches and
programs are fully qualified, ensuring top-tier training. All are welcome, though it’s
recommended that participants are able to safely attend practice with some endurance
(you can comfortably swim at least 300 yards during practice, 500 yards for high
school).
Registration is due by Aug. 7 at noon. Previous summer swim league participants will
receive priority registration, which is due by Aug. 5 at 12:30 p.m.
Go for the gold - learn more and sign up today!
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Reserve your dream venue in the heart of downtown Columbus! The Priscilla R. Tyson
Cultural Arts Center offers a stunning setting for weddings, ceremonies and
elopements. Choose from our beautiful garden courtyard or the inspiring main gallery,
where you’ll be surrounded by artistic masterpieces. The intimate charm of this historic
landmark will make your special day shine!
Learn more about this gem, including available date. Schedule a tour today to
experience the venue first-hand!
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CBUS Soul Fest returns for the third year on Aug. 17. Listen to great live music and enjoy food from local food trucks. Headliners include Kindred the Family Soul, and Tony! Toni! Toné! featuring Dwayne Wiggins. Check out the full line up of musical performances and food trucks at CBUSSoulFest.com.
This FREE one-day music festival is on Saturday, Aug. 17, from 4-11 p.m. at Genoa Park,
located at 303 W. Broad St.
Come celebrate Columbus’ vibrant black culture, history and soul with your community!
It’s the season of butterflies and bees, and you can help protect our pollinators at two upcoming volunteer events.
Join us for a Pollinator Maintenance Event on Aug. 10, from 9 a.m.-noon at O’Shaughnessy
Reservoir. You’ll remove invasive species and performing general maintenance at the pollinator habitat at the reservoir. A few weeks later, sign up to help at Pollinator Field Day on Aug. 24, from 11 a.m.-1 p.m. at Whetstone Park. You’ll remove invasive species and performing general maintenance at the pollinator habitat at the park. After the volunteer event, visit us at the first Columbus ArborFest, presented by Clintonville Greenspot. And there’s still time to become a conservation steward and be a part of the Pollinator Documentation Program; training is virtual, so you can complete it on your own time.
If being indoors is more to your liking, come help with the opening reception for two new exhibits at the Priscilla R. Tyson Cultural Arts Center on Friday, Aug. 16, from 5:30-8:30.
Sign up for these volunteer opportunities and more, and make a difference in your community!
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