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Oct. 30, 2024
Contact: Dominique Shank, Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, 614-512-0049
Warner Woods Park Opens in Northeast Columbus: A Hub for Recreation, Conservation and Community
COLUMBUS, OH – The City of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department held a ribbon cutting to open Warner Woods Park, a new 45-acre green space in Northeast Columbus designed to serve the needs of the city’s growing and diverse community. Located in an area experiencing significant growth including new housing and commercial development, Warner Woods Park offers both active and tranquil spaces, supporting community recreation and conservation.
“This park reflects our city’s commitment to accessible, high-quality green spaces,” said Bernita A. Reese, M.S., CPRP, Director of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department. “Warner Woods Park isn’t just about recreation—it’s a place for connection, nature and celebrating our community’s diversity.”
The park’s amenities include:
- Three full-size soccer fields and pickleball courts
- A bicycle skills track
- ADA-accessible benches, tables and pathways
- An accessible playground that includes poured-in-place rubber surfacing for easy access, a wheelchair-accessible carousel and ground play elements
- A futsal court was added to address the growing interest in the sport
- An open-air shelter with a hickory inlaid floor, decorative metal screenings and a stone knee wall for privacy
- A boardwalk that winds through a wetland area and offers stunning views of the park’s forested areas
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A rental pavilion that offers an affordable space to celebrate weddings and events for up to 100 guests
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In addition to serving the community, Warner Woods Park is a model of environmental stewardship, balancing recreational use with ecological preservation. Thoughtfully designed to protect and enhance the natural landscape, the park integrates stormwater bioretention basins that manage runoff while supporting habitats for pollinators and native plants, boosting both environmental health and scenic beauty. Visitors can explore a 15-acre nature preserve through a carefully constructed boardwalk, providing an immersive wetland experience while minimizing disruption to the ecosystem.
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