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RENTALSRecreation & SportsTrails & BikewaysThe Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation
Offers outstanding recreation, environmental and park assets to our community through a variety of programs and services that enhance Gahanna’s quality of life, economic value and environmental protection.
Vision
To enhance and preserve parks and recreation services, lands, and facilities through high standards and innovation that positions Gahanna as a leading community and a great place to live, work and play.
Mission
To conserve the natural environment through parks and open space as well as provide balanced, sustainable and accessible recreation opportunities and facilities.
Welcome to the Senior Center, home of our Active Senior Programs!
We are proud to offer a variety of programs and activities to meet the growing needs and interests of our community. Get started with your membership today and begin participating any of our programs right away! We look forward to getting to know you.
CONTACT INFORMATION
480 Rocky Fork Blvd.
Active Senior Program Operating Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30 am – 4:30 pm
614-342-4265
Welcome to Gahanna Aquatics!
Cool off during the hot summer months at Gahanna Swimming Pool or Hunters Ridge Pool. Enjoy lap swimming, 12’ diving wells, swim lessons, swim teams, concession stands, playgrounds, covered rentable shelters, special events, and parties, handicap accessibility, and shaded and open grass areas. Families and individuals are welcome to explore many pool membership options, purchasing online is a quick and easy. We will see you at the pool!
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hunters Ridge Pool, 341 Harrow Blvd.
614-342-4269
Gahanna Swimming Pool, 148 Parkland Ave.
614-342-4272
Welcome to Art’s & Education!
Increase your knowledge and learn a new skill by participating in programs that focus on arts and education. Programs span a variety of interests and ages, from in-house Parks and Recreation programs to those run by third party organizations
CONTACT INFORMATION
Hunters Ridge Pool, 200 S. Hamilton Rd
614-342-4520
Welcome to Gahanna Camp Experiences!
Gahanna has a wide variety of school break and summer camp programs and options available to help customize and suit your family’s needs and your camper’s interests. Parks and Recreation has its own in-house camp programs, through the Camp Friendship Camping Company, that are staff and run by Gahanna Parks and Recreation. In addition to these programs, there are also several organizations that Parks and Recreation partners with to provide contract camp programs. These contract camp programs are run by the third party organization but registration takes place through Parks and Recreation.
CONTACT INFORMATION
614-342-4520
Welcome to the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course!
Located along the serene Big Walnut Creek, the golf course is a challenging 9-hole course open March-November, weather permitting. Please call ahead for tee times and arrive 15 minutes prior to your time. Tee times are not available during league play hours.
CONTACT INFORMATION
220 Olde Ridenour Road
Pro Shop: 614-342-4270
Gahanna Parks & Recreation: 614-342-4250
Hours of Operation: Seasonally 6:30 am to Sunset, Weather Permitting, and Excluding League Play
Welcome to the Herb Capital of Ohio!
The Herb Center is located in the City of Gahanna — the Herb Capital of Ohio — just east of downtown Columbus and adjacent to John Glenn Columbus
International Airport in the heart of Gahanna. The Nafzger-Miller house, in which the Herb Center is located, is listed in the National Regis
ter of Historical Places with the original structure being built in 1855 and additions made to the home in 1910. The center includes a gift shop, parlor and kitchen and is used for classes, parties, meetings and rentals.
We define herbal education in the following categories: Tea, Gardening, Traditional Medicines, Culinary and Craft.
CONTACT INFORMATION
Gift Shop: 614-342-4380
Gift Shop Hours: Tues – Fri, 12pm-6pm and Sat 12-4pm; Closed Sunday and Monday
Welcome to Outdoor Experiences!
Explore parks and neighborhoods throughout Gahanna on a connected bikeway or trail and enjoy the scenic views along the Big Walnut Trail. The Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation maintains of the bikeways, nature trails and multi-purpose trails in Gahanna. These trails are located in many public parks within Gahanna, and the vast majority are paved, conveniently located near parking lots, and are handicapped-accessible.
CONTACT INFORMATION
614-342-4520
Welcome!
The Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation maintains park shelters available for public rental at Friendship, Hannah, Woodside Green and Pizzurro (dog events only) parks. Shelters are also available at Hunters Ridge Pool and Gahanna Swimming Pool. Indoor space is available at the clubhouse at the Gahanna Municipal Golf Course, the parlor at the Ohio Herb Education Center, the Senior Center. Please contact us if you are interested in renting the Rotary Stage on the back, upper plaza area at Creekside Plaza overlooking the Big Walnut Creek.
CONTACT INFORMATION
200 S. Hamilton Rd.
614-342-4250
Hours: M-F, 8 am-5 pm
Recreation & Sports
Get active with these programs designed to keep you moving all year long! Programs span all activity levels and ages, from in-house Parks and Recreation programs to those run by third party organizations.
CONTACT INFORMATION
200 S. Hamilton Road
Pro Shop: 614-342-4270
Gahanna Parks & Recreation: 614-342-4250
Hours of Operation: Seasonally 6:30 am to Sunset, Weather Permitting, and Excluding League Play
Trails & Bikeways
Explore parks and neighborhoods throughout Gahanna on a connected bikeway or trail and enjoy the scenic views along the Big Walnut Trail. The Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation maintains of the bikeways, nature trails and multi-purpose trails in Gahanna. These trails are located in many public parks within Gahanna, and the vast majority are paved, conveniently located near parking lots, and are handicapped-accessible.
CONTACT INFORMATION
200 S. Hamilton Road
614-342-4250
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Sell out expected for Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation's 4th Annual Creekside Hops & Vines Fest. Get your tickets NOW before it's too late!!
Gahanna Parks & Recreation Foundation
We are three days away from the 4th Annual Creekside Hops & Vines Fest. Please note, our event capacity is set to 800 tickets and we are anticipating to sell all 800. Hurry and secure your ticket toda...
Register today for the Show Your Class 5k!
2017 Show Your Class 5K
October 8, 2017, 8:30am - October 8, 2017, 10:00am
Organized by the City of Gahanna Department of Parks & Recreation, the Toopes Family and Gahanna Get Moving Team, the Show Your Class 5K is a fun, untimed family friendly walk in memory of Bob and Dav...
A question for our awesome Parks and Rec workers. Any idea when the slides at Friendship Park will be fixed? And two of the swings need the mulch raked back under them. Thanks!
It's not too late...Spots are still available for our fall youth programs. Check out Engineering for Kids and Little Pharmacy School!! Classes start this week; enroll today! bit.ly/2f8hqZL
We had fun tailgating with the Gahanna Jefferson Education Foundation bringing along the GMAC for Gahanna fan day at Columbus Crew game!
Gahanna Fan Day at The Crew is here. Stop by the Gahanna-Jefferson Foundation tailgate and fire up!
Community Event: The last concert in the summer music series Allelujah in the Air will take place on Tuesday, 9/12
It's not too late...Fall registration is open for youth programs. Check out Engineering for Kids and Little Pharmacy School!! Classes start next week; enroll today! bit.ly/2f8hqZL
Reminder: Nightly and ramp closures to occur along I-270 from now until 9/10 for construction ow.ly/5Qma30f0Xnz
We look forward to seeing everyone at Hunters Ridge Pool today for the last day of the season! We will be open fro 12-6pm! The water temperature has improved (roughly 75 degrees) - however lets hope for some sunny skies as well!
Thanks for a great season!
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