Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department

11/30/2023

Join the sound and Spirit of Columbus Band Boosters and Columbus Parks and Recreation for a morning of holiday fun, hot breakfast and of course a visit with Santa.

Proceeds of this event go to supporting the Sound and Spirit of Columbus. Children under the age of 3 are free, but be sure to register so there is an accurate head count. Children must be accompanied by a paying adult.

Register by December 8 at cbusinparks.com/santa

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11/30/2023

Detours in the downtown district will start at 12:30pm on Saturday, December 2 and will continue until at least 9:00pm in some areas. Please use caution and watch for communications on road closures.

🚧 If traveling west on State Road 46/3rd Street
Detour begins at Frankin Street.
Turn right/north on Franklin Street to 11th Street and turn left/west.
Take the roundabout to the Lindsey Street exit.
Take Lindsey Street to State Road 46/3rd Street.
Turn right/west at State Road 46/3rd Street to continue west.

🚧 If traveling south on Washington Street
Detour begins at 11th Street
Turn right/west at Washington and 11th Street.
Take the roundabout to the Lindsey Street exit.
Turn right/west at State Road 46/3rd Street to go west, or continue straight/south on Lindsey and left on 2nd Street to go east on State Road 46/2nd Street.

🚧 If traveling east on State Road 46/2nd Street to downtown
Drive east on 2nd Street and turn north/left on to Franklin Street.
Continue on Franklin Street to 11th Street.
Turn left/west on to 11th Street.
Turn right/north on to Washington Street or continue on 11th Street to Lindsey.

11/30/2023

Only TWO DAYS until Santa Claus is coming to The Commons!

Join Columbus Parks and Recreation and Old St. Nick himself at The Commons on December 2 from 12 – 2:30pm. December 2nd Downtown Columbus will be the local hotspot for Holiday Festivities! Before the Annual Festival of Lights Parade, Santa will be available to meet with all the good children of Columbus to hear their Christmas wishes and for a photo. This event is free for all ages and we ask that you bring your own means of capturing a photo. This is a drop-in event, no registration necessary!
Co-sponsored with The Columbus Park Foundation

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/30/2023

Registration is open for our Safe @ Home Class by Safe Sitter® with Council for Youth Development Bartholomew County ! Register by February 9 at cbusinparks.com/safe-at-home
Safe @ Home is a 90-minute program designed for students in grades 4-6 to prepare them to be safe when they are home alone. Students learn how to practice safe habits, how to prevent unsafe situations, and what to do when faced with dangers such as power failures or weather emergencies.

Students are also introduced to the Safe Sitter® First Aid Chart and learn a system to help them assess and respond to injuries and illnesses. The program is designed to prepare students for their first steps towards independence. Class is led by a certified instructor from the Council for Youth Development.

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/29/2023

IMPORTANT ANNOUNCEMENT: The Jolie Crider Skate Park will be closed for routine maintenance from Wednesday, November 29, through Monday, December 4th. The Skate Park will reopen on Tuesday, December 5th

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Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/29/2023

As the temperature continue to drop, nothing sounds better than a fresh cup of coffee! Register for our Winter Barista Class by January 24 at cbusinparks.com/coffee

If you are an absolute coffee fanatic and looking to step up your coffee game to make café quality drinks in the comfort of your own kitchen, this is the class for you! Join us in the morning on January 28 from 9:30am- 11am at The Commons for a hands-on class in at-home coffee making. We will go over several simple methods, tips and tricks you can use to maximize the deliciousness of your daily brew. This class is all about the at-home barista; no need for super fancy (and expensive) equipment! We will go through reasonable equipment upgrades for a normal kitchen and simple techniques that will pay dividends in the final result of your coffee. We will try an assortment of different styles and roasts to help you identify flavors in your cup and to build the type of coffee flavor portfolio that works for you!

Register Online by visiting https://cbusinparks.com/coffee or call Donner Center at (812) 376-2680!
Registration ends: January 24, 5pm
Class cost: $25

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Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/29/2023

Discover the art of Japanese Taiko drumming, which has been played in Japan for over 2000 years. The word taiko means big drum, and the art form incorporates large drums, body movement, vocalization, and various instruments. All drums are provided. No drumming experience necessary. All you need is the desire to play, have fun, and a willingness to share the joy of taiko with others. During these fun and energetic classes, participants will get a full workout all while learning about rhythm and drumming through the use of games, dance and drumming. Students are required to buy their own drumsticks for $15 on the first day of class.

Registration ends Friday prior to class. Register now at cbusinparks.com/Taiko

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11/29/2023

Register now for Winter Gymnastics Classes at cbusinparks.com/Gymnastics

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Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/28/2023

Our next Tuesday Night Trivia is in 30 MINUTES!
Join Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbus Park Foundation on the Parks & Rec page at 6:30pm for some online interactive Trivia! Trivia is general knowledge, so we are covering a range of topics. A gift card is up for grabs so share with your friends and join in the fun!
Tuesday Night Trivia is sponsored by The Columbus Park Foundation.

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/28/2023

Our next Tuesday Night Trivia is in 1 HOUR!
Join Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department and the Columbus Park Foundation on the Parks & Rec page at 6:30pm for some online interactive Trivia! Trivia is general knowledge, so we are covering a range of topics. A gift card is up for grabs so share with your friends and join in the fun!
Tuesday Night Trivia is sponsored by The Columbus Park Foundation.

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/28/2023

Registration is open for our Safe Sitter® Babysitter Training & Certification Program with Council for Youth Development Bartholomew County! Register by January 19 at cbusinparks.com/donate

Is your 6th – 8th grade child looking to be more independent at home and even start babysitting for siblings, friends or other families? We’ll explore the characteristics of a good babysitter and cover caring for infants and toddlers, basic first aid and CPR, what to do in an emergency, etc. Class will be led by a certified Safe Sitter® instructor from the Council for Youth Development and CPR and First Aid will be covered by a licensed instructor and students will receive and be working from the Safe Sitter® training book.
Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/28/2023

Our next Tuesday Night Trivia is TOMORROW!
Join Parks and Rec and the Columbus Park Foundation on the Parks & Rec page at 6:30pm for some online interactive Trivia! Trivia is general knowledge, so we are covering a range of topics. A gift card is up for grabs so share with your friends and join in the fun!
Tuesday Night Trivia is sponsored by The Columbus Park Foundation.

11/27/2023

The Columbus Park Foundation is excited to continue to create a better community with Columbus Parks and Recreation, but we need your help! Join us for our Annual Appeal to help keep programs free and low-cost to our community, provide scholarships to children in our community, build and maintain facilities, parks, and playgrounds, and more!
Donate today at cbusinparks.com/donate!

11/27/2023

LAST CHANCE to register! Register by November 27 at cbusinparks.com/Basket
Class is held at Donner Center and taught by Pat Carothers Students will weave a filled base basket up to a picket fence rim. The sides, all or just one, are decorated with stems, leaves, and flowers. A sample basket will be on display at Donner Center.
For all basket classes, students should bring a flat blade screwdriver, scissors, an old towel & a spray bottle for water.

Register by November 27 at cbusinparks.com/Basket

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/27/2023

Registration closes TODAY AT 5PM for Family Ukulele Classes with Allie Jean! Register by November 27 at cbusinparks.com/ukulele

Looking for a new activity to do with your kids? Something interactive yet individual…silly yet studious…accessible yet with the potential to be challenging? Try ukulele! It’s the perfect family hobby! Get started making music together at our new Family Ukulele class taught by Allie Jean!

You and your kids will learn how to participate in music-making at a level that is appropriate for each of you. We will learn how to hold, mute, and strum our ukes. Then we will learn about how to tune them so they sound good. We will learn what to do with our left hand to make even better sounds and what to do with our right hand to keep a steady beat. We will sing and accompany ourselves on familiar songs, new songs, and songs Allie Jean made up. Preview the songs by listening to her album SING AND PLAY ALL DAY, available on all streaming platforms.

Don’t miss the chance to learn real music skills from a real musician, all while bonding with your kids!

Ukulele Rental Fee: $10 to Allie Jean on first day
This program is a family activity and requires at least one adult and one child to each be registered in order to participate. Multiple children can be registered with one adult.

Ages 6+ | November 29 - December 20 | Donner Center | $50
Register by November 27 at cbusinparks.com/ukulele

11/27/2023

Santa Claus is coming to town THIS SATURDAY, December 2nd, at The Commons!

Join Columbus Parks and Recreation and Old St. Nick himself at The Commons on December 2 from 12 – 2:30pm. December 2nd Downtown Columbus will be the local hotspot for Holiday Festivities! Before the Annual Festival of Lights Parade, Santa will be available to meet with all the good children of Columbus to hear their Christmas wishes and for a photo. This event is free for all ages and we ask that you bring your own means of capturing a photo. This is a drop-in event, no registration necessary!
Co-sponsored with The Columbus Park Foundation

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/27/2023

WE'RE HIRING City of Columbus, Indiana Careers! Apply now at https://cbusinparks.com/apply
Help us find our next Athletic Facilities Supervisor! We are looking for an individual with strong communication skills and experience in facility management, budget development/tracking, maintenance management, sports turf and field management, maintenance plan development and staff supervision. If this sounds like you or someone you know, we are accepting applications for this salaried role through December 11 at https://cbusinparks.com/apply

Role Responsibilities:
-Develop, plan, budget, execute, supervise and coordinate maintenance programs, preventive maintenance programs and all projects for Athletic Facilities, Cleaning Crews and Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena

-Manage each employee on day to day operations

-Works closely with Sports Program Manager and HCCIA Manager on providing support for department programs and Parks and Recreation activities.

-Develop, evaluate and improve management plans for Athletic Facilities, Cleaning Crews and Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena.

View full job description and apply today at https://cbusinparks.com/apply

11/27/2023

Looking for perfectly unique presents for the special people in your life? Come out to Donner Center December 9 for our 24th Annual Holiday Creations Craft Show and Sale! Explore the holiday handiwork of local artists and small businesses from 9am until 2pm. Admission to the sale is FREE to the public.

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/27/2023

11/26/2023

Bump, set, and SPIKE your way to victory with our Winter Adult Volleyball League! Complete your team roster now at cbusinparks.com/adultvolleyball

Play begins week of January 18
Games are scheduled for Monday nights.*
6 games are guaranteed, with a single-elimination tournament.

A completed team roster with 6-15 players is REQUIRED prior to registration. To register, submit your completed roster at cbusinparks.com/adultvolleyball and visit Donner Center, or call (812) 376-2680 with a payment method.

*Game nights may change depending on weather, schedule conflicts and tournaments.

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/26/2023

Registration closes TOMORROW for Family Ukulele Classes with Allie Jean! Register by November 27 at cbusinparks.com/ukulele

Looking for a new activity to do with your kids? Something interactive yet individual…silly yet studious…accessible yet with the potential to be challenging? Try ukulele! It’s the perfect family hobby! Get started making music together at our new Family Ukulele class taught by Allie Jean!

You and your kids will learn how to participate in music-making at a level that is appropriate for each of you. We will learn how to hold, mute, and strum our ukes. Then we will learn about how to tune them so they sound good. We will learn what to do with our left hand to make even better sounds and what to do with our right hand to keep a steady beat. We will sing and accompany ourselves on familiar songs, new songs, and songs Allie Jean made up. Preview the songs by listening to her album SING AND PLAY ALL DAY, available on all streaming platforms.

Don’t miss the chance to learn real music skills from a real musician, all while bonding with your kids!

Ukulele Rental Fee: $10 to Allie Jean on first day
This program is a family activity and requires at least one adult and one child to each be registered in order to participate. Multiple children can be registered with one adult.

Ages 6+ | November 29 - December 20 | Donner Center | $50
Register by November 27 at cbusinparks.com/ukulele

11/26/2023

ONE DAY left to register! Register by November 27 at cbusinparks.com/Basket
Class is held at Donner Center and taught by Pat Carothers Students will weave a filled base basket up to a picket fence rim. The sides, all or just one, are decorated with stems, leaves, and flowers. A sample basket will be on display at Donner Center.
For all basket classes, students should bring a flat blade screwdriver, scissors, an old towel & a spray bottle for water.

Register by November 27 at cbusinparks.com/Basket

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/25/2023

TWO DAYS left to register! Register by November 27 at cbusinparks.com/Basket
Class is held at Donner Center and taught by Pat Carothers Students will weave a filled base basket up to a picket fence rim. The sides, all or just one, are decorated with stems, leaves, and flowers. A sample basket will be on display at Donner Center.
For all basket classes, students should bring a flat blade screwdriver, scissors, an old towel & a spray bottle for water.

Register by November 27 at cbusinparks.com/Basket

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/25/2023

Santa Claus is coming to town NEXT SATURDAY, December 2nd, at The Commons!

Join Columbus Parks and Recreation and Old St. Nick himself at The Commons on December 2 from 12 – 2:30pm. December 2nd Downtown Columbus will be the local hotspot for Holiday Festivities! Before the Annual Festival of Lights Parade, Santa will be available to meet with all the good children of Columbus to hear their Christmas wishes and for a photo. This event is free for all ages and we ask that you bring your own means of capturing a photo. This is a drop-in event, no registration necessary!
Co-sponsored with The Columbus Park Foundation

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/25/2023

Come out the Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena TOMORROW 1-4pm for a jolly good time!

Skate with Santa, make crafts and reindeer food, and have loads of fun!

$9 per participant, no pre-registration required

11/25/2023

WE'RE HIRING! Apply now at https://cbusinparks.com/apply

Join our Maintenance Team today! With a wide variety of shifts and skill requirements, and an excellent benefit package, we may have the perfect fit for your job search! We are currently accepting applications for the following roles:
-Athletic Facilities Supervisor (Salaried)
-NexusPark Assistant Team Leader (Evening Shift 3:00pm – 1:30am consisting of 4 ten hour days with flexing schedule)
-NexusPark Maintenance & Grounds Laborer (Night Shift 9:00pm-7:30am consisting of 4 ten hour days with flexing schedule)
-NexusPark Maintenance & Grounds Laborer (Evening Shift 3:00pm-1:30am consisting of 4 ten hour days with flexing schedule)
-NexusPark Maintenance & Grounds Laborer (Day Shift 7:00am-5:30pm consisting of 4 ten hour days with flexing schedule)

Full job descriptions and applications are available at https://cbusinparks.com/apply

11/24/2023

A very Happy Thanksgiving to our Turkey Trotters and all the Parks & Rec Kids out there!

11/23/2023

Santa Claus is coming to town on December 2nd at The Commons!

Join Columbus Parks and Recreation and Old St. Nick himself at The Commons on December 2 from 12 – 2:30pm. December 2nd Downtown Columbus will be the local hotspot for Holiday Festivities! Before the Annual Festival of Lights Parade, Santa will be available to meet with all the good children of Columbus to hear their Christmas wishes and for a photo. This event is free for all ages and we ask that you bring your own means of capturing a photo. This is a drop-in event, no registration necessary!
Co-sponsored with The Columbus Park Foundation

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/23/2023

Happy Thanksgiving!

11/23/2023

We are thankful for donors like you! Because of community members like you, we can create a welcoming community that encourages connection and participation throughout our community. Once again, a big thanks from all of us here at the Columbus Park Foundation!
cbusinparks.com/donate

11/23/2023

TODAY AT 9AM!

Join Columbus Park Foundation and Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department today at the Hamilton Community Center & Ice Arena at 9am for the 2023 Turkey Trot!

This is a perfect chance to be healthy and have fun with your friends and family! This free 5K is a great opportunity for you and your family to spend time together Thanksgiving morning and be active! Stay after the 5K for the raffle at 10am. Donations will be accepted for the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Fund.
Save time by pre-registering at cbusinparks.com/cpf-events

Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

11/23/2023

Thanksgiving Week Closures and Program Cancellations

Hamilton Ice Arena
-No House League or
Skating Classes

Columbus Gymnastics Center
-Closed November 19-26

Donner Center
-Closed November 23 & 24

Greenbelt Golf Course
-Closed November 23

The Commons
-Playground Closed November 23, Office Closed November 23-24

Want to stay in the loop on the latest parks and rec news, events, and updates? Sign up for our newsletter here: cbusinparks.com/Updates
Fun costs funds! If you would like to support your local parks, consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate