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Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department

Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department Preserving parks and trails and serving the recreation needs of the Columbus community since 1947. All content is public record and archived.

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Operating as usual

It's almost trivia time! Join us here on our page for some live online trivia at 6:30pm!
03/21/2023

It's almost trivia time! Join us here on our page for some live online trivia at 6:30pm!

We are looking for some great people for our part-time openings! With flexible scheduling and a wide range of opportunit...
03/21/2023

We are looking for some great people for our part-time openings! With flexible scheduling and a wide range of opportunities, find your perfect fit here: cbusinparks.com/PartTime

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

Dive right into great summer opportunities with our lifeguard classes! Class will include CPR certification for professi...
03/21/2023

Dive right into great summer opportunities with our lifeguard classes! Class will include CPR certification for professional rescuers & first aid training. Must be 15 years old by the end of the class.

Visit cbusinparks.com/Lifeguard23 to register today!

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

Tuesdays are for Trivia! Be sure to join us here on the Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department page ...
03/21/2023

Tuesdays are for Trivia! Be sure to join us here on the Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department page at 6:30pm for some online interactive Trivia sponsored by Columbus Park Foundation ! 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!
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

Registration is OFFICIALLY OPEN for our Adult Co****le League! Register at cbusinparks.com/Co****leGames will take place...
03/20/2023

Registration is OFFICIALLY OPEN for our Adult Co****le League! Register at cbusinparks.com/Co****le
Games will take place Tuesday Nights, April 11 - May 23 at Hog Molly Brewing Co. Participants must be 21 or older at the time of registration. 6 weeks of gameplay, with 12 guaranteed games. Season ends in a single elimination tournament. Team sign-up only (2 players per team).
Register online by March 24. Sign-up here: cbusinparks.com/Co****le

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

Registration for our Adult Kickball League closes THIS FRIDAY, March 24!Download your roster to register here: https://c...
03/20/2023

Registration for our Adult Kickball League closes THIS FRIDAY, March 24!
Download your roster to register here: https://cbusinparks.com/Kickball
Games will take place April 11 - May 30 on Tuesday evenings. 6 games are guaranteed, with a single-elimination tournament.
A completed team roster with 9-15 players is REQUIRED prior to registration.
To register, bring your completed roster to Donner Center,
or email your completed roster to [email protected] and call (812) 376-2680.
Download roster form here: https://cbusinparks.com/Kickball

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

EGG-stra! EGG-stra! The Easter Bunny has scheduled his annual official visit to Donner Park for April 8!Join Parks and R...
03/19/2023

EGG-stra! EGG-stra! The Easter Bunny has scheduled his annual official visit to Donner Park for April 8!

Join Parks and Recreation at Donner Center in the search for eggs on April 8 at 10 am! Children will be broken down into the following age groups: 1-2, 3-4, 5-6, and 7-8. Please bring a bag or basket for your eggs! If raining, candy and eggs will be distributed inside Donner Center. Co-sponsored with radio 1010 WCSI.
Looking for something more sensory-friendly? We have your family covered with our EGG-Ceptional Egg Hunt starting at 11 am! Don't worry, our Bunny buddy left plenty of eggs for our friends looking for a quieter celebration after the traditional hunt!

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

Our Date in a Box program is now accepting "reservations"!Get yours here: https://cbusinparks.com/dateinaboxColumbus Par...
03/19/2023

Our Date in a Box program is now accepting "reservations"!

Get yours here: https://cbusinparks.com/dateinabox
Columbus Parks and Recreation has taken all the guess work out of planning your perfect date and has conveniently planned packaged everything you need in our Date in a Box! Each box has games and activities, all the ingredients and recipes for a homemade meal, personalized keepsakes, dessert, and drinks. This time, steak is on the menu! Ingredients will be included to make a delicious, pan seared, butter basted steak, a shrimp cocktail appetizer, a side of garlic mashed potatoes, crème brûlée for dessert, and an old fashioned mixer (alcohol not included). Vegetarian options are also available! Date in a Box packages need to be picked up at Donner Center on April 21 between 9 am and 5:15 pm. Open to ages 21+

Reserve your box by April 13: https://cbusinparks.com/dateinabox

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

Don't forget to register for our Spring Barista class on March 26th! Register at: cbusinparks.com/CoffeeIf you are inter...
03/18/2023

Don't forget to register for our Spring Barista class on March 26th! Register at: cbusinparks.com/Coffee

If you are interested in learning the art of making café quality coffee beverages in the comfort of your own home, looking to take your coffee expertise to the next level, or learning how to identify different tasting notes of your morning brew, join us for a hands-on lesson!
Register at: cbusinparks.com/Coffee

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

Our Date in a Box program is now accepting "reservations"!Get yours here: https://cbusinparks.com/dateinaboxColumbus Par...
03/18/2023

Our Date in a Box program is now accepting "reservations"!

Get yours here: https://cbusinparks.com/dateinabox
Columbus Parks and Recreation has taken all the guess work out of planning your perfect date and has conveniently planned packaged everything you need in our Date in a Box! Each box has games and activities, all the ingredients and recipes for a homemade meal, personalized keepsakes, dessert, and drinks. This time, steak is on the menu! Ingredients will be included to make a delicious, pan seared, butter basted steak, a shrimp cocktail appetizer, a side of garlic mashed potatoes, crème brûlée for dessert, and an old fashioned mixer (alcohol not included). Vegetarian options are also available! Date in a Box packages need to be picked up at Donner Center on April 21 between 9 am and 5:15 pm. Open to ages 21+

Reserve your box by April 13: https://cbusinparks.com/dateinabox

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

Only ONE WEEK left to register for our Adult Kickball League!Download your roster to register here: https://cbusinparks....
03/17/2023

Only ONE WEEK left to register for our Adult Kickball League!
Download your roster to register here: https://cbusinparks.com/Kickball
Games will take place April 11 - May 30 on Tuesday evenings. 6 games are guaranteed, with a single-elimination tournament.
A completed team roster with 9-15 players is REQUIRED prior to registration.
To register, bring your completed roster to Donner Center,
or email your completed roster to [email protected] and call (812) 376-2680.
Download roster form here: https://cbusinparks.com/Kickball

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

Only two weeks left to register! Learn to play rugby with our Spring Youth Rookie Rugby League!Registrations are open no...
03/17/2023

Only two weeks left to register! Learn to play rugby with our Spring Youth Rookie Rugby League!

Registrations are open now. Sign-up here: cbusinparks.com/RookieRugby\

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/Funds4Fun22

Check out this fun event happening at the Commons on March 19 put on by our friends at A Kid Again. A Kid Again is a non...
03/17/2023

Check out this fun event happening at the Commons on March 19 put on by our friends at A Kid Again. A Kid Again is a nonprofit organization that fosters hope, happiness, and healing
among families caring for a child with a life-threatening illness. These children and
their family members are the target audience of this event. To learn more, visit
akidagain.org/enrollnow

Coached by a team of international and US-based staff, this week-long half-day and full-day soccer camp improves your ch...
03/16/2023

Coached by a team of international and US-based staff, this week-long half-day and full-day soccer camp improves your child’s soccer skills while providing a unique cultural experience. Camps are designed for all ages and ability levels, from beginner to advanced players. Challenger Sports channels outheir energy and passion for the game into a fun yet developmental environment.

They use age-appropriate practices to help players develop at their own pace, learn brand new skills and become an all-around better player...while having an amazing time with the international coaching staff!

Includes an educational approach that uses soccer to teach the core values of responsibility, integrity, respect, sportsmanship, and leadership.

Register for Challenger Soccer Camp - https://cbusinparks.com/Challenger

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/Funds4Fun22

Columbus Parks and Recreation is happy to announce that our first community, FREE play disc golf course is now open and ...
03/16/2023
Donner Park - Columbus, IN | UDisc Disc Golf Course Directory | UDisc

Columbus Parks and Recreation is happy to announce that our first community, FREE play disc golf course is now open and playable at Donner Park! If you have been through the park lately, you might have noticed some new orange baskets and signage for the course. Grab your discs and come on out and try out Columbus’ brand new public disc golf course here at Donner Park. Follow this link for a course map: https://udisc.com/courses/donner-park-oCKF or walk the course starting near the Donner Restrooms, temporary signs are up to help navigate!

We are excited to continue the finalization of the project this summer with permanent signage and tee pads! We value course feedback as we go through this project as well. Now that it is playable, we will work through making minor adjustments based on player feedback until everything is finished this summer.

The new Donner Park disc golf course is now installed and open for play! Concrete tees are coming in the summer.

Let your little artist flex their skills this spring break!Join us for a St. Patrick's Day themed Paint & Skate on March...
03/16/2023

Let your little artist flex their skills this spring break!

Join us for a St. Patrick's Day themed Paint & Skate on March 17 from 9-11 am. Register now: cbusinparks.com/paintandskate

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/Funds4Fun22

Join Parks and Recreation and Children Inc. as we celebrate the 52nd annual Festival of the Young Child! Celebrate the j...
03/15/2023

Join Parks and Recreation and Children Inc. as we celebrate the 52nd annual Festival of the Young Child! Celebrate the joy of laughter with our April Fool's themed day of fun and games! Games, activities, entertainment, and prizes will focus on the funny side of life, but the resources that will be showcased are really no joke!

Children must be accompanied by an adult.

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/Funds4Fun22

Let your little artist flex their skills this spring break!Join us for a St. Patrick's Day themed Paint & Skate on March...
03/15/2023

Let your little artist flex their skills this spring break!

Join us for a St. Patrick's Day themed Paint & Skate on March 17 from 9-11 am. Register now: cbusinparks.com/paintandskate

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/Funds4Fun22

We are looking for some great people for our part-time openings! With flexible scheduling and a wide range of opportunit...
03/15/2023

We are looking for some great people for our part-time openings! With flexible scheduling and a wide range of opportunities, find your perfect fit here: cbusinparks.com/PartTime

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

Registration closes at 5 pm TODAY!Choose your fighter and get ready to SMASH with our SuperSmash Ultimate Tournament! Pl...
03/15/2023

Registration closes at 5 pm TODAY!
Choose your fighter and get ready to SMASH with our SuperSmash Ultimate Tournament!
Play games and win real prizes! 1st place: $100 | 2nd place: $50 | 3rd place: $25
Register before March 15 by visiting https://cbusinparks.com/SuperSmash

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

Hear ye! Hear ye! LAST DAY TO REGISTER!All young Columbus royalty are invited to a Princess Skate this Thursday, March 1...
03/15/2023

Hear ye! Hear ye! LAST DAY TO REGISTER!
All young Columbus royalty are invited to a Princess Skate this Thursday, March 16! Come dressed as your favorite Disney princess, have tea and cookies, create your own crown, and skate with our very own Hamilton Center Princess! Registration is required by Wednesday, March 15. Register at https://cbusinparks.com/princesstea

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

Don’t miss our barista class on March 26! Sign up now at cbusinparks.com/Coffee !
03/15/2023

Don’t miss our barista class on March 26! Sign up now at cbusinparks.com/Coffee !

03/15/2023

Don’t miss our barista class on March 26!

Did you know Columbus Parks and Recreation offers youth scholarships?We believe in providing accessible programming to A...
03/15/2023

Did you know Columbus Parks and Recreation offers youth scholarships?

We believe in providing accessible programming to ALL Bartholomew County residents. The Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Program provides up to $200 per child per calendar year. Families can prove eligibility by presenting:
- Proof of Social Security Supplemental or Disability Income
- Proof of public assistance through the Division of Family Resources, i.e., Temporary Assistance for Needy
Families (TANF) or Food Stamps
- Free lunch assistance through the local schools
- Proof of public assistance through the City of Columbus Housing Authority
- Hoosier Healthwise Card(s)
- Or, If a family has foster children in their household, foster paperwork may be presented

Scan the code below or visit cbusinparks.com/Scholarship for more information and a downloadable application. Paper copies are available at Donner Center on weekdays from 8 am - 5 pm.

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 (including the Chuck Wilt Scholarship Program), consider making a donation at: cbusinparks.com/donate

Our Date in a Box program is now accepting "reservations"!Get yours here: https://cbusinparks.com/dateinaboxColumbus Par...
03/14/2023

Our Date in a Box program is now accepting "reservations"!

Get yours here: https://cbusinparks.com/dateinabox
Columbus Parks and Recreation has taken all the guess work out of planning your perfect date and has conveniently planned packaged everything you need in our Date in a Box! Each box has games and activities, all the ingredients and recipes for a homemade meal, personalized keepsakes, dessert, and drinks. This time, steak is on the menu! Ingredients will be included to make a delicious, pan seared, butter basted steak, a shrimp cocktail appetizer, a side of garlic mashed potatoes, crème brûlée for dessert, and an old fashioned mixer (alcohol not included). Vegetarian options are also available! Date in a Box packages need to be picked up at Donner Center on April 21 between 9 am and 5:15 pm. Open to ages 21+

Reserve your box by April 13: https://cbusinparks.com/dateinabox

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

Address

739 22nd Street
Columbus, IN
47201

Opening Hours

Monday 8am - 5pm
Tuesday 8am - 5pm
Wednesday 8am - 5pm
Thursday 8am - 5pm
Friday 8am - 5pm

Telephone

+18123762680

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Does anyone know of a smaller local band. We are looking for a band to play a couple of hours at our 2nd Annual Spring Craft show at Bartholomew Fairgrounds April 24th. Anytime between
12-3pm
My husband and I bought one of the Date Boxes that you guys put together for Valentine’s Day. We had so much fun with it and felt like it was really well thought out! Thank you for creating it. 🙂
What trick or treat events are going on for Halloween? Churches, stores or parks?
Sign-ups have been extended one week!!! Our fall Broomball league will now start up on September 21st! Select the link and sign-up today! Sign-up a friend as well! 2 games per night for only a one-time $25 player fee!
I am looking for a youth basketball program for my almost 9 year old daughter here in Columbus Indiana. Does the parks department have one of those? Can you point me in the right direction please?
BROOMBALL is back! To sign up for the 7-week Summer league, complete this form. Starts Tuesday, June 23rd.

Can you guys put the rims back up on the basketball goals in the parks? Thanks
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