A horticultural and educational institution showcasing exotic plant collections, special exhibitions, and Dale Chihuly artworks.

Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, the  is an urban oasis comprised of more than 175 acres of lush parkland.

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department offers a variety of nature, wellness and creativity programming for residents of all ages and interests.

The 20 Columbus Area Metro Parks provide endless opportunities for you to connect with nature and have fun in the outdoors. With more than 28,500 acres of land and water to explore and 230 miles of trails to traverse, there’s plenty of space for everyone to enjoy the wonder and majesty of nature in Metro Parks. 

The Grange Insurance Audubon Center provides vital educational services to central Ohio – especially the city of Columbus and its public schools. The center increases environmental awareness through education, but also provides cross-curricular nature-based education designed to improve the academic performance of students and schools in all areas.