Columbus got hit with its first decent snowfall. Instead of cursing it, why not have some fun.
Columbus Metro Parks are full of winter fun for sledding, skiing and skating!
That’s right, Columbus has natural area parks that protect 24,500 acres of land and water that are open 365 days a year!
Parks with sledding hills:
- Battelle Darby Creek
- Blacklick Woods Golf Courses
- Highbanks
- Sharon Woods
Parks with cross-country trails:
- Battelle Darby Creek
- Blacklick Woods
- Blendon Woods
- Chestnut Ridge
- Clear Creek
- Glacier Ridge
- Heritage Park and Trail
- Highbanks
- Pickerington Ponds
- Prairie Oaks
- Sharon Woods
- Slate Run Park and Farm
- Three Creeks
Park with ice skating pond:
- Battelle Darby Creek
Winter Park hours
6:30 a.m. to 8 p.m. @ Battelle Darby Creek, Blacklick Woods, Highbanks, Sharon Woods, Three Creeks
6:30 a.m. to dark @ Glacier Ridge, Heritage Trails, Prairie Oaks, Pickerington Ponds, Slate Run
