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Columbus Commons

Name: Columbus Commons
Address: 160 S High Street, Columbus, OH, 43215, US
Telephone: (614) 545-4701
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Columbus Commons The six-acre urban backdrop for the things you love here in Downtown Columbus. With 200+ events a year, there's something for everyone.

Columbus Commons is a six-acre green space located in Downtown Columbus featuring world-class gardens, grand lawns, the Columbus Bicentennial Pavilion and walking paths. The Bosque in the southern end of the park includes restrooms, a hand-carved carousel, bistro tables and chairs and two park cafes: Jeni's Splendid Ice Creams and Tortilla Street Food. Managed by Downtown Columbus, Inc., Columbus

Commons serves as a thriving gathering place and hosts nearly 250 community events during the April-October season, including concerts, races, festivals, Family Fun days, movies, Food Truck Food Court, outdoor fitness classes and more.

03/19/2025

THE 2025 EVENT SEASON IS HERE 💚

It's getting hot in Downtown Columbus with all the returning favorites and brand-new events alike coming your way this summer season. Whether you’re a food truck connoisseur, local music fan or maybe a fitness fanatic — with 200+ events, there’s something for everyone. We can't wait for the fun to start!

Visit our website for all the details on the upcoming season! ➡️ https://columbuscommons.org/

03/14/2025

Commons for Kids 🎠 has been nominated for Best Free Family Attraction for 614 Magazine's ColumBEST Awards! Help us get to the top 🤩

Head to https://columbest.614columbus.com/ > go to Entertainment > Best Free Family Attraction > Commons for Kids (including Carousel)

You can vote daily until March 25 🥳

We couldn't have gotten here without all of you & our park partners, so THANK YOU! 💚

03/12/2025

We’re looking for a part-time Operations Team Member!

This role will help coordinate on-site operations of our 200+ annual events. Duties include:

➡️Supporting facility and event operations at Columbus Commons and the Scioto Mile Fountain
➡️Assisting with grounds maintenance
➡️Event support, including set up and tear down

Interested or know someone who is? Visit our website for the full description & to apply➡️ https://columbuscommons.org/about/employment/

03/04/2025

The Capital City Half Marathon, Quarter Marathon, and 5k is on Saturday, April 26. So many of you have chosen to run, walk or jog this race in the past, and it's always a blast hosting an end-of-race party at the Commons 🥳

Use code Commons10 to get 10% off when you sign up for the race!

The Girls on the Run Spring 5K is taking place on Sunday, May 19th. This race by Girls on the Run of Central Ohio gives program participants of all abilities a sense of accomplishment. Crossing the finish line instills confidence and is topped off with endless joyful moments. Registration is now open!

➡️Visit our website for all of the race details and links to registration! https://columbuscommons.org/events/races/

02/28/2025

Do you think we’re in the spring of deception or is winter truly over? In any case, we’re reminiscing on brighter days that breathe color and life into the park and capital city ☀️🌈🌻

inspiration creds to: - they recently posted colorful cafes and restaurants in Columbus 🎨

02/25/2025

More than 600 of you voted on our Instagram stories for the movies you wanted to see at the Commons this year, and here are your top 5 picks.... Inside Out, Tangled, Moana 2, Finding Nemo, and Surf's Up!🍿🎥

These movies will be shown (for FREE!) throughout the summer at Columbus Commons, so stay tuned for exact dates and times.

PS — Our season announcement is coming soon! Who's ready for a summer chock full of outdoor movies, concerts, food trucks and more?

02/20/2025

As Wanderlights comes to an end, we couldn't miss the opportunity to say THANK YOU! 🫶

Without the support of all of our park partners, staff, and visitors like YOU, Wanderlights would not have dazzled quite as bright. You all really made the park sparkle all winter long ✨ Thank you! 💙

02/11/2025

It's time for the final round! With the 2025 season quickly approaching, we want to hear from YOU 🫵 what family movies do you want to see at the Commons this year? 🎥🍿

There will be several family movie nights throughout the summer, but we need your help in narrowing it down from 10 movies to 5!

HOW TO VOTE ⤵️
🎥 Head to our Instagram stories to vote in the final round!
🎥 Check back next week to see which movies will be crowned winners.

We'll announce the top 5 winners by the end the month so stay tuned👀

02/04/2025

With the 2025 season quickly approaching, we want to hear from YOU 🫵 what family movies do you want to see at the Commons this year? 🎥🍿

There will be several family movie nights throughout the summer, but we need your help in narrowing it down from 20 movies to 5!

HOW TO VOTE ⤵️
🎥 Head to our Instagram stories to vote in the first round!
🎥 Check back next week to see which movies made it to the Top 10.
🎥 Vote again to determine the Final 5.

We'll announce the top 5 winners by the end the month so stay tuned👀 https://www.instagram.com/columbuscommons

01/31/2025

You may recognize some of our amazing team members from their cameos on our page! This is the same team that ensures each of the 200+ events at Columbus Commons are welcoming, safe, and enjoyable for all of you 💚

With the 2025 season approaching, they are working hard to make sure the park is ready for season-long fun!🤩

01/21/2025

Get a park that can do both 🌨️☀️ Whether you're building a snowman, going for a mid-day stroll, or looking for a place for your cartwheel contest... Columbus Commons is THE place for you year-round 💚

Remember to bundle up when you're at the park! This week's forecasted highs and lows are going to be colddddd 🥶🧣

01/16/2025

There is one month left to make memories illuminated by Wanderlights at Columbus Commons! Grab your loved ones, bundle up, and head to the park to experience the dazzling lights and snow before it's to late!☃️

➡️For all the Wanderlights details, visit www.downtowncolumbus.com/wanderlights

01/08/2025

We love seeing all of your smiling faces and dazzling photos from Wanderlights! Haven't had the opportunity to visit the illuminated park yet? Good news: Wanderlights is still sparkling Downtown Columbus until February 16th! Visit the park for FREE from 5-10pm, daily, for endless photo opportunities!✨📷

❄️For more Wanderlights info, visit downtowncolumbus.com/wanderlights

01/07/2025

It's a winter wonderland at Columbus Commons and we are obsessed with the snow flurries that have blanketed the park. This is the perfect time to see Wanderlights illuminated against the snowy backdrop for FREE❄️

The temperature this week will be below freezing so remember to bundle up when you're visiting the park!

➡️Wanderlights is open daily from 5-10pm. For more information, visit downtowncolumbus.com/Wanderlights

12/20/2024

TONIGHT is the final Festive Friday!🎄

Grab your free hot chocolate, take a complimentary spin on the carousel, and warm up at the bar with a spiked beverage all amongst half a million holiday lights👀🥂

We're still open for the season! Wanderlights will be glowing everyday at the Commons, Town Street, and Bicentennial Park until mid-February!

Photo Credit: Infinite Impact

12/19/2024

Consider your holiday plans made: Wanderlights will be illuminating the park every day until February 16th from 5-10 pm for all of your Holiday celebrations! Pro tip: it's the perfect spot for a family picture that you'll all love 😉

Don't forget to stop in during the final Festive Friday tomorrow (Dec 20) from 5-9pm! You can get free Hot Cocoa from Tortilla Street Food to enjoy while taking in the sparkling lights.🥰 Stroll through the park to enjoy live music, a traveling photo booth, carousel rides, Wanderlights Trolley tour, and a bar offering hot boozy beverages. There is something for everyone to celebrate the holiday season 🎄🦋

For all the info, head here: downtowncolumbus.com/wanderlights

12/18/2024

The final night of trolley tours is happening this Friday (December 20) during Festive Friday😱🚎 See the Wanderlights sights aboard a holiday ride before heading to Nationwide Children’s Hospital to see the butterfly light show on the front lawn. Light Up The Lawn, Light Up A Life is bringing light to pediatric patients, their families and healthcare heroes alike 🦋 You don't want to miss it!

Tours start and end at Columbus Commons near the Rich Street entrance to the park. Departure times are 5 p.m., 6 p.m., 7 p.m. and 8 p.m. with a maximum capacity of 30 people per tour available on a first-come, first-served basis.

For all the info, head here: downtowncolumbus.com/wanderlights

12/16/2024

For the final Festive Friday on December 20th, stop by Tortilla Street Food to warm up with a free cup of hot cocoa 🥰☕ Stroll through the park to enjoy live music, a traveling photo booth, carousel rides, Wanderlights Trolley tour, and a bar offering hot boozy beverages. Don't miss it!

For all the info, head here: downtowncolumbus.com/wanderlights

Address

160 S High Street
Columbus, OH
43215

Opening Hours

Monday	7am - 11pm
Tuesday	7am - 11pm
Wednesday	7am - 11pm
Thursday	7am - 11pm
Friday	7am - 11pm
Saturday	7am - 11pm
Sunday	7am - 11pm

Telephone

(614) 545-4701

Website

http://www.columbuscommons.org/

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We know a way to turn a frown upside down... The vibes are always bright here at Food Truck Food Court, where you can grab food from 9 food trucks, shop produce and local goodies at Pearl Market and Veggie Van, and enjoy live local music!🍕☀️🎺 Don’t forget to tag us in your food pics 🍔🍛🌭

Columbus, did you know there’s a spot for a downtown mid-day getaway every Thursday? Come to Columbus Commons for food trucks, live music, and a shoppable market with local vendors every single week 🛍️🍋🍿 You’ve got options: Choose from 9 trucks at Food Truck Food Court, pick up some goodies at @crossroads.discovery.columbus Pearl Market and the @localmattersorg Veggie Van, treat yourself to a scoop from Jeni’s Scoop Shop, or just hang out in the bosque for the good vibes over lunch hour. Staple food trucks for the season include @elevatedwoodfiredpizza @fettys_street_food @mcginnis_grill @pitabilities @schmidtssausagetruck @taestysfoodtruck @zakigrill 🍕 Food Truck Food Court + Pearl Market 📍 Columbus Commons, 160 S High St 🕐 11 am - 2 pm 🗓️ Thursdays through October

Your walking guide to the Scioto Mile Fountain! ⛲ The Fountain is just a short walk away from the park and is the ideal spot for cooling off this summer - always for free! While we’re bummed that we’ve had to cancel several of this week’s events due to the Heat Advisory, the fountain makes for a great alternative option during days like this! ⛲ Scioto Mile Fountain 📍Bicentennial Park, 233 S Civic Center Dr 🕐11am - 7pm, daily 💧 FREE Check the link in our bio for updates, rules and more information. Save this for another hot day ☀️

COMMONS TRIVIA: HOLIDAY EDITION 🌲 with @djbeezz28 Celebrating our last Festive Friday with a little trivia! TONIGHT from 5-9 pm you can enjoy free hot chocolate, free carousel rides, live music, boozy beverages and more here at the park. This is the last Festive Friday of the season! Now for the question of the day: How many cups of hot chocolate were given away last Festive Friday by @tortillastreetfood? Hint: It’s more than all of the guesses in this video 😳☕️☕️ See you tonight 🎉