Goodale Park, located in the Short North Arts District of Columbus, Ohio has two playground areas that are relatively close to each other. One has a smaller play structure for toddlers and the other has a bigger play structure for kids 5 and up.
Goodale Park covers over 32 acres and includes a pond, fountain, gazebo, and sports fields and is home to many festivals and events. This blog post will focus solely on the playgrounds within Goodale Park!
There are two free parking lots in Goodale Park and they are both pretty near the playground area. You can enter these parking lots on either Park Street or Dennison Avenue.
- Address: 120 W Goodale St, Columbus, OH 43215
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The toddler playground at Goodale Park includes:
Fun, interactive elements
Multiple climbing options
Two slides including a twisty slide
A set of toddler swings
The playground for older kids at Goodale Park includes:
A larger, play structure with lots of elements
Unique climbing options
A long, accessible ramp
Spinning monkey bars
A long ramp and a small slide
A double slide for races!
Monkey bars in a circle
Musical and interactive elements
Nearby there is a teeter-totter for two.
Another balancing contraption that features moving platforms and steering wheels to hold onto
Traditional monkey bars
A variety of swings for toddlers and older kids
Behind the swings (pictured above) is a covered picnic area and these checkerboard tables (pictured below).
Goodale Park is a great destination for families in Columbus! If you’re looking for more things to do in the area, check out this list of 10 fun things to do in the Short North! Follow us on Instagram @614parks for more ideas!