Press Room
Columbus Recreation and Parks has more than 400 parks on 13,500+ acres, 28 community centers, five athletic complexes, six golf courses, 230 miles of regional trails, six spraygrounds and interactive fountains, eight outdoor pools and an indoor aquatics center, 19 nature preserves, three reservoirs, five dog parks, a skate park and a range of programs for toddlers to seniors.
Media Contacts
Dominique Shank | Community Relations Chief
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DCShank@columbus.gov | ||
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614-512-0049 (cell) |
Kerry Francis
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KLFrancis@columbus.gov | ||
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614-645-8504 |
Media Toolkit
Media Advisories and Press Releases
Press Releases
- Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Announces Dates for 2025 Cap City Festivals
- Media Release - Columbus Recreation and Parks Department Offers Exciting Opportunities to Give Back and Celebrate Earth Month
- Columbus Recreation and Parks Hosts Fourth-Annual Seasonal Hiring Fair
- Media Release - CBUS Soul® Fest Expands to Two Days
- Columbus Recreation and Parks Community Centers to Help Residents Keep Warm
- Kennedy Billups Named to NRPA’s Prestigious 30 Under 30 Program
- Honoring the History of the Alum Creek Trail: Columbus Recreation and Parks Partners with Columbus Metropolitan Library for Historic Project
- Columbus Recreation and Parks Community Centers to Help Residents Keep Warm
- Columbus Recreation and Parks Community Centers to Help Residents Keep Warm
- Programs and Activities Canceled Due to Winter Storm