Please note that Franklin Park Adventure Center is currently closed. We hope to reopen by Summer 2025. Check this page for updates.
In the meantime, programming will take place Fran Ryan Center and Schiller Community Center.
The Therapeutic Recreation Section connects our community to accessible, adaptive and inclusive recreation experiences in the areas of aquatics, health and wellness, leisure education, sports, and summer camp.
Whether living with a disability that is visible or invisible, developmental or physical, lifelong or acquired, Therapeutic Recreation programs aim to enhance each person’s physical, social, and emotional well-being.
Therapeutic Recreation
TherapeuticRec@columbus.gov
614-645-5648
Registration Date: Opens Jan. 7
Session Dates: Jan. 12 – March 15
Registration Date: Opens Feb. 20
Session Dates: June 9 – Aug. 1
To register, head to the Summer Camp section. We will host information sessions prior to registration, and you can register for them below:
Join Therapeutic Recreation staff to go over summer camp information and have all your questions answered! Any interested families are welcome to attend one of Therapeutic Recreation's Camp Information Sessions […]
Join Therapeutic Recreation staff to go over summer camp information and have all your questions answered! Any interested families are welcome to attend one of Therapeutic Recreation's Camp Information Sessions […]
Therapeutic Recreation Family Nights are evenings where all family members are invited to join in themed activities, crafts, and snacks. In February, we will be celebrating Valentine's Day with our […]
Throughout 2025, Therapeutic Recreation will host free monthly Try It events highlighting our adaptive sports programs. The Boccia event will teach participants the basics of boccia and allow them to […]
1755 E. Broad St. Columbus, OH 43203
The Adventure Center is the primary home for our Therapeutic Recreation Program and has a fitness room, meeting space and multipurpose space for sports and events. Explore more about the Adventure Center.
or an exciting building renovation to improve its accessibility, function and service to our community. We hope to reopen by Summer 2025. In the meantime, programming will take place at satellite locations.
Please review our Winter Program Guide for additional details about program locations and check back here for updates about our projected re-open date!
Sunday: Closed
Monday: Closed
Tuesday: Closed
Wednesday: Closed
Thursday: Closed
Friday: Closed
Saturday: Closed
Inclusion means individuals with and without disabilities participate in recreational activities together. We can adapt any of our programming to meet the needs of the individual, including translation services.
Partnering with local area schools, students travel to the Franklin Park Adventure Center for physical and cognitive activities.
Our trained program specialists have spoken at several universities. Contact us to learn more about our programs
For no-cost, we loan equipment out to individuals and groups. Contact us to requests equipment.