Scioto Audubon Metro Park
4.7(2,926)4.7 out of 5 stars, 2926 reviews Columbus, OH
About Scioto Audubon Metro Park
Scioto Audubon Metro Park offers a diverse range of outdoor activities including climbing, biking, and nature walks, making it an excellent destination for families looking for affordable, engaging, and active experiences in a safe environment.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Families looking for a budget-friendly day outActive families interested in outdoor sports and fitnessToddlers and young children can enjoy the small playgroundOlder children and teens can engage with the climbing wall and obstacle courseAdults can participate in fitness activities or enjoy nature walks
Why families love it
- Free access to rock climbing and bouldering walls with auto-belay devices
- Obstacle and fitness course open to the public
- Wide open spaces for sports and running
- Well-maintained nature trails and walking paths
- Dedicated areas for dogs, including separate spaces for large and small breeds
- Accessibility for all ages and abilities, including wheelchair access
Insider tips
- Visit during weekdays or early mornings on weekends to avoid crowds
- Bring your own climbing harness for the climbing wall
- Pack a picnic as there are plenty of sheltered areas to relax and eat
Good to know before you go
- Weekends during peak hours, especially Saturday mornings when the park is busiest
- Dirty drinking fountains reported by visitors
- Some areas may be crowded on weekends, especially Saturday mornings
- Crowds
- Busy on weekends, especially Saturday mornings; quieter during weekdays
- Value
- Free entry with no hidden costs, making it a cost-effective alternative to expensive gyms or entertainment venues.
- Food
- No specific food restrictions mentioned, but visitors are encouraged to bring their own snacks or meals
- Accessibility
- Wheelchair accessible paths and facilities throughout the park
- Safety
- Park rangers present to monitor safety and ensure responsible use of climbing facilities
What parents say
"Our Metro Parks are outstanding. If you want to walk, bike, boat, or try the obstacle course,Scioto Audubon has it all. The Audubon society even holds monthly seminars here, in the education center. This park is great if you want to venture into downtown to grab a bite for an afternoon adventure."
a month ago
"Just moved from Kentucky, was low on money, bored and needed something to do. I’ve rock climbed a little over a year but the memberships to the bouldering gyms are quite expensive here, I’m able to get my climbing done here for free & enjoy sand volleyball, slack lining, walks and the kiddos have a park as well. There’s even a course for work outs, fields for sports, park rangers making rounds to make sure everyone is safe and using the rock climbing walls responsibly. Love love love this park, wish we would have had something like this in Kentucky! Included some pictures of me and my partner!"
7 months ago
"Another fantastic metro park. There is a climbing wall with auto-belay devices (you will still need a climbing harness) and a small playground, as well as easy access to great walking and biking paths connecting the rest of Columbus, and a really fun obstacle/fitness course that is open to the public. Great place for kids, tons of wide open space for playing sports or just running around, and then lots of wildlife and beautiful park space to enjoy! There is also a really nice dog park with separate spaces for big and little dogs!"
7 months ago
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