Recreations & Leisure
The most popular recreation event that draws the most attention in Columbus is the Ohio State Buckeyes football team (2002 NCAA Champions). Games are played from late August through late November (and usually in early January), with home games at Ohio Stadium in front of over 100,000 zealous Buckeye fans.
Columbus is also home to many professional sports teams, including the Columbus Crew (Major League Soccer), Columbus Clippers (minor league baseball), Columbus Blue Jackets (National Hockey League), and Columbus Destroyers (Arena Football League). Much of the growth in entertainment capacity in Columbus has been recent. The expansion of Ohio Stadium to over 100,000 in capacity, and the construction of the Crew Stadium (America's first soccer-specific stadium), Nationwide Arena, the Schottenstein Center, the Greater Columbus Convention Center, and the PromoWest Pavilion are all projects completed since 1990. Columbus is also home to many annual festivals including the Ohio State Fair, one of the largest fairs in the country; the Columbus Arts Festival and the Jazz and Ribs Festival, both of which occur on the downtown waterfront. In addition to multiple shopping, cultural events and sports activities, Columbus is home to beautiful parks and other recreation areas and venues including:
Sports Ohio
Unlimited family fun can be found at this premiere sports facility. Indoor/outdoor soccer, lacrosse, flag football, field hockey and baseball. A heated golf center, lighted driving range, and 9-hole, par 3 golf course provide year-round golfing. Go-karts, batting cages, mini golf and inflatables mean something fun for everyone!
Wyandot Lake
Wyandot Lake is the home of over 45 thrilling rides, slides and attractions for all ages! Ohio's premiere family water and amusement park provides the excitement, thrills and family fun for kids of all ages. This Six Flags company theme park is a great value because in your group can enjoy all attractions - wet and dry - for one price.
Magic Mountain Fun Center
Twice as much fun at two Columbus locations! Attractions include Adventure Golf, video and skill games, a KidsGym playland, bumper boats, laser tag, go-karts, rookie karts, sprint karts, a virtual roller coaster and a pizza buffet. Everything you need for a perfect family outing, group event or birthday celebration.
Mad River Mountain Ski Resort
Sitting at Ohio's highest elevation, 1,460ft., are 20 challenging trails for skier/snowboarders of all skills. Over 100 snow guns boost the largest snow making system in the state. Every level of fun is available through the Terrain Parks for the adventurous to Sno-tubing for non-skiers.
Golf Club of Dublin
An award-winning public golf course designed with the spirit of the British Isles will make you think you're playing Turnberry or Carnoustie. Hand-stacked stone walls from Ireland, sod wall bunkers and more authentic British touches add to the ambience and appeal of this prestigious course.