Columbus Recreation & Parks Locations

Join us for Walk with a Doc at Columbus Recreation & Parks! This free community walking program is led by local doctors and is open to people of all ages and abilities. The program allows participants to safely take a walk, learn about current health topics, and meet new people. We hope to see you at our next walk!

Walk Schedules:

Woodward Park:

Walking on 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 9 AM (April-October)

Woodward Park & Community Center – 5147 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229 (Meet at the front picnic tables on the Karl Road side of the park – click here for a map)

Contact: 614-645-3158

Upcoming Walks:

Sat. June 7, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Woodward Park & Community Center (Columbus)

Leader and Topic TBD

 

Marion Franklin:

Walking on 1st & 3rd Saturdays at 9 AM (April-October)

Marion Franklin Community Center – 2801 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207 (Meet at the walking track behind the building, past the playground; parking is also available right by the track if you enter off of Wilson Ave. – click here for a map

Contact: 614-645-3160 (Rec Center) or 614-517-9345 (Carl Byrd)

Upcoming Walks:

Sat. June 7, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Marion Franklin Community Center (Columbus)

Leader and Topic TBD


Dodge Park:

Walking on 2nd & 4th Saturdays at 9 AM (April-October)

Dodge Park & Community Center – 667 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215 (Meet at the front entrance benches – click here for a map)

Contact: 614-645-3176

Upcoming Walks:

Sat. June 14, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Dodge Park & Community Center (Columbus)

Leader and Topic TBD


Far East:

Walking on 2nd & 4th Saturdays at 9 AM (April-October)

Big Walnut Park & Far East Community Center – 1826 Lattimer Dr., Columbus, OH 43227 (Meet at the picnic tables by the playground – click here for a map)

Contact: 614-645-3159

Upcoming Walks:

Sat. June 14, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Big Walnut Park & Far East Community Center (Columbus)

Leader: Bryan Ghiloni, MD, CPE, FAAFP
Topic: Prediabetes and diabetes: prevention and treatment


Linden:

Walking on 4th Saturdays at 9 AM (Year-Round)

Linden Community Center – 1350 Briarwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43211 (Meet at the front entrance)

Contact: 614-645-3067

Upcoming Walks:

Sat. June 28, 2025 – 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Linden Community Center (Columbus)

Leader: Molly Wilson, MD (Family Medicine)
Topic: TBD


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Walk with a Doc:
contact@walkwithadoc.org
614-714-0407

Columbus Recreation & Parks:
DNDrew@columbus.gov
614-645-0072

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