Columbus & Central Ohio Walk Locations

Join us for Walk with a Doc in Central Ohio!

These community walking groups are a safe, fun, and FREE place to go for a walk, learn about health from a local healthcare professional, and meet new people. All walks are free and open to the public. The program was started right here in Central Ohio and has now expanded throughout the world. Take a STEP toward better health, and join us for an upcoming walk!

2026 Locations & Schedules:

Walks take place rain or shine, but will be canceled in the event of severe weather.

Clintonville (Park of Roses)
2nd and 4th Saturdays @ 8:30 AM (Apr-Oct)
Chapter #35327
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Dublin (Coffman Park)
Every Wednesday @ 9 AM (Year-round)
Chapter #3435
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Dodge Park & Community Center (West Columbus)
2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 9 AM (Apr-Oct)
Chapter #3328
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Far East Community Center (Far East Columbus)
2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 8:30 AM (Apr-Oct)
Chapter #3325
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Franklin Park (Near East Columbus)
1st Saturdays @ 10 AM (Apr-Oct)
Chapter #20213
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Grove City (Town Center Park)
2nd Saturdays @ 9 AM & 4th Thursdays at 6 PM (May-Oct)
Chapter #35275
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Goodale Park (Victorian Village)
2nd Sundays at 9 AM beginning 7/12/26
Chapter #46717
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Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)
Every Saturday @ 8:30 AM (Year-round)
Chapter #3448
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Hilliard (Verena at Hilliard)
On-hold until Spring of 2027
Chapter #37063
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Hilliard (The Well)
3rd Saturdays @ 9:00 AM (Year-round)
Chapter #37970
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Linden Park (North Columbus)
4th Saturdays @ 9 AM (Year-round)
Chapter #10169
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Marion Franklin Community Center (South Columbus)
1st & 3rd Saturdays @ 9 AM (Apr-Oct)
Chapter #3327
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Reynoldsburg (Blacklick Woods Metro Park)
2nd Sundays @ 4 PM (Year-round)
Chapter #37226
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Reynoldsburg (Reynoldsburg YMCA)
3rd Thursdays @ 12 PM (Year-round)
Chapter #46566
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Upper Arlington (Various Locations)
2nd Saturdays @ 9:30 AM (Year-round)
Chapter #3529
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Whitehall (Whitehall Community Park YMCA)
3rd Fridays @ 10 AM (May-Oct)
Chapter #9642
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Woodward Park & Community Center (North Columbus)
1st & 3rd Saturdays @ 9 AM (Apr-Oct)
Chapter #3326
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Earn Prizes!

Attend 5 or more walks at any Central Ohio location between April – October 2026 and earn a free t-shirt. Complete additional challenges to earn points throughout the year and redeem them for prizes at our Annual Celebration on November 7th at Franklin Park.

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Upcoming Walks:

Wednesday, Sep. 23
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Coffman Park (Dublin)
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Address: 5568 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017 (Meet at Dublin Community Recreation Center Pavilion)

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Leader: Dr. Eileen Bolton
Topic: TBD
Thursday, Sep. 24
Time: 6:00 PM
Location: Town Center Park (Grove City)
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Address: 3359 Park St, Grove City, OH 43123 (Meet at the Grove City Museum and Welcome Center)

Leader and Topic TBD

Saturday, Sep. 26
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)
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Address: 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035 (Meet at the small shelter past the Big Meadows Picnic Area.)

Directions: Drive toward the back of the park. When you see the sign for Big Meadows Picnic Area, turn left. Go PAST the first large parking lot and group of shelters. Once you go past a small group of trees, you’ll see a smaller parking lot on the left where you’ll find our shelter. Click here for a map.

Leader: Frances Horenstein, MD (Gastroenterology), Digestwell Health Topic: Move More, Digest Better: how walking and exercise affect constipation, bloating, metabolism, cardiovascular health, and fatty liver.
Saturday, Sep. 26
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Big Walnut Park & Far East Community Center (Columbus)
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Address: 1826 Lattimer Dr., Columbus, OH 43227 (Meet at the picnic tables by the playground)
Leader: Bryan Ghiloni, MD, CPE, FAAFP (Family Medicine), Mount Carmel Health System Topic: TBD
Saturday, Sep. 26
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Park of Roses (Columbus)
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Address: 3901 N. High St., Columbus, OH 43214 (Meet at the shelter house)

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Leader and Topic TBD

Saturday, Sep. 26
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Dodge Park & Community Center (Columbus)
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Address: 667 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215 (Meet at the front entrance benches)

Join us for a special event in partnership with Women Affirming Women!

Leader: Jeanne Calgiuri, MD (Internal Medicine), The Ohio State University Topic: Women’s Health
Saturday, Sep. 26
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Linden Community Center (Columbus)
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Address: 1350 Briarwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43211 (Meet at the front entrance)
Leader: Dr. Molly Wilson
Topic: TBD
Wednesday, Sep. 30
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Coffman Park (Dublin)
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Address: 5568 Emerald Parkway, Dublin, OH 43017 (Meet at Dublin Community Recreation Center Pavilion)

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Leader: Dr. Eileen Bolton
Topic: TBD
Friday, Oct. 2
Time: 9:00 AM
Location: Senior Wellness Jamboree – Schiller Recreation Center (Columbus)
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Address: 269 Jaeger St., Columbus, OH 43206
Leader: Christen Johnson, MD
Topic:
Saturday, Oct. 3
Time: 8:30 AM
Location: Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)
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Address: 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035 (Meet at the small shelter past the Big Meadows Picnic Area.)

Directions: Drive toward the back of the park. When you see the sign for Big Meadows Picnic Area, turn left. Go PAST the first large parking lot and group of shelters. Once you go past a small group of trees, you’ll see a smaller parking lot on the left where you’ll find our shelter. Click here for a map.

Leader: Dr. Phil Berger & MCHS Residents
Topic: TBD
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Healthcare Providers

If you’re a healthcare provider in Central Ohio who’s interested in leading a Walk with a Doc event, please email bryan@walkwithadoc.org with your information and we’ll send you details.

Annual Celebration

Participants, leaders, and volunteers from all Central Ohio Walk with a Doc programs are invited to join our Annual Celebration as we walk together, share highlights from the year, and enjoy some snacks & prizes (including a free t-shirt if you attended 5+ walks this year and didn’t pick one up already). The event is free and all are welcome!

Save the Date:
Saturday, November 7, 2026

9:00 AM – 11:00 AM (Registration Opens at 8:30 AM)

Franklin Park – 1755 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203
Meet at the Amphitheatre by the Espy Adaptive Sports Complex
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RSVP & Submit 2026 Challenge Points!
Please register for the Annual Celebration and submit your 2026 Challenge points on the form below.

RSVP & Submit Points Here

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