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 Click here for details |
| Dublin (Coffman Park) Every Wednesday @ 9 AM (Year-round) Chapter #3435 Click here for details |
| Dodge Park & Community Center (West Columbus) 2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 9 AM (Apr-Oct) Chapter #3328 Click here for details |
| Far East Community Center (East Columbus) 2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 8:30 AM (Apr-Oct) Chapter #3325 Click here for details |
| Grove City (Town Center Park) 2nd Saturdays @ 9 AM & 4th Thursdays at 6 PM (May-Oct) Chapter #35275 Click here for details |
| Goodale Park (Victorian Village) 2nd Sundays at 9 AM beginning 7/12/26 Chapter #46717 Click here for details |
| Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center) Every Saturday @ 8:30 AM (Year-round) Chapter #3448 Click here for details |
| Hilliard (Verena at Hilliard) 2nd Saturdays @ 10:30 AM (Year-round) Chapter #37063 Click here for details |
| Hilliard (The Well) 3rd Saturdays @ 9:00 AM (Year-round) Chapter #37970 Click here for details |
| Linden Park (North Columbus) 4th Saturdays @ 9 AM (Year-round) Chapter #10169 Click here for details |
| Marion Franklin Community Center (South Columbus) 1st & 3rd Saturdays @ 9 AM (Apr-Oct) Chapter #3327 Click here for details |
| Reynoldsburg (Blacklick Woods Metro Park) 2nd Sundays @ 4 PM (Year-round) Chapter #37226 Click here for details |
| Reynoldsburg (Reynoldsburg YMCA) 3rd Thursdays @ 12 PM (Year-round) Chapter #46566 Click here for details |
| Upper Arlington (Various Locations) 2nd Saturdays @ 9:30 AM (Year-round) Chapter #3529 Click here for details |
| Whitehall (Whitehall Community Park YMCA) 3rd Fridays @ 10 AM (May-Oct) Chapter #9642 Click here for details |
| Woodward Park & Community Center (North Columbus) 1st & 3rd Saturdays @ 9 AM (Apr-Oct) Chapter #3326 Click here for details |
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.
Upcoming Walks:
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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 and Topic TBD
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Leader: Derek Stone, DO (Family Medicine), OhioHealth
Topic: sleep
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Click here for a map of the meeting spot.
Leader: Ruth Chan, DO, The Ohio State University
Topic: Sun Protection
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Leader: Joanna Failor, DO (IM), OhioHealth
Topic: Walking
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Leader: Tara Meyerink, DCN (Foundational Medicine/Nutrition), TVM Health Empowerment LLC
Topic: GLP-1’s
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Parking: Please park at the parking lot located at 2335 N. Bank Drive, Columbus, OH 43220
Leader: Jonathan Zins, PT, DPT, GCS (Geriatric Physical Therapy + Parkinson’s Disease), The Ohio State University
Topic: What Exercise is Best for Bones?
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In case of inclement weather, we’ll walk indoors.
Leader: julie slough, OTR/L, CHT (Hand and upper extremity rehab), Orthopedic One
Topic: Golf and tennis conditions
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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
Franklin Park
(stay tuned for more details)
Spread the Word
We want all of Central Ohio to experience the power of physical activity, social connection, health education, and time in nature! Please help us spread the word by sharing with friends, family, coworkers, etc. Print this flyer or complete the form to invite a friend by email.
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