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)
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Dublin (Coffman Park)
Every Wednesday @ 9 AM (Year-round)
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Dodge Park & Community Center (West Columbus)
2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 9 AM (Apr-Oct)
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Far East Community Center (East Columbus)
2nd & 4th Saturdays @ 8:30 AM (Apr-Oct)
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Grove City (Town Center Park)
2nd Saturdays @ 9 AM & 4th Thursdays at 6 PM (May-Oct)
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Highbanks Metro Park (Lewis Center)
Every Saturday @ 8:30 AM (Year-round)
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Hilliard (Verena at Hilliard)
2nd Saturdays @ 10:30 AM (Year-round)
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Hilliard (The Well)
3rd Saturdays @ 9:00 AM (Year-round)
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Linden Park (North Columbus)
4th Saturdays @ 9 AM (Year-round)
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Marion Franklin Community Center (South Columbus)
1st & 3rd Saturdays @ 9 AM (Apr-Oct)
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Reynoldsburg (Blacklick Woods Metro Park)
2nd Sundays @ 4 PM (Year-round)
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Reynoldsburg (Reynoldsburg YMCA)
3rd Thursdays @ 12 PM (Year-round)
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Upper Arlington (Various Locations)
2nd Saturdays @ 9:30 AM (Year-round)
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Whitehall (Whitehall Senior Center)
3rd Fridays @ 10 AM (May-Oct)
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Woodward Park & Community Center (North Columbus)
1st & 3rd Saturdays @ 9 AM (Apr-Oct)
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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.
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.
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Leader: Julie Thomas, RPh (Ambulatory Care Pharmacy), OhioHealth
Topic: A1c, blood sugar, and continuous glucose monitoring – what do the numbers mean?
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Leader: Do BAir, APNP-CNP (Cardiology/Heart Failure), OhioHealth
Topic: Hypertension
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Note: this event is rescheduled from May 10 to May 2 due to Mothers Day.
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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: Nishant Dagli (Internal Medicine), OhioHealth
Topic: Mental Health
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Leader: Bryan Ghiloni, MD, CPE, FAAFP (Family Medicine), Mount Carmel Health System
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
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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