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:
- 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
Marion Franklin:
- 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)
Dodge Park:
- 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
Far East:
- 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
Linden:
- 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:
Leader: Beth Grudell, CNP (Internal Medicine)
Topic: 10 Top Ways to be proactive about your heath
Leader: Do (Dorothy) Bair, CNP (Cardiology)
Topic: Risk factors for cardiovascular disease
Leader: Mia Antinone, MD, CCMS (Family Medicine)
Topic: Vitamins and Minerals
Leader: Bryan Ghiloni, MD, CPE, FAAFP
Topic: Summer safety – UV exposure, heat exhaustion and stroke, insect bites
Leader: Dustin Ford, PA-C
Topic: What can Urgent care do for you?
