Columbus: Far East Recreation Center

Walk with a Doc:
Columbus Recreation & Parks

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!

2026 Walk Schedules:

WALK LOCATIONSCHEDULE
Woodward Park & Community Center
5147 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229
1st & 3rd Saturdays at 9 AM (April-October)
Marion Franklin Community Center
2801 Lockbourne Rd, Columbus, OH 43207
1st & 3rd Saturdays at 9 AM (April-October)
Dodge Park & Community Center
667 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215
2nd & 4th Saturdays at 9 AM (April-October)
Big Walnut Park & Far East Community Center
1826 Lattimer Dr., Columbus, OH 43227
2nd & 4th Saturdays at 8:30 AM (April-October)
Linden Community Center
1350 Briarwood Ave, Columbus, OH 43211
4th Saturdays at 9 AM (Year-Round)

Upcoming Walks:

Sat. April 11, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Dodge Park & Community Center – 667 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215 (Meet at the front entrance benches)

Leader: Jaynine Vado, OhioHealth

Topic: Strength training: how to reduce risk of falls and improve bone health

Sat. April 11, 2026 8:30 AM to 9:30 AM
Location: Big Walnut Park & Far East Community Center – 1826 Lattimer Dr., Columbus, OH 43227 (Meet at the picnic tables by the playground)

Leader and Topic TBD

Sat. April 18, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Woodward Park & Community Center – 5147 Karl Rd., Columbus, OH 43229 (Meet at the front picnic tables on the Karl Road side of the park)

Leader: Jordan Ouellette-Huber & Colleen Bailey, MS, RDN, LD (Dietitian), Nutrition Empowered

Topic: Diabetes Prevention (with a special Food Demo event!)

Sat. April 18, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: 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.)

Leader: Donald West, OhioHealth

Topic: Brain Health

Sat. April 25, 2026 9:00 AM to 10:00 AM
Location: Dodge Park & Community Center – 667 Sullivant Ave., Columbus, OH 43215 (Meet at the front entrance benches)

Leader and Topic TBD

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EARN PRIZES

Attend 5 or more walks 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. Click here to learn more.

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

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