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 LOCATION | SCHEDULE |
|---|---|
| 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. September 5, 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: Megan Early, DO, MPH (Family Medicine), OhioHealth Topic: Benefits of Fiber
Sat. September 5, 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: JAYNINE VADO, DO, OhioHealth Topic: The liver: what is and why is it important
Sat. September 12, 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: Hayley Fournier, BA (Kidney Health), National Kidney Foundation serving Central Ohio Topic: Kidney Health
Sat. September 12, 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: Bryan Ghiloni, MD, CPE, FAAFP (Family Medicine), Mount Carmel Health System Topic: TBD
Sat. September 19, 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: Allison Macerollo, MD (Family Medicine), The Ohio State University Topic: Maintaining brain health
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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
