Today my kids and I visited a park that we had entered many times and yet had never explored!
In the past, I have shared with you stories about touring the Franklin Park Conservatory. (http://www.fpconservatory.org/)
However, I failed to mention, (because I did not know), how wonderful Franklin Park is!
Located at 1755 E Broad Street Columbus, Ohio, Franklin Park houses the Conservatory on its grounds. While the Conservatory is certainly worth a visit, the park itself is an outstanding destination that you can visit without spending a dime!
The outdoor gardens of the Conservatory are stunning! You can wander through the flowers, statuary and even find a swing on an outdoor patio!
As you explore deeper into the park, you will see an outdoor concert area, picnic tables, shelter houses and an amazing playground.
But, by far the most beautiful part of the park is its outstanding water features! There are waterfalls, running streams and pools with cat tails and water lilies.
While we were there, we saw children fishing, heard a frog splash as we startled it and even saw a young bird down by the water that we suspect was a baby heron!
If you go, park in the lot by the Conservatory (it's free) and wander the grounds.
Take a picnic or maybe your pooch. Dogs are allowed in Columbus Recreation Parks as long as they are on a leash.
Oh... and for duck and geese fans, don't forget some bread. Around one of the large ponds are enough water fowel to make your stale starch disappear in a hurry!
For more information about the park visit: http://recparks.columbus.gov/Parks/Parks_38.asp.
