Better Together Playnasium

(5 reviews)

18.9 mi

Extraordinary week at Mezzacello Urban Farm for our grandson. Turned into such a special program…read moreand he gained so much confidence and self esteem from it. So much so, he will be continuing as one of their Mentor In Training MenTerns Program. At the end of the program he said " he was very very proud of what he had accomplished ." If there was a 10, I would have given this program a 10. A real inspiration.

Finding a summer camp that your kiddos love is a tough feat! Not only is Mezzacello an amazing part…read moreof the Near East Side but a welcoming and fun place for my kiddos to spend time learning. Jim is a true gem, he challenges the kiddos to be active participants in their learning. The most impressive part is that he treats each kiddo with the same respect he would treat an adult. Too often kiddos don't get this same level of respect and when you are able to find a human who truly appreciates and is interested in interacting with kiddos you have to celebrate them! Thank you for being a great teacher and learner Jim!

A private event in the formal gardens at Mezzacello Urban Farm's.

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Camp Ohio

(1 review)

21.5 mi

My girls are too old to look forward to Christmas, the Tooth Fairy or Easter Bunny but they do look…read moreforward every year to their one week at Camp Ohio as part of the Franklin County 4-H Camp. Talk about holding something ransom, clean your room or no 4-H Camp; you better get good grades or no 4-H Camp; what, you want to talk back to your parents ... It works, for the most part. Both of my daughters have been attending the 4-H Camp for two years and we have been doing some extra curricular activities there for four years also. This is one of the best summer camps that I have ever seen or been a part of and I believe that my daughters would agree with me. If you want or need something all you have to do is ask and if they can accommodate you they will. Anthony, the camp director, ensures that safety and fun are the top priority once you arrive. If you do go please be sure that you do the High Ropes with Haley.

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Camp Wyandot

4.3

(4 reviews)

29.7 mi

This historic camp sits in the beautiful Hocking Hills. Campers come from Cleveland and Cincinati…read more Campers aged 8 to 18, this Camp provides the rustic outdoors experience kids need. Get dirty and learn to love and preserve nature. Lodge and cabins are available for renting for families and reunions in the off season. Lovely!

My boyfriend and our two girls both age 11 went for the family Fourth of July it was a two night…read morestay at the camp and it was so nice the girls liked it so much they want to go to one of the week camps next summer without mom and dad tagging along lol. The food was good since we were there for the Fourth of July they set off fireworks and it was a really great show they had a special celebration for the Fourth of July as well. The counselor we had was great and all of the staff was amazing as well!!!!!

Trees and skies in the best little valley.

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Damascus

23.1 mi

This camp was so amazing. I have been going there for the past 3 years and every time I am awaken…read more I have gotten so close the the Lord since I have been there. They empower me so much to go out and spread Gods word. God is here for all of us. Damascus worship is such an amazing group of people. As soon as I can I will be a missionary there and hopefully play drums for them. This camp has been the best experience for me ever. Thank you so much. GOD LOVES YOU!!!

I dropped my son off at camp this past Sunday. I was so impressed with the energy of the youth…read morecounselors and the enthusiasm they shared with each camper. I am super excited to pick my son up Friday and share in the mass and hear the testimonies!

Flying Horse Farms

36.3 mi

They are opening a SeriousFun children's network camp here in Indianapolis Indiana in 2025/2026…read more Originally started by Oscar winner Paul Newman, for seriously ill children and their families. This camp is free to qualified children and their families and they'll be recruiting volunteers soon so if you're interested in giving your time to a worthy cause please Google it and sign up!! I am!! See ya there!

Flying Horse Farm is associated with The Association of Hole in the Wall Camps, which was founded…read moreby Paul Newman. This is one of many Association locations across the globe. Flying Horse Farm is located in Mt. Gilead, Ohio (Columbus). It is a sanctuary with the sole purpose of giving children with serious illnesses a place to go to have fun and just be a kid...FREE OF CHARGE. You can volunteer or donate, but I hope you'll never have to check in a loved one.

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Marmon Valley Farm

4.9

(11 reviews)

58.7 mi

I visited once in early September and had such a positive experience I had to go again just a few…read moreweeks later. this place was so uplifting and edifying to me both mentally and spiritually. the handlers are very kind and work with you. the horses are gentle and beautiful. Just be sure to listen to instructions and be respectful of your horse. It's become a must-visit whenever I visit Ohio shout-outs to Max and Rio. Both are very very good horses

I went with a group off friends, with the purpose of taking an hour horse ride. Since we knew the…read moreowner he allowed us to go for an hour and a half ride, and at a discounted price. The ride was fantastic! The trail leads you winding up a hill, thus the second half if the ride is a slow meandering walk back down. The horses were gorgeous! Mine gave no trouble. This was a wonderful way to spend a fall Sunday!!

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Camp Akita

4.0

(4 reviews)

28.4 mi

Staying at the manager's cabin. It's lovely. We came for…read moreThanksgiving. They rent it out almost all the time.

This Camp is truly an amazing place. They offer different weeks based on age and a variety of…read moreopportunities when you get there. The coolest part is they make staff and campers turn off their cell phones while at camp. Why? To enjoy each other's company and live in the moment besides wondering what's going on at home! Great for kids going into grades 3-12. With volunteer weeks for grades 10-12!

Purple Dog

10.8 mi

I have been to one class, on collage, my wife to two, a class with collage and another with some…read moretype of enameling. We both truly enjoyed the class(es). The instructor was excellent. I don't consider myself artistic, but after being there, maybe it's possible I can rethink that!

Purple Dog offers year round art classes, summer and holiday art camps, workshops and parties…read moreprimarily for kids and young artists as well as adults. The focus is on inspiring young artists to discover their creativity through drawing, painting and sculpture to clay and mixed media...and most of all having fun.

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The Goddard School of Blacklick-Reynoldsburg

3.6

(5 reviews)

11.1 mi

Our daughter has been going to Goddard almost her whole life. She is about to turn five, but…read moreGoddard has been helping us care for her since she was a one year old. The teachers at the school are very professional and so friendly. My daughter just loves them all and talks about them a lot. That hasn't changed over the years as my daughter progressed from class to class. She has loved every teacher, and perhaps just as importantly, the teachers love the kids like their own. I frequently tell my wife we are blessed that we are able to afford to send our daughter to Goddard. Before selecting Goddard all those years ago, we evaluated many schools. We heard about Goddard's positive reputation and when we had a tour of the local school, it was a done deal. It was just a great fit. Of course, as great as Goddard is, it is not perfect. About the only downsides I can think of are some schools we looked at provided diapers, wipes, and hot lunches as part of the tuition. Goddard does not do those things, but remains competitive on tuition. The only other thing I can think of is Goddard charges an annual enrollment fee for each child even if they have already been enrolled and attending for years. I am not sure why that is or if that is an industry standard practice, but I thought it would be fair to mention these things. If you are looking for a great child care facility providing top-quality education and child care, look no further than Goddard. Your child will love it!

Let's start by assuming this review will be up for a max of 4 days given the ownership here isn't…read moreactually present at the school but they really care about what people are saying about their school. I'm aware this is long but if you want the full story this is it. I've had my kids at this Goddard location since February 2017. After the almost 7 years there have been three different owners, the most current coming in November 2021. So we will keep it relevant. I'll start by saying we love the teachers here. Ms. Tessa, Ms. Alexa and Ms. Shayla are some of the kindest and nurturing people you will find in the field. They are the reason this place is getting 2 stars. Personally I think they are saints. When the new ownership took over they came in swift with a message to families about how they were here to bring a fresh change excited to be present and know all the families. In 25 months I saw them here 3 times - the week they took ownership, the kindergarten graduation when the director was sick so they had to sub in for her last minute, and one random day this past Fall. They also love sending info about their organic snacks. I loved dropped my daughter off one morning and seeing an 8 ounce cup of yogurt to be split amongst the 24 kids in the room. When I questioned this they added a note at the bottom of the snack email that their snacks adhere to dietary guideline sizes. 1/3 ounce of yogurt for a 4 year old definitely sounds correct, right? The old owners said tuition would never go up as your kid got older. The new ownership didn't mention any change in cost in their big introduction. A few months later we were told costs were being raised to give the teachers a raise. Fair. When my daughter was moved to an older classroom a few months early (we were told by directors she was ready and needed more of a challenge, but the teachers said there were too many kinds in the class and by JFS standards someone had to be moved) we signed a contract stating our tuition was staying the same. We got a surprise bill 6 weeks later with another increase and no explanation. When I questioned it I was told it was their error but it was increasing again. I had learned earlier about a 10% discount families received working at certain places (including hospitals). I've worked at a hospital for 11 years and was never told this. When I asked for the discount I was told I was a "new" family and couldn't be grandfathered in. I was also told the Lewis Center location with the same owners gives a 10% military discount but I wasn't allowed that either. I asked to speak to the ownership and I was given the run around, but finally got them on the phone. They didn't want to give me direct answers. I asked for a breakdown of classroom cost and was told it was at the bottom of my contact, but that was only MY cost, because no one here pays the same amount. I've talked to several families with a child in the same room, no other kids, no other differences, and the monthly tuition varies by a few hundred dollars. Mind you we've been here longer than the other families so you would assume we would get a decent price, but we actually pay the most. When I asked about cost and discounts they said their prices will raise with inflation and they can't give any more information. When I asked why I was never told this they said I was an "old" family with past ownership/ So I'm not sure if we are an old or new family, I guess it depends on how they can get the most money out of you. When I suggested they let "old" families know about their inflation raise rules they said they would "think about it." When I asked specifically where the increase goes they said teacher pay and a new app. I am all about teachers getting raises. Like I said they are saints. However I've had several teachers tell me they haven't gotten a raise. I don't know if it's true, but that's what I've been told. Tuition went up in August and I was told they were hoping to have the app in January. I was told I couldn't know what the app was called because they hadn't bought it yet. Then I was told it didn't matter because it was a social emotional learning app and I wouldn't understand. I guess my masters degree in child and adolescent mental health and 14 years as a child therapist would not prepare me for using a daycare app. To summarize: 1. Your kids will have great teachers, learn and be safe. 2. The cost you pay will not be the same as others at the school. It will increase frequently and by the rate of inflation. And apparently it goes to an app that 5 months later they still aren't using. 3. If you love to be insulted by ownership that isn't present despite their colorful emails about community because they love their Lewis Center so much they can't bother to show their face in Reynoldsburg, this is the place for you.

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Antrim Park

4.3

(67 reviews)

22.3 mi

Antrim Park is a regular stop for me on weekends. It is a great place for a run or a walk. The…read moretrail around the lake is just over one mile. I usually do 1 or 2 laps. There are usually many people at the park when the weather is nice. There also are many dogs, some of whom enjoy a dip in the water. Outside of the walking trail, there are tennis courts, basketball courts and soccer fields. There also is a field house.

So this is a rather sweet park! You aren't quite sure why this place has so many starts as you…read moredrive in and you're like... how can this be the park to the right? The answer to this is being patient. Drive down and find the 'lower' parking lot, jump out and wander under the freeway overpass and that's when you go... 'holy cow, this is gorgeous!!' The lake is so pretty, the paths are well marked. This would be a go to spot during the fall color changes as the reflections off the lake would be pretty much what dreams are made of. Lots of space on walkway that goes all the way around the lake so you never feel crowded. Shows like 1.3miles but I'd guess closer to 2.0 miles but it's all pretty much flat and groomed. If you're ever in this area, plan a good walk with your significant other, put your phone in your pocket, hold their hands and just talk about how amazing your life is with them in it. And don't forget. Listen to what they have to say.

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Buckeye Lake State Park

4.3

(7 reviews)

9.2 mi

There are two parking lots at Buckeye Lake State Park in Liebs Island. The one that I first parked…read moreat was the parking lot for the boat dock. So I parked and walked around a not-super-pedestrian-friendly part of the park and I wasn't impressed. But it's because I'm dumb and parked at the wrong parking lot! When I finally found out where regular people without boats should park, I had a grand time. The regular parking lot is at the entrance of a walking/biking path that winds it's way around Buckeye Lake. I suppose I could tell you how long the walking path is if I looked it up, but I'm not going to, so I'll just tell you that I walked for about 30 minutes in one direction and had to turn back and I hadn't reached the end. It's a long path. Along the way, you'll see cutely decorated houses, birds, turtles and the beautiful lake. It's a peaceful walk, and the path is wide and nicely paved, so it's big enough for everyone. There isn't a whole lot to do here if you don't have a boat. You can walk on the path, and sit on the benches that are located every so often along the path. There's a dive bar/restaurant located not too far from the boat dock. There are also a few signs and statues near the boat side of the park. Mostly, this park is here for you to just walk or sit and enjoy it.

A great park, and lake, and area. I've been to both sections (I think there are just two.) The…read moresouth one years ago, to boat and jetski. Large lots, boat ramp, trees, tables, bathrooms. The north area I went to today. Also large lots, boat ramp and docks, bathrooms, tables, shelter. A nice fountain and a historical marker. This is where the amusement park was, and a museum in town tells more about that and the history of the area. The center of a huge recreation area, with fishing and boating. And just the waterside lifestyle. Check it out.

Lieb's Island at Buckeye Lake State Park

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Infirmary Mound Park

4.6

(10 reviews)

5.3 mi

Love this park! They have everything you could ask for- bathrooms, a natural play area for kids, a…read morelake for fishing or kayaking, a dog park, trails, etc. They do a great job keeping it nice.

I think I was here long ago, for a Civil War reenactment? Came today for the Fairy Trail party…read more Didn't realize you had to pre-register, so we just walked past the carriage rides, face-painting, swag bags, and more. Kid K said that didn't bother her, as long as we could do the trail (which is open all summer.) But we couldn't find it. Signage and maps for that are awful. We found the start of the trail, but past that, multiple branches went all over. I will say the main park trail system is well-marked with blazes, and the park map does pretty well with them. But no sign of the fairies. I had hoped we'd at least be able to follow other people since there were so many there for the party, but folks were going to all the other parts of the park too. We passed a mini zip-line area and a forest playground, but the kid wasn't interested, and eventually got worn out and just wanted to leave. So, two stars for the fairy trail portion since it needs more organization. I'm sure if we'd actually found it we'd give it more. But four or five for the park as a whole, which has loads of amenities: shelters, parking, playgrounds, dog park, restrooms (fancy pit ones,) and the mound, which I also didn't see. A big lake and a couple smaller ponds, and wetlands. Oh, well. Maybe we'll try again some other time.

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Glow Putt Mini Golf

3.8

(46 reviews)

14.2 mi

Came here killing time before a flight and had a blast. This mini golf spot is located in a…read moreshopping center and definitely a lot of fun. It's pretty straight forward. Putt putt is a lot of fun and there were plenty of holes. I do thing the holes maybe could have been a little more challenging yet it still was a lot of fun. This one is themed dinosaurs which is pretty fun. They also played some good music in here too. There's a few arcade games but definitely a way to escape the heat if you're looking for something to do for an afternoon with kiddos or even on a date.

Had Baby K's birthday party here after shopping around a bit. Renting a birthday place is…read moreexpensive. I saw $4-5-600 and more. This was $150 for two hours, 20 people, two rounds of golf for 10 of them. That's a great deal, considering that's about the price just for the golf, and the kids had a blast. And as a parent, it was pretty fun too. Staff were superb, helping us set up and clean up. Communication was great start to finish; I stopped in to check it out, scheduled online, got a call a week before to finalize, and had great help that day. The place looks small from the outside, and is not huge, but the small party room (there are two and can be combined) was plenty big enough. You can decorate but not with tape or nails, etc. There's a fridge in one of the small rooms, and a rack for food/supplies/presents, plus several tables. The birthday girl gets a lighted button, glow cup, pen, and a ticket for a free game next visit. There are 18 holes, and they were fun, for kids and adults. Everything is lit with blacklights, and there are "chargers" to amp up the ball glow. Disney music was playing, fun for the kids, and tolerable for the rest of us. I saw couples and groups of young adults playing too. They're moving into a bigger place over by the Little Caesar's at Agler and Stygler. Moving during May 2023 so closed, then opening in June. We'll definitely be there.

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Gymboree Play & Music, Gahanna

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We absolutely loved having our daughters birthday party here! They helped with everything and made…read moreher day so special! I loved it! I would highly recommend for anyone planning an under 5 birthday party this was amazing and so easy and relaxing!! They entertained the kids and the play area was awesome!

This is a lovely and caring spot. Great play area,…read moreclassroom are huge, teachers are nice. The student size are small but they have two teachers even for 6 kids. A ton of activities for them to get engaged for 3 hours during summer. They have activities, class time, open play, breaktime and structured curriculum. Free snacks, stamp and stickers are always fun for kids. They summarize what they did during the last minute to parents.

Barack Community Recreation Center

4.7

Review for the playground only. We came in May and the pool was closed, but the facility looks…read morenice, with a waterslide, etc. The playground is medium-sized, with a few slides, lots of climbing things, etc. Baby K loved it. A bit of shade. Not many places for parents to sit. At the edge of a huge greenspace with a bit more shade and a picnic table.

This center is great, the staff are so friendly and attentive to the kids. The center have a lot oF…read moreactive and a nice gym to workout in. The staff treat you like family and very open to helping the kids and people in the community. I would recommend this center to everyone, it's truly welcoming

We Rock the Spectrum - Columbus

4.4

(7 reviews)

We took my autistic nephew (4 year old) and neurotypical daughter (6 year old) to We Rock the…read moreSpectrum for the first time. It was nice to have somewhere that has a "playground" that has equipment that interests him too. The employee working the front was really warm and welcoming. My neurotypical daughter loved the zipline the best and must've done it at least 50 times! The actual play space was a little smaller than I had anticipated. The only thing that would've made it better would have been to have lights all over for autistics who are drawn to them.

Had my sons 4th birthday party here. We have a wide range of ages and needs in our family and this…read moreplace was perfect for all. Big and small. We booked a private party, so we had the entire place to ourselves, which was awesome!! No worries about strange adults near the kids, or even other kids near the kids. We're still in a pandemic and it's cold/flu season. The female staff member was very pleasant and helpful. My son and nieces/nephews had a great time! Would I return: YES. Would I recommend:YES Con: they don't have some of the items offered on the website (face painting, Photo Booth), per staff member I spoke with on the phone the website needs to be updated to reflect what they do actually offer. No big deal. Photo Booth would've been cool though. All in all still a great time. Good job WRTS!!!

Little Town

4.5

This is the BEST kids place ever! I could not recommend it enough. It's cute, clean, friendly…read morestaff, and my kid has the best time there. The cafe is perfect for friend meetups with kids and they offer private events and parties. Truly love this place so much!!!

Today was my daughter's first time at this location. She is 19 months. I absolutely loved this…read moreplace for her. It's clean, staff is friendly. My only complaint is some of the kids were way too big and rough. My daughter was stepped on, kicked and pushed down several times. So were some of the other little kids. I just hope they intend on separating play in the future for the littler kids. Just to make it a safer playing environment.

Little Arrows Play Cafe

Always a great time Great Space love the new sensory toys ! Perfect place for a party !read more

Looking for a venue for children's parties and play times? This is the place! Enjoyed our…read moregranddaughter's first birthday on Saturday. Perfect! Play area for children and comfortable seating for adults. Highly recommend!

Pingree Park

4.7

This is a cute neighborhood park with a small parking area available. It's also quite walkable from…read morethe nearby homes, with paved paths meeting up with the sidewalks. There is a basketball court, a play area for smaller kids, a larger play area with slides and climbing features, a set of traditional and toddler swings, and a neat little slide that meets up with a nice seating area with benches. There's a very nice water fountain that includes a bottle filling station. An interesting curiosity is a large stone-looking artificial ball near the playground. It appears to be some sort of climbing structure, and it was quite interesting to the kids to check out. It's a nice playground stop.

Small, but nice. We were here for the playground, and it is pretty awesome. Lots of slides, a…read morenice variety of stuff in general. They have that pebbly rubberized ground surface, so even when Baby K fell down the damage was minor. There's a drinking fountain, and some basketball courts. Decent parking, plus many people just come in from the neighborhood. We'll keep this one in mind if we're in the area.

Barrington Elementary School

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Fliptastic Gymnastics

3.5

(4 reviews)

This establishment is located in an industrial park of offices off of Roberts Road. Inside? High…read moreceilings, pleasant light blue paint on the walls, and good bright lighting. This is not an enormous place - but seems to fit the many spandex-covered young kids just fine. All the necessities: Floor, beams, vault, bars, trampolines, and plenty of floor padding mats. There is even a separate smaller room with equipment sized for toddlers - how cute. The participants seem to always be moving - a plus for those high energy ones. The front desk is out in the open. Two restrooms are prominently placed so one does not have to walk down the dim-lite hallway to the back by the loading docks. Three sets of small bleachers align the workout areas so parents can easily keep an eye on there child, or make sure the instructor is up to their par ;) Also, there is a decent amount of standing room for those times, when this place gets crowded. Trophies and pictures cover many of the walls, helping to make this place more "cozy".

We loved Fliptastic for many years. However, the experience once we joined the team was less than…read morepositive for a number of reasons. We ended up leaving the team, and several other gymnasts did as well around the same time, being careful not to burn the bridge there since we had loved being there for many years and leaving was quite sad for us. Several of us ended up together at another gym, and a few months later our new gym was barred from competing at Fliptastic's "Follow Your Dreams" competition, citing capacity. Only our gym. Seems suspicious to say the least. It's one thing to have hard feelings against us, but to take it out on an entire team that was mostly not involved is petty to say the least.

Lincoln Elementary

4.0