Columbus, Indiana Parks and Recreation Department

06/19/2026

All Columbus Parks & Recreation offices, including Hamilton Center, The Commons, Circle K Fieldhouse, and Columbus Gymnastics Center will be closed today, June 19, in observance of Juneteenth.

Juneteenth reminds us of the importance of community, reflection, and honoring the contributions, culture, and history of Black Americans. As we gather in our parks and public spaces, we celebrate the values of inclusion, unity, and opportunity for all.

06/18/2026

Our Summer Adult Kickball League is back! Teams will consist of no more than 14 players and no less than 10. Open to all skill-levels of individuals age 18+. Rosters must include a minimum of 3 women on each team. This is a 6-week season, with a 6 game guarantee. There will be a single elimination tournament at the end of the season.

Games are on Tuesday, July 7 - August 25, 6 - 10 p,m

Register at https://cbusinparks.com/adultkickball

06/18/2026

Sign up here: https://cbusinparks.com/yoga-mimosas
Before you head to the Farmer's Market, enjoy a beginner-friendly yoga class in Mill Race Park and a mimosa or no-mosa!

Saturday, June 20th at 9am — all ages welcome!
Event proceeds benefit the Chuck Wilt Youth Scholarship Fund, helping Columbus families who need assistance access Parks & Rec programs and leagues for free!

06/17/2026

June's Movie in the Park has been rescheduled to Friday, June 26 at 9pm. Join us at Mill Race Park for a FREE showing of Zootopia 2. You bring the lawn chairs and blankets, we'll bring the free popcorn!

06/17/2026

Our Youth & Unified Triathlons are right around the corner – join us June 27 for the fun!

Youth Triathlon consists of a swim, bike, and run.
Ages 6-10: 100 yard swim | 2 mile bike | .5 mile run
Ages 11-14: 200 yard swim | 4 mile bike | 1 mile run

Unified Triathlon (for our special needs athletes) consists of a 50 yard swim, 1 mille bike, and .5 mile run. Unified Triathlon athletes can participated assisted or unassisted!

Act fast – registration closes at 5 pm on June 26 for both events! Register for both events at: https://cbusinparks.com/youth-triathlon

06/16/2026

Yesterday, something special happened in Columbus.

After a terrifying near-tragedy involving their son, the Lemonade Bros family didn’t turn inward. They turned outward, and they turned it into action. The family launched a fundraiser to collect life vests for community members who didn’t have one, and yesterday, those vests found their homes, on infants, children, and teens across our community.

We were honored to play a small part in making that distribution happen.

Water safety is something we talk about often. But the Lemonade Bros family showed us what it looks like when that message becomes personal, and then becomes a gift to everyone around you. That is community building community, and it is one of the most beautiful things we get to witness in this work.

If you see a little one sporting a new life vest this summer, you’ll know the story behind it. 🧡

Thank you, Lemonade Bros, for your courage, your generosity, and your heart for Columbus.

06/15/2026

CHANGE TO COME OUT & PLAY PLAYGROUND PICKUP LOCATIONS

Due to lack of attendance, we will no longer be running pickup service at Morningside Park Playground for Come Out and Play

Participants can still be dropped off at Pence Street Park, Parkside Playground, or 9th Street Park for bus service, or directly at the Donner Park Shelter.

Come Out & Play is a FREE summer recreation program for kids ages 6-13, running now through July 24. We have games, activities and crafts for participants. We go to the pool on Mondays (weather permitting) and have field trips on Thursdays. Free meals are provided for all kids by BCSC through the Sun Meals program!

Call 812-376-2680 with questions!

06/13/2026

We are very sorry to share that we have made the decision to postpone Movies in the Park tonight due to the increased likelihood of rain and storms.

The safety and enjoyment of our participants is always our priority, as well as the safety of our movie equipment so that we can host more of these events in the future.

We will announce the new date for the screening of Zootopia 2 as soon as we schedule it.

Thank you very much for your understanding!

06/11/2026

Know someone who makes a positive impact through sports in our community? Nominate them for the Jack Cramer Ideals of Athletic Competition Award!
The deadline to submit nominations is June 19 — don’t miss your chance to honor an athlete, coach, or community member who truly embodies sportsmanship and dedication.
Learn more and submit a nomination at:

Adult Sports View All Adult Sports Batting Cages Hours of Operation: Monday-Friday: 5:00pm-8:00pm Saturday: If

06/11/2026

Come Out and Play is happening now!

Did you know that we offer a FREE recreation program all summer long (June 8 - July 24) for kids age 6-13?

Here's how it works:

You bring your child to either the Donner Park Shelter or one of our other playground pickup stations at 1:00 pm. All the children at the four pickup stations are then bused to Donner Shelter, or our Thursday field trip locations. BCSC provides FREE lunch through the Sun Meals program, and then we have supervised fun and games all afternoon until pickup at Donner or the child's local playground site around 4:45 pm. That's it! Come when you can - no registration required!

Pickup Playgrounds:
- 9th Street Park
- Morningside Playground
- Parkside Playground
- Pence Street Park

There will need to be a parent or legal guardian present to sign your child in on their first day to complete any paperwork for participation. After the first sign in, an adult has to be present to sign in and sign out the child each day.

* We will not have this program June 19, June 29-July3, or July 6.

Questions? Send us a message, or call us at 812-372-2680.