Weinland Park

I stumbled upon this park today while out on a quick trip with my sister. We pulled over and couldn't believe how big and clean it was. What a beautiful surprise! This park goes horizontal between 4th St.and Summit St. and it is in what I would call the "University District." I didn't notice a parking lot but there was easy access to street parking, which is always nice. There were plenty of benches, tons of trees, a giant playground for the kiddos, covered picnic tables, and basketball courts. I noticed a couple dogs while we were walking and would have to say, it's perfect for anyone with animals in the area. My sister and I both commented on how much our niece and nephews would like it. Needless to say, we'll be back.

This park is sooo close to campus! I've driven by it multiple times but never paid attention.I came on a Saturday just before noon to help out with an event that the Civic Association puts on.There were tons of other organizations tabling, a DJ, and police on horses. The neighborhood is predominantly black, so that's who I mostly saw, along with white and Hispanic people here and there.There's a playground and basketball courts.Most of the policemen were white and I was glad to see that they were engaging with some of the people in the park. With the current issues of police brutality and racism, it's good to see that people want to dismantle such barriers and prejudices. I even saw one white policemen dancing with the African American kids. It was beautiful!!!Brutus, OSU's mascot also stopped by. How fun!! I took a picture with him since I have never seen him on campus.It's such a wonderful park and I'm glad that the community came together for this event!I'm interested in volunteering again here!One downside is parking. The lot is tiny!! I parked in the fire lane (oops!), but so did others. Parking around here isn't easy, so maybe park close to campus if all the spots are filled.

We picked up food at the cloud kitchen on Essex, which is take out only, and needed a place nearby to sit and eat. We enjoyed our picnic here. There are plenty of picnic tables (not the old wooden kind) and even an open shelter. The playground is very nice. Basketball court and some short trails round out the park experience. Really my only complaint is that I didn't see any restroom access nearby.

Nice park tucked between 4th and Summit, behind the elementary school. Street parking. A pretty big playground, and we were there for that. Baby K loooooved it. There's a nice rubber surface, plenty of benches for parents, etc. There are basketball courts and at least one shelter. I'll keep it in mind for nice fall days.

I like Weinland Park because i've participated in a few really enjoyable pick-up basketball games there. When the weather's nice, you can count on finding a few enthusiastic youths to organize into teams. The floor of the court is in good shape and the backboards and rims are well maintained.