ADVERTISEMENT

    Photos: Scioto Peninsula Park and Garage

    The Scioto Peninsula just got a bit greener (or at least it will next spring once the leaves return). The construction barricades are gone from the new Scioto Peninsula Park adjacent to COSI, and visitors have begun enjoying the area despite it not quite being 100% completed. The 6.5-acre park replaces a former surface parking lot, which has been shifted into a new 600-space parking garage located on two levels underground.

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Today, the park features open grass areas and a playground. Once finished it will also include themed garden areas, an outdoor cafe and water fountain features. In addition to COSI, the park will also anchor the new Veterans Memorial and Museum once it opens in 2018, and will eventually serve as the front yard to a large-scale 21-acre mixed-use development that will encompass the remaining land on the Scioto Peninsula.

    The new park was designed by local landscape architecture firm MKSK, developed by the Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) and will be managed by the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department.

    For more information, visit www.columbusddc.com.

    All photos and video by Walker Evans.

    ADVERTISEMENT

    Subscribe

    More to Explore:

    11th Annual Urban Living Tour Returns on Sunday, May 5th

    Looking for a new place to live? Want to see what living in the city could be like? The Urban Living Tour is a self-guided open house of apartments, condos, and homes in the Columbus area. You'll see an assortment of new builds, remodels, apartment communities, parks, and all the amenities that go with city living!

    French Bistro Slated for Prominent Downtown Corner

    Another new restaurant is coming to the corner of...

    The Confluence Cast: Downtown with Michael Brown

    We're exploring the evolution of downtown with Michael Brown, who has been a cornerstone in the city's development planning and worked both in and outside city government to cheer on its growth. Columbus Underground editor Walker Evans and Mike delve into the city's challenges and triumphs, the synergy between projects, the balance between iconic and neighborhood-level public art investments, and the concerted efforts to address systemic issues like homelessness and affordable housing. Through anecdotes and insights, they highlight Columbus's young, creative energy and the dynamic urban policies that continue to drive its growth.

    Main Street Delaware Launches “Just Next Door” Brand to Enhance Downtown Identity

    In response to the voices of downtown businesses and the community, Main Street Delaware recently unveiled a new identity brand for Downtown Delaware – "Just Next Door." 
    Walker Evans
    Walker Evanshttps://columbusunderground.com
    Walker Evans is the co-founder of Columbus Underground, along with his wife and business partner Anne Evans. Walker has turned local media into a full time career over the past decade and serves on multiple boards and committees throughout the community.
    ADVERTISEMENT