The Franklin Park neighborhood lies to the south and west of Franklin Park itself, located on the Near East Side between Olde Towne East and Bexley. This historic area is beautiful homes lining the park itself, as well as major streets such as Bryden and Oak. More information can be found online at www.franklinparkassociation.org.
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Pam Reece / May 27, 2013 10:00 am
The 19th Annual Asian Festival is taking place this Memorial Day Weekend. The main festival took place in Franklin Park on Saturday and Sunday, with the Dragon Boat Race concluding today in Genoa Park from 8am to 2pm. The festival… [Read More]
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Walker / April 15, 2013 9:50 am
Earth Day 2013 officially takes place on Monday, April 22nd, but the residents of the city of Columbus prefer to celebrate all week long. Starting this Saturday, April 20th, you’re invited to “Stand Together” to participate in volunteer activities at… [Read More]
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Walker / March 6, 2013 6:00 am
(Note: Article was updated on March 6th at 12:30pm with additional information.) The Near East Side is in need of a signature grocery store, according to the latest draft (PDF) of a master planning effort for the area, as presented… [Read More]
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Doug Motz / January 20, 2013 8:00 am
Many of the readers of Columbus Underground are incredibly interested in bringing alternative forms of public transportation to Columbus – specifically street cars and light rail. To get a sense of how the trolleys were connected into the very fabric… [Read More]
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Jennifer Rene / May 28, 2012 4:00 pm
The 18th annual Columbus Asian Festival took place on Saturday and Sunday over Memorial Day Weekend. Over 100,000 guests attend the event each year in Franklin Park, which showcases cultural exhibits, performances, martial arts, and all types of asian cuisine…. [Read More]
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Walker / February 16, 2012 10:15 am
This month’s installment of “Where We Live” in the Dispatch focuses on the Franklin Park neighborhood; a sub-neighborhood of Olde Towne East. As the name implies, the neighborhood surrounds Franklin Park, a 100-acre oasis in the heart of the Near… [Read More]
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Anne / July 7, 2011 2:00 pm
What will you be doing this hot and steamy weekend? Tonight is the Grand Opening of the Scioto Mile. The opening fountain show starts at 6pm and the evening show is at 9:45pm. Milestone 229 will also be open. After… [Read More]
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/ August 31, 2010 4:30 pm
The Columbus Compact Corporation is seeking interested community members to help plan and execute the redevelopment of the Franklin Park Trolley Barn facility, located at the northeast corner of Oak Street and Kelton Avenue, just one block south of Franklin… [Read More]
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Walker / July 31, 2010 11:30 am
The second annual Columbus Wine Festival kicked off last night outside of the Franklin Park Conservatory, and the festivities continue today from 3pm to 9pm. Over 270 wines are featured, and tickets to the event are $35 at the door,… [Read More]
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Walker / January 13, 2010 11:30 am
Columbus’ Annual Earth Day Celebration will be ringing in the new decade with a relocation from Goodale Park to Franklin Park. This year’s event will be titled “The Update” and consists of both large-scale volunteer efforts as well as a… [Read More]
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Walker / June 4, 2008 10:01 am
The Dispatch wrote Next for conservatory: garden ‘campus’ Wednesday, June 4, 2008 BY TIM FERAN The Franklin Park Conservatory will break ground today on a community-garden “campus” — the second major project in the first phase of the venue’s $75… [Read More]
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Walker / June 6, 2007 12:24 pm
The Columbus Dispatch wrote Franklin Park Conservatory to expand Tuesday, June 5, 2007 By Lisa Halverstadt The Franklin Park Conservatory will add two rooftop gardens where partiers can sip cocktails and another on the grounds designed as a backdrop for… [Read More]
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