Whetstone Park

Welcome to Whetstone Park in Columbus, Ohio on the banks of the Olentangy River. For many years in the 19th century this was a working farm but was purchased by the mayor of Columbus James Rhodes in 1945. Mayor Rhodes made it into a city park. There are athletic programs for both kids and adults inside the park. The open field is wide enough for kite-flying on windy days.

To contact the office please call 614-645-3300.

When visiting any park in Columbus, Ohio please respect the rules.

*All parks open at 7 a.m. and close at 11 p.m.

*The following activities require special permits; camping, sales and solicitations, posting of signs, scuba diving.

*All burning is restricted to picnic grills.

*Please respect all park property including trails, fences, buildings, bushes, and trees.

*The following activities are only allowed in designated areas; fishing, swimming, golfing, operating remote controlled cars, watercraft, or aircraft, ice-skating.

*Consumption of alcoholic beverages is strictly prohibited.

*No littering! Please help keep the parks clean and dispose of all trash in proper containers.

*All vehicles must stay in designated areas and obey all State of Ohio traffic laws.

Please respect these rules, the parks, and all local, State of Ohio, and United States statutes. Be safe and have a good time.