Goodale Park

Welcome to Goodale Park in Columbus, Ohio. This is the oldest park in Columbus, Ohio and one of the oldest urban parks in the United States. It's history goes back to 1851 when it's previous owner Lincoln Goodale first donated the land to the city. Over the years it has been a very popular park and it has a great view of the Columbus skyline.

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.