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Nelson Park

Columbus, Ohio

The beautiful land along Alum Creek that is Nelson Park was generously given to the City of Columbus by the Nelson family in 1911. There is a nice multipurpose field and two full basketball courts.

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.

*The following are prohibited; defacing public property, alcoholic beverages, littering.

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

*To reserve a facility please call 614-645-3300.

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

30.11 acresabout 23 football fields
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Acreage30.11
Managed byCity of Columbus
Address430 North Nelson Road, Columbus, OH 43219
Coordinates39.974292, -82.946477
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