Stretching along the downtown riverfront from the vibrant Arena District to the natural beauty of the Whittier Peninsula, the Scioto Mile features lush parkland, fountains, scenic overlooks and a riverfront promenade.
A part of the Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, the Scioto Mile is home to major downtown Columbus landmarks including the newly renovated John W. Galbreath Bicentennial Park and the Promenade. Featuring The American Electric Power Foundation Fountain with more than 1,000 jets and interactive elements, Milestone 229, new dining facility operated by Columbus Brewing Company as well as the state-of-the-art performance pavilion Bicentennial Park has been transformed to a downtown destination for everyone. The Promenade, a grand boulevard connecting Bicentennial Park to the Battelle Riverfront Park, is lined with trees and seasonal flowers and features the Huntington Plaza where you'll find unique bronze fish playfull spouting water along the colonnade lined path. With swings, gardens and water canals, along with the Prow, a scenic overlook of the Scioto River, the Promenade promises beauty year-round along the riverfront.
Tags: Community & Government,Park
Address & Contact
- Street:
- 233 Civic Center Dr
- City:
- Columbus
- State:
- OH
- Zip:
- 43215
- Phone:
- (614) 645-7995
- Website:
- www.sciotomile.com
- Category:
- Community/Government