Planning standards for parks and recreation.
Columbus City Codes § 3124.19
in effect3124.19 - Planning standards for parks and recreation.
To ensure that adequate and appropriate land is set aside for development of parks, open space, and recreational facilities, it is the goal of the city that:
A. Neighborhood parks be provided within one-half (½) mile of all residents and be located on a minimum of five (5) acres, where possible.
B. Community parks be provided within two (2) miles of all residents and be located on a minimum of twenty (20) acres, where possible.
C. Community recreation centers be provided within two (2) miles of all residents.
D. The city accepts a level of service of no less than five and one-half (5.5) acres of parkland per one thousand (1,000) population.
(Ord. 2229-04 § 16 (part).)
Source: City of Columbus, City Codes and City Charter (Municode Library, library.municode.com)URL: https://library.municode.com/oh/columbus/codes/code_of_ordinances?nodeId=TIT31PLHIPRCO_CH3124ADPUFA_3124.19PLSTPAREFetched: 10/27/2026