Parks & Amenities

The City of Columbus has six public parks to offer our citizens and visitors: City Park, Discovery Park, Eddington Park, Lions Park, Reeves Park, and the VFW RV Park. In addition to our Parks, we also offer several amenities. The pavilions located in our parks are available for use at no charge and on a first come first serve basis, no reservation is required. For more information on Parks and Amenities in the City of Columbus please contact City Hall, at (620) 429-2159.

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Parks Department
300 E Maple St
Columbus, KS 66725

Phone: (620) 429-2159
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Business Hours
Mon-Fri: 8AM-4:30 PM

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City Park

City Park has several amenities including a walking trail, two large playground areas, picnic shelters, sand volleyball, horseshoe pits, a new basketball court, a new disc golf course, and the location of our City Pool/public restrooms. The park is open from 5 a.m. to 10 p.m. daily.

For more information about the City Pool, click here.

Reeves Park

Reeves Park is located on the east side of Columbus. It includes a tennis/pickleball court, two small picnic shelters, a playground area, picnic tables, and the new All Wheels Bicycle Park called Ian’s Place.

Reeves Park

Reeves Park is located on the east side of Columbus. It includes a tennis/pickleball court, two small picnic shelters, a playground area, picnic tables, and the new All Wheels Bicycle Park called Ian’s Place.

Lions Park

Lions Park is located near Mercy Hospital and the City Library. This Park has a playground area, a small picnic shelter, and newly installed Toss N Scores.

Eddington Park

Established in 2018, Eddington Park is located in west Columbus. Funded in part by a grant from Blue Cross Blue Shield, Eddington Park has a 0.33 mile walking track and restroom/concession stand facility. Eddington Park is the site of our youth soccer program organized by the Columbus Recreation Commission.

Eddington Park

Eddington Park is the City neighborhood soccer park. Established in 2018, this park is located in west Columbus. The City and Recreation Commission plan on installing concession stands, restroom facilities, and a walking trail around the park.

Discovery Park

Discovery Park is a pocket park located in our historic downtown square. This park contains a pavilion with seating and is home to the state-of-the art H&H Splash Pad, available during the summer months. The generosity of the Houser & Hatfield families made the Splash Pad possible for the enjoyment of children and families for years to come.

VFW Memorial Park

V.F.W. Memorial Park is located ¾ mile from City Park and the swimming pool. The campground has 6 pull through stations on a paved pad with 220v electrical hookups, sewer hookups, and a dumpster on site. Located next to a stocked pond the park also has picnic tables and a small covered shelter. No reservations are required all stations are on a first come first serve basis with a $20/per day fee that can be paid at City Hall Monday- Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm or by calling (620) 429-2159.

VFW Memorial Park

V.F.W. Memorial Park is located ¾ mile from City Park and the swimming pool. The campground has 6 pull through stations on a paved pad with 220v electrical hookups, sewer hookups, and a dumpster on site. Located next to a stocked pond the park also has picnic tables and a small covered shelter. No reservations are required all stations are on a first come first serve basis with a $20/per day fee that can be paid at City Hall Monday- Friday from 8:00 am-4:30 pm or by calling (620) 429-2159.

Columbus Disc Golf

The Columbus Disc Golf Course is a 9-hole, 18 tee course that spans throughout City Park and the American Legion Fairgrounds. Want to give Disc Golf a try? The Columbus Public Library has discs for rental and you can also pick up a Disc Golf Scorecard & Disc Golf Map

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Ian’s Place

In December 2019, the City began work on the creation of an All Wheels Bicycle Park named “Ian’s Place” named after a young man named Ian Qualls, an avid skateboarder & Columbus resident who lost his life in a fire trying to save others. Through the generosity of donors and City funds, the city was able to partner with American Ramp Company to build this playground. The park was dedicated in July of 2020.