Columbus-To-Do-List (Nature & Outdoor Recreation)

In regards to the Columbus-to-do-list, Austin, Matt, and myself chose the theme Nature and Outdoor Recreation, as we desired to experience the outdoors and experience a break from the city, even though ironically the parks were nestled deeper into the city. I am excitedly anticipating all the diverse ways the parks are designed and what unique sculpture, playgrounds and such are contained within them. Additionally, I want to explore these parks with my friends and create new memories. Lastly, from this assignment I would also like to find secluded places to relax and destress by myself or with others, escaping responsibility for a little while.

We visited a total of 3 sites: Columbus Commons Park, the Topiary Park, and lastly the Scioto Mile. The Topiary and Scioto Mile however, thoroughly impressed me. The Columbus Commons Park was decent, I enjoyed the path that cut through the middle and the red flowers on either side, but its main component was a large green space, which isn’t what I desired to discover. On another note, the Topiary Park was amazing, I loved the sculptured shrubs. I leaned that topiary is the art of cutting shrubs into objects and living sculpture. Also, it was cool to see that the scene in the park was from a painting which we had seen in Chicago a week earlier. Secondly, it was very quiet and secluded and it felt as if the shrubbery was inviting us to have a picnic with it, joining the scene. Finally, the Scioto Mile was awe-inspiring, we saw wedding pictures being taken, people riding around a one wheel board, families enjoying the view, people running. I was filled with joy to see the scenes unfolding before us, people embracing a beautiful day and incorporating the park into it. After seeing the Scioto Mile, I knew could return for my own, longer adventure.

First image is Columbus Commons Park, the next 2 are the Topiary Park, and finally the last two are the Scioto Mile

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