The list I chose to do this semester was the nature and outdoor adventure list. I really enjoyed this list for many reasons. One reason being that I love to be outside especially in parks. Another reason is that I went to most of the places at night so the Christmas lights in the park really stuck out. I would highly recommend this list to other people, it is definitely worth it. I learned that Columbus is very alive, even during the night time hours around parks. Columbus has a lot to offer when it comes to holiday sights and lights. My favorite experience was going to the Scioto Mile and Columbus Commons Parks.
Scioto Mile:
This park was one of my favorite places to go on the list. The park is located along the Scioto River and has some amazing views of it. When I went to the park it was at night, but that was a good thing. The park was completely lit up with Christmas lights and other decorations. This was definitely a good place to go to get me in the holiday spirit. The park was pretty busy considering it was dark, but I didn’t mind the crowd. I would definitely recommend that people go to the Scioto Mile Park during the holidays to see the amazing lights on display.
Columbus Commons Park:
This park is also one of my favorite places that I went to on the list. This park is more inside of the city and is smaller than the Scioto Mile, but it was still a great place to go. The park was lit up with lights a decorations just like the Scioto Mile. There were so many lights in the park that made it seem like a Christmas wonderland. Columbus takes the holiday season seriously and this park is an example of that. I would highly recommend someone go to this park before the season is over and the lights are gone.
Goodale Park:
I have been to Goodale Park twice now. This park is a great place to be in the Short North. The park has a beautiful gazeebo next to a pond that has a fountain in it. The first time I went was with the Scholars class on our trip to the Short North. The Second time I went was at night last weekend and that didn’t hinder my experience at all. The park is a beautiful place day or night and is very peaceful. The park isn’t too busy, which makes it a great place to relax. I would recommend someone go to the park if they do the nature and outdoor adventure list.
Scioto Audubon Metro Park:
This park was a great place to go. The park is located just outside of downtown Columbus and is very large. The main part of the park has an obstacle course in it that is fun to complete. The park also has a large rock wall that many people go to climb. I did not do the obstacle course or rock climbing, but I did go to the nature centers in the park. They are very educational and they were a good source to get to know the wildlife of the area. I would recommend that someone go to this park if they do my list.