Columbus Recreation and Parks Department

Columbus Recreation and Parks Department
	; The Jerry Hammond Center, the department headquarters
Department overview
Formed	January 2, 1972
Preceding agencies	City Recreation Department; Division of Forestry and Parks;
Headquarters	1111 E. Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio; 39°57′54″N 82°58′15″W / 39.965137°N 82.970949°W
Department executives	Bernita Reese, Director; Steve Hiland, Deputy Director; Kenton Curtis, Deputy Director; Craig Murphy, Deputy Director; Jason Nicholson, Assistant Director; Dawn Turnage, Assistant Director; Nicole Smith, HR Director;
Website	columbusrecparks.com

The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department manages parks, recreational facilities, and grounds in Columbus, Ohio. The department oversees 370 parks on about 13,500 acres (5,500 ha). The department also maintains 29 community centers, five athletic complexes, six golf courses, 120 miles (190 km) of trails, five splash pads and interactive fountains, eight pools, an indoor aquatic center, 14 nature preserves, three reservoirs, five dog parks, and a skate park.