The best parks & outdoor spots in Newark

“This large public green space features a track, a basketball court, a playground & ball fields.”

“City park featuring a pedestrian tunnel.”

“Riverfront spot offering boating, trails, nature preserves, lighted woods & a disc-golf course.”

“City park with skyline views surrounded by Victorian homes & featuring a playground & tennis.”

“Park with scenic river views, picnic tables, and a splash pad, as well as an event venue.”

“City park with a playground, picnic tables, and a basketball court, as well as a trail.”

“Wooded, family-friendly park featuring playgrounds and sporting areas, plus a pond for fishing.”

“Wetland area with university research center, trails & an observation pavilion, open to the public.”

“Public green space with basketball & tennis courts as well as a pool & a recreation center.”

“Monument-filled green space along the Scioto River with a playground and paths.”

“Kid-friendly green space with picnic tables and a play area.”

“City park offering a playground, walking trails, picnic tables, and a waterfall.”

“With the Scioto Mile Fountain right there and a riverfront stage that keeps free fitness classes and live music rolling, Bicentennial Park is the midweek reset you forgot you needed. Grab a friend, breathe a little, and let the city soundtrack do the rest this week.”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 7, 2026

“If your week needs a low-stress reset, Blackburn Park delivers with hoops, a futsal court, tennis courts that double for pickleball, a sprayground for cooling off, and a solid playground for the kids. Plus a community garden and an open air shelter make it an easy Near East hang.”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 14, 2026