John W. Galbreath Bicentennial Park is a 4.66-acre (1.89 ha) park in downtown Columbus, Ohio, United States, located at 233 Civic Center Drive. The park features a fountain, a park restaurant and a performance pavilion.[1]
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 Aerial view of the park in autumn | |
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| Location | 233 Civic Center Drive, Columbus, Ohio, United States |
| Coordinates | 39°57′22.597″N 83°0′14.548″W / 39.95627694°N 83.00404111°W |
| Area | 4.66 acres (1.89 ha) |
| Opened | 1976 |
| Administered by | Columbus Recreation and Parks Department |
| Public transit access |   3, 6, 9 CoGo |
| Website | Official website |
Bicentennial Park was established in 1976, on the United States' 200th anniversary.[2] It was dedicated to John W. Galbreath, an Ohio philanthropist, builder, Kentucky Derby breeder and owner of the Pittsburgh Pirates from 1945-1985.[citation needed]
Features
editThe Scioto Mile Fountain presents unique lighting and fog effects, it is interactive and accessible to people of all ages.[3]
The park also features Milestone 229, a restaurant and dining terrace that offers a panoramic view of the Scioto Mile and the downtown Columbus skyline, and it features rooftop solar panels to help power both the restaurant and the fountain. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.
The Performing Arts Pavilion is a permanent stage that hosts events such as dance recitals and shows, as well as other community events, presented by the Recreation and Parks Department. [4]
Gallery
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The park's fountains in use -
Outdoor pavilion -
Park sign -
The park in 1984
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See also
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References
edit- ^ "Bicentennial Park". City of Columbus, Ohio. Archived from the original on October 21, 2018. Retrieved October 20, 2018.
- ^ "Scioto Mile: City banks on river in waterfront makeover". The Columbus Dispatch. July 7, 2011. Archived from the original on June 4, 2020. Retrieved April 23, 2020.
- ^ "Scioto Mile Fountain | Downtown Columbus Splash Park". Archived from the original on 2019-10-10. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
- ^ "Bicentennial Park | Downtown Columbus Water Feature". Scioto Mile. Archived from the original on 2019-10-10. Retrieved 2019-10-10.
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