Fred Beekman Park — Attraction in Columbus

Cant beleive they wouldnt rent out a kickball. We had 5+ alumni, an active student and other students on summer break. We went up to the employees who were in the middle of a chess game and tried to rent a kickball. They said the active students account didnt work and that they needed to contact the administrators. Even after showing active registration for classes, lots of buckids and offering an entire wallet(ID, credit cards and enough cash to buy the ball) as collateral they said there was nothing they could do. Very disappointed, I expect way better from my University and...

Even though this park is located on the OSU west campus, it is a great public park. Huge grassy areas for playing football, soccer, baseball, or Frisbee makes this park great for families. My kiddos and I run through the grass and there is even a small hill where the kids can roll down the hill -- which is a throwback to years gone by. You will need to pay to park here, but its only a few dollars and well worth it...

Great general.purpose park with basketball courts, volleyball pits, and four very well cared for baseball diamonds. There is also a small playground for the little kids. When baseball is running there is an open concession stand. There is also a 1+ mile walking path and a disc golf course that is around the park and the nearby parking lots. Bus service to the university and the city bus system stop...