Columbus Commons

John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons is a 6-acre (2.4 ha) park and green space in downtown Columbus, Ohio, located on the site of the former Columbus City Center mall. The park features gardens, a performance stage, carousel, interactive playground equipment, and two foodservice buildings. The project was developed by Columbus Downtown Development Corporation (CDDC) and Capitol South Community Urban Redevelopment Corporation (Capitol South). The park opened on May 26, 2011.

Columbus Commons
TypeUrban park
LocationColumbus, Ohio
Coordinates39°57′30.758″N 82°59′55.442″W
Area6 acres (2.4 ha)
(originally 9 acres)
CreatedMay 26, 2011
Operated byCapitol South
StatusOpen all year 7 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Public transit access 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 13, 41, 42, 43, 44, 45, 46, 102, AirConnect, CMAX
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On May 11, 2017, Columbus Commons was re-dedicated in honor of community leader John F. Wolfe, who died in 2016, and is now known as the John F. Wolfe Columbus Commons.

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