Overview

The City of Columbus and Columbus Regional Hospital partnered to acquire a declining mall property in the midtown area of Columbus. The goal is to transform the property into a health, wellness and recreation facility (Nexus Park). The project includes the development of an indoor sports facility, a regional hub for wellness related services (Columbus Regional Hospital Physical & Wellness Offices), the City’s Park admin offices and community space, and an outdoor park/trail space. The Parks Office and Community Space will be the only portion of the project funded through READI funds. The space will integrate City Parks admin offices alongside community conference rooms, youth multi-purpose rooms, low-cost fitness areas, child watch area and a teaching kitchen to provide accessible and active resident activities which cross all demographic lines. Construction is expected to start in July 2022 and be completed by September 2023. URL is nexuspark.org.