PLAY Scholarship Fund

PLAY Scholarship Fund is sponsored by Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation. The PLAY Scholarship Fund helps eligible Columbus youth participate in Columbus Recreation & Parks programs, including sports leagues, that might otherwise be out of reach due to cost.

Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation Where Columbus Comes to Play, Create, and Thrive. We expand access to parks, programs, and opportunities for every child and family in Columbus — because great communities deserve great public spaces. Help make the holiday season brighter for local children and families through the Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation’s Adopt a Center program.

Donate a new, unwrapped toy at participating City of Columbus golf courses throughout July Donate an item from our Amazon Wish List Make a Monetary Donation Online More Information about AAC The Foundation Behind the Parks You Love Columbus Recreation & Parks runs the parks, trails, and community centers that serve millions of residents every year.

The Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation ensures those same parks and programs can reach more people, more equitably, and with greater impact. Tax funding covers approximately 75% of what it takes to run this system. CRPF bridges the rest — through donations, partnerships, and philanthropic support — so no family is left out because of cost.

Two Names. One Mission. Here's the Difference.

The Department That Runs the System Operates all 400 parks, 29 community centers, and 6 golf courses Funded primarily through city taxes and user fees A city government department The Nonprofit That Expands Its Reach Independent 501(c)(3) nonprofit, n ot a city department Raises philanthropic, corporate, and community support Funds scholarships, program enhancements, and partnerships Bridges the gap that tax dollars alone can’t cover Columbus Recreation & Parks runs the system.

CRPF helps it reach more people. ” Since 1993, CRPF has awarded $2M+ in scholarships, enabling ~3,000 youth per year to participate in camps, sports leagues, and Jr. Golf regardless of income. 26 of Columbus’s 29 community centers serve high-poverty neighborhoods.

The Adopt a Center program connects businesses and donors directly to the centers that need them most. Our signature fundraising event series supports the PLAY Scholarship Fund. Join us at Topgolf (March 13) and Champions Golf Course (July 10) in 2026.

Support Us at Tsunami Express Car Wash - Morse Rd Give your car a shine while giving back to your community! Stop by Tsunami Express Car Wash on Morse Rd Saturday, July 25 between 10:00 a. m.

and 2:00 p. m. , and 50% of your car wash will benefit the Columbus Recreation and Parks Foundation.

CRP Foundation Summer Soiree Happy Hour 2026 Enjoy complimentary wine, beer, and hors d'oeuvres while experiencing one of Columbus Recreation and Parks' newest facilities and learning more about how the Foundation helps build a thriving Columbus by enriching neighborhoods, expanding opportunities, and strengthening connections throughout our community.

Performance by The Liquor Talking Benefiting the CRP Foundation Finnegan's Wake in Pickerington · A new partnership with 614 Musicians United (614MU) - A community music program of Harmony for Ohio View Full Events Calendar CRPF supports the full spectrum of community well-being through Columbus’s parks and recreation system.

Fitness, physical activity, recreation, and sport — CRPF funds scholarships and programs so every child can participate, regardless of income. Access to creative spaces, arts programming, and cultural centers — so all Columbus residents can engage with arts, culture, and self-expression.

Green space, environmental health, and community well-being — CRPF supports the parks and trails that strengthen physical and mental health across the city. Get updates on programs, events, and community impact delivered to your inbox. Every gift to CRPF expands access, strengthens programs, and ensures Columbus parks remain a resource for every family — not just some families.