Written/Photography byAndrew Livelsberger One of the favorite stops at Schiller Park is the “Umbrella Girl” fountain. Background: Schiller Park is the second oldest park in Columbus, Goodale Park being the oldest. The park was obtained by the city in 1867 and in 1891 it was renamed Schiller Park after the German poet Friedrich von…
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Coloring Easter Eggs 1880’s Style
Background:Easter has come and gone, and we have our current traditions. Some though, go back further than you might think. Ever think about how they might have colored Easter eggs in the 1880’s? Did they even do that back then? Impression:Slate Run Historical farm shows us what life may have been like for a…
Summer Fun In The Fountains
Written and Photography Andrew Livelsberger Background:John W. Galbraith Bicentennial Park during the Festival Latino. Impression:Ohio summers can be quite oppressive when it comes to heat and humidity. During the Festival Latino, children and adults enjoyed keeping cool in the fountains.
Flight Of The Hawk Park
Written and Photography by: Andrew Livelsberger Located of Route 33 close to Lancaster, OH this park is filled with metal sculptures of hawks and other animals. It is a start to a continuing park project. As of 6/20/2015, all the sculptures found in the park are the creation of local artist Ric Leichliter. 4750 Old…
Ballantrae Dancing Hares
Written by: Andrew Livelsberger Photographer: Andrew Livelsberger Background:The Dancing Hare sculpture was created by Sophie Ryder of London, England as a commission piece in 2001 as the entry to the Edwards Gold Communities. Everyday household objects are embedded into the metal sculptures. A spray park and fountains can also be found on the grounds. The…
"Comfest" Community Festival at Goodale Park
Visual Ohio visited the annual “Comfest” or Community Festival. The parks namesake statue – he got a cape for the festival We had heard a lot about the festival, but this was our first year there. Lots of great live music, community activist presence and people just generally having a good time and enjoying the…
Jeffrey Mansion
Jeffrey Park is the home to Jeffrey Mansion. This wonderful area is under the jurisdiction of the Bexley Parks and Recreation Department. The building itself is magnificent and the surrounding ground are filled with hiking trails in the woods, fields for picnicing, playgrounds for the little ones, tennis and basketball courts. Main entrance and front…
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