Departments


Parks & Rec Dept.
200 South Hamilton
Gahanna, OH 43230

(614) 342-4250
(614) 342-4100 Fax

Hours of Operation
8:00 AM - 5:00 PM M-F

Community Events Calendar

UPCOMING EVENTS
See calendar at bottom of page or view Gateway PDF for details.  Questions?  Call our office:  342-4250

All outdoor events are weather permitting, please check back for updates.

Full Moon Golf
Enjoy 9 holes of GLOW GOLF under the stars! Each golfer will receive 2 glow in the dark golf balls, some glow swag, and 9 holes of golf with cart. This event is a 4 player best ball scramble that is fun for golfers of ALL abilities. Prizes are available for winning teams and proximity winners.
Cost is $30 per player, call 614.342.4270 to reserve your spot!
Times to be determined.
May 24 • June 21• July 19 • August 23 • September 20

2nd Saturdays
June 8 • July 13 • August 10 • September 14
Location: Creekside Park, 117 Mill Street
Time: 3-6pm

2nd Saturday’s presented by the Gahanna Rotary is the Gahanna Parks & Recreation Family summer event series. 2nd Saturday’s personifies the values and beliefs of the community. The event includes a variety of programs including: family friendly games & crafts, live music, engaging outdoor activities (canoeing, fishing, creeking); exposure to a variety of cultures & influences; and fun, active experiences enjoying Gahanna’s Creekside Park. For more details visit the 2nd Saturday page.

Cinema Under the Stars
This outdoor movie series highlights Gahanna’s Creekside Park. Each evening will feature a feature film on the giant screen. Movie start times are approximate.
Rotary Stage: Creekside Park, 117 Mill Street
June 8 Peter Pan (PG) 9pm
June 29 Back to the Future (PG) 9pm
July13 Sandlot (PG) 9pm
July 27 Indiana Jones (PG) 9pm
Aug 10 The Avengers (PG13) 8:45pm
Aug 24 Shrek (PG) 8:30pm
Sept 14 Brave (PG) 8pm

Music in the Park
Gahanna Parks & Recreation hosts this FREE family oriented summer concert series Fridays, through August.
7-9pm, May 31-August 16 (skip June 14)
Friendship Park, 150 Oklahoma Ave.

NEW! Creekside Live @ 5
Creekside Live @ 5 is a FREE summer concert series with live entertainment headlined by popular bands from the Midwest. Join us for the biggest Friday happy hour in Central Ohio. Bring your friends and coworkers to enjoy Creekside Park with live entertainment, food and adult beverage sales.
5-7pm DJ Brad Hudson
7-9pm Live music performance
1st & 3rd Friday's June-September
Creekside Park, 117 Mill Street

Gahanna Lions Club
2013 July 4 Parade information and registration form click here. 


Summer Concerts


Outdoor Movies


2nd Saturdays


Gahanna's
Great Outdoors

Parks & Recreation offers family events and programs year-round! Please scroll down to view additional information and schedule. Click a date on the Community Events Calendar to find a City sponsored event or meeting.

Paddle Boat Hours

Special hours possible during Creekside events.
Creekside Park Paddle Boats Cost: $5 per boat for 30 minutes
Events & Online Registration

View the list of upcoming events below. Use the arrows at the top of the calendar to select a new month.
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City Council Meeting 5/20/2013 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM 200 S. Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH
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Council Committee Meeting 5/28/2013 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM 200 S. Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH
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Music In the Park - Lone Raven (Celtic) 5/31/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 150 Oklahoma Ave., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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City Council Meeting 6/3/2013 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM 200 S. Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH
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Parks & Recreation Board Meeting 6/5/2013 7:00 PM 200 S. Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH
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Creekside Live @ 5 - After Midnight (Classic Rock) 6/7/2013 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Music In the Park - Salty Caramels (Americana) 6/7/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 150 Oklahoma Ave., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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2nd Saturday's presented by the Gahanna Rotary 6/8/2013 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Cinema Under the Stars - Peter Pan (PG) 6/8/2013 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Council Committee Meeting 6/10/2013 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM 200 S. Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH
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City Council Meeting 6/17/2013 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM 200 S. Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH
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Creekside Live @ 5 - The Ark Band (Raggae) 6/21/2013 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Music In the Park - Central Ohio Brass Band (Big Band) 6/21/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 150 Oklahoma Ave., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Council Committee Meeting 6/24/2013 7:00 PM - 9:30 PM 200 S. Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH
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Music In the Park - The Incredible Awesome Brothers (Party Variety) 6/28/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 150 Oklahoma Ave., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Cinema Under the Stars - Back to the Future (PG) 6/29/2013 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Freedom Festival 7/4/2013 6:00 PM - 10:00 PM 220 Olde Ridenour Road, Gahanna, OH 43230
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Creekside Live @ 5 - Jersey Shore (Springsteen Tribute) 7/5/2013 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Music In the Park - Shaw Brothers (Acoustic Folk) 7/5/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 150 Oklahoma Ave., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Music In the Park - Soul Kitch'n (Soul/Funk) 7/12/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 150 Oklahoma Ave., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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2nd Saturday's presented by the Gahanna Rotary 7/13/2013 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Cinema Under the Stars - The Sandlot (PG) 7/13/2013 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Creekside Live @ 5 - Reaganomics (80's Rock) 7/19/2013 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Music In the Park - Death by Banjo (Blue Grass) 7/19/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 150 Oklahoma Ave., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Music In the Park - Back Porch Swing Band (Country Swing) 7/26/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 150 Oklahoma Ave., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Cinema Under the Stars - Indiana Jones & the Temple of Doom (PG) 7/27/2013 9:00 PM - 11:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Creekside Live @ 5 - The Prodigals (Irish Rock) 8/2/2013 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Music In the Park - Blue Level (Adult Contemporary) 8/2/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 150 Oklahoma Ave., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Landscape Board Meeting 8/7/2013 6:00 PM 200 S. Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH
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Parks & Recreation Board Meeting 8/7/2013 7:00 PM 200 S. Hamilton Rd, Gahanna, OH
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Music In the Park - Lords of Literature (Classic Rock) 8/9/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 150 Oklahoma Ave., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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2nd Saturday's presented by the Gahanna Rotary 8/10/2013 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Cinema Under the Stars - The Avengers (PG13) 8/10/2013 8:45 PM - 10:45 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Creekside Live @ 5 - John Swabb Band (Party Variety) 8/16/2013 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM 117 Mill Street, Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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Last Music In the Park - Fo/Mo/Deep (Jazz/Funk) 8/16/2013 7:00 PM - 9:00 PM 150 Oklahoma Ave., Gahanna, Ohio 43230
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