Family Fun in Central Ohio

Posted by Jenny Evans Jul 7, 2009

For the 4th of July we took the kids to the dam at Alum Creek in Lewis Center, Ohio. We've had the hardest time finding available grills in central Ohio public parks, but had no problems at Alum Creek - even on the 4th of July. Even though the kids wanted plain buns instead of burgers and said the potato salad I made was "yucky" (I think it tasted delicious, for the record,) they had a great time playing at the park and walking around on top of the tall dam. How did your family celebrate Independence Day? Did anyone go to Red, White, and Boom?

For Columbus area parents running out of fresh entertainment ideas this summer, try some of these articles on my favorite places to take my kids:

• "Free Outdoor Summer Fun for Kids in Central Ohio"
• "Columbus's Best Parks for Families"
• "Family Attractions in Columbus, Ohio"
• "Indoor Activities for Kids in Columbus"
• "Pick Your Own Strawberries and Raspberries at Circle S Farms"