Franklin Park Conservatory

Name: Franklin Park Conservatory
Address: 1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203, OH, US
Telephone: (614) 715-8000
Price range: $$

Near East Side Children's Garden with Nature Play Zone and outdoor horticulture play included in admission.

1777 E Broad St, Columbus, OH 43203

Standard general admission often 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; confirm fpconservatory.org for special engagements.

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Awards

2026 Finalist Best Outdoor Activities for Toddlers in Columbus, Ohio

Why Franklin Park Conservatory why was this picked

The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children's Garden covers 2 acres and is the largest horticulture project the Conservatory has ever built. Its map runs from a Canopy Walk and Nature Play Zone to a Playhouse Garden, Wetland Explore and Whisper Gardens. The garden is included in admission year-round, stays open in rain and closes only for high winds or lightning, while its water features shut after summer. Standard hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. at 1777 E Broad St.

Children's Garden included in admission year-round
Nature Play Zone for ages about 2 to 10
Near East Side Broad Street campus

Know before you go

Franklin Park Conservatory on the Near East Side ranks fourth on our best outdoor activities for toddlers list for the Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation Children's Garden. About two outdoor acres stay included in admission year-round, with a Nature Play Zone of stumps, dig areas, and climbing webs. Seasonal water features typically run warm months only.

Ages about 2 to 10 fit the outdoor play best. Confirm water-feature end dates on the Children's Garden page before promising a splash.

Parking: On-site Conservatory lots on E Broad Street.
Reservations: Admission tickets and memberships; Children's Garden included in admission.
Tip: Lead with the outdoor Children's Garden and Nature Play Zone for this outdoor list, not only the glasshouses.