You can now explore Columbus' newest Metro Park
By Alissa Widman Neese
Published on March 2, 2026.
Columbus's newest Metro Park, Great Southern Metro Park in South Side, is set to officially open in a month. The park will add green space to an underserved South Side neighborhood and will eventually connect to downtown via the Scioto Trail. It is currently in "soft opening" mode, with a ceremony scheduled for April 1. Great Southern is one of two Metro Parks set to open this year, with Bank Run Metro Park focusing on big gatherings. A 10-year levy approved in 2018 is helping fund development, costing homeowners just over $33 annually for every $100,000 of home value.
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