region
Central Ohio
Columbus and nearby communities, with park guides, golf memberships, food creators, and local services.
Our current coverage centers on Columbus and nearby communities. The golf directory covers clubs within 45 straight-line miles of downtown; park and waterfall guides include outings in Columbus, Dublin, Reynoldsburg, and Westerville.
Use the topic links and listings below to browse the region. Each place identifies its location and operator. For government services, follow the official address lookup to confirm your jurisdiction.
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Guides
5- GuideColumbus food writers and publishers to followThree Columbus food sources covering restaurant news, recipes, local events, neighborhood tours, and the city's food scene.
- GuidePrivate membership or a public golf pass?A practical comparison of Columbus-area private memberships and public golf passes using published 2026 prices and access rules.
- GuideThe fees beyond a country club initiation feeHow to compare Columbus country club dues, minimums, taxes, annual charges, and eligibility after the headline initiation fee.
- GuideThree accessible walks around ColumbusOperator-rated accessible routes to a garden, a 40-foot canopy walk, and the downtown riverfront, with exact distances and access caveats.
- GuideThree Columbus waterfalls and how to reach each oneThe right entrance, walking surface, access limits, and park hours for Hayden Falls, Indian Run Falls, and Millikin Falls.
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1Places
58- Golf · SunburyBent Tree Golf ClubDaily-fee course offering sold-out 2026 Columbus Collective access packages.
- Golf · ColumbusBrookside Golf & Country ClubMember-owned full-service country club near Worthington with golf and social memberships.
- Golf · ChillicotheChillicothe Country ClubA nine-hole private club near the southern edge of the radius, with golf, social, pool, and business memberships.
- Golf · ColumbusColumbus Country ClubPrivate full-service club with Donald Ross golf, a par-3 course, racquets, pool, dining, and social programming.
- Golf · WilliamsportCrown Hill Golf ClubPublic 18-hole course with inexpensive weekday, seven-day, and family memberships plus simulators and event space.
- Golf · PataskalaCumberland Trail Golf ClubPublic course with current cart-inclusive 2026 passes and reciprocal access to Delaware Golf Club.
- Golf · DelawareDelaware Golf ClubPublic Donald Ross/Hurdzan course with transparent 2026 annual passes shared with Cumberland Trail.
- Golf · GranvilleDenison Golf ClubPublic Donald Ross course with cart-inclusive annual passes and a limited clubhouse food operation.
- Golf · GalenaDouble Eagle ClubInvitation-only private golf club in Galena.
- Golf · DelawareGlenross Golf ClubPublic Delaware course offering sold-out 2026 Columbus Collective access packages.
- Golf · DublinGolf Club of DublinDaily-fee course with Columbus Collective annual membership packages; all 2026 packages are sold out.
- Golf · HebronHarbor Hills Country ClubSemi-private nine-hole country club with public tee-time booking and low-cost annual membership categories.
- nature preserveHayden Falls Nature PreserveA compact Columbus nature preserve with a stair-and-boardwalk route to Hayden Falls and a separate accessible overlook above it.
- Golf · HilliardHeritage Golf ClubInvited-managed private club in Hilliard with full, limited, junior, XLife social and social categories.
- Golf · Grove CityHickory Hills Golf ClubGolf-centered private club with age-banded memberships and a quiet course without an attached housing development.
- Golf · Sugar GroveHide-A-Way Hills ClubPrivate, gated resort community with a nine-hole course, lakes, lodge, pool, racquets, and extensive recreation.
- botanical gardenInniswood Metro GardensA 123-acre Westerville garden and nature preserve with short operator-rated ADA trails, themed gardens, and distinct pet access.
- Golf · BlacklickJefferson Country ClubPrivate full-service club with renovated Robert Trent Jones Jr. golf and broad family amenities.
- Golf · PowellKinsale Golf and Fitness ClubPrivate Marquee group club whose golf memberships include access to both Kinsale and Scioto Reserve.
- Golf · LancasterLancaster Golf ClubHistoric public Donald Ross course with 2026 cart-inclusive household pass pricing, dining, and passholder events.
- Golf · NewarkLicking Springs Country ClubThe active private successor to Moundbuilders Country Club, now operating at the former Licking Springs/Trout Club property.
- Golf · Lewis CenterLittle Bear Golf ClubPublic nine-hole par-3 facility with a low-cost recurring golf pass; useful as a separate membership alternative.
- Golf · LondonLondon Country ClubA nine-hole private club west of Columbus with a published 2026 membership application.
- Golf · MarionMarion Country ClubPrivate country club at the northern edge of the radius with unusually transparent 2026 rates.
- Golf · MarysvilleMarysville Golf ClubPublic course with an online membership inquiry, but its posted price table remains labeled 2024.
- Golf · OstranderMill Creek Golf ClubPublic family-owned course with current 2026 passes and already-posted 2027 early pricing.
- Golf · Mount VernonMount Vernon Country ClubPrivate club inside the 45-mile straight-line radius on its northeastern edge.
- Golf · DublinMuirfield Village Golf ClubPrivate tournament venue and golf club. Contact the club for membership details.
- Golf · New AlbanyNew Albany Country ClubLarge non-equity private country club with 27 holes and extensive racquet, aquatics, fitness, spa, dining, and family facilities.
- Golf · New AlbanyNew Albany Links Golf ClubSemi-private daily-fee golf course with a much broader social membership covering pool, racquets, fitness, dining, and events.
- Golf · SunburyNorthStar Golf ClubPrivate Sunbury club with golf, racquet, swim and social amenities; golf memberships are publicly listed as available.
- Golf · DelawareOakhaven Golf ClubPublic course and large practice facility with membership options whose rates are not posted.
- Golf · Grove CityOakhurst Country ClubA private golf club southwest of Columbus. Contact the club for its current membership options.
- Golf · CirclevillePickaway Country ClubSemi-private golf-centered country club with inexpensive annual categories, a restaurant, and event space.
- Golf · Grove CityPinnacle Golf ClubPrivate golf and lifestyle club; the only public dollar figure found is the 2025 Social & Dining annual fee.
- Golf · SunburyRattlesnake Ridge Golf ClubGolf-only private club with unusually complete 2026 public pricing and a Social-only wait list.
- Golf · GahannaRocky Fork Hunt and Country ClubInvitation-only, non-golf country club centered on dining, social life, pool, and rural grounds.
- Golf · MarysvilleRolling Meadows Golf ClubMarysville-area golf club included as a classification edge case for direct membership confirmation.
- Golf · GalenaRoyal American LinksDaily-fee course offering sold-out 2026 Columbus Collective access packages.
- metro parkScioto Audubon Metro ParkA 119-acre riverfront Metro Park south of downtown with paved trails, a climbing wall, wetlands, and a fenced dog park.
- Golf · ColumbusScioto Country ClubHistoric private country club in Upper Arlington; public membership pricing and availability are not posted.
- Golf · PowellScioto Reserve Country ClubPrivate Marquee group club paired with Kinsale under shared golf and club membership plans.
- Golf · SpringfieldSpringfield Country ClubA private club near the western edge of the radius with golf and social membership categories.
- Golf · DublinThe Club at Tartan FieldsArcis-managed private club with golf and social memberships; no food-and-beverage minimums or assessments are advertised.
- Golf · DublinThe Country Club at Muirfield VillageFamily-oriented private country club with eight publicly described membership classifications.
- Golf · New AlbanyThe Golf ClubGolf-focused private club with very little public membership information.
- Golf · WestervilleThe Golf Club at Little TurtlePrivate Pete Dye club with golf, pool, fitness, pickleball, indoor practice, dining, and social membership options.
- Golf · Washington Court HouseThe Greens Golf CourseSmall public nine-hole course with current, inexpensive 2026 annual memberships and a relaxed local-club feel.
- Golf · WestervilleThe Lakes Golf & Country ClubPrivate family country club with golf, year-round racquet sports and swimming, fitness, dining, and social programming.
- Golf · WestervilleThe Medallion ClubInvitation-tradition private club with 27 holes, fitness, aquatics, racquets, dining, and network benefits.
- Golf · ColumbusThe Ohio State University Golf ClubSemi-private university-affiliated club with two courses, published 2026 dues, a standard new-member initiation fee and a large waitlist.
- Golf · MarysvilleThe Ridge Golf & GardensPublic Marysville course with transparent 2026 annual membership pricing.
- Golf · GallowayThorn Apple Country ClubA public course with a capped annual walking-golf membership program.
- Golf · MarysvilleTimberview Golf CoursePublic Marysville course whose official site advertises golf memberships but publishes no package details.
- Golf · UrbanaUrbana Country ClubA private golf club east of Urbana, inside the Columbus radius.
- Golf · PowellWedgewood Golf & Country ClubMember-owned private country club with broad family amenities and four membership categories.
- Golf · ColumbusWorthington Hills Country ClubPrivate family country club with four publicly described membership categories.
- Golf · ColumbusYork Golf ClubGolf-focused private club with full, associate and junior/student categories and no mandatory spending minimums.
People
3- Culinary tour company and local food publisherColumbus Food AdventuresColumbus culinary-tour company founded by Bethia Woolf and Andy Dehus, with neighborhood tours and reporting on the local food scene.
- Food and travel writerNick Dekker (Breakfast With Nick)Central Ohio food and travel writer behind Breakfast With Nick, covering restaurants, breakfast, coffee, local openings, recipes, and travel.
- Food, travel, and family publisherThe Beard and The BakerColumbus-based food and travel publication by Hannah and Joel, with recipes, restaurant coverage, local events, and family travel.
Services
15- City of ColumbusCity parks, trails, and recreation facilitiesColumbus Recreation and Parks maintains city parks, greenways, recreation centers, pools, reservoirs, and rental facilities.
- City of ColumbusColumbus City CouncilNine councilmembers pass city laws, approve budgets and contracts, and decide land-use policy. Christopher L. Wyche, Nancy Day-Achauer, Rob Dorans, Emmanuel V. Remy, Nicholas J. Bankston, Melissa Green, Tiara N. Ross, Lourdes Barroso de Padilla, Shannon G. Hardin
- State of OhioDriver licenses and vehicle registrationOhio BMV online services cover driver-license and ID renewal, vehicle registration, driving records, tests, and branch queues.
- City of ColumbusFind your council districtColumbus uses nine residential districts, but every city voter elects every council seat.
- State of OhioFind your Ohio state legislatorsYour Ohio House and Senate districts depend on your address. The Ohio Legislature site identifies both lawmakers for an entered address.
- State of OhioFood, medical, and cash assistanceOhio Benefits screens and accepts applications for programs including food, medical, and cash assistance.
- Franklin CountyFranklin County commissionersThe three-member board governs county programs, approves the county budget, and oversees county administration. Kevin L. Boyce, John O'Grady, Erica C. Crawley
- State of OhioGovernor and lieutenant governorThe governor heads Ohio’s executive branch; the lieutenant governor serves in the administration and succeeds the governor when required. Mike DeWine, Jim Tressel
- City of ColumbusMayor and city administrationThe mayor leads the executive branch and appoints the directors who run city departments. Andrew J. Ginther
- State of OhioOhio statewide elected officesFour independently elected offices handle legal enforcement, public-account audits, elections and business filings, and state treasury programs. Andy Wilson, Keith Faber, Frank LaRose, Robert Sprague
- Franklin CountyProperty records and parcel searchThe County Auditor search shows parcel boundaries, ownership, valuation, tax district, building details, and sales history. Michael Stinziano
- Franklin CountyProperty-tax bill and payment statusThe County Treasurer search shows tax bills, balances, payments, and parcel-level tax information. Cheryl Brooks Sullivan
- City of ColumbusRequest a city service through 311Columbus 311 routes non-emergency requests such as potholes, missed collection, code concerns, streetlights, and damaged city property.
- City of ColumbusTrash, recycling, and yard-waste scheduleThe city lookup returns collection days for a specific address and publishes the rotating holiday and yard-waste calendars.
- Franklin CountyVoter record, polling place, and sample ballotThe Board of Elections provides separate official lookups for registration records, polling locations, and sample ballots.