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Battelle Riverfront Park, Columbus, OH

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Battelle Riverfront Park

A downtown Columbus, Ohio riverfront park near City Hall, named for Gordon Battelle.

Columbus, OH

About Battelle Riverfront Park

Battelle Riverfront Park is a downtown Columbus park of about 4.1 acres, located near Columbus City Hall. It was established in 1983 and is named for Gordon Battelle. The park was funded by the Battelle Memorial Institute. The Scioto Mile pages describe the wider riverfront area, where visiting is free and the parks are open to the public.

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