John W. Galbreath Bicentennial Park is a park in downtown
Columbus, Ohio
Columbus () is the state capital and the most populous city in the U.S. state of Ohio. With a 2020 census population of 905,748, it is the 14th-most populous city in the U.S., the second-most populous city in the Midwest, after Chicago, and t ...
, United States, located at 233 Civic Center Drive. The park features a fountain, a park restaurant and a performance pavilion.
Bicentennial Park was established in 1976, on the United States'
200th anniversary.
It was dedicated to
John W. Galbreath
John Wilmer Galbreath (August 10, 1897 – July 20, 1988) was an American building contractor and sportsman.
Born in Derby, Ohio, he grew up in Mount Sterling, Ohio, where he graduated from high school. He then graduated from Ohio University ...
, an Ohio philanthropist, builder,
Kentucky Derby
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breeder and owner of the
Pittsburgh Pirates
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from 1945-1985.
Features
The Scioto Mile Fountain presents unique lighting and fog effects, it is interactive and accessible to people of all ages.
The park also features Milestone 229, a restaurant and dining terrace that offers a panoramic view of the Scioto Mile and the downtown Columbus skyline, and it features rooftop solar panels to help power both the restaurant and the fountain. The restaurant is open daily for lunch and dinner.
The Performing Arts Pavilion is a permanent stage that hosts events such as dance recitals and shows, as well as other community events, presented by the Recreation and Parks Department.
Gallery
File:Bicentennial Park 01.jpg, The park's fountains in use
File:Columbus, Ohio (2018) - 465.jpg, Outdoor pavilion
File:Columbus, Ohio (2018) - 205.jpg, Park sign
File:Bicentennial Park 1984.jpg, The park in 1984
See also
*
List of parks in Columbus, Ohio
Columbus, Ohio has numerous municipal parks, several regional parks (part of the Metro Parks system), and privately-owned parks. The Columbus Recreation and Parks Department operates 370 parks, with a combined .
City parks
* Academy Park ...
References
External links
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Scioto Mile page
Downtown Columbus, Ohio
Parks in Columbus, Ohio
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