Parks Programming

Outdoor Experiences

Kayaking 101

Learn the basics of paddling and get more comfortable on the water through this introduction to kayaking.

Age: 8+ (Participants 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult).

Date: Friday, May 19

Time: 4 – 6 p.m.

Cost: $15/$20

Location: Hannah Park

Short Kayak Float

Relax and enjoy the beauty of the Big Walnut Creek waterway right here in Gahanna’s backyard!

Age: 8+ (Participants 17 and under must be accompanied by an adult).

Date: Friday, July 14

Time: 5 – 7 p.m.

Cost: $15/$20

Location: Begins at Friendship Park and ends at Pizzurro Park.

Outdoor Exploration

Join our Parks & Rec staff on an adventure into the outdoors!

Park Exploration:

Date: Friday, June 9

Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Creekside

Date: Friday, July 14 Time: 6:30 – 7:30 p.m.

Location: Friendship Park

Creek Exploration:

Date: Monday, June 12

Time: 6 – 7 p.m.

Location: Creekside

Pollination Nation:

Date: Wednesday, June 28

Time: 6 – 7 p.m.

Location: Woodside Green Park

Recreation & Sports

Yoga Based Movement

Balance, stretch, and strengthen your body in a slow, meditative way that links breath and movement for an integrated mind, body and spirit practice. Kristi Bryan will instruct this course.

Age: 18+

Dates: Tuesdays, May 16 – June 20 (No class on May 30).

Time: 6:30 – 7:45 p.m.

Cost: $100/$117

Location: Golf Course Clubhouse

Chair Yoga

Kristi Bryan will also instruct this course in which you will explore flow through seated, standing, and mat sequences to increase circulation and improve strength and balance with the support of a chair.

Age: 18+

Dates: Wednesdays, May 17 – June 21 (No class on May 31).

Time: 10:30 – 11:45 a.m.

Cost: $100/$117

Location: Golf Course Clubhouse

Mini Soccer Stars

Bally Sports leads an age-appropriate program that utilizes fun games and activities to teach the fundamentals of soccer to new players.

Age: 3 – 9

Dates: Saturdays, June 3 – July 8

Time: 9 – 10:15 a.m.

Cost: $85/$100

Location: Lower McCorckle Park

Arts & Education

Acrylic Painting: Adults

Paint Your Pet

Come paint your furry friend in this acrylic painting class for beginners!

Age: 18+

Dates: Wednesday, June 7, Tuesday, July 11, Saturday, September 2, Saturday, September 30

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Cost: $58/$71

Location: Senior Center

Painting in the Park: Painting 101

In this class, the instructor will share tips and techniques, so participants successfully complete their first painting.

Age: 18+

Dates: Wednesday, June 14, Wednesday, June 21, Wednesday, June 28, Tuesday, July 18, Tuesday, July 25, Wednesday, August 16, Wednesday, August 23, Tuesday, September 5

Time: 6 – 8 p.m.

Cost: $50/$62

Location: Friendship Park Gazebo

Painting in the Park: Simple Still Life

Participants will learn the process of sketching, underpainting, and layering details onto their still life painting with the help of an instructor.

Age: 18+

Dates: Tuesday, June 27, Wednesday, August 9

Time: 6 - 8 p.m.

Cost: $50/$62

Location: Friendship Park Gazebo

Acrylic Painting: Youth

These classes will use acrylic paint and different types of paint brushes to teach methods in blending paint. Participants will also learn about each brush’s unique purpose.

May Flowers – A special Mother’s Day painting

Dates: Mondays, May 1 – 22

Beaches in June

Dates: Mondays, June 5 – 26

Sunrise & Sunsets

Dates: Mondays, July 3 – 24

August Moons & Meteor Show

Dates: Mondays, August 7 – 28

Autumn Landscapes

Dates: Mondays, September 4 – 25

Age: 5-17

Time: 4 – 6 p.m.

Cost: $36/$45 (Price per class. Multiple classes available in each theme).

Location: Senior Center

Golf Course

Sips and Tips FORE! Ladies

Ladies, come out to learn about golf in an informal, fun, and social twist on the game. Please call the golf course at (614) 342-4270 or email Krista.Johnston@Gahanna.gov for more information and to sign up.

Age: 18+

Dates: Tuesday, June 6 – Rules, Etiquette, and Fundamentals

Tuesday, July 11 – Chipping and Putting

Tuesday, August 8 – Irons, Woods, and Drivers

Tuesday, September 5 – Putting it all Together

Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $20 per session

Location: Gahanna Municipal Golf Course

Love Birdies Night Out

Have date night at the golf course! This event will bring couples and friends together for an evening of fun on the course.

Age: 18+

Dates: Friday, May 19 - Fiesta

Friday, June 16 – Flag Day

Friday, July 14 – Christmas in July

Time: 6 – 7:30 p.m.

Cost: $40 per couple

Aquatics

Hunters Ridge Pool & Gahanna Swimming Pool

Open daily from Sunday, May 28 – Wednesday, August 16 12 - 8 p.m.

*The Hunters Ridge Pool will also be open from 12 - 8 p.m. on Saturday, May 27. Back to school hours will begin on Sunday, August 20.

2023 Membership Rates

Pool memberships grant you unlimited access to both the Gahanna Swimming Pool and the Hunters Ridge Pool, discounted programs, and discounted or free admission to all pool special events! Visit Gahanna.gov for more information.

Splash Pad

Open daily from 8 a.m. – 8 p.m., beginning in May (weather permitting). Check online for an anticipated opening date.

The Splash Pad is an amenity of the pool. It will be open and free to the public from 8 a.m. - 12 p.m., before the Gahanna Swimming Pool opens each day during the season and on days that the pool is not open. It will be available, during pool operating hours, to members and those who purchase a day pass.

Aquatics Events

Food Truck Night

Stop by the pool and grab a bite to eat from the food truck that will be different every week!

Dates: Wednesdays, May 31 – Aug 16

Time: 5 – 8 p.m.

Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool

Adult Swim

Hunters Ridge Pool will stay open late on select Fridays throughout the summer for adults!

Age: 18+

Dates: Friday, June 9

Friday, June 23

Friday, July 7

Time: 8:00 – 9:30 p.m.

Cost: $6/$9 (Free for pool members).

Location: Hunters Ridge Pool

Dollar Dog Night

A community favorite returns with $1 hot dogs at the Gahanna Swimming Pool!

Dates: Fridays, June 2 – September 1

Time: 4 – 8 p.m.

Location: Gahanna Swimming Pool

Pool membership or daily pass required for entry.

Sunday Funday

Join us for a day full of fun events and activities, including a rotating food truck, an inflatable obstacle course, arts & crafts, and more!

Dates: Sunday, June 4

Sunday, July 2

Sunday, August 6

Time: 12 – 8 p.m.

Pool membership or daily pass required for entry.

Dive-In Movies

Enjoy the movie, themed poolside games and activities, and food specials! Discounted admission begins at 4 p.m. for nonmembers.

Dates: Saturday, June 10 – Black Panther: Wakanda Forever (PG-13)

Saturday, July 14 – Jaws (PG)

Time: 7 p.m.; Movie starts at dark

Cost: Free for pool members; $5 per nonmember/$20 family max

Location: Hunters Ridge Pool

Luau Night

Break out your Hawaiian shirt for a Hawaiian luau! Live entertainment will include luau dancers, hula lessons, a limbo contest, live music, and more!

Date: Saturday, June 24

Time: 5 – 9 p.m.

Cost: Free for pool members; $6 for residents/$9 for nonresidents

Location: Hunters Ridge Pool

American Red Cross Courses

CPR/AED Pro, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen

This program will provide the necessary education to become certified for two years in CPR/AED of the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and Administering Emergency Oxygen for infants, children, and adults.

Age: 15 by the last day of the course

Dates: Saturday, May 6

Saturday, May 13

Sunday, May 21

Time: 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.

Cost: $125/$175

Location: Hunters Ridge Pool

Summer Camps

The Department of Parks & Recreation offers several summer day camp programs for a variety of ages and interests. For a complete list of summer day camp and youth offerings, visit Gahanna.gov.