Fairgrounds in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Victorian Playgrounds
Our modernized playground combines the timeless look of the 19th century playground with the safety requirements of today. Developed to give kids a safe place to play off the streets, early playgrounds encouraged exercise and social development.
Fun Fact: Did you know that the first playground in the United States was built in 1887 in San Francisco's Golden Gate Park?
Topics. This historical marker is listed in these topic lists: Architecture • Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1887.
Location. 40° 0.397′ N, 82° 59.25′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Fairgrounds. Marker is on History Street south of Hiawatha Park Drive, on the left when traveling north. Touch for map. Marker is in this post office area: Columbus OH 43211, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. Recycling in the Victorian Era (within shouting distance of this marker); Mexican-American War Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Basket Ball (about 400 feet away, measured in a direct line); Oil Drilling Equipment (about 500 feet away); Coal Car / Double Water Wheel Turbine (about 500 feet away); World War I Memorial (about 700 feet away); The Ohio State Fair
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Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on June 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia. This page has been viewed 85 times since then and 12 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on June 29, 2022, by Devry Becker Jones of Washington, District of Columbia.
