Downtown in Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
Location of a children's park and fountain
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022
1. Location of a children's park and fountain Marker
This site was the location of a children's park and fountain, dedicated in 1992, made possible with major contributions from members of the builders exchange of central Ohio and individual donors whose names were memorialized on bronze plaques.
The builders exchange a local trade association with nearly 1,400 member firms, wanted to mark its 100th anniversary by making a gift to the community to fulfill the city's vision of a park for children. The park featured a fountain, a waterfall with a meandering stream, and an enchanted forest, which was the home to six mythical animals created by renowned sculptor Jack Greaves the bronze creatures included a unicorn, griffin, owl, eagle, lion and a dog.
The park was named after former Columbus recreation and parks director, James W. Barney before it was removed in 2014 to make way for the renovations to the Scioto River and adjoining parkland. The sculptures and donor plaques were returned to this green space in 2015.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1992.
Location. 39° 57.792′ N, 83° 0.312′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in Downtown. Marker is on Marconi Boulevard south of West Long Street (U.S. 33), on
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Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker. USS Columbus (here, next to this marker); Pickaweekee (within shouting distance of this marker); Labor & Workers Memorial (within shouting distance of this marker); Evolution Of The Sioto River (within shouting distance of this marker); Spanish War Veterans Memorial (about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); American Federation of Labor / United Mine Workers of America (about 300 feet away); Big Branch Coal Mines Memorial (about 300 feet away); John Brickell (about 400 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Columbus.
Photographed By Craig Doda, June 24, 2022
2. Location of a children's park and fountain Marker
Credits. This page was last revised on February 3, 2023. It was originally submitted on August 15, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 63 times since then and 6 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on August 15, 2022, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
