South Columbus in Franklin County, Ohio — The American Midwest (Great Lakes)
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Join Friends of Schiller Park. . Dedicated to providing support, advocacy, and sweat equity for the most beloved 23 acres in the city!,
How It Began. In 1981, four mothers wanted to help make improvements to the playground and to plant some new trees, but quickly understood that the entire park was a significant historic site, worthy of thoughtful care, Janet Druen, Wendy Mathis, Connie Swain, and Elspeth Willoughby have our endless gratitude and admiration.,
Partnership. The Friends organization works in a public-private partnership with Columbus' Department of Recreation and Parks. The Friends fund and maintain many enhancements throughout the park.,
Initiatives and Improvements. . Encouraging children to enjoy the park with the transformed playground/tot lot., . Making the park more user-friendly with the installation of picnic tables, benches, trash cans, and pedestrian lighting throughout the park., . Beautifying the park with the installation of the Schiller Monument circle garden and signage, the Grace Highfield Garden, the promenade, and restoration of the carriage path., . Supporting art in the park with the commission and installation of the Umbrella Girl fountain, construction of the amphitheater, care of the historic statue of Frederick Schiller and the commission of five sculptures by renowned artist Jerzy Kedziora., . Fostering an appreciation of the historic significance of the property with programs, posts, and publications. Throughout the year, we plant and maintain the Welcome Gardens at the four park entrances as well as contract expert care of historic trees and fund new trees as needed.
Dedicated to providing support, advocacy, and sweat equity for the most beloved 23 acres in the city!
How It Began
In 1981, four mothers wanted to help make improvements to the playground and to plant some new trees, but quickly understood that the entire park was a significant historic site, worthy of thoughtful care, Janet Druen, Wendy Mathis, Connie Swain, and Elspeth Willoughby have our endless gratitude and admiration.
Partnership
The Friends organization works in a public-private partnership with Columbus' Department of Recreation and Parks. The Friends fund and maintain many enhancements throughout the park.
Initiatives and Improvements
Encouraging children to enjoy the park with the transformed playground/tot lot.
Making the park more user-friendly with the installation of picnic tables, benches, trash cans, and pedestrian lighting throughout the park.
Beautifying the park with the installation of the Schiller Monument circle garden and signage, the Grace Highfield Garden, the promenade, and restoration of the carriage path.
Supporting art in the park with the commission and installation of
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the Umbrella Girl fountain, construction of the amphitheater, care of the historic statue of Frederick Schiller and the commission of five sculptures by renowned artist Jerzy Kedziora.
Fostering an appreciation of the historic significance of the property with programs, posts, and publications. Throughout the year, we plant and maintain the Welcome Gardens at the four park entrances as well as contract expert care of historic trees and fund new trees as needed.
Erected by Friends of Schiller Park.
Topics. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Parks & Recreational Areas. A significant historical year for this entry is 1981.
Location. 39° 56.523′ N, 82° 59.547′ W. Marker is in Columbus, Ohio, in Franklin County. It is in South Columbus. It is at the intersection of Jaeger Street and East Deshler Avenue, on the right when traveling south on Jaeger Street. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 1069 Jaeger St, Columbus OH 43206, United States of America. Touch for directions.
Regionally, this marker is in Ohio’s Scioto Valley. It is also in the American Midwest and in the Corn Belt. Globally,
Photographed by Craig Doda, April 17, 2026
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it is in North America, the Western Hemisphere, the Western World, and the Anglosphere. Historically, it finds itself in what was once the Haudenosaunee (Iroquois) Confederacy, the territory of the Mississippian Culture, and the Northwest Territory.
Credits. This page was last revised on April 28, 2026. It was originally submitted on April 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. This page has been viewed 7 times since then. Photos:1, 2. submitted on April 26, 2026, by Craig Doda of Napoleon, Ohio. • Devry Becker Jones was the editor who published this page.
