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The Ohio Penitentiary. The Ohio Pen was situated across from North Bank Park, at the corner of Neil Avenue and Spring Street. It sat there for more than 167 years, opening in 1834 and closing in 1974 following extensive damage during a riot in 1968. The pen was knocked down in 1997 to make way for the Arena District project.
The Scioto Mile set the stage for the Scioto Greenways project, which unearthed another 33 acres of greenspace and returned the river to its natural flow. Located in the heart of downtown Columbus, the Scioto Mile connects North Bank Park to Bicentennial Park through a pedestrian-friendly Promenade that runs south on Civic Center Drive from ...
Each year, the Scioto Mile glows with holiday lighting, adding an air of festivity in downtown Columbus. While construction takes place in Bicentennial Park, holiday lights will be placed along the Promenade, stretching from Rich Street to Broad Street. Beginning on Wednesday, Nov. 23, and continuing until Jan. 3, 2024, the Promenade will shine ...
The Jewel of the Scioto Mile One-of-a-Kind Dining Experience! Unmatched Columbus, Ohio dining with remarkable views of downtown Columbus, the restaurant features elevated comfort food from a scratch-kitchen with the finest and freshest ingredients.
Mar 1, 2023 · COLUMBUS, Ohio — The Scioto Mile Fountain at Bicentennial Park is set to get a $15 million makeover, and with renovation construction likely to take an entire year, it will also be out of ...
The Scioto Mile project renovated Bicentennial Park to add new public amenities, converted a 5-lane road into a 2-lane road with a wide pedestrian waterfront promenade, and reclaimed 3 acres of land along the riverbank from underwater. The Scioto Greenways project started with the removal of a low head dam, which reduced the river’s width by ...
Events Along The Mile. Columbus Recreation and Parks produces six signature events and concert series at parks along The Scioto Mile each year. Explore the signature events below or check out the events calendar and see what is happening along The Mile. CBUS Soul Fest. Holiday Lights. Jazz & Rib Fest. Rhythm on the River. Wednesdays on the Green.
