Outdoors Brewery District, German Village
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
An outdoor spot in Brewery District, German Village, free to visit and worth about an hour. Best time to go: Morning.
Why go
Riverside park on a former industrial site just west of German Village, with wetland trails and skyline views.
It is one of 6 curated places we feature in German Village, alongside 3 places to eat, 1 outdoor spot and 1 place to shop. The closest of our other picks is The Book Loft, 0.7 mi away as the crow flies.
- Type
- Outdoors · Nature
- Neighborhood
- Brewery District
- Price
- Free
- Time needed
- 1 hr
- Best time
- Morning
Nearby
Our closest curated picks, including 3 beyond German Village. Distances are straight-line, not walking or driving.
- 1The Book Loft
Independent bookstore with 32 rooms of books spread through a 19th-century building and courtyard.
Shopping · 0.7 mi straight-line - 2Katzinger's Delicatessen
New York-style deli open since 1984, with towering corned beef sandwiches and a free pickle barrel.
Food · 0.7 mi straight-line - 3Brass Eye
Rooftop bar on The Junto hotel across the river from downtown, facing the skyline; its NYE party ran in 2024 and 2025.
Drinks · Downtown & the Short North · 0.7 mi straight-line - 4COSI Noon Year's Eve
The science museum's family countdown to noon in its atrium on Dec 31, held 10 am to noon in 2025.
Activity · Downtown & the Short North · 0.7 mi straight-line - 5Scioto Mile
Riverfront parks and promenade along the Scioto River with the best ground-level view of the downtown skyline.
Sight · Downtown & the Short North · 0.8 mi straight-line - 6Lindey's
Bistro in an 1880s building that has been German Village's special-occasion dinner spot since 1981.
Food · 0.8 mi straight-line
On these curated routes
Scioto Audubon Metro Park is a stop on our Columbus New Year's Eve route. Open it to see the full day-by-day plan.
More outdoor spots in German Village
Another curated outdoor spot in German Village. See the full German Village guide.
When to go
Average daily highs in German Village run from 35°F in January to 85°F in August; May is usually the wettest month. For Scioto Audubon Metro Park itself, we suggest: Morning.
Modelled monthly averages for German Village from NASA POWER, not a forecast. Full German Village weather by month.
Getting there
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- Coordinates
- 39.94923, -83.00889
- Destination
- German Village, Ohio
Scioto Audubon Metro Park: quick answers
How much time do you need at Scioto Audubon Metro Park?
Plan on about an hour at Scioto Audubon Metro Park. That is our curated estimate for a typical visit; groups that linger will want more.
When is the best time to visit Scioto Audubon Metro Park?
Our pick: Morning. Insider tip: The loop around the wetlands is an easy, flat first walk of the year.
Is Scioto Audubon Metro Park free?
Yes, we list Scioto Audubon Metro Park as free to visit. Check locally before you go, since special exhibits, parking or tours can carry a fee.
Which TripsCircle routes include Scioto Audubon Metro Park?
Scioto Audubon Metro Park appears on Columbus New Year's Eve, a curated route you can open on TripsCircle and plan with your group.
Add Scioto Audubon Metro Park to your crew's plan
Save it to a shared TripsCircle itinerary, settle the timing with a quick poll, and split the costs with everyone going to German Village.
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