Tuttle Park Recreation Center

This is a review for the playground and water fountain. The playground is nice for the area it is in, and is newer-​ish. But that water fountain! My new favorite on the olentangy bike trail! It has a fast bottle filler! I will stop here every time I roll by.

Tuttle park is probably the best recreation space in the university district outside of the university itself.
Its northern bound is at Achermen Road where it is a wooded area in a ravine. There is a multi-​use trail tied to the Olentangy Greenway that goes by a stairs climbing to Hudson and through a very wild and dark thicket; various animals make their home in its semi-​swamp environs; deer, rodents, all manner of birds, and even snakes wander its thick brush. Sadly, homeless camps can be seen in the distance, their tarps glistering near the Old North Columbus edge.
To the south in the shadows of the former multi-​story hotels is a wide expanse of grass meant for frisbees, soccer matches, and whatever games needing an expanse. Two large softball fields are there too. Above on a hill is a Romanesque rest cul-​de-​sac with benches overlooking the fields.
A rink for dry land hockey’s is to the western edge; well maintained and shaded, it is the only one of it’s kind I’ve seen in Columbus Parks inventory.
A slight disappointment is the lack of bicycle racks; kind of strange with it near campus and the trail going through it and everything. They need to add that like pronto.

The condition of the ball fields have really improve (with some minor drainage issues the city should be working on, but probably won’t). All six diamonds have posts for permanent bases, back stops, sideline fencing and benches. Its a big improvement.

I voted here! I took a look around too. Honestly, this is better as a voting location than a Rec Center, especially with the Olentangy bike path nearby (which is gorge) and Clintonville being as natural as it is. What I’m saying is I’m not sure you NEED this place in order to have a good workout experience in this area.
I will concede that it is nice in the summer when you just want a cheap pool experience, but guys, come on. You can do better than this.

It’s a decent recreation center but it is in the hood. I didn’t like the vibe. I saw a group of youngsters just hanging out. The pool area is nice, they have a kiddie pool too. The place must have a bad rep because there were two police officers standing by the pool entrance guarding it apparently. There were several life guards on duty which I liked. They sell swim diapers for $ 1.00 each.

Welp, I am a runner… and live on OSU campus, this is never a good mix.
The places to run outside are either crowded with streets and people, or somewhat sketchy. Yet, this nice convenient loop stands out.
It connects to the Olentangy Trail and always seems to have some sort of activity going on whether it is people swinging on the swings, playing hockey, basketball, kickball, or baseball.
The trail is paved and kept up nicely. There are parts that are shaded, or out in the sun once you get towards the center of the park. Plenty of mild hills for joggers and bikers.
Tuttle Park, I approve you as a great exercise place for campus running hood-​rats :)

For a small park and recreation center right next door to Ohio State, Tuttle Park has a lot to offer. It has the playing field for baseball and soccer, or just running and getting some exercise. There’s tennis courts as well. And a picnic pavilion with a barbeque area.
The pool is decent sized and with a membership — cheap, at $ 4 — you can get in for fifty cents a day.
Also with that membership you can sign up for any of the array of classes that they offer, including ceramics.