This was one of my favorite places to visit in Columbus, OH... and it's free! Unless you have to pay for parking... I highly recommend this place!!! The garden is so interesting and from different angles you'll see different views. I really enjoyed this place and taking pictures. read more

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I love the recreation of the famous Seurat painting however...While I was here with my kiddos it reeked of urine, we found boxers on the park grounds, and encountered some questionable people. It was a quick visit for us but such a beautiful wonderful idea. Unfortunately I wouldn't go out of my way for this, pictures could be better than the in person experience. read more

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This is a very beautiful park with abundant greenery, grassy fields and a plethora of trees, as well as picnic tables and even a garden museum on site. During my run last week, I was able to explore the diverse garden shrub sculptures in the image of people and pets, and even boat shaped pieces in the pond. Took my time admiring the creativity, uniqueness, and charm on display. The entire place was peaceful and alluring, a great stop during my recent visit to Ohio. read more

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I stopped by here for the first time today to explore the 9.2 acre topiary park, and it was so cute even in the winter! Parking: parallel parking around the park - you do have to pay to park Trees: impressive! I did think these would be scattered all over the park & fun to find, but they're all centrally located and based off of a painting from Paris. It was fun to walk around & guess what each of the trees were shaped into. The pond was beautiful with the snow and ice! This isn't a place I would drive super far and out of my way to enjoy, but it's nice for a short stroll. read more

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Small but worth it park! This park was super cute with a gorgeous little pond and topiary art all around it. It is a small area but it is a perfect quick stop to make or a nice place to sit and relax. It has well made paths and very nice grass to walk through. It is very well kept. We happened to come by when a book festival was being set up. There are lots of nice shaded areas and benches to sit and relax in. read more

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This was a cute little park to stroll around. The greenery there was amazing. They made trees and scrubs look exactly like Georges Seurat's "Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte". There's a display with the painting there, so it was cool to compare it to the real thing. Parking can be a hit or miss around the area. read more

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Definitely one of a kind and I am very impressed with the skill it takes to create and maintain such a park. There a bronze metal plaque that explains the history of this park and states it was meant to replicate a painting. After I looked at the painting I realized this park does look like a real life version of it. The upkeep at the time was good. There was no overflowing trash. The only thing is I'm not sure I went at the wrong time of day, it was around 3:30 on a weekday but it was really noisy. You had high school kids screaming and laughing since they just got out of school and homeless people that would follow and badger you for money. I get Columbus is a city and we have all types of people, but based on this experience I wouldn't come here to have a relaxed meditation experience. If someone likes art, being outside and seeing something unique I highly recommend this park! read more

Topiary Park - Parks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

A was a perfect day to see the topiary garden in Columbus. If you are a fan of the painting "A Sunday Afternoon at La Grande Jatte"then you should appreciate this park. The park itself is free, however, it's pay parking on Towne Street but the side streets offer free parking and a side entrance to the park. It's a short drive from the German Village and also not far from the Franklin Park Conservatory if you have time. read more

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Unpopular opinion time. I was so disappointed by this park. It is supposed to be an urban gem, but I thought it reflected really poorly on Columbus Rec and Parks. The trash cans were overflowing with trash, the grass looked like it had not been cut in weeks and the whole park just looked neglected. There were belligerent drunk people hanging out on park benches and I could not imagine walking through here at night. I would be embarrassed to bring visitors from out of town to see this. read more

Topiary Park - Parks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

Sad to say it looked a bit ragged the day I was there. It's a recreation of Georges Seurat's famous pointillist painting. I'm hoping to visit again on a nice day in the spring or summer. read more

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One of my favorite parks! It is a really nice topiary garden, pond, and park. The park is located on East Town Street in the downtown Columbus area at 480 E. Town St, close to the Columbus Public Library, and Grant Hospital. This is the historic site of the old deaf school & park that is now a tranquil public garden. It is great for dog and people walks, picnics, and a great place just to relax. Some of the topiary displays have seen some better days but it is a great park. read more

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I love the craftsmanship here but besides that, the park desperately needs some tlc. Also, I saw a few homeless people hanging around so this place is only good for going during the daytime. At night, it might be kind of sketchy. read more

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Have a few minutes before headed to Columbus airport and decided to stop by zone parking for an hour was 85c!! Beautiful scenery the only disappointment was that the gift shop was closed. A must see read more

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What a beautiful park! We enjoyed our walk through this park. A great place for photo ops, outdoor games, a stroll or a relaxing picnic. The landscaping detail and maintenance here is phenomenal! Researched and apparently this park is a recreation of a painting a scene made by artist Georges Seurat. Really cool. read more

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Great place to go. Read a book. Meditate quiet time. Enjoy scenery. Take plenty pictures and look at art read more

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Unique; don't miss! Worth a trip from afar, for art lovers On a weekday in October, I found free parking on a side street right around the corner from the park entrance. I think the park opens at 11AM; luckily, I didn't come too early Pretty flowers and several benches, too read more

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It's a cool free thing to see/visit while in Columbus. Apparently it was a park dedicated for the Deaf School that used to exist, but now it's an public open green space with benches. It's quite a decently sized park for the area. The only parking around is the metered spots surrounding the area, so that's the only hassle getting here. But I would suggest it if you have time to spare. The most unique thing about this park that makes it worth a visit is the topiary of the iconic painting by Georges Seurat: "A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of La Grande Jatte". It's located right in the center of the park, so it's really hard to miss. The shrubs are clipped to accurately represent the whole scene of the painting right in front of your eyes! It's actually pretty cool to see in person. When I went in the morning around 10am, there weren't too many people walking around. The ducks were laying on the grass sleeping. The whole park seems pretty peaceful. It seemed like a nice serene place to enjoy. read more

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PBJ & Jazz: Largemouth Brass Band Let's Get Social Picnic in the Park Mocktails & Conversation was a great afternoon with free music that was great and interactive with the kids read more

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What a beautiful sight to behold. Now that I've finally visited, I'll be back often, there's no doubt about it. If you're new to this park, the best place to start is at the entrance. Be sure to grab a flier in one of the little boxes as it offers instructions on a self guided tour. It also provides a plethora of information on the garden and its history. For starters, it is located on the original site of the Ohio School for the Deaf, which unfortunately burnt down in 1981. Years later a Columbus artist had an interest in recreating the Georges Seurat painting, "Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grand Jatte'' but in topiary form and this was decided to be it's forever resting place... And years later here it still is in all of its vibrant green glory. Having seen the original George Seurat painting in real life, and then coming here to see it in mother nature form, pure magic. I was giddy as a school girl frolicking through this park, not a care in the world. I can't wait to visit during different times of the year. When I went in April there were still a few bits of winter mixed in with fresh new green leaves. I bet it's amazing in the summer. read more

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There are multiple ways to enjoy the world-recognized Topiary Garden. First there is the self-guided tour which should be started at the top of the hill in the eastern part of the 7 acre park. There you will find George Seurat's 1886 Impressionist painting entitled "A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of Le Grande Jatte" replicated in a metal relief. Look straight ahead and the painting is laid out in front of you in the form of topiary figures. Secondly, the park can be enjoyed by a docent tour. On their website you can request a docent lead tour. The cost is $35 for 15 or less people and $3 per/person for groups 16 or more. Tours are 35 to 40 minutes long. Lastly there is a Tree-Walk tour. This tour can be downloaded and takes you station to station explaining the various trees in the park. If you go to the official Topiary Garden website, you can print out a location map of all the trees with a narrative of each tree. Sometimes you may just want to sit on one of the benches and eat your take-out lunch as I did enjoying the beauty and serenity, The chateau style Gatehouse on the property has restrooms, gift shop and a small museum. read more

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A very nice little building in the Topiary Garden. The shop has a variety of art and historical items for purchase, plus some informational displays. The staff is very friendly and kind. Restrooms and a water fountain are available across from the shop. read more

Beautiful. Absolutely stunning work on display here. Only two blocks from the Columbus Museum of Art and worth it before or after your visit. I have never seen anything like this before, certainly not to the scale or precision that they have done here. They have legit turned a two-dimensional painting into a three-dimensional scene with bushes and trees. It's amazing. Do not miss this in Columbus. [Review 11288 overall, 1065 of 2019.] read more

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What can I say about the Topiary Park that hasn't been said already? I love this cute little park next to the Main Library because of it garden sculptures and the baby pond and all the birds that come through! I have seen cardinals, nuthatches, chickadees and more! I would put out bird seed for them on my breaks and it great when they come back to visit! I walk a few laps around the park. It is about 7 acres wide and I walk miles around it for exercise and enjoy the free parking on Sundays! So take advantage! This park is well maintained and very nice for pictures or drawing with friends on the many tables! Check it out! read more

I cannot believe I have never reviewed this park! We love to visit the Topiary Park and you can walk right in to the library which my kids also love!! We've been many times and it's never been crowded or unenjoyable. There are some picnic tables and also benches along the walking paths. Trash cans are available too so please pick up after yourself. This park is free to enjoy and has so much open space. We even go when the weather is cooler and the shrubbery is not full. They've added a whole area of tables with umbrellas right outside the walkway that leads to the library. I can't say much more than everyone has already said but I can tell you it's worth checking out whether you're looking for a peaceful place to read, go for a nice walk, or just get some fresh air while enjoying some art! It's free, what do you have to lose?! read more

I'm so glad I finally made a stop at The Topiary Gardens. I've drove by time and time again over the last 23 years, just always seem to pass by without a chance to stop. It's not huge, but almost a little oasis in the concrete jungle. There is a lot of construction going on around the park, beware; however, what do you expect being smack in the middle of downtown. Love the trees all over the grounds, which makes for plenty of full-shade and full-sun spots. Plenty of metal benches and cement picnic tables. This park is a block down from Columbus' major trauma hospital, a high school, and of course Franklin University, so This park serves an integral purpose for downtime. The entrance to the new patio area outside the Columbus Metropolitan Library is nice, so you can easily move indoors for books, or outdoors to read and converse. read more

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This park is absolutely breath taking! It is so clean and well kept. They have a great walking path that features cool sculpted shrubs. It is also in a nice location that is not far from a library. This is such a unique park experience. You should definitely visit! read more

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Coming here today was almost an afterthought for my wife and I but we had a few minutes to kill before our next activity during our long weekend in Columbus and decided to check it out. Lots of construction going on on the side roads but this park springs up out of nowhere and is such a nice oasis in the area. Not terribly large, but fun to push our stroller through and really fun to admire the topiary statues in the recreation from the 'Grand Isles' painting. Definitely worth the stop and a nice respite from the hustle and bustle all around. read more

Absolutely loved this display in downtown Columbus. It is easy to find and easy to park on the street to walk through the park which is about one city block. There were some homeless folks set up in the park so be prepared for that but that seems to be a part of any city you visit these days. The topiary art is a replica of the work of Georges Seurat's famous painting "A Sunday Afternoon On The Ile De La Grande Jatte". It was fascinating to compare the painting (there is a bronze plague of it to compare). A sign in the park tells you to go to the top of the easternmost hill and stand near the black mark set into the path. That is where you will find the bronze replica of the painting for comparison. The works of art are amazing in and of themselves but it is so cool to compare them to the painting. You can walk among the topiary art as well. Don't just stay on the path, be among the art pieces for photo opps. read more

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I've been wanting to check out this place for a while! Thankfully, my friend asked me to take a quick walk with her over here. It's cool! All the sculpted people are from a famous painting that I'm sure a Yelper has already mentioned on here. Free parallel parking on Sundays, so we parked by the entrance. We wanted to look inside the library, but COVID-19. This was the day Ohio declared all restaurants would close at 9 and would proceed into the lockdown. Cool place to go take your kids and feed some ducks or geese! read more

Nothing much in here. It seemed unkept/overgrown (they need pruning pronto!). You would think the town would devote more resources because if the place were nicer, it could draw tourist dollars. read more

I feel like most large cities don't do well with having parks in the middle of town but somehow Columbus gets it right. Topiary Park is beautiful and well maintained. It's a nice size and has a peaceful feeling. Much of the park is in the sun but you can find many shady places to sit and relax. The topiary's are super cool and worth spending at least a few minutes checking out. There is not a parking lot but plenty of metered spaces nearby. read more

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Lovely place in the city. Construction and city life zooming around you...but so quiet in the park! Go see the library next door! It is Stunning. And the outdoor area near library (next to this park) is a fun area to just hang. read more

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This park was a dog friendly place to stop on our trip through the Midwest. Little did we know how cool it would be. The park is large enough to walk around, find picnic tables for lunch, and to have a gift shop that helps support the park activities. A dance group was setting up to perform in the park, so it had a feeling of vitality. We are so glad we stopped. read more

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Lovely park. Plenty of seating and shade, small enough you can walk around it several times. My sister and I brought tacos for a picnic then walked around and it felt like something from a movie. Would be a great date place too. I will definitely be back to read and take in the scenery while the weather is nice. read more

Topiary Park - Parks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

-nice stop if on the way -wouldn't go out of my way -does look like the painting -never realized how many animals are in the painting read more

Definitely one of the most unique parks that I have ever visited. Some may know this park as the Topiary Park but I have also heard others refer to it as the Deaf Park. This park is located in Downtown Columbus and provides beautiful greenery & serenity in the midst of hustle and bustle often found downtown. A beautiful place to walk, read & relax. read more

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I have lived most of my life in Columbus and just found out about this park not long again. Apparently it opened in 1998. There's plenty of street metered parking. The grounds are kept up beautifully and there are benches as well. Lots of topiary figurines throughout the area. And it's free!! read more

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A Sunday Afternoon on the Grand Island--1884 in a park in Columbus, Ohio--2018. For real Three-D style. Shrubs cut in characters, sailboats on the Seine, children picnicing, dogs sniffing for food, woman with parasols, the idlness of pasttime before the age of iphones and social media. Fashions of the time are sceen in the greenery. And you have the freedom to move around as if you are embedded in the painting itself. This is James Mason' interpretation that Jim Barney's realized of George Seurat's Un dimanche après-midi à l'Île de la Grande Jatte - 1884 done in topiary. I came here a few years ago when a drought had rendered the shrubbery dry and wanting. This time most of the figures were near 100-percent and presented with stunning art work and dynamic movement representing well the pointillist, oil classic. It was impressive. For best view, the POV of the painting, go to the top of the hill. In among them you will notice some of the figures are scaled to the perspective of the POV. Of course the pond is still the most beautiful urban park one in town. What makes so aesthetically masterful is that it is without boundary: it is not framed by stone, brick, or concrete edging. Instead it gently settles in the grass as if a natural basin is there. Very sylvan and romanic like a hidden spring in a fairytale forest. The park is inclosed by a black iron fence fitting for the 19th century theme of the park. It goes well with the designs of the Old Town East neighborhood. read more

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A beautiful quick garden that represents a painting done by a French artist! A perfect, organic representation of the artwork read more

Topiary Park - Parks Near Me - Columbus, Ohio

This park was excellent. Big walking path with a fence all around. Unique to say the least. I was impressed with all the types of flowers and trees. They had clearly though the layout of this park out well. Many tables and benches to sit on. read more

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