Discover the Enchanting Topiary Park in the Discovery District | Free Events this Summer

Located in the heart of the Discovery District Topiary Garden Park is a 9+ acre public park that is home to a sculpted evergreen garden depicting Georges Seurat’s 1887 A Sunday Afternoon on the Isle of La Grande Jatte.

Topiary Park

The park is filled with topiaries shaped into larger-than-life human figures, animals, and boats topiaries. It is the only topiary interpretation of a painting in existence!

This is one of our family’s favorite parks to visit, and if a definite must-see in Columbus!

Not only is this park beautiful, they also host free, fun events to enjoy this summer to make the park open and welcoming to all.

Sundays in the Park

Sundays in June, July & August from 1 to 4 p.m. at Kaufman Plaza, behind the Main Library, 96 S. Grant Ave.

Chill out Sunday afternoons with food trucks, live music, and games.

June 4, 11, 18 & 25

July 2, 9, 23 & 30 (no event July 16 due to the Library’s Book Festival)
July 30 is Kids Edition with exciting activities and tasty treats! Ninja Bowl and Galaxy Coffee food trucks will be there along with face painting, balloon artists, stilt walkers, live music, games, and more! Plus, there will be free ice cream from Graeter’s!

photo: Capital Crossroads and Discovery SIDs

August 6, 13, 20 & 27

August 27 is Pups in the Park!
What better way to spend the dog days of summer than running around Topiary Park? Join your downtown neighbors and their furry friends on Sunday, Aug. 27 for this special edition of Sundays in the Park. We’ll have dog treats from Boujee Dog Bites and Dapper Doodle, plus human treats from Graeters and Galaxy Coffee!

Mindfulness in the Park

Tuesdays, June 6, 13, 20 & 27 from 6 to 7 p.m. at 480 E. Town St.

Led by Daron Larson, Mindfulness speaker, teacher, and coach.

Mindfulness develops attention skills. Explore a variety of ways to get out of your head and sharpen your attention.

Explore different strategies each week for waking up our senses and having a richer experience of Topiary Park. Come to as many sessions as you like. All experience levels and worldviews are welcome.

LifeBalance Yoga

Saturdays, June 10, July 8, August 12 & September 9 at 11 a.m. at Topiary Park, 480 E. Town St.

Led by Replenish Spa

Gently warm and open the body with a focus on breathing. Flow and repeat postures in rhythm with the breath to deepen your practice at a pace that welcomes slowing down in these one-hour sessions.

Gather and connect in the beautiful Topiary Park for this offering with a certified yoga instructor. Please bring a yoga mat.

Movie Nights at Topiary Park

4th Fridays in June, July, and August at 9:15 p.m.

Come early to enjoy live music and food trucks. Bring chairs or blankets.

Movies include:

June 23: Ferris Bueller’s Day Off
July 28: Grand Budapest Hotel
August 25: Grease

Other free events taking place:

PBJ & Jazz by the Jazz Arts Group

June 10, July 15, Aug. 12, and Sept. 9. Read more about these fun, family-focused concerts here!

PBJ & Jazz free kids concerts at Topiary Park

The Columbus Book Festival by Columbus Metropolitan Library

July 15 & 16, 2023

You’ll enjoy national and local authors, exhibitors, food vendors, entertainment and more. The festival will showcase Columbus Metropolitan Library’s historic Main Library, the adjacent Kaufman Plaza and Topiary Garden Park.

Read more about the Columbus Book Festival here.