Scioto Audubon Metro Park, just south of downtown, has what Metro Parks calls the largest free outdoor climbing wall in the country: three towers and two arches, 35 feet high, over 7,000 square feet. The four auto belays are up from late March to late October (weather permitting) and come down each year for recertification; the rest of the year bring your own ropes. Climbers bring their own harness. The wall is open 8am–7pm October–March and 8am–9pm April–September. The park also has the free Columbus Rotary Obstacle Course.
Verified Oct 28 · metroparks.net
Catch: Bring your own climbing harness (and ropes when auto belays are down) · Under 16 must be with an adult
Columbus Metropolitan Library runs the Digital Skills Hub, a multi-session course for adults who are new to computers and the internet or want to brush up. Sessions run at different branches through the year. Finish the course and you can earn a free Chromebook if you're eligible. Registration is required through Connect Central Ohio (connectcentralohio.com/digital-skills-hub); for help call the library at (614) 645-2275.
Verified Oct 28 · events.columbuslibrary.org
Catch: Registration required · Free Chromebook only if you finish and are eligible
Worthington Libraries lends day passes to the Worthington Community Center covering the pool, open gym, fitness floor and indoor track. Each pass is for one person, up to four per household, for one day. Pick one up at the accounts desk of any Worthington library; passes are first-come, first-served and can't be reserved. Fitness classes, swim lessons and day camps aren't included.
Verified Oct 28 · worthingtonlibraries.org
Catch: Pick up in person at a Worthington library; see the library’s pass rules · Limit four passes per household · Classes and lessons not included
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