Indianola Park
Indianola Park was a trolley park that operated in Columbus, Ohio's University District from 1905 to 1937. The first to add nearby is Ohio Stadium, at 1.2 mi. For mild weather, aim for April, May, June, August, September and October (64–84°F highs).
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A theme park inside Columbus
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
You can stay in Columbus
Indianola Park is inside Columbus, which has 245 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
Open since 1905
Indianola Park opened in 1905, 121 years ago. About ↓
Best months: Apr, May, Jun, Aug, Sep and Oct
April, May, June, August, September and October are the mild months, with highs of 64–84°. When to go ↓
An airport 6 miles away
John Glenn Columbus (CMH) has airline service, about 6 miles from Indianola Park.
Written from NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures and Wikipedia.
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Indianola Park
Indianola Park was a trolley park that operated in Columbus, Ohio's University District from 1905 to 1937. The amusement park was created by Charles Miles and Frederick Ingersoll, and peaked in popularity in the 1910s, entertaining crowds of up to 10,000 with the numerous roller coasters and rides, with up to 5,000 in the massive pool alone. The park was also the home field for the Columbus Panhandles for half of a decade. In the 1920s, new owners bought and remodeled the park, and it did well until it closed at the end of the Great Depression.
Currently, the land, which extends from 18th Avenue to Norwich Avenue and 4th Street to Big Four Street, is occupied by the former Indianola Junior High School and the Indianola Shopping Center, which is owned by Xenos Christian Fellowship, and includes Suzi-Cue Pool Hall, Soussy Market, 4th Street Studio, and King's Pizza.
- Type
- Theme park
- Opened
- 1905
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.5K a year
Places to stay near Indianola Park
Places to stay start in Columbus (245) and Washington Township (25).
- 1Ohio Stadium
- 2Historic Crew Stadium
- 3ScottsMiracle-Gro Field
- 4Value City Arena
- 5Columbus Zoo and Aquarium
- 6Ohio Governor's Mansion
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Indianola Park | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus | in town | — | 245 206 hotels · 16 motels · 12 inns & B&Bs · 7 lodges & cabins · 2 hostels · 2 campgrounds | 938,396 | $253K | D |
| Washington Township | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 25 24 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 51,915 | $537K | — |
| Dublin | 11 mi northwest | 15 min | 25 24 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 49,094 | $564K | B+ |
| Grove City | 10 mi south | 15 min | 20 17 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins | 45,180 | $310K | C− |
| Jackson Township | 11 mi south | 15 min | 22 18 hotels · 2 motels · 1 lodge or cabins · 1 campground | 50,870 | $313K | — |
| Mifflin Township | 7 mi east | 10 min | 11 9 hotels · 1 motel · 1 inn or B&B | 38,526 | $348K | B |
| Gahanna | 7 mi east | 10 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 35,986 | $351K | C+ |
| Norwich Township | 8 mi west | 10 min | 9 8 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 39,547 | $377K | — |
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Worth adding to a visit
Other well-known places within 61 miles.
Big draw1in town Stadium & arenaOhio Stadium
2in town Stadium & arenaHistoric Crew Stadium
33 mi Stadium & arenaScottsMiracle-Gro Field
4in town Stadium & arenaValue City Arena
61 mi MuseumNational Museum of the United States Air Force1.0M visitors a year
512 mi Zoo & aquariumColumbus Zoo and Aquarium
60 mi MuseumOhio State Reformatory
64 mi MuseumOhio Governor's MansionPhoto credits
Ohio Stadium: Lectrician2, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Historic Crew Stadium: Rick Dikeman, CC BY-SA 3.0 · ScottsMiracle-Gro Field: Nova Crystallis, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Value City Arena: Nick81aku at English Wikipedia, Public domain · National Museum of the United States Air Force: No machine-readable author provided. Rogerd assumed (based on copyright claims)., CC BY-SA 3.0 · Columbus Zoo and Aquarium: Adolphus79 at English Wikipedia, Public domain · Ohio State Reformatory: Niagara66, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Ohio Governor's Mansion: Bwsmith84 (talk), CC BY 3.0
Know before you visit Indianola Park
Is Indianola Park open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Indianola Park in Columbus?
Yes. It’s inside Columbus, OH.
When is the best time to visit Indianola Park?
April, May, June, August, September and October, with highs of 64–84°.
What is the closest airport to Indianola Park?
John Glenn Columbus (CMH), about 6 miles away.
Where should I stay near Indianola Park?
Columbus (in town, 245 places to stay), Washington Township (11 mi, 25 places to stay) and Dublin (11 mi, 25 places to stay).
Local tips in Columbus
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.