Driving Park, Columbus

Name: Driving Park
Address: Columbus, United States

#168 among attractions in Columbus

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Facts and practical information

Driving Park is an urban residential area on the Near East Side of Columbus, Ohio just south of Interstate 70. Mainly a middle-class, predominantly African American neighborhood, Driving Park and its surrounding neighborhoods consist of an area of 17,730 residents. Driving Park received its name from its historic past as a large racing complex, first for horses and later for automobiles. ()

Coordinates: 39°56'53"N, 82°57'13"W

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South Columbus (Driving Park)Columbus United States

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Driving Park – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Franklin Park Conservatory, William H. Thomas Gallery, Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker House, Bexley.

1.2 miN
Botanical garden, Park, Art gallery
Franklin Park Conservatory, Columbus
32 min walk • Nestled in the heart of Columbus, Ohio, the Franklin Park Conservatory is a verdant oasis that offers a unique blend of horticulture and art. This botanical landmark, set within the sprawling greenery of Franklin Park, provides an enriching experience for visitors of...
1.1 miNW
Museum
William H. Thomas Gallery, Columbus
28 min walk • The William H. Thomas Gallery, affectionately known as "The Gallery in the Hood," is one of the oldest continuously operated black-owned independent art galleries in the United States, located in Olde Towne East, Columbus, Ohio.
0.5 miW
Park
Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker House, Columbus
12 min walk • The Edward V. Rickenbacker House is a historic house in the Driving Park neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio. Built in 1895, it was the childhood home of Eddie Rickenbacker, who at various times in his life was a flying ace, Medal of Honor recipient, race car driver and a pioneer in air transportation.
1.5 miNE
City, Area
Bexley, Columbus
39 min walk • Bexley is a suburban city in Franklin County, Ohio, United States. The population was 13,928 at the 2020 census.
1.6 miNW
Church
Broad Street Christian Church, Columbus
40 min walk • Broad Street Christian Church is a historic church building on the near east side of Columbus, Ohio, United States. The edifice was constructed in an exclusive residential neighborhood at the beginning of the twentieth century, and it has been designated a historic site.
1.6 miNW
Colonial revival architecture
Hanna House, Columbus
41 min walk • The Hanna House is a historic house in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The house was built in 1900 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1979. The building and its carriage house were built for James B. Hanna, president and co-founder of the Hanna Paint Company.
1.3 miN
Tudor Revival architecture
Frederick A. Miller House, Columbus
33 min walk • The Frederick A. Miller House, or Broad Gables, is a historic house in the Wolfe Park neighborhood of Columbus, Ohio, United States. The house was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1985. It is a well-preserved example of early 20th century Tudor Revival houses.
1.6 miNW
Neoclassical architecture
Scofield-Sanor House, Columbus
40 min walk • The Scofield-Sanor House is a historic house in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The house was built in 1899 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.
1.6 miNW
Colonial revival architecture
Heyne-Zimmerman House, Columbus
42 min walk • The Heyne-Zimmerman House is a historic house in Columbus, Ohio, United States. The house was built c. 1912 and was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1987.
1.1 miW
Neighbourhood
Southern Orchards, Columbus
28 min walk • Southern Orchards is an established neighborhood on the near south side of Columbus, Ohio. It is located immediately southeast of downtown and is the 23rd most walkable neighborhood in Columbus with 3,538 residents.
0.8 miW
Neighbourhood
Old Oaks Historic District, Columbus
20 min walk • Old Oaks Historic District, or Old Oaks, is a neighborhood just south and east of downtown Columbus, Ohio and is an example of a streetcar suburb in the city.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Driving Park?

Nearby attractions include Hanford Village George Washington Carver Addition Historic District, Columbus (12 min walk), Captain Edward V. Rickenbacker House, Columbus (12 min walk), Old Oaks Historic District, Columbus (20 min walk).

How to get to Driving Park by public transport?

The nearest stations to Driving Park:

Bus

E Livingston Ave & Fairwood Ave • Lines: 1 (2 min walk)