Schiller Park, Columbus
Schiller Park is the largest green space in German Village. It is more than 23 acres of land that has been used as a public gathering space since about 1830. It was originally called Stewart's Grove, due to being owned by Francis Stewart. The name change came in 1891 when the park was dedicated to Friedrich Schiller by the area's German residents.
There is a statue of Schiller in the park, which was placed at the time of its dedication. This statue was cast from an original that is located in Munich. Another statue, called Umbrella Girl, is a well-known and much admired part of the park.
Along with open green space, Schiller Park includes a fishing pond, a performance stage, a playground, basketball and tennis courts, gardens, picnic areas and a gazebo. There are also numerous walking trails that take visitors throughout and around the park.
There is a statue of Schiller in the park, which was placed at the time of its dedication. This statue was cast from an original that is located in Munich. Another statue, called Umbrella Girl, is a well-known and much admired part of the park.
Along with open green space, Schiller Park includes a fishing pond, a performance stage, a playground, basketball and tennis courts, gardens, picnic areas and a gazebo. There are also numerous walking trails that take visitors throughout and around the park.
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Sight Name: Schiller Park
Sight Location: Columbus, USA (See walking tours in Columbus)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
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Sight Location: Columbus, USA (See walking tours in Columbus)
Sight Type: Park/Outdoor
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