7-mile park & trail built along abandoned railroad in Columbus approved to move forward

Columbus is about to get a whole lot greener.

A 7-mile project that involves turning an abandoned railroad into a park & trail has been approved to start construction in 2026.

The project, named The Linden Green Line, will stretch from South Linden to Northland, from the Douglas Community Center to Cooper Park. “This innovative park will reunite disconnected communities and advance revitalization projects already in progress,” said Columbus Parks & Recreation. 

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The renderings, courtesy of Columbus Recreation and Parks Department, feature basketball courts along the walking/biking trail, as well as small green spaces and shelters. Ultimately though, the trail will be surrounded by nature. 

This Green Line is a pretty big deal, as it will be the connecting force between 3,000 local businesses, four community centers, 10 other parks, 135 miles of regional trails, and 19 schools, according to The City of Columbus. More than 131,000 residents live within minutes of walking and cycling distance of the Linden Green Line.

For more information on this incredible project, take a look here.

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