Columbus Commons
Columbus Commons
4.5
Tours & experiences
Explore different ways to experience this place.
Full view
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Top ways to experience Columbus Commons and nearby attractions
The area
Address
Reach out directly
Best nearby
We rank these restaurants and attractions by balancing reviews from our members with how close they are to this location.
Restaurants
835 within 3 miles
Attractions
251 within 6 miles
Contribute
Most Recent: Reviews ordered by most recent publish date in descending order.
Detailed Reviews: Reviews ordered by recency and descriptiveness of user-identified themes such as waiting time, length of visit, general tips, and location information.
We perform checks on reviews.
Tripadvisor’s approach to reviews
Before posting, each Tripadvisor review goes through an automated tracking system, which collects information, answering the following questions: how, what, where and when. If the system detects something that potentially contradicts our community guidelines, the review is not published.
When the system detects a problem, a review may be automatically rejected, sent to the reviewer for validation, or manually reviewed by our team of content specialists, who work 24/7 to maintain the quality of the reviews on our site.
Our team checks each review posted on the site disputed by our community as not meeting our community guidelines.
Learn more about our review moderation.
4.5
86 reviews
Excellent
57
Very good
24
Average
4
Poor
0
Terrible
1
John H
Columbus, OH191 contributions
Dec 2019
We just happened by the open space on our way home from a concert. Wow! The city has done a great job of making the space a special spot with brightly colored lights spread across the lawn. Definitely worth a trip down town!
Written 5 January 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Jubilee Jer
Springfield, OH2,671 contributions
Dec 2020 • Family
We visited C-Bus with our granddaughter and noticed the lights in the park while driving down High Street. After finding parking by the river we walked back up to the park to see the lights. It was worth the walk in the cold.
The lights on both ends of the commons were the best and lights along the 2 sides were nice also.
It’s worth your time if you are in the downtown C-Bus area and looking for Christmas Lights
The lights on both ends of the commons were the best and lights along the 2 sides were nice also.
It’s worth your time if you are in the downtown C-Bus area and looking for Christmas Lights
Written 30 December 2020
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
American Eskimo
3,055 contributions
Dec 2019 • Business
Great place to walk, read, grab some great food at many restaurants surrounding Columbus Commons. Tremendous asset to Downtown Columbus. Stop by now to see the beautiful Christmas lights.
Written 6 December 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Arlene J
2 contributions
Jun 2019 • Family
This is a nice green space in downtown Columbus. There is a carousel for the young and young at heart. Jeni's ice cream is there every day as well as one or two food trucks. However, on Thursdays there are about a dozen food trucks to choose from.
This space also features movies and concerts in the evenings.
This space also features movies and concerts in the evenings.
Written 2 July 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
L K
Fort Lauderdale, FL214 contributions
Apr 2019 • Solo
Big open park downtown! Very cool! There were several groups out enjoying the park. Make a very move place for s picnic! Made friends with a local walking her collie. Very nice here. The gardens are beautiful and there are nice places to sit - place with chairs in the shade. I had no idea downtown Columbus was so nice!
Written 14 April 2019
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Michael R
Bolingbrook, IL298 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
Bumped into it while walking the neighborhood - just another great product of Columbus. Finished eating and happened to see down the street.
Written 21 October 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
CathyP1953
Myrtle Beach, SC1,406 contributions
Jul 2018 • Couples
I attended a Columbus Symphony Event last night. Outdoor concerts can be a risk with weather conditions controlling many factors. The Commons was such a clean area to enjoy the Tchaikovsky Music extravaganza performance by the world class Symphony. Both screens upfront were so clear for up-close viewing and the stage was quite colorful. Very organized event and perfect location for an outdoor event.
Written 21 July 2018
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Terry J
Columbus, OH41 contributions
Jun 2017 • Family
This used to be an enclosed mall - now it's an open space, where you can go for daily exercise, or a concert, or gorgeous Xmas lights. So many events take place here, and if you live in the apartments downtown, you have an excellent view of all the activities.
Written 7 September 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Scott S
Sandy, UT839 contributions
Aug 2017 • Family
This park used to be a parking garage, and now they have something like 200 events a year or so. Food truck Thursday and Ronda of concerts and family friendly events. We had a great time on a Saturday night.
Written 21 August 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Ronald R
Columbus, OH112 contributions
Jul 2017 • Family
Went to picnic at the pops at Columbus Commons,the area was clean and well controlled. Had appraise access to restrooms, food and drink if you needed them. Really enjoyed the show and parked across the street in psrking garage for $5.00. Whole night was a great deal and the venue did not dissapoint us.
Written 3 August 2017
This review is the subjective opinion of a Tripadvisor member and not of Tripadvisor LLC. Tripadvisor performs checks on reviews as part of our industry-leading trust & safety standards. Read our transparency report to learn more.
Might attend picnic with the pops at Columbus commons. Where is a decent place to park ?
Written 22 June 2018
under the commons is a parking area; Also under the state house..
Written 23 March 2019
I am planning to attend the NEED TO BREATHE/WELSHLY ARMS concert there and get tickets in the front section. It appears from the description to be general admission lawn seating. Can you bring chairs?
Written 6 August 2016
Yes. You can bring chairs, coolers with beverages ans your own food
Written 7 August 2016
Showing results 1-3 of 3
Revenue impacts the experiences featured on this page, learn more.
Airport exclusive: extra 20% off beauty
Sponsored by Armani Beauty, YLS & Lancôme
Is this your Tripadvisor listing?
Own or manage this property? Claim your listing for free to respond to reviews, update your profile and much more.
Claim your listing