McFerson Commons
Park in Columbus, Ohio, U.S. / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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McFerson Commons, originally Arena Park, is a 2.2-acre (0.9 ha) park in Columbus, Ohio's Arena District neighborhood. The focal point of the park is the Union Station arch, salvaged before the demolition of Columbus's Union Station.
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Location | 218 West Street, Columbus, Ohio |
Coordinates | 39°58′01″N 83°00′26″W |
Area | 2.21 acres (0.89 ha) |
Administered by | Columbus Recreation and Parks Department |
Parking | Meters, surface lots, garages |
Public transit access | 3, 8, 71, 72, 73 CoGo |
Website | columbus.gov/McFerson-Commons-Park |
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The park was created around 1999 after demolition of the Ohio Penitentiary, as a recreation area for residents of the surrounding Arena District. In 1999, the park was named for Dimon R. McFerson and the Union Station arch was installed in its current location. The park now hosts annual events, family sports, and other gatherings.