The Oval in Columbus, Ohio

The Oval in Columbus is a park. The Oval is located near National Pan-Hellenic Council Plaza.
Leisure
park

Artworks

  • William Oxley Thompson Statue (Artist: Erwin F. Frey) – approx. 500 ft.
  • Petit Five (Artist: Jim Isermann) – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Alpha Phi Alpha Obelisk – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Alpha Kappa Alpha Obelisk – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Color Block No. 2 – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Color Block – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Groundswell (Artist: Maya Lin) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Galleries

  • Hopkins Hall Gallery – approx. 0.1 mi.

Coffee shops

  • Espress-OH – approx. 0.2 mi.

Restaurants

  • The Faculty Club – approx. 250 ft.
  • 12th Avenue Bread Company (opening hours: Mon–Fri 8–19; Sat, Sun 12–19) at West Twelfth Avenue 251 (43210) – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Traditions at Kennedy (opening hours: Mon–Fri 7–23, 11–15, 4–20; Sat, Sun 9–15, 4–20; Sun–Thu 20–22) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Benches

  • Class of 1951 Memorial Bench – approx. 550 ft.
  • Class of 1901 Memorial Bench – approx. 550 ft.

Bus stops

  • Ohio Union (Southbound) – approx. 0.2 mi.
  • Ohio Union (Northbound) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Fast food restaurants

  • Mirror Lake Eatery (Fried chicken, outdoor seating, takeout) – approx. 0.1 mi.

Museums

  • Orton Geological Museum (Ohio State School of Earth Sciences, opening hours: Mon–Fri 9–17, Web) at South Oval Drive 155 (43210) – approx. 300 ft.
  • University Museum – approx. 0.2 mi.

Tourist information centers

  • Restoration & Evolution Board – approx. 450 ft.
  • Geothermal Wells Sign – approx. 0.2 mi.

Cafes

  • Crane Cafe – approx. 0.1 mi.
  • Berry Cafe (outdoor seating) – approx. 0.2 mi.

Libraries

  • Geology Library at South Oval Drive 155 (43210) – approx. 250 ft.

Public clocks

  • Sundial – approx. 0.1 mi.