Grange Insurance Audubon Center is a hub for stewardship and education. The center offers free admission to all and lots of ways to engage daily. Visitors can learn about birds and native plants, explore our rotating art exhibits, and much more!
The center is open to the public every day except Mondays, and excluding some holidays. Please note that leashed pets are allowed inside the center and on the grounds. Pet owners are responsible for their pets. There are 96 free, dedicated self-parking spaces in the lot immediately adjacent to the center. General parking lot hours are the same as Scioto Audubon Metro Park’s hours (April 1-September 30: 6:30 am-10:00 pm, October 1-March 31: 6:30 am-8:00 pm). Overnight parking is not permitted. Handicap accessible parking spaces are marked and available. Additionally, there are overflow parking areas located throughout the park. Please ensure you lock your vehicle and secure all personal items, as we are not responsible for any lost items.
The Grange Insurance Audubon Center has the following amenities available to the public during our open hours:
Please note that the center does not sell food and beverages (including water) of any kind. Please plan accordingly.
Now that you're all ready to go, what can you expect when you come to the Grange Insurance Audubon Center? Here's a quick look at some of the activities you can expect, with full information over at our Explore page.
Check out Free Explorer Supplies
Borrow binoculars, Ohio Bird Guides or an Adventure/Discovery Backpack and head outside for your own nature experience. We even have seasonal bird bingo cards if you feel like birding with a purpose!
Hike the Trails of the Scioto Audubon Metro Park
The Scioto Audubon Metro Park offers 119 acres of green space for recreation and educational purposes. Three main trails: Scioto Greenway, Hermit Thrush, and Connector offer 0.1 to 10 miles of paved/mulched hiking options.
Go Birding!
The park boasts close to 200 bird species within the IBA (Important Bird Area)! Check out our indoor bird photo display featuring almost 200 bird species sighted within the IBA at least three times color coaded by the season they are most likely seen in the park. Pick up a Bird Scavenger Hunt to experience this Bird Display.
Check Out Art at Audubon!
Enjoy free art exhibitions that change every two months, attend an art opening reception to meet featured artists, sign up for a painting workshop, or spend some time making art with our featured artist-in-residence.
Attend a Community Event
Bird Walks, festivals, workshops, community science activities, outdoor summer concert series, and more are available at Grange Insurance Audubon Center! Check our event calendar to see what’s coming up soon!
Facility Rentals
The Grange Insurance Audubon Center is one of the most unique event spaces in central Ohio, offering spectacular city views and beautiful natural landscapes. The Center is centrally located in the Scioto Audubon Metro Park, just five miles south of downtown Columbus. Whether you need space for a wedding, corporate function, training, family reunion, fundraiser, or conference, the Grange Insurance Audubon Center provides not only the latest in audiovisual capabilities, but a beautiful natural backdrop perfect for group or wedding photos. Check out the Facility Rentals page for more information on how to book a space today!
Catering
First class catering with our preferred caterers (Creative Cuisine, Together & Company, Sweet Carrot, and Freedom a la Carte), along with unrivaled flexibility make the Audubon Center one of the area's premier rental venues. When you hold your event at the Grange Insurance Audubon Center, you also help support our conservation and science education programs. To arrange an appointment to view the facility, or for more information about renting the facility, please contact giacrentals@gmail.com
Our Center Operations Manager and preferred caterers will assist you in coordinating an event to remember!
Memorial Day
4th of July
Labor Day
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
Presidents Day
Veterans Day
Juneteenth
Indigenous People's Day
Easter
Thanksgiving
Christmas Eve
Christmas Day
New Year's Day (if it falls on a Monday)
