Grange Insurance Audubon Center Parking and Directions

First Time Visiting Us? 

Check the links above for a quick glance at information you may want to know before planning your visit. Grange Insurance Audubon Center is a FREE (no admission fee) center open to the public every day except Mondays; excluding some holidays. Please note, leashed pets are allowed inside the center and on grounds.  Pet owners are responsible for their pets.

Parking at the Center 

Grange Insurance Audubon Center has up to 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: 6:30am-10pm. October 1-March 31: 6:30am-8pm).

Overnight parking is not permitted. 

Handicap accessible parking spaces are marked and available. Additionally, there is overflow parking areas located throughout the park. Please ensure you lock your vehicle and secure all personal items as we (and the park) are not responsible for any lost items. 

Direction: Enter 505 W. Whittier St., Columbus, OH 43215 for the best directions, as it's the main address for the Center. The Center is located inside the Scioto Audubon Metro Park 

From the North 

Get on I-71 South from wherever you are on the Northside (e.g., near Polaris, Worthington, Clintonville). Take the downtown exit, often following signs for US-23 S/High Street or E/W Broad Street. Once near downtown, head west towards the Scioto River (e.g., along Broad Street or other main arteries). 

Cross the river or follow signs for the Scioto Mile/Whittier Street area. The Center is on the west bank of the Scioto River, near the main riverfront parks and the Main Street bridge. 

From the South 

From the South on I71 toward Columbus.  Take the Greenlawn Ave.  make a right on to Greenlawn Ave.  Turn left at the Front Street Traffic Light and take a left a the Whittier Traffic Light.  Follow Whittier until it dead ends into the center parking lot. 

From the West

From the West Follow 70East to 71South Exit take the Greenlawn Ave.  make a left on to Greenlawn Ave.  Turn left at the Front Street Traffic Light and take a left a the Whittier Traffic Light.  Follow Whittier until it dead ends into the center parking lot. 

From the East

From the East Take I70 West to the Downtown Exit.  Follow the Downtown Exit to High Street and make a left.  Take Hight Street to Whittier.  Make right on Whittier and Whittier until it dead ends into the center parking lot. 

Visitor Guidelines 

Respect the Grange Insurance Audubon Center and surrounding park area, habitats and trails for nature and other visitors. Our goal is to maintain the ecology of the Scioto Audubon Metro Park for you and future generations. We hope you enjoy your time outdoors with minimal impact on our land and wildlife. 

* Remain on marked trails and boardwalks to protect our habitats. 

* Please follow all signage for your safety. 

* Do not litter. Pack it in, pack it out. 

* Picking flowers and collecting specimens, rocks, or fossils is not allowed. Observe these treasures, and take only memories home with you. 

* Feeding wildlife is prohibited. 

* Children 14 and younger must be accompanied by an adult. 

* *Weapons, including concealed firearms, are prohibited on our premises. 

* Smoking, including e-cigarettes and all other smoking devices, is prohibited inside the center and throughout the park including the trails. Welcome to a smoke-free environment! 

*Dogs who are friendly with people and other animals are welcome; please keep dogs leashed on 6-foot leads and under control at all times. We appreciate you picking up and removing all dog waste to keep the nature sanctuary and trails clean. 

Weather Conditions 

A variety of weather conditions may cause us to close the center. This includes severe weather conditions including icy/snowy conditions and severe low temperatures. Power outages may also cause us to close the Center. 

We sincerely appreciate your cooperation in being a good neighbor to our birds and wildlife.