Directions / Parking
OVERVIEW
Columbus is the capital of Ohio, located in the center of the state, halfway between Cleveland and Cincinnati at the intersection of I-70 and 1-71. WinterFest Columbus is located on the Scioto Mile in downtown Columbus at Bicentennial Park (233 Civic Center Dr., Columbus, OH 43215).
Parking
Parking is located throughout downtown Columbus, including at COSI, National Veterans Memorial and Museum, and area surface lots. Illegally parked cars will be ticketed and towed.
Reserve your parking ahead of time and save yourself the hassle through ParkColumbus.
Accessible Parking
Accessible parking is available in area surface lots and parking garages. To use accessible parking, you will need to have a disability license plate, placard or other state-issued identification.
Public Transit
Bus: Many local bus routes offer service to downtown Columbus. For schedules and route details, visit COTA.
Bike: Ride your own bike or rent a CoGo to travel the many trails and bikeways that lead to the Scioto Mile.
Downtown Holiday Trolley Hop
Experience the magic of Downtown Columbus on the Downtown Holiday Trolley Hop organized by Capital Crossroads & Discovery SIDs! This free trolley runs every 20 minutes from 1–7 p.m. allowing you to hop on and off at all the festive stops, including WinterFest Columbus. So plan to spend all day enjoying all the seasonal fun downtown has to offer!