COLUMBUS, Ind. - The City of Columbus announced that seasonal sports lighting in designated Columbus Parks and Recreation areas is turned off for the 2026 season. This includes the basketball and volleyball courts.
These lights are usually on from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m., April 1 through October 30 each year, and will return to this schedule in 2027.
The lighting times are based on staff availability, weather, and daylight conditions. They balance public access and operational efficiency.
Park hours remain from dawn to dusk unless otherwise noted at the specific location.
Visit ColumbusParksandRec.com for more information about its facilities and programs, and to see a calendar of events.
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