The Scioto Mile —
A signature Riverfront park in the heart of Downtown Columbus

• A grand Promenade stretching along Civic Center Drive from Broad Street to Rich Street will serve as a seamless green corridor connecting Battelle Riverfront Park with the John W. Galbreath Bicentennial Park. Civic Center Drive will be narrowed from four lanes to two-way traffic flow to make the Promenade more accessible and safe. Free wireless Internet service will be available.
• The historic carved limestone balustrade, a beaux-arts architectural style built as part of the floodwall project in the 1920's, will be fully restored to its original condition. Next to the balustrade will be a four-foot wide linear water canal with a series of water jets to animate the water surface and a continuous stone bench on which visitors can rest and dip their feet in the cool, moving water. A 14-foot wide multi-purpose pedestrian pathway will allow for unrestricted movement along the Promenade. A four-foot wide stone colonnade with trellis structure, accent lighting and copper-roofed pavilions will be built adjacent to the pedestrian pathway. Swinging benches will be integrated into the colonnade, along with traditional park benches, card and chess tables for the enjoyment of users.
• In the center of the Promenade will be The Huntington Plaza with seasonal flowers in attractive planters and The Cloud Mist Fountain.
• The Plaza will feature a signature water feature which will be the centerpiece of the Promenade. The Promenade Fountains on the Plaza will attract children and adults alike and create a cool place to meet. The simplicity and richness of the materials used in its design, including its marble base, give this fountain a civic character appropriate to the Ohio Judicial Center across the street.

• The 4.66-acre John W. Galbreath Bicentennial Park currently features an amphitheater, gardens, floral displays, trails, picnic areas, and river access.
• This popular signature Park will be transformed with several new features, including a water feature, a permanent band shell and a café. Attractive seasonal floral displays and landscaping will enrich the Park experience.
• A stunning 15,000 sq. ft. water fountain will replace the existing fountain, consisting of several different pools of water that can take myriad different geometric shapes. The fountain will have interactive areas with children access, as well as a central pool with a towering jet of water. A stone-paved plaza and arcing seat-wall will be built adjacent to the fountain.
• The Fountain will have special effect lighting for both day and night viewings.
• Silhouettes and abstract images can be projected on to the water hedges at night, creating a distinct environment for park visitors.
• The Park will get a permanent band shell made with a reflective metal exterior and wood interior to enhance acoustics.
• A glass-enclosed café restaurant with outdoor terrace dining overlooking the Park will serve as an architectural icon along the Riverfront.