Lazelle Woods Community Rec Center: Hours & Fees

Lazelle Woods Community Center Opening Hours

The main facility hours are not the same as every scheduled class or activity. Open gym, fitness sessions, youth programs and room rentals can have their own time slots.

Park hours are different

Lazelle Woods Park is generally open daily from 7 AM to 11 PM, while the indoor community center follows the more limited timetable above.

The park being open does not mean the community center, gym, fitness room or restrooms are necessarily available.

2026 Admission Fees: Free Leisure Card vs Paid Fitness Pass

Columbus Recreation and Parks uses two different access arrangements: a free Leisure Card for identification and registration, and a paid combined Fitness Membership & Sports Pass for eligible adult fitness and open sports activities.

2026 combined Fitness & Sports Pass

Beginning January 1, 2026, the City combined its fitness membership and adult sports pass into one pass. It can be used at participating Columbus Recreation and Parks fitness centers and for eligible adult sports programs at CRPD facilities.

What is free?

• Obtaining a City of Columbus Leisure Card.
• Eligible youth open gym for ages 6–17, following check-in rules.
• Public park access during posted park hours.
• Selected no-fee community activities when advertised as free.

What may cost extra?

• Adult fitness-room use and open adult sports.
• Instructor-led classes requiring a separate program fee.
• Sports leagues and specialty recreation programs.
• Private meeting rooms, gym rentals and special events.

For a broader explanation of free entry cards, paid daily passes and class-registration charges, see our community recreation center admission and fees guide. Lazelle Woods uses the specific Columbus fee structure shown above.

How to Get a Free Columbus Leisure Card

The Leisure Card identifies registered participants and is used for check-in at Columbus Recreation and Parks community centers. The Lazelle Woods program guide instructs visitors to scan their card when entering.

1. Go to the official recreation website. Open the City of Columbus Recreation and Parks website.
2. Find classes and registration. Use the Explore Classes and Programming link on the Lazelle Woods page.
3. Create a household account. Enter the required primary contact and participant information.
4. Add family members. Provide the requested details for children or other household participants.
5. Request the Leisure Card. Follow the registration-system instructions, or visit the community center Front Desk.
6. Ask about card issuance. Staff can explain whether the card will be issued at the center and what information or identification is needed.
7. Scan in on arrival. Bring the Leisure Card for future visits and activities.

Gymnasium, Fitness Room & Open Gym Rules

Published open gym schedule

The Winter 2026 center guide listed these afternoon open-gym periods:

These times come from the winter session ending March 14, 2026. They are historical examples and should not be assumed to be the active October schedule.

Important participation rules

• Everyone must check in with a Leisure Card.
• Youth ages 6–17 can use eligible open-gym sessions without an admission charge.
• Adults aged 18 and older participating in open gym require the appropriate fitness pass.
• Adults supervising or playing with a youth participant may be exempt from the paid pass requirement under the published center rule, but must still check in.
• Sports sessions can have separate age restrictions, registration and participant limits.

Classes & Activities for Children and Adults

Lazelle Woods has art and ceramics rooms, fitness and sports areas, and program spaces used for classes throughout the year. Courses typically change between winter, spring, summer and fall.

How much do classes cost?

There is no universal fee for every activity. For example, the Winter 2026 program guide included beginner gymnastics for $75, youth karate for $100, pottery open studio for $55 and selected dance classes around $50–$80.

Those figures applied to specific past sessions. Some programs are free, while others have a separate registration price. The current online activity listing is the place to confirm an available class and its checkout amount.

Register for a class step by step

1. Open the official Lazelle Woods community center webpage.
2. Choose Explore Classes and Programming.
3. Sign in or create your Columbus Recreation and Parks registration account.
4. Search for Lazelle Woods or choose the relevant program category.
5. Review the program’s exact age range, location, dates and times.
6. Check the resident and non-resident fees, space availability and refund rules.
7. Choose the participant and complete the registration.
8. Keep your confirmation and any instructions about clothing, equipment or supervision.

For an example of how another municipal center organizes youth classes, drop-in recreation and free community programs, read the Glendale Community Center activities and enrollment guide. Glendale, Arizona operates under a different recreation system, so its fees do not apply here.

Fall 2026 Programs & Upcoming Events

The City of Columbus lists the fall Lazelle Woods registration opening date as September 8, 2026, with fall session dates from September 14 through November 21, 2026.

Whether an individual course still has available spaces depends on the registration system. Joining after the session begins may not always be allowed.

Lazelle Woods Fall Fest

The official event listing confirms the date and activities but does not establish a universal admission price for every attraction. Contact the center if you need to confirm admission, accessibility or activity arrangements.

Youth Camps & School-Break Recreation

Columbus Recreation and Parks has offered Lazelle Woods youth camps and school-break programs. These can include games, outdoor play, arts, sports and supervised recreation.

Examples from the 2026 program guide

Parent registration checklist

• Child’s name, age, date of birth and contact information.
• Correct household registration account.
• Emergency and authorized pickup contacts.
• Applicable health, medical or accommodation details requested by the program.
• Required consent forms or activity waivers.
• Program fee, scholarship status and payment deadline.
• Drop-off/pickup time, equipment and lunch requirements.

For a comparison of family recreation, sports programs and membership arrangements at another public facility, see our Hyannis Youth and Community Center family-program guide. HYCC operates independently in Massachusetts.

Lazelle Woods Room Rentals: Published Rates

Lazelle Woods offers indoor spaces for celebrations, meetings and sports use. The center’s 2026 facility guide publishes the following rental rates.

A two-hour gymnasium booking would therefore have a base room charge of $100 at the listed rate, before any extra applicable charges.

Availability, required staffing, permitted activities, setup, equipment and additional conditions are determined through the City rental process.

How to request a room

1. Identify the space that fits your activity and expected guest count.
2. Select a preferred date and at least one backup date.
3. Call Lazelle Woods at 614-645-5330 to ask whether the requested room is reservable.
4. Visit the Front Desk and complete the Rental Request form.
5. Ask about setup time, decorations, food, equipment and any additional fees.
6. Wait for staff to check availability and explain the applicable contract.
7. Complete the official approval and payment process.
8. Keep written confirmation before inviting guests or paying vendors.

If you are comparing multipurpose rooms, gymnasium rentals and community recreation facilities, our E.L. Hannah Community Center rental and facility guide provides a useful example of a different city’s recreation-center booking system.

Lazelle Woods Park: Playground, Trails & Outdoor Sports

Next to the indoor recreation facility is Lazelle Woods Park, a public park of approximately 33.65 acres in Columbus’s Far North community.

Park details

The park was acquired in 1995 and provides access to its natural woodland environment. Visitors who only want a walk or playground outing should check park conditions rather than buying an indoor fitness pass.

Address, Parking & Directions

The community center uses a Westerville, OH 43081 postal address, but it is managed by Columbus Recreation and Parks. This distinction matters when searching for the center online.

Ask staff about accessible building entry, parking, equipment and program accommodations if someone in your group needs assistance. Individual transportation routes and parking-space counts were not confirmed in the official facility details.

Which Pass or Activity Is Right for You?

Official City Resources

City of Columbus — Lazelle Woods Community Center

Lazelle Woods Winter 2026 Program Guide PDF — Membership, Gym Rules & Rentals

Official Lazelle Woods Events Calendar

Lazelle Woods Fall Fest — October 30, 2026

City of Columbus — Lazelle Woods Park

This is an independent visitor guide and is not an official City of Columbus website. Verify time-sensitive fees, schedules, rentals and registration requirements with Columbus Recreation and Parks.