Pawnee Park Horseshoe Courts

If you’ve never played horseshoes at Pawnee Park, you’re missing one of Columbus’s most underrated afternoon activities. The courts draw a regular crowd — mostly locals who take their ringers pretty seriously — so don’t show up expecting a casual stroll-in if there’s a group already going. That said, it’s a welcoming scene once you get there, and it’s the kind of place where you end up staying way longer than you planned. Classic outdoor rec, no frills, exactly what it needs to be.