FAQ’s

Find answers to all your questions about our parks, facilities, programs, and activities.

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Programs and Classes

How old do you have to be to participate in New Albany Parks and Recreation programs?

Each sport league is different in regards to age participation but the youngest age for organized sports is 4 years of age as of September 1 for youth soccer.

Please visit the individual sports pages for detailed registration window information. In general, registration begins on the following schedule:

  • Fall sports: June 1
  • Winter sports: September 1 
  • Spring sports: January 1
  • Summer sports: May 1

 

New Albany Parks & Recreation offers a convenient Online Registration process.  It’s quick, easy, and secure.  The Online Registration page offers specific information about how to access the system and what to do if you are a first-time user.  If you do not have a user name and password, or are new to the area, please contact our office and we will guide you through the process of obtaining one.

All registration fees are paid online by credit or debit card using our secure, online registration.  Visa, Discover Card, and MasterCard are accepted. We also accept checks.

Our programs are open to non-residents, but there is a non-resident fee that will be assessed at registration.

Yes!  Adult recreational leagues have grown to include esports, adult 30+ basketball, co-ed soccer, and co-ed volleyball. 

Information about camps hosted at New Albany Parks and Recreation facilities can be found on our Programs and Camps page.

Refund policies are determined by each league and vary. A refund request form can be obtained online or you can call the park district office at (614) 939-7275 and a form will be mailed to you. Please allow 4-6 weeks for the refund to be processed and a check to be mailed.

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Parks and Facilities

I live in New Albany but am listed as a "Non-Resident." Why?
Joint Park District Boundaries

We offer more than 200 acres of parkland, and our park system consists of Bevelhymer Park, Thompson Park, and Wexner Community Park. All are located within Plain Township, the City of New Albany, and the New Albany School District. 

Yes! New Albany Parks & Recreation offers pavilions at Thompson Park and Wexner Community Park. Detailed information is available on the individual park pages. You may also reserve a sports field or court at Bevelhymer Park or Thompson Park. Simply complete the Facility Reservation Link on the facilties page. If you need more information, please contact the staff at (614) 939-7275.

For safety reasons, there are no pets allowed in any park or facility. Service dogs are the only exception. Park rules are posted at each park and are listed on this site. Rules are in place for the safety of all visitors, and we appreciate park visitors working with us to maintain safe and clean parks.

To report dangerous conditions or any damaged or non-working equipment or facilities, please contact our office at (614) 939-7275 or by email at dwharton@naparks.org. We appreciate hearing from you so that we can quickly correct the situation. If you see something that is life-threatening or poses an extreme safety risk, please call the office immediately or contact Dave Wharton at the e-mail address listed above.

The studies and research surrounding the power lines that run through parks conclude that there is no serious danger to people that use the park grounds.

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