About...

Fighting childhood obesity and diabetes.

Mayor Michael B. Coleman announced the creation of the Institute in February 2008. The Institute's mission is to build an active and healthier community and to work to fight childhood obesity and diabetes.

Active Living works to give Columbus residents the opportunity to make healthier and more active choices every day. 

Health is more than just health care. The choices we make are shaped by the options we have.  

Coming Up    No Child Left Inside Sept. 26 get details

Program Services

Fun Ways to Be Active

• Walk
• Bike
• Play
• Get moving!

Designing Neighborhoods for Active Living   

• Built environment (zoning, sidewalks, bikeways)
• Parks and green space
• Complete streets (view presentation, City Council Resolution)
• Scioto Mile
• Bike trails and bike racks
  • Bikeway/Trail Program
• Public transportation expansion
• Safer streets (Public Safety)

More about creating healthy places...

Better Options For Healthier Food

• Farmers markets 
• Community gardens
• Better access to grocery stores
• Locally grown foods 

More City of Columbus Initiatives

• Recreation Centers and athletic leagues                
• Healthy Children, Healthy Weights
• Heart Health Network
• Healthy Places
• Neighborhood Walking Maps

Mobile Farmers Market - September 9 - October 17
Find out when and where

The Foundation is a fund established at the Columbus Foundation by the City of Columbus to accept corporate and private donations to support the work of the Institute.

Learn more about the Institute:
Contact the Institute's director, Barb Seckler at bjseckler@columbus.org

Learn more about the Foundation and how to give:
Columbus Foundation
columbusfoundation@.org 
(614) 251-4000 

Who Is The Program For?

People who work, live and play in the City of Columbus.

Program Publications

Active Living Fact Sheet

Resources and Links

Healthy Lifestyles in Columbus

Walking Maps of Columbus Neighborhoods

Contact Us

health@columbus.gov