McFerson Commons

McFerson Commons
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Location218 West Street, Columbus, Ohio
Coordinates39°58′01″N 83°00′26″W / 39.9670°N 83.0073°W / 39.9670; -83.0073
Area2.21 acres (0.89 ha)
Administered byColumbus Recreation and Parks Department
ParkingMeters, surface lots, garages
Public transit accessBus transport Central Ohio Transit Authority 3, 8, 71, 72, 73
Bike transport CoGo
Websitecolumbus.gov/McFerson-Commons-Park

McFerson Commons, originally Arena Park, is a 2.2-acre (0.9 ha) park in Columbus, Ohio's Arena District neighborhood. The focal point of the park is the Union Station arch, salvaged before the demolition of Columbus's Union Station.

The park was created around 1999 after demolition of the Ohio Penitentiary, as a recreation area for residents of the surrounding Arena District. In 1999, the park was named for Dimon R. McFerson and the Union Station arch was installed in its current location. The park now hosts annual events, family sports, and other gatherings.