Schiller Park

Written/Photography by
Andrew Livelsberger

One of the favorite stops at Schiller Park is the "Umbrella Girl" fountain.

Background:  

Schiller Park is the second oldest park in Columbus, Goodale Park being the oldest.  The park was obtained by the city in 1867 and in 1891 it was renamed Schiller Park after the German poet Friedrich von Schiller.

The park is 23.5 acres, houses many attractions including fishing ponds, an outdoor theater stage, tennis/basketball courts and baseball fields.  A small children's playground can also be found there along with a recreation center.

Waterfowl enjoy the many ponds just as much as the people do!

Impression:
Nestled deeply within the German Village area of Columbus, I know of no one who doesn't love Schiller Park.  This is evidenced by the scores of people that always seem to be at the park.  I cannot remember a time that I have gone where the park was empty.

Not only is it a beautiful park to look at, but artists in all different mediums find a plethora of inspiration here.

Some days, it is just fun to walk about the paved trails of the park, engage in some small talk with the good people of German Village and enjoy all that the park has to offer.

Benches are plentiful, people are able to find a place just off the paved path to sit and relax for a minute.

Some people choose to forego the bench and find respite under a tree.

Natural Muscle Competitions

Written/Photography by

Andrew Livelsberger

Background:
Natural Muscle Association is an organization for competitive body building where certain substances are banned from use by their competitors.

Impression:
If you love body building competitions, then this is one for you!  The athletes and routines are just like the bigger named IFBB competitions, with the only real difference being the standards to which the athletes are held in regards to substances they can use during training to gain their physiques.

You'll find a high level of drive and desire, dedication and determination here.   The bodybuilders here worked very hard and compete even harder to try and bring home their prize.

Natural Muscle Association has several competitions in Ohio every year, the bigger ones being in Cleveland and Akron.  Check out their website for more information on the next competition, rules, banned substances.