# Homestead Metro Park Covered Bridge & Historic Train Caboose Play > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM - Where: Homestead Metro Park, 4675 Cosgray Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026 - Ages: All ages (Playground fort, authentic train caboose, covered bridges, and paved loop) - Price: Free park admission and free parking - Organizer: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks - Official page: https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/homestead/ - Last checked: Thu, Nov 5 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/homestead-metro-park-covered-bridge-and-historic-train-caboose-play--listing-429a150923ed969809242981 ## About Homestead Metro Park in Hilliard is a picturesque 44-acre park specially created with young children and families in mind. Evoking classic 19th-century rural Americana, the park features two handsome covered wooden bridges, a scenic fishing pond, a tranquil replica train station, and an authentic 1920s railroad caboose that children can explore up close. The expansive playground features a multi-level wooden fort structure, inclusive swings, toddler slides, and climbing towers surrounded by soft safety surfacing. A smooth 0.75-mile paved loop trail circles the park and connects directly into the 6.1-mile Heritage Trail rail-trail, offering plenty of room for family strolls, wagon rides, and tricycle cruising on crisp Thanksgiving holiday afternoons. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Exceptionally stroller-friendly with flat, continuous paved walkways connecting the caboose, covered bridges, and playgrounds. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Homestead's Barn shelter and depot pavilion house heated restrooms equipped with changing counters and comfortable porch benches. • Age Suitability: Perfectly crafted for infants, toddlers, and elementary-school children who love trains, covered bridges, and climbing structures. • Sensory Tips: Whimsical, relaxed park setting with gentle train horn play elements and scenic pond views; plenty of open lawn for unhurried play. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [Dublin Tree Lighting & Holly Days at Bridge Park](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/dublin-tree-lighting-and-holly-days-at-bridge-park--listing-32866a7b63890315e678eeba) — Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM – 8:30 PM · Bridge Park & Riverside Crossing Park, Dublin · All ages · Free · checked Nov 5. 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