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International Services Library Research Guide

The library welcomes the hundreds of Franklin University international students who represent over sixty countries. Here are some resources to help navigate the library as well as the city of Columbus.

Parks of Columbus

Topiary Park that recreates Georges Seurat's painting A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of LaGrande Jatte.

Topiary Garden Park

The Topiary Garden Park is only a 5 minute walk from Franklin University. The topiary recreates Georges Seurat's famous post-Impressionist painting, A Sunday Afternoon on the Island of LaGrande Jatte. 

Picture of the conservatory palm house surrounded by blooming flowers.

Franklin Park Conservatory

Franklin Park Conservatory is only an 8 minute drive from Franklin University has plants of all varieties, a glass blowing shop, and various events all year. 

Roses of various colors in bloom with fountain in the background.

Columbus Park of Roses

Columbus Park of Roses is one of the largest rose gardens in the United States on 13 acres. 

Sunset reflecting on a lake.

Alum Creek State Park

Alum Creek State Park, only thirty minutes from Franklin University, is on a large lake with a man made beach. 

Five bison grazing in a field with trees and hills in the background.

Battelle Darby Creek MetroPark

The largest Metro Park in Columbus featuring a nature center and bison

Columbus Museums

Columbus Sports

Attractions

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