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Council renames Franklin Park adventure center for Ben Espy; family and city officials praise his legacy
5107371 · July 1, 2025
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Columbus City Council approved a resolution renaming the Franklin Park Adventure Center the Ben Espy Adaptive Sports Complex. Family members and council members spoke about Espy's public service and perseverance after a 1984 accident that led to an amputation.
Columbus City Council unanimously adopted a resolution to rename the Franklin Park Adventure Center the Ben Espy Adaptive Sports Complex.
Council members described Ben Espy as a statesman, former council member and state senator whose public service and advocacy helped shape local civic life. Speakers…
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