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Quarry Trails Master Plan

Columbus, OH

September 2025
Quarry Trails Master Plan
Quarry Trails in Columbus, Ohio is the result of a strategic partnership between Thrive Companies and Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks. This partnership creates a symbiotic relationship where a community, integrated within a natural, unmanicured metro park, gains an extraordinary amenity while the Metro Park receives critical infrastructure support. The vision for Quarry Trails centers on adventure, connection to nature, and creating a vibrant mixed-use community that honors the site's industrial past while embracing sustainable future development. Development of Quarry Trails was announced in 2019, the first phase of the Metro Park opened to public in 2021, and the full buildout of the community is expected to be completed by 2030.
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The 612-acre site is divided between 85 acres for Thrive Companies' mixed-use development, 182 acres for the Metro Park, and 250 acres of future development potential. Upon completion in 2030, Quarry Trails will have approximately 500 units for sale (single-family homes, condos, and townhomes) as well as 1,045 apartment units for rent and 57,500 square feet of commercial space. The site planning at Quarry Trails reflects a thoughtful integration with the natural landscape. “Pocket neighborhood” clusters single-family homes and townhomes around shared green spaces. Generous 50-foot-wide landscaped buffers between front doors provide pedestrian connections to the surrounding park system. Meanwhile, buildings maximize views of natural features such as the quarry, waterfall, and lakes. In addition to the Metro Park, residents enjoy an 11,000-square-foot clubhouse, resort-style pools, a fitness center, outdoor patios and grilling stations, and custom equipment storage for adventure gear.
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The development is defined by its distinctive setting on the site of the former Marble Cliff Quarry, once the largest contiguous limestone quarry in the United States. Overall, the development required significant brownfield remediation and innovative engineering solutions, including hillside construction and the stabilization of foundations on former landfill areas. The community's story is one of transformation and regeneration, retaining a deep connection to the natural landscape while embodying the convenience of mixed-use walkability and hospitality-driven modern living. Evident here, offices, retail, restaurants, and apartments are intentionally positioned with views of the lake.
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Quarry Trails includes 29,500 square feet of retail space and 28,000 square feet of office space, positioned near the community center to serve as a central hub.
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Thrive's flagship coffee-to-cocktail concept, Bada Bean Bada Booze, anchors the retail experience, transforming from morning coffee destination…
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…to evening social hub with programming like jazz nights and pop-ups.
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The retail component is not only walkable but also curated to enhance social engagement. Indoor-outdoor designs draw visual and physical connections to the surrounding natural environment. The dog-friendly patio with views of the Metro Park outside Bada Bean Bada Booze can be a pitstop on a walk or a place to gather with friends.
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While community programming facilitates social connection and aligns with the adventure-centric ethos of Quarry Trails, passive gathering spaces like this allow residents to serendipitously engage as they pass through.
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The Athletic Cos Gym serves as a full-service fitness and wellness facility alongside the other retail buildings.
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Within the residential community, amenities are designed for year-round comfort and activity. The 11,000 sq. ft. clubhouse serves as a central hub and includes a demonstration kitchen, bar and lounge, media room, and fireplace, with 24/7 access for residents. A resort-style pool is complemented by a sun deck and poolside bar. Sauna pods next to the cabanas reinforce the community’s dedication to wellness.
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The comprehensive trail system provides residents immediate access to adventure within the 182-acre Metro Park, developed by Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks. The park also includes via ferrata, climbing walls, mountain biking opportunities, kayak launch, dog park, boardwalks, and scenic overlooks, all of which cater to the outdoor-oriented lifestyle of the community.

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Along the trail system, which includes Lake View Trail, Millikin Falls Upper and Lower Trails, Observation Trail, Flat Rocks Trail, Connector Trail, and Tall Wall Trail, adventurers can immerse themselves in the natural escape of the 25-foot waterfall at Millikin Falls.
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The 612-acre site seamlessly connects retail, nature, and residential. This perspective from one of the townhome rooftop decks shows the trail system that winds throughout the community and alongside the pavilion and lake.
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Of about planned 500 units for sale, there are currently 28 townhomes across four buildings. These three-story townhomes with rooftop decks were deeply inspired by the Scandinavian philosophy of "hygge," which emphasizes cozy, comfortable, and serene environments that feel at home within wild and rugged landscapes. The material palette reflects a balance between natural and industrial elements: limestone-inspired stone pays homage to the site's quarry heritage; wood introduces organic warmth and texture; large panes of glass open up expansive views of the surrounding natural features; and metal accents subtly reference the industrial past. The homes are priced between $750-$875K.
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Condominium buildings demonstrate successful higher-density integration. Like the townhomes, the 72 units across 12-unit buildings blend industrial, organic, and modern design elements. Priced from $575-700K these condos benefit from 50% tax abatements, which is available to all for-sale homes at Quarry Trails.
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Single-family homes embody the "pocket neighborhood" concept, clustering around shared green spaces to promote neighborly interaction. Priced from $750K-$2M, the 300 homes represent the largest for-sale component. NHTI featured the Quarry Trails Single-Family Homes on DesignLens in August 2025.
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Photography by Davies Imaging Group (Pool photo by Josh Bogniard)
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JBREC Consultant

Ken Perlman
Managing Principal
San Diego, CA
kperlman@jbrec.com

Location

2157 Quarry Trails Drive
Phone number (855) 954-5761
Region Midwest
State Ohio
City Columbus
Zip Code 43228