New Study Finds Franklin Park Conservatory Generated $225 Million for Ohio's Economy Over Six Years
Columbus, OH - June 15, 2026 – A new independent economic study finds that Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens generated $225. 4 million in total economic output for Ohio between 2018 and 2024, supports an average of 373 jobs per year, and delivers returns on public investment that exceed national benchmarks for comparable cultural institutions. The
Skip to contentFor MembersNew Study Finds Franklin Park Conservatory Generated $225 Million for Ohio’s Economy Over Six YearsPeople and GardensJune 15, 2026View Larger Image$225. 4 millionin total economic output for Ohio$35. 6 millionin average annual economic output for the Columbus region$102. 4 millionin labor income for Ohio workers373 jobssupported on average each year$3. 50in total economic value returned for every dollar of public investment — including $0. 51 in state and local tax revenue and an additional $0. 45 in federal taxes$10. 17in Columbus-specific economic output for every dollar of City of Columbus operating supportRELATED NEWS:People and GardensLongwood Gardens Welcomes New Cohort of Fellows to Prestigious Leadership ProgramJune 10, 2026Kennett Square, PA - Longwood Gardens today announced the selection of four accomplished professionals for the prestigious Longwood Gardens Fellows Program, continuing. . . READ MOREPeople and GardensPhipps Conservatory Joins Center for Plant Conservation NetworkJune 4, 2026Pittsburgh, PA - June 4, 2026 – Phipps Conservatory and Botanical Gardens has been admitted as a Participating Institution of. . . READ MOREPeople and GardensLongview Arboretum and Nature Center Awarded Level I Accreditation by ArbNet Accreditation ProgramMay 28, 2026LONGVIEW, Texas (May 2026) – The Longview Arboretum and Nature Center has been awarded a Level I Accreditation by The. . . READ MOREPeople and GardensNorfolk Botanical Garden Welcomes New Chief Development Officer, Ashleigh MaggardMay 21, 2026NORFOLK, Va. , May 21, 2026 – Norfolk Botanical Garden (NBG) announces appointment of Ashleigh Maggard as new Chief Development Officer,. . . READ MOREPage load link