When you think of parks, it’s normal to think about using the green space to run around, throw a ball, or toss a Frisbee. The Scioto Mile has more than enough turf to welcome that sort of energetic exuberance.

But, this city is home to brains and brawn.

So, the designs for the Scioto Mile project also include facilities for some hard-core cerebral calisthenics. Twelve chess tables (with 24 seats) are being constructed for installation along the Scioto Mile Promenade. Not just any old chess-tables: regulation chess tables. They conform to the standards suggested by both national and local chess organizations.

Whether it's chess-time or lunch-time, the Promenade will be a hot spot on the Scioto Mile

Actually, the tables go beyond any minimum regulation standards: they’re really cool.  These tables are built for all weather conditions, with an imprinted texture to distinguish spaces on a chessboard. There’s also extra space on the side to hold the player pieces.

Not feeling that brainy? Learning chess can actually improve your intelligence. There are several studies that document measurable improvements in memory, problem-solving skills, and quantitative analysis . . . and that’s in both young and old.

Still not interested? Those regulation chess tables are the perfect size for lunch tables too.

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