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Columbus Area Parks & Trails
Antrim Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

1. Antrim Park

8.5
5800 Olentangy River Rd., Columbus, OH
Park · 17 tips and reviews

Adrienne O.Adrienne Oehlman: There are great trails outside of large ring in woods. Great for off leash and river running by to swim in!

McFerson Commons - Arch Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

2. McFerson Commons - Arch Park

6.8
218 West St. (at West St.), Columbus, OH
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Amy S.Amy Shropshire: Also known as McPherson Park

Avery Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

3. Avery Park

7.7
7401 Avery Rd., Dublin, OH
Park · 4 tips and reviews

Parker R.Parker Rhomberg: Great place to take your dog. Alotta open space when no sports are going on.

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

4. Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park

9.0
Galloway, OH
Hiking Trail · 10 tips and reviews

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? The creeks are home to 100 species of fish, 5 of which are endangered in Ohio, and 44 species of freshwater mussels, 8 of which are endangered. Read more.

Battelle Riverfront Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

5. Battelle Riverfront Park

7.8
25 Marconi Blvd, Columbus, OH
Park · 3 tips and reviews
Bicentennial Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

6. Bicentennial Park

8.2
233 Civic Center Dr (at Rich St), Columbus, OH
Park · 23 tips and reviews

easyColumbuseasyColumbus: An escape nestled on the Riverfront Downtown. Stop by at dusk for an amazing fountain show in Bicentennial Park.

Blacklick Creek trail is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

7. Blacklick Creek trail

Canal Winchester, OH
Hiking Trail · 1 tip

Keydra S.Keydra Simmons: Love love love this trail!!

Blacklick Woods Metro Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

8. Blacklick Woods Metro Park

9.1
6975 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH
Park · 13 tips and reviews

Blake W.Blake Wilder: There's a spot slightly off the multipurpose trail (on the loop section) where owl's make a habit of roosting. Keep your eye peeled. http://digitalwilder.com/2012/winter-hike-at-blacklick-woods/

Blendon Woods is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

9. Blendon Woods

7.8
4265 E Dublin Granville Rd, Westerville, OH
Park · 17 tips and reviews

Kelly G.Kelly Gephart: One of my favorite places to run - nice shade, 2-mile loops. Watch out for those stumps and grooves in the paths though.

Blendon Woods Disc Golf Course is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

10. Blendon Woods Disc Golf Course

8.2
4265 E Dublin Granville Rd, Westerville, OH
Disc Golf · 3 tips and reviews

Bacon G.Bacon Gibson: The Sherwood Forest of disc golf courses. Wonderful!

Blendon Woods - Sugarbush Trail is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

11. Blendon Woods - Sugarbush Trail

6.6
4265 E Dublin Granville Rd, Westerville, OH
Hiking Trail · 3 tips and reviews
Chestnut Ridge Metro Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

12. Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

8.1
8445 Winchester Rd, Carroll, OH
Park · 7 tips and reviews

Rose F.Rose F: The playground is the best!

Chestnut Ridge Mountain Bike Trail is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

13. Chestnut Ridge Mountain Bike Trail

8445 Winchester Rd, Carroll, OH
Other Great Outdoors · 2 tips and reviews

Ed B.Ed Braunbeck: We need volunteers to help build the trail for all of us to enjoy.

Clinton-Como Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

14. Clinton-Como Park

6.8
Pacemont Rd., Columbus, OH
Park · 3 tips and reviews

15. Columbus Commons

8.9
160 S High St (E Rich St), Columbus, OH
Park · 51 tips and reviews

easyColumbuseasyColumbus: It's Columbus' newest downtown park and some much needed green in a sea of buildings. Opening May 26th, stop by for the carousel, music series, and performances happening all summer!

Dublin Scioto Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

16. Dublin Scioto Park

8.3
5600 Post Rd, Dublin, OH
Park · 6 tips and reviews

Ali H.Ali Hooper: Dublin Arts Council does an incredible job with the Summer Concert series. And it's free!

17. Franklin Park

9.2
1755 E Broad St, Columbus, OH
Park · 3 tips and reviews

Dustin S.Dustin Schaaf: Bring bread for the duckies!!!

Fred Beekman Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

18. Fred Beekman Park

7.7
2200 Carmack Rd, Columbus, OH
Park · 1 tip

Matt K.Matt Kalina: The grass here is green

Friendship Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

19. Friendship Park

8.3
Gahanna, OH
Park · 4 tips and reviews

Brianna G.Brianna George: Great place for Picnics, BBQ, kite flying and all other fun outdoor activites for you and your kids! They have a spectacular playground and public restrooms.

Genoa Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

20. Genoa Park

8.9
303 W Broad St, Columbus, OH
Park · 6 tips and reviews

lonny k.lonny keels: Best view for Water Fire Columbus.

Glacier Ridge Metro Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

21. Glacier Ridge Metro Park

8.6
9801 Hyland Croy Rd (Co Hwy 2), Plain City, OH
Park · 11 tips and reviews

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? The park is named for the end moraine (glacial debris) that was left behind when the Wisconsin Glacier retreated approximately 12,000-17,000 years ago. Read more.

Glacier Ridge Metro Park Disc Golf Course is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

22. Glacier Ridge Metro Park Disc Golf Course

9801 Hyland Croy Rd, Plain City, OH
Disc Golf · 1 tip

Rob H.Rob Hightower: This place is beautiful and has potential to be a decent course. Fairways are way too narrow and you will spend 20 mins looking for your disc each hole because of the insane brush everywhere

Goodale Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

23. Goodale Park

9.1
120 W Goodale St (between Park Street & Dennison Avenue), Columbus, OH
Park · 45 tips and reviews

Allen B.Allen Bradley: On the last weekend in June you can find all of the freaky people and lot's of good music here. Comfest is great!

Goodale Park Pond is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

24. Goodale Park Pond

120 W Goodale St (between Park Street & Dennison Avenue), Columbus, OH
Lake · 6 tips and reviews

Maxwell P.Maxwell Posival: Always awe inspiring. Maybe habe something for the winter Holidays?

Goodale Park Playground is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

25. Goodale Park Playground

120 W. Goodale St., Ohio
Playground · Victorian Village · 1 tip

Rasa D.Rasa Devadiga: Such a great ace to let's the kids play during comfest! Watch out for the roller slide its fast!!!

Goodale Park Tennis Courts is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

26. Goodale Park Tennis Courts

120 W Goodale St, Columbus, OH
Tennis Court · No tips or reviews

27. Highbanks Metro Park

9.0
9466 Columbus Pike (US Rt 23 N), Lewis Center, OH
Park · 36 tips and reviews

Wes L.Wes Lewis: You'll probably want to avoid the pet trail if it has rained/snowed for 2 days in a row. It can get extremely muddy & sloppy compared to the rest of the main trail.

Highbanks Metro Park Observation Deck is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

28. Highbanks Metro Park Observation Deck

7.8
9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH
Scenic Lookout · 1 tip
Highbanks Nature Center is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

29. Highbanks Nature Center

7.9
9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH
Park · 5 tips and reviews

Trisha D.Trisha Dehnbostel: It's beautiful & free....

Highbanks Trail is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

30. Highbanks Trail

7.5
9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH
Hiking Trail · 5 tips and reviews

Curt L.Curt Luckett: Stop and get sushi on the way have a picnic after your hike.

Hoover Dam is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

31. Hoover Dam

8.7
Hoover Dam, Columbus, OH
Lake · 13 tips and reviews

Daniel N.Daniel Niccum: In the wet season, the dam gates are open and there is a viewing area off of Central College road that puts you about 100 feet from the falling water.

Hoff Woods Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

32. Hoff Woods Park

8.2
556 McCorkle Blvd., Westerville, OH
Park · 2 tips and reviews

Jeanette K.Jeanette Karns: Park has been updated since we've last been here! So many cool things for the kids to play on! :)

Hoover Park Walking Trail is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

33. Hoover Park Walking Trail

Grove City, OH
Lake · No tips or reviews
Hoover Reservoir Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

34. Hoover Reservoir Park

8.5
7701 Sunbury Rd., Columbus, OH
Park · 12 tips and reviews

Joann D.Joann DuVall Rasmussen: Great place to bring your lunch and enjoy the view.

Inniswood Metro Gardens is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

35. Inniswood Metro Gardens

9.1
1195 North Street (at E. Schrock Rd.), Westerville, OH
Garden · 11 tips and reviews

Safelite AutoGlassSafelite AutoGlass: It's free, a great place to walk in all seasons and has tons of sculptures, plantings and free concerts in the summer! -Suggested tip from Julie R., Safelite associate

Lazelle Woods Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

36. Lazelle Woods Park

7.0
575 Lazelle Road, Columbus, OH
Park · 5 tips and reviews

DarrahDarrah: I nice hidden little park. I like the quick 1 mile track.

Library Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

37. Library Park

Powell, OH
Park · 1 tip

Lauren O.Lauren Osterholt: This park is never crowded, and perfect for smaller kids who don't like being trampled by the junior high crowd

North Bank Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

38. North Bank Park

8.5
311 W Long St, Columbus, OH
Park · 7 tips and reviews

Tanya H.Tanya Hutchins: Great view of the Skyline! Great place to watch Red, White & Boom!

North Bank Park Pavilion is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

39. North Bank Park Pavilion

311 W. Long St., Columbus, OH
Plaza · 3 tips and reviews

Sam F.Sam Foutz: Great for Weddings.

40. North Bank Shelter House

Lower Scioto Greenway (Olentangy/Scioto Greenways), Columbus, OH
Park · No tips or reviews
Olentangy Bike Trails is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

41. Olentangy Bike Trails

Columbus, OH
Bike Trail · 1 tip
Olentangy Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

42. Olentangy Park

7.8
600 W Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH
Park · 3 tips and reviews

Susan F.Susan Fox: Park is at northern edge of Olentangy Leisure path.

Olentangy Trail is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

43. Olentangy Trail

8.3
Main Street Bridge access, Columbus, OH
Hiking Trail · 1 tip
Perry Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

44. Perry Park

7.6
(Collins Drive), Worthington, OH
Park · 3 tips and reviews

John B.John Bernard: DO NOT visit after dark or the Worthington police will get you.

Pickerington Ponds Metro Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

45. Pickerington Ponds Metro Park

7.4
7680 Wright Rd, Canal Winchester, OH
Park · 4 tips and reviews

Andrew B.Andrew Black: Take your time and relax. Enjoy watching the deer, birds, and other little critters.

Prairie Oaks Metro Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

46. Prairie Oaks Metro Park

8.9
3225 Plain City Georgesville Rd NE, West Jefferson, OH
Hiking Trail · 13 tips and reviews

Ben K.Ben Kehoe: Try hiking the trails in late fall or winter. You get a different perspective of the landscape without all the vegetation. Also, being the 1st to hike here after a snowfall is an amazing experience.

Prairie Oaks Metro Park - Beaver Lake Area is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

47. Prairie Oaks Metro Park - Beaver Lake Area

3225 Plain City Georgesville Rd NE, West Jefferson, OH
Park · No tips or reviews
Prairie Oaks Metro Park - Sycamore Plains Trail Access is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

48. Prairie Oaks Metro Park - Sycamore Plains Trail Access

6.7
3225 Plain City Georgesville Rd NE, West Jefferson, OH
Hiking Trail · 5 tips and reviews

Closer To F.Closer To Fine: Prepare to get muddy

Schiller Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

49. Schiller Park

9.2
1069 Jaeger St (at E. Deshler Avenue), Columbus, OH
Park · 33 tips and reviews

Andrea H.Andrea Hong: Head over to Schiller Park to see the famous Umbrella Girl statue, have a picnic, hike or participate in many of its recreational activities!

Schiller Park Amphitheatre is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

50. Schiller Park Amphitheatre

8.0
136 E. Deshler Ave. (at S. 4th Street), Columbus, OH
Indie Theater · German Village · 4 tips and reviews

Pam M.Pam Makowski: Getting ready for a great new season! Scarlet Pimpernal opens Mem Day weekend, then Midsummer Nights Dream and Oedipus Rex. Dig out your chair or blanket and picnic basket for a fun night under the Read more.

Scioto Audubon Metro Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

51. Scioto Audubon Metro Park

8.8
W. Whittier Street, Columbus, OH
Park · 12 tips and reviews

Brian W.Brian Wright: Trails didn't seem like much but it has a rock climbing area if you have your own climbing equipment.

Scioto Audubon River Observation Deck is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

52. Scioto Audubon River Observation Deck

W. Whittier Street, Columbus, OH
Scenic Lookout · 3 tips and reviews

Alonzo S.Alonzo Staten: Great place to read a good book.

Scioto Audubon Metro Park Rock Wall is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

53. Scioto Audubon Metro Park Rock Wall

7.5
W. Whittier Street, Columbus, OH
Other Great Outdoors · 3 tips and reviews

Jake L.Jake Lake: Gets crowded around 5, when everyone is getting off work. Go early to get a good route.

Scioto Mile - Promenade/Riverfront is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

54. Scioto Mile - Promenade/Riverfront

9.1
Civic Center Drive (W. Town Street), Columbus, OH
Park · 11 tips and reviews

Mrs. M.Mrs. McDowell: Nice dance performance at the Arts Festival.

Scioto River Boat Launch is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

55. Scioto River Boat Launch

W. Whittier Street, Columbus, OH
Boat Launch · 1 tip
Sharon Woods Metro Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

56. Sharon Woods Metro Park

8.8
Cleveland Avenue (at W Schrock Rd), Westerville, OH
Park · 19 tips and reviews

Justin J.Justin J: Schrock Lake is a cute pond with picnic tables nearby!

Slate Run Living Historical Farm is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

57. Slate Run Living Historical Farm

1375 SR 674 N, Canal Winchester, OH
Historic and Protected Site · No tips or reviews
Three Creeks Confluence Trails is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

58. Three Creeks Confluence Trails

7.9
4000 Bixby Rd., Groveport, OH
Park · 2 tips and reviews

Brittany U.Brittany Ulrich: Great trails for just about any activity. Keep an eye out for deer and other wildlife.

Three Creeks Metro Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

59. Three Creeks Metro Park

7.9
3860 Bixby Rd (at Watkins), Groveport, OH
Park · 5 tips and reviews

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? Owls, great blue herons and more than 100 species of birds have been sighted at this park, along with beaver, mink, coyote, deer, and other wildlife.

60. Three Creeks Metro Park - Madison Mills Area

3257 Williams Rd., Columbus, OH
Park · No tips or reviews
Topiary Garden is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

61. Topiary Garden

8.4
480 E Town St (S Washington Ave), Columbus, OH
Sculpture Garden · Downtown Columbus · 20 tips and reviews

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? This is the only known topiary representation of a painting. The painting by George Seurat on which it is based is considered an important milestone in post-Impressionism and modern art. Read more.

Walnut Woods Metro Park (Tall Pines Area) is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

62. Walnut Woods Metro Park (Tall Pines Area)

7.1
6833 Richardson Rd., Groveport, OH
Park · 1 tip

Samantha S.Samantha S.: A new metro park that has great trails.

Westgate Park is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

63. Westgate Park

8.0
455 S Westgate Ave, Columbus, OH
Park · 7 tips and reviews

Jason T.Jason Thompson: Outdoor racquetball !!

Whetstone Park of Roses is one of Columbus Area Parks & Trails.

64. Whetstone Park of Roses

9.2
3923 N High St, Columbus, OH
Park · 21 tips and reviews

K12 IncK12 Inc: Did you know? Whetstone Park was used for Victory Gardens during World War II. Today it’s home to one of the largest and most celebrated rose gardens in the United States. Read more.