The park is great but it seems the skatepark area has been neglected; there are bolts missing from…read moreramps and everything is in poor condition. The park should be cared for as a whole and not just certain areas.

Very nice park. They have a very nice playground. The shelter houses are very nice. .read more

Lovely place! I love hiking and taking in nature here, truly an amazing spot. always such beautiful…read moreviews and always seeing many creatures while hiking!

Nice spot, about 5 miles or so PAST the middle of nowhere, yet still close enough for a quick…read moregetaway from the Springfield/Dayton areas and Columbus. Definitely not a "one stop" place, it's a quick hike (approx. 1/2 mile) to see the falls, and if you go spur of the moment, like I did, you'll won't see more than a trickle if it hasn't rained recently. But if you want to avoid crowds, or are out for the day checking out other parks in the area, this is a quick, easy, scenic hike that will quickly reward you with some beautiful scenery/waterfalls, weather-permitting. Worth checking out!!

I have always wanted to hunt some pheasants and after reading several reviews I settled on the…read moreArrowhead Pheasant Club. The pheasant club is situated on a couple hundred acres of beautiful land and we were guided during our hunt by Doug and it was an absolute blast (no pun intended). My family and I had never pheasant hunted before but it wasn't an issue because when you buy the birds here at Arrowhead Pheasant Club you get a guide and his dog which is a super deal. The pheasants were placed before we got to each field and watching Dougs dog work the field and point at each covey was an experience within its self, and Doug was friendly and personable throughout the experience. After we finished our hunt Doug took our birds to the cleaning shed and each bird was cleaned for us with a whole bird costing $3 and breast costing $2. Hunting at Aarowhead pheasant club is something I will definitely continue to do and recommend for anyone interested in upland bird hunting.

Five of us did a hunt today with Larry and TBone. What a great day. Everyone here is top notch and…read morealready planning a trip back.

Great dive shop with great folks, a very good selection of gear in-shop, plus rentals and trips and…read moreclasses. SSI - but don't hold that against them :)

Wonderful knowledge people. Very clean organized facility. One of the best dive shops I've seen.read more

Truly the best experience I could have hoped for when picking where to earn my open water…read morecertification. From the first time I walked in, the staff was extremely helpful with teaching me how their training works and pointed me in the right direction to get started. The facility is perfect for training and the in house pool is extremely warm to keep you comfortable during the pool dives. I also love seeing all of the programs they host for younger divers. It's such a great way to see younger kids getting interested in diving! Thank you to Lynn, Cindy, and the rest of the staff for helping me earn my open water!

Lynn, Cindy and everyone at Aquatic Realm Scuba Center are beyond top notch! If you are thinking…read moreabout getting your Scuba certification and you want to learn from the best, this is definitely the place to do it. I cannot recommend this place enough!! We completed our Open Water certifications here and since then I have been back for a digital photography class and Project AWARE Coral Conservation class. We also plan on continuing our diving education and certifications with Aquatic Realm. They have their own onsite heated pool and nice dive shop. Plus, if they don't have something in stock that you are looking for they can order it for you, bonus! Stop in and see the great folks at Aquatic Realm! They will definitely take care of you!

I've been to a number of similar national monuments including the President Taft home not terribly…read morefar away in Cincinnati. The National Park Service has done a fabulous job of keeping to the structure of the home and still managing to tell the story of a great man. At a time when the nation and the military was still divided along racial lines, Charles Young graduated from the US Military Academy (the third African-American to do so). He was the first black US National Park superintendent and the first black man to achieve the rank of colonel in the US Army. And in fact was the highest-ranking black officer in the Army until his death in 1922. In 1894, he was assigned to Wilberforce College here, one of the Historically Black Colleges, to lead the new military sciences department. When the Spanish-American War broke out, he was promoted to major and commanded the 9th Ohio Infantry Regiment. He went on to serve as the superintendent of Sequoia and General Grant national parks. The museum goes into much depth for Young's 1912 assignment as military attaché to Liberia, the first African-American to hold that post. However when the United States was to enter World War I, he was removed from service due to a "medical issue." In 1919, Young was reassigned as military attaché to Liberia. There is a lot going on here including a short film, a number of exhibits and memorabilia. And it's free. Stop by if you're near Xenia. [Review 1321 of 2024 - 242 in Ohio - 22344 overall]

The Charles Young Buffalo Soldiers National Monument recently went through a multi-year renovation…read morebefore reopening the house, Youngsholm, to the public. This building was the home of Brigadier General Charles Young, whose story is fascinating. He was one of the first African American graduates of West Point and had a storied military career, which intersected very closely with the history of the National Park Service itself, as it turns out the army used to be responsible for maintenance of the national parks in their early years. This is how Young became the first African American national park superintendent - out at Sequoia. All of this information and more were introduced to visitors here. There is a good introduction film, "A Triumph of Tragedy: The Life of Charles Young," shown in an upstairs room. The lower floor has a couple of rooms full of displays on both Charles Young's life and the Buffalo Soldiers, of whom Young served as their commander. There is a small gift shop in a back room, as well. The rangers are very friendly and helpful. They were offering a program during our visit, and the hosting ranger was really great with the kids who were participating. Parking is available in a lot to the side of the house. Hopefully, they'll continue to grow this site!

This small town park is filled with lovely features. It was raining when we visited, which brought…read moreout a slew of beautiful mallards and other ducks. We ate our lunch and watched the ducks. A beautiful pond with a flowing brook is the centerpiece of the park. There is a fun pavilion at one side of the pond, ideal for concerts and parties. A walking path/sidewalk encircles the park. On the north side of the park is an upscale playground with several climbing structures, swings and musical features. The equipment is designed to be inclusive. There are benches around the park to sit and watch the kids. The restroom facilities were currently closed. Plenty of parking was found around the park. This is a fabulous small town park.

This large park is centered around an oval-shaped pond that allows catch-and-release fishing. I…read morefound a shady spot and hung out here for a bit. It was great to be able to walk around and sit around, though the battalion-sized flock of geese was a bit disconcerting. The park has a public restroom, picnic shelters and a playground. The picnic pavilion near the water has picnic tables, power outlets and a small stage. It is reservable for Xenia residents and non-residents. [Review 1320 of 2024 - 241 in Ohio - 22343 overall]

Great park for dogs to get their energy out! Con no restrooms and out in the middle of no where.read more

Small but great little off leash area for our dogs. We were thankful to find this when there did…read morenot seem to be many other dog parks around.