This was a cool park and it had all the perks...basketball court, amphitheater, sand volleyball…read morecourt, large open field, cool climbing feature, an outdoor game, and a nearby creek for fishing. It probably had more but that's what we saw with the time we had. We spent over an hour playing and site seeing. This really is a great outdoor space.

I came here for one of the Westerville Community Band concerts in the amphitheater, and the park…read morewas a great venue. There was plenty of seating/places to set up your seat, and plenty of parking, including an overflow lot across the street. There appears to be a kids play area and at least one set of restrooms, seasonally available. The night I went, the weather was perfect, and there was plenty of shade in the amphitheater, but my friend indicated that isn't always the case, so plan accordingly!

This park is absolutely beautiful!! It's also connected to the Marysville Estates Mobile Home…read moreCommunity where my mom lives so it's super easy to access the walking trail from there! I love how convinent this park is as well as the family friendly atmosphere! The walking trail is absolutely gorgeous and offers so many photo opportunities!!

A great, mid-size park in the middle of town. I'd been nearby before but never seen it, and I'm…read moreglad I stopped in. Small parking area near the street. A little building with restrooms. Two playgrounds! A shelter, a basketball court, a bridge to the rear part of the park. Trails there, along the creek. Very nice overall. Shady, a good place for a break on a hot day, and plenty to do.

Really awesome path to run, walk, or bike! A lot of it is shaded and it's mostly flat, signs are…read moresuper clear and the miles are marked clearly as well. Not too many people on weekday mornings (went on a Friday and Monday), quiet from the general city noise. Many entry points from the neighborhood streets, really awesome spot, would recommend!

Biking this summer is not cancelled…read more In fact, unless one is extra susceptible to the plague, cycling is recommended. To bath in sunshine key in building a strong immune system, to improve fitness key in successfully fighting off infection, and to raise serotonin key in bating off anxiety caused by the media's panic-porn are three reasons to take Freddie Mercury's advice to "get on your bike and ride." Of the many outstanding bike trails in Columbus the Olentangy River Greenway is my top choice. As multi-use trail, it garners excellent reviews for runners, biker, and rollerblades alike. My ranking has not changed since my review in 2014. I update to include the northern stretch I had of yet to explored then. The origin is behind The Hills market there off Rt 315, Worthington Hills, beside Rusty Bucket and that weird coffee shop Subway place. Going south, it hugs the river going by the boulders of Worthington Hills Park and off into the woods of Olentangy Parkland. There are many splits, bypasses, off-trails, and alternate surfaced byways in this area to spice up your ride. Going under the rumbling ramps and bridges of 270 will reveal Olentangy Park with a skatepark attached. From there the trial breezes through Highgate Park, then up the grasses of John Galipault Field to 161, across the river, and down into the woods near the Olentangy split. Here it spans next to 315 until Antrim park, where a large quarry sparkle. From there the trail once again hugs the highway. This section can be noisy with the varooms, and clonks, and rumble of the gas hogs flying by. But soon the greenway lightly sways away following the bends of the river into scenic greenery, wooden bridges, under ancient trees. Nearby, a new connector way to Bethel has recently been built, a convenience for me who lives nearby. Coming to Henderson Road is beautiful in the juxtaposition of the low rusted bridge and rustic background. Down the other side is Whetstone ravine with the correspondingly named school and park. Found here is a pedestrian bridge, an urban relic connecting to the quiet environs of the Knolls to the west--often I connect to the trail via it. South are trail leading to the Park of Roses, a Japanese pond, and shelter houses. On the trail is a maze of prairie grass that you can spend some time exploring. Staying on the greenway leads to Northmoor Park, a great place for a rest and a cool view of the river. From here the trial runs over the back streets of Clintonville by Rockwellian houses and quiet yards. Crossing North Broadway, it swoops down a back alley by a picketed fence with WB cartoons painted on it. A left at the river and it becomes pedestrian only again. Here it goes over the former grounds of the Olentangy Park, once the largest amusement park in the nation. Crossing over the river brings OSU Nature Reserve and Union Cemetery. Going under Dodridge takes you to a darker ravine. A side loop leads to a photogenic gothic staircase climbing to Hudson. From there it runs by Tuttle Park, under Lane Avenue, and by Ohio Stadium. Beyond the University hospital the scenery becomes more desolate. A look out plaza shows the inside plumbing of the city, with 315 on ramps above the river it is so ugly its scenic. Keeping on you reach Harrison West and Side-by-side park. You have a choice: turn left and hit a ramp under 3rd Ave. that will take you through a tunnel and off into the final stretch, or go straight to Harrison Park and over a reused railroad bridge, right at Goodale St, down a ramp onto the original trail. Here it will turn more urban, graffiti take the place of nature for viewing pleasure. This stretch runs under train tracks and highways with a romantic darkness, like the feel of the Lost Boy film or a Doors song. This will take you to route 33 where it terminates. I usually go on to the connected Scioto trail from here. The diversity of sights, neighborhoods, and different feels is what makes this trail my favorite.

This is a fun little neighborhood park that is hidden back behind several houses. There is street…read moreparking and then you walk through two old pillars and head down a trail into the woods. There are two short trails that wind around, making it a fun place for smaller kids to explore. Though there are houses that edge along one side and a railroad track on the back end, the woods themselves feel peaceful. There is even a small meadow area and some areas where water forms when it rains, adding some extra things to check out. There are benches and foot bridges positioned in strategic locations. It's a great little pocket of nature preserved in the Marblecliff/Grandview area!

From the Marble Cliff web site...Dogs are not permitted in the parks…read more Paul J. Falco Park on Fernwood Avenue and Tarpy Woods at the south end of Cambridge Blvd. are owned and maintained by the Village for the enjoyment of all. The parks are open to guests from 6 A.M. to 10 P.M. year-round. Dogs are not permitted in the parks.

This is a nice nature area near some busy roads. Because of its location, it's not quite as quiet…read moreas some of the parks that don't have to contend with so much nearby traffic, but it is quite pretty. The trail is paved and gravel in various sections and heads through the woods for quite a bit, providing nice shade. There are a lot of forks and splits in the trail, so you can adjust the length of walk/hike/jog based on how much you choose to wind around. In addition to the trail, you can find several other interesting features in the park. In the middle of the nicely sized parking lot is a great succulent garden, and when you head over towards the trail, you can find several informational signs that provide insight on Thaddeus Kosciuszko and the history of Dublin. Near these are a large gazebo with picnic tables that overlook a pretty pond that is full of neat plants and pond life. If you follow the trail towards the side of the park that sits near 33, there is a very neat sculpture up on a hill. Another neat feature appears in the woods - a small overlook with signage about the karst make-up of the area and lets you look at a sinkhole that is forming into a cave. With the amount of leaves right now, the sinkhole is a bit obscured right now, but I bet during the winter, it is more visible. Very neat park with pieces of history, geology, art, and nature all in one place!

This is a beautiful area along the Olentangy River. The Olentangy Trail passes through here making…read moreit easy to access via foot, bike, or the like. There is also a mulch trail that accompanies the bikepath through this area, so there's also the choice of paved or mulch surfaces to use. There is a lot of greenspace and fields for activities. The wooded sections are lovely and bring some great shade to the area. There are a variety of fields/courts along the way, including tennis courts, soccer fields, and a skate park. Two playgrounds are adjacent - Highgate and Whitney, named for their nearby street access points from the Worthington Estates neighborhood. River access is also available. Benches and picnic tables are also available at various points. This is a great place either as a stop during your journey along the Olentangy Trail or as a place to visit and enjoy.

I found out about this trail in a geocaching expedition. This is a nice trail, a mostly easy hike…read more The trail is wide, easy to see, mostly flat, a dirt trail. It's great for everyone, not just hikers. There's a nice little brook running through it. You don't really need to bring much supplies because it doesn't go terribly far into the woods. If you had an emergency, it wouldn't take you long to get back out to get help. It's sometimes muddy though because there's a lot of tree cover and not much sun gets though. This also means you're always in the shade in the summer time but you should wear good shoes. Don't wear sandals or anything like that. http://gowalla.com/spots/1167954 There's a geocache on this trail: http://www.geocaching.com/seek/cache_details.aspx?guid=276f36ea-7c10-4093-ade2-2812e3df5b53

A nice little trail that provides a great place for a walk or run. It ambles through the woods near…read morea small creek. It looks like a good area for the nearby neighborhoods too, as you don't have to go far from civilization to get a breath of nature. There are some amenities such as benches and picnic tables along the way, as well. Very enjoyable place to explore.

A nice little park! This is partly a Gahanna city park and partially a state nature preserve. We…read moretook a peek at both sections and found it to be very pretty. When you first pull in, there is a gravel parking area, a port-a-potty, and a few picnic tables in a grassy area overlooking a newly added pond/waterfall set-up. In addition to the pond area looking very nice, it was designed by an environmental agency to safely bring the stormwater into the natural stream flowing through the area, so it's very functional too. One trailhead takes you into the state preserve area. No dogs are allowed on this trail, so you'll want to stick to the city park side if you bring your four-legged friends. During the spring, this preserve becomes full of vernal pools and spring wildflowers - so dress for mud and boots will come in handy! There are some nice boardwalks to get you over the worst of the areas. It's very pretty and peaceful, and there are tons of spring peepers (little frogs) singing during the spring too. It's a short loop trail that is pretty easy to do. Across the parking lot, there is a trailhead for the city park trail system, which seemed to be a little more convoluted then the more direct loop set-up in the state preserve, but it made for some nice, low-key exploration. Part of the trail follows along the stream. I really loved how they used their old wooden street signs to line the trail - great recycling! This section of the park is open to dogs. A great park - we easily did both sections in about an hour, even given that we were slowing down in places to get through the worst of the muddy/slick areas.

I love this place. I frequently head here at lunch for a little decompression walk with my Puppeh,…read moreGwen. There is one specific trail that is dog friendly and it's either a half-mile loop or a whole mile depending on the direction you go. I very infrequently run into other people out here which is what makes it so nice. It does tend to be very muddy so I actually keep a specific pair of trail walking shoes in the car to change into. It's also quite mosquito-y, especially really early in the morning, so be sure to wear your bug spray. But the calmness of the forest and sounds of the cicadas in the late summer is my most favorite thing in the world. I'm so please to have this little bit of paradise so close to home and work. Whoever is in charge of maintenance does a really nice job keeping the trails clear and mulched. There is also very little trash and for the most part, other dog owners seem to do a pretty good job of keeping their dog's poops picked up. Although, I have bagged a few piles that were not Gwen's. I just can't, in good conscience, leave turds in the middle of the trail. Come on people, be responsible!