This is one of the access points to the main trail (Adirondack Trail) that goes through this…read moreMetroPark. The trail itself is pretty much an out-and-back route with a couple of side trails that go into the neighborhoods or just an alternate route. While the vast majority of the trail is "in the woods", the park is sandwiched between the golf course and the houses but (at least while I was there) the area was pretty quiet. Admittedly, it was a cool winter morning without much sunshine. In any case, the area seems to be a popular place for walking or hill running, either on the trails or the park road. This park, while not one of the largest or most secluded, is a great place for a quick escape. This location has a nice parking lot and a pavilion as well as a pond with lots of nice chairs in which to relax while you watch the ducks, the sunrise, or the sunset.

This is one of the access points to the main trail (Adirondack Trail) that goes through this…read moreMetroPark. The trail itself is pretty much an out-and-back route with a couple of side trails that go into the neighborhoods or just an alternate route. While the vast majority of the trail is "in the woods", the park is sandwiched between the golf course and the houses but (at least while I was there) the area was pretty quiet. Admittedly, it was a cool winter morning without much sunshine. In any case, the area seems to be a popular place for walking or hill running, either on the trails or the park road. This park, while not one of the largest or most secluded, is a great place for a quick escape. This part of the park also has a very nice pavilion, restrooms, and the watchtower to visit.

Really not one of the best hikes around Dayton. Confusing trails, right next to the golf course,…read moreand a little on the short side.

As of late October the bathrooms are still open. Had a nice…read morehike over mostly flat terrain with lots of views of the river. A few small benches are along the way.

I went today for a field trip and i had ms emily! it was awesome and i got to hold a cockroach and…read morepet a turtle along with a toad. Its awesome

I've been (re)discovering some of the area's beautiful metro parks, and this Sunday's late…read moreafternoon visit to Bellebrook's Sugarcreek Metro Park was a real treat!! Shady and cool, in spite of the humid weather, and the best-marked trails I've seen at any of the Metro Parks I've visited so far!! I took the orange and blue trails, and even with my lousy sense of direction, I never got lost once!! Be sure to see the Three Sisters (now only two...) 550 year old white oaks on the orange trail, and the beautiful Orange Osage Tunnel, a real gem. Can't wait to check them both out in the fall!! Worth a visit... A true gem in the Five Rivers crown!!

Great safe place to hike. We tried a different trail .. green was 3.1 mile and more challenging…read more More hills and crossing a few streams on rocks. They were nice sturdy rocks but im old and uncoordinated.. so it was challenging. We were hot and tired but made it back safe. Great place to hike.

Beware of kamikaze squirrels and a dense population of ticks! The noise from the nearby road…read moredrowns out the sounds of nature

Great little place and I like to hike there - simple but I keep going back :) Good parking tooread more

Beautiful, hidden gem!! Great spot for a walk, if you're in the area. Greene County has so many…read morespots worth checking out, not sure why I/we haven't been here before. Some boardwalk, some grass trail, all easy and scenic. Tons of wildflowers while I was there early August, and tons of bird calls to ID... Trails aren't too well marked, but unless you're like me (little to no sense of direction!!) you can't get lost... ENJOY!!!

I was looking for some place new to visit. There are lots of places around here, including the…read moregreat MetroParks systems that Dayton developed and maintains. Since I had been to couple of Greene County Parks in the past, I figured that I would see if I could get some guidance from their website. Frankly, this was an OK approach but their website needs some more work regarding description of the individual parks. What attracted me to this park was the wetland and the boardwalks. This was a great place to be on a cool, cloudy Saturday morning in April. It had rained in the last few days. The trees were full of birds singing at full throat, and there signs of wildlife all about. In addition to the animal tracks, there were obvious signs of beaver activity (appropriate given that Beaver Creek runs through the park). I could have stayed there all morning, checking things out. There are two obvious downsides to this place. First, the trail(s) is only a little more than a mile long. If you are coming for a long (or a "fitness) hike, this is not the place for you. The majority of the trail is in the woods, and there is only a small section in the prairie section. The sign there says that more trail will be added in the future. Second, as is the problem with most of the parks in the area, you can here road noise while you are in the park. Of course, the park is easily accessible from the town of Beavercreek and surrounding areas, but you "pay the price" by being close to the road. But honestly, that faded into the background while I was listening to the birds and exploring. I am grateful every day that the local community supports these parks, for me and for the wildlife that many people would not otherwise experience. Go check it out... you'll enjoy it.

Took a post holiday quick twilight hike through this hidden gem and just WISHED I had more time!!…read more Looks like there are quite a few easy-ish, very walkable trails, so I'll have to venture back again with more time. Looks like it's recovered well from previous tornado damage, and is ready to welcome nature lovers of all ages. GREAT "natural" playground for the kiddos, nice picnic pavilion, and plenty of scenic spots for photo bugs like me!! Great hidden gem in Green County's park system... I'll be back!!!

I'd give more stars if I could find the place. Apple Maps took me to a place off of Kemp Rd. that…read moreappeared to be a private property in a corn field. I went a bit further down the road and came to another house also in the corn field. I wasn't about to park in somebody's yard and start looking for trails. I'm sure it's nice, but it's hard to review a place you can't find.

My favorite CWPD park by far. There are so many trails and so many options to give you the…read moreadventure that you want. The added gravel path is nice for those that can't manage the tougher, longer trails. The nature is just absolutely wonderful here. I see deer, birds, butterflies, moths, and bees among other animals. The trails are always well-maintained and CWPD is quick to fix anything that isn't. I love that it's connected to Forest Field too for additional trails and amenities. They do have an indoor bathroom at Smith house. They also have added a really nice picnic shelter with durable picnic tables.

Weather was lovely and enjoyed my walk in the woods. No bugs yet and so nice to be outside after a…read morelong winter. Everything is still has the winter dead ... dormient look. look forward to everything becoming green and pretty again. Saw a few birds but not many. The hills were a challenge for us but we enjoyed it. Be aware can't count on bathrooms being open ... they were all locked.