1st time here, when you drove uphill, at the lake, the view is spectacular! There is plenty…read moreparking. We walked half or maybe 1/3of the trail beside the lake, very nice trail, and excellent view. There is creek running through several area through the trail, but the time we were here in Autumn, it's mostly dry. We didn't finished the whole trail, will definitely come again to try the trail from the other side.

I love coming here to hike and fish! In an unexpected spot and people do a great job with social…read moredistancing right now. Also lots of room to park and 1 minute away from a bait shop/gas station.

It was not crowded and it was absolutely amazing. Beautiful. We rented a pontoon boat and had a…read moregrand time.

Lake is beautiful and the marina is awesome. Serves delicious food with a beautiful view.read more

3 small fishing lakes very close to parking. Quiet safe and peaceful. This park connects to the…read morepopular Sugarcreek park by just walking across the stream on huge sturdy rocks. I came here because someone posted a picture of some birds that I wanted to photograph. Didnt see the birds I came for but there were some geese and turtles.. happened to see some snakes but that was just lucky. It's free to come here but if you want to fish i think you need a license or permit. There's a building right there with someone in a uniform. I think he might have been checking for fishing permits. We were the only one there without a fishing pole.

Attention Pickleballers! They put in new courts in the back by the dog park. Nice courts, already…read morebusy during popular play times. The only things I would say is the courts are a bit sloped more than other places. If you like heavy grit, the court paint will make your foot stick well. All in all, we had a great time playing here!

This is such a diverse park. Don't let what you see from the street fool you. Clepper Park is…read moredeceptively large. Unless you are comimg for the basketball courts and football field keep driving back. There are places to park near the soccer fields, baseball fields, playground and near the lake. The lake is small, yet a nice touch. Made to look at, and fish from. It's too small for boating. There is a gazebo, benches and a porch swing to relax, and enjoy the view. A peninsula juts out with picnic tables and grills. It appears to be a popular place to fish from. Fishing here is catch and release only. Improvements are happening near the lake. The multi- use trail is level and wide. It connects all the areas of the park. Topography at the park makes for an interesting walk/ride. There is everything from sunny wide open sports fields, to areas that are more wooded. Particularly near the lake. Wild blackberries (I think,) were growing in numberous locations. Several picnic shelters and benches are available throughout the park. Some of these have grills. Signs posted that no demestic animals are allowed in the park. The park is very clean.

Yet another gem in Ohio's FABULOUS state park crown!! I had just one goal this visit, one I hadn't…read moreyet accomplished during previous visits, to see/cross the swinging bridge. Check!! Done and worth the wait!! SO much to see/do here... Camping, hiking, biking, boating--- It's a WONDERFUL four-seasons getaway!! Check it out, there's DEFINITELY something for EVERYONE!!

This has been our home away from home, especially since the corona virus began. Its a nice place to…read morejust step back from the craziness of the world and get in touch with nature. We tried to visit the other day and it was closed again for repairs. Its such a peaceful place to just listen to the water, sit on the bridge and people watch or explore the hiking trails and let the kids burn off some energy. The trails also connect to the fossil fields and if you cross the street, it will lead you to the lake. Their are parts of the park that allow for wheelchair use, but the main hiking tails are mostly gravel. Its a very busy park, so no need to worry about it being too secluded or not safe. Word to the wise...the restrooms have been closed since the pandemic, so prepare to go before or practice safe measures when finding a secluded tree. Lol.

Closed a few years ago. Was a nice place, the built a factory on the land. The lakes are all filled…read morein.

an overlooked pay lake ,My Dad first took me there in 1972,, As I grew I learned Chaps has some…read moregood fishing and with multipul lakes to fish finding a peacefull spot is not hard to find, As you first enter there is a small lake to your left ,This one has some big Flathead Catfish, Use live bait or freshly killed Bluegill heads. They stock the lakes also they have a larger lake that is full of fiesty Carp to catch Worth a trip for sure

Love taking the babies to the park here because we know it's going to be clean and safe. There are…read moreswings a toddler playground and a larger play set for older children and quite a bit of green area for the kids to run around. Definitely a safe choice for any parent looking for a park. That is a little less busy.

I have been coming to this park for several years to go fishing and do other activities, like…read moretaking my nieces and nephews to the playground. Overall the park is very clean and I have never had any major issues. My last visit however the bathrooms were locked up, so we had to leave to go somewhere else.

We recently visited for the first time over the Memorial Day weekend and were pleasantly surprised…read more We only hiked the Cascade Trail so that is what my review will be on. The park website and things online are very confusing. One site says, permit not required and another say one isn't. The sign at the park also says permit required, but there is no where to purchase one in person or online. We took the chance and parked without one. I did see a worker driving around and he didn't seem to be checking cars. The map seems okay for general navigating and there is signage around. The trails are marked okay I think. There could be some improvement, but the Cascade Trail is a big loop so it isn't a huge deal. The trail was well maintained. A little overgrown in places, but nothing terrible. It's also really flat except for the end of the trail where you need to walk up a big hill to get back to where we parked. My kids did fine with the trial the whole time though. The bridge is super neat and my kids had fun crossing it. The falls were pretty and a nice treat, but you really have to wander around to find a good view of it. Luckily none of us minded that. The creek is really nice to play and walk in. That was by far my kids favorite part. We also found lots of fossils to explore and look at! It was a little muddy after all the rain we had received, but nothing terrible.

My favorite 'hiking' spot in Butler County…read more My favorite part about this preserve are the trails. There are multiple trails that connect to each other, so if you get bored with hiking your usual trail, it's easy to mix it up a little bit. They are all well kept and maintained. Sometimes there is some litter, but we pick it up. There are two old building foundations on one of the trails and a piece of farm equipment grown into a tree, pretty neat! The park is big, lots of space.

Robert J. Barth Lake, a.k.a Cracker Barrel Lake is a small community lake located behind the…read moreCracker Barrel off of Alexandria Pike. No boating is permitted on the lake. It is really too small for recreational boats. There is a paved multi-use trail around the lake. This trail is perfect for a leisurely stroll, pushing a stroller or walking the dog. There is grass from the path to the lake. Fishing is allowed at the lake. There were many people fishing during our visit; my children included. A Kentucky state fishing license is required for those 16 years old or older. One of my children caught a carp that was about 20 inches long! We only caught the one fish during our visit, but boy was it a doozy! Our fishing was catch and release, so maybe you will catch it on your next visit.