This is a fairly nice walking and cross ski park. It has several miles of courses that are marked…read moreas hiking, cross country skiing and some points of interest. The trails are mostly wooded. The only issue I have is that there are markings guying you back to the parking lot and they seem to never have printed maps. So make sure you take your phone and photograph the park map.

I am constantly on the hunt for local outdoor activities, and even though Ohio doesn't have…read moreColorado-esque terrain, there is still no reason to stay cooped up at the gym. Towner's Woods has some of the finest trails in the region, contained within a variety of environments. Near the park's entry, there is gorgeous Lake Pippin. Although water access isn't permitted because it is owned by the city of Akron (used for their water supply), some of the trails provide a scenic, somewhat hilly walk alongside it. The historic Hopewell burial mound (marked by an arrowhead on the map) is also near this entry portion of the park. The geography also includes flatter wetland terrain, a popular sledding hill, and a few ponds scattered throughout the woods. People use the park for trail running, dog walking (only on leash), and even cross country skiiing or snow shoeing in season. You could easily crank out 5-6 miles or more, if you were willing to retrace a few sections of the trail. All routes are well marked and maintained, and it would be hard to get lost in here for too long. Even on sunny weekends, I've been surprised at how sparsely populated the park is. Because of it's sprawling size, it's easy to have a very solitary experience. There are picnic pavilions and benches scattered around for warmer weather. Parking is plentiful just off the Ravenna Road entrance. There are also bathrooms in this area. If you're traveling on foot or by bike (bikes not permitted on the park's interior trails, though), you can get here via the Portage County Hike and Bike Trail. I hope you'll enjoy Towner's as much as I have. Whatever the season, it's an ideal place for a peaceful and active wander.

Technically 3 1/2 stars. This venue is perfect for any outdoor event needing tons of space and a…read morediverse landscape for off-roading, or in my case, an obstacle course race. Google maps navigated me correctly to this location but with the large number of other cars, I should have taken the back entrance and saved some time. If the weather has been rainy your non 4 wheel/all wheel drive car will get stuck and you will need to park well outside the non paved roads. I was lucky and hitched a ride with a fellow driving a big ol Surburban which chewed up the muddy trail like a champ. As this is a slightly out of the way venue, there are not many nearby post fun options for food and drink, so plan accordingly.

Great Little, off Road Park. Everyone is very nice there. Nice place to just do some easy to…read moremoderate trails. will be going back again !!

Finally had the opportunity to come here with a few of my friends while on vacation. For a while…read moregetting here, I thought I was in the wrong area but I assure you, the GPS takes you to the right place. This place is quiet and peaceful! There's a great deal of trails and rivers. Most of which I didn't have time to fully discover but everything here is well maintained! Thankfully not alot of people come here but this place also features an outhouse and a grill. Definitely reccomend coming here!

This place is gorgeous. It's a photographer's go-to. Hikers love it, too. It's pristine and…read morewell-kept. Miles of hiking and gorgeous scenery. There are several falls that are beautiful. Watch out for the stairs--there are a lot! From anywhere in NE Ohio, it's not a far drive, and so worth it.

I seen this on social media. And knew immediately that I needed to come check this out. And just…read morelike what I already seen. I was not disappointed. It is a smooth 50 minute drive from downtown Cleveland. Taking 422 most of the way there with back roads the remainder. I was there in know time doing the speed limit. There are a few locations to pull off I noticed. So make sure you choose the Nelson Kennedy Ledges state park for gps. Have walking tennis shoes or boots on. Do not wear flip flops. The trail can be a challenge in anything else. You will fall in love with the beauty of nature. And of course the glass bridge is something that is amazing. I throughly enjoyed it and am already planning it trip back next month. Get there. You'll be glad that you listened and went.

An update to my review for Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park. This is a relatively small park, only…read moreabout 1 mile long, but it is packed with plenty of fun. There are a number of marked paths through the ledges, plus there are even more side trails and ways to experience the wonders of nature. There are 2 waterfalls, one big one at the North end of the park and a second shorter one near the South end. Of the 4 marked trails, the red trail is my favorite since it is the most challenging with some great rock scrambling. You want to be careful since there are some real cliffs and places where you can hurt yourself if you are not careful, but it also has more fun packed into it than any other park in the area. They have announced a new glass walkway over the Southern waterfall which I will have to get out and check soon. Go out and play.

Found this spot as I was driving between destinations. It's a nice spot to get out and stretch your…read morelegs after being in the car a while. There are no restrooms. It's not a "rest stop, but definitely a nice and quiet place to take a short stroll. The entire loop is maybe a mile walk. You can cut through on a shorter path back to the parking area, or continue on for the longer way around. It's mostly shaded. Few flying insects but nothing bothersome. It's just peaceful and green! Cute bird houses posted along the paths. Some spots are shaded enough to where there's moss and patches of mushrooms growing. It was like a fairy garden.

Pros: Gorgeous! I couldn't get over the beauty of this place. We did the trail to the quarry and it…read morewas such a cool and easy hike. There were some steep up and down hills, but perfectly manageable. The trails were very well marked and I've maintained. There is also plenty of parking! Cons: Can't think of any, I was enchanted by this forest!

Great at any time of year. I frequent in the winter for cross country skiing. People come from…read morearound the world to go here and train, so it's pretty cool to see. You can rent skis if you don't have your own and they also have a sledding hill here. Summer time is nice to walk the trails and there is a nice overlook of Cleveland. Nice sunsets over the city if it's a clear day.

Beautiful park right on the lake. My kids and I loved this park. It had a nice path to walk down to…read morethe beach. The beach has lots of rocks and driftwood for the kids to explore. The path also leads to an observation tower that is high enough to see above the trees and into the water. There are several parking sections and a bathroom that was clean.

Beautiful place to hike, relax, and exercise. This is a well maintained ground with workers that…read moreare diligent and respectful of patrons. On trails I've seen birds of all different colors, eagle, deer, rabbits, fox, snakes, toads, butterflies, and owls. All wildlife seen are amazing! The trails are gravel and well maintained. There are two ways to access the beach and you are able to walk the length of it, swim, sit ect. Two Rentable campsites and 1 rentable pavilion with heat, water and bathrooms. There is also a separate restroom near the lookout tower. Trails I break down to four. A more open air one that can get hot if walking in the summer. A wooded one that is sheltered by trees, keeping you cooler. The beach trail and a smaller grass trail where you are likely to see butterflies and deer.