Beautiful park, with PLENTY to see and do, even on a cold-ish, cloudy day. I made a quick, last…read moreminute detour here on a recent visit over to Columbus, and was really glad I did. Lot of trails (though not QUITE as well-marked as this directionally "challenged" hiker might like!!) and there's also a nice nature center, full of great displays, and apparently, some interesting community events (and great restrooms!!). I parked near the nature center, got my bearings, and decided to hike the shorter orange and yellow trails, which looped me around back to where I started in the parking lot area. Beautiful, lots to see, "somewhat" well-marked, but I made it out, so very do-able!! I wanted to also take the "Lake Trail," but didn't realize at first that it was the paved trail that started at the Nature Center. Once I realized I was heading in the right direction, it was a quick, easy trek to the two observation "shacks" on the shores of the park's beautiful Thoreau Lake. DON'T skip this short, scenic hike... Well worth the trip!! Blendon Woods (and all the other Metro Parks in the region) is a GREAT place for a day (or more...) in nature. Picnic pavilions, playgrounds, educational programs at the nature center, lots of trails... Definitely a four season GEM!! Check it out!!

Amazing, playgrounds, amazing nature, Center and as a teacher, I had an amazing time with a…read morenaturalist taking my fifth graders on a field trip here. There is so much to see so much to learn and beautiful wildlife and forest. You will definitely see turkeys if you stick around either walking the road or on the trails. We have had beautiful winter walks and times in the summer herewith family.

Frankly amazed at those who come to a preserved wetland & then complain about lack of urban…read moreamenities. It's SUPPOSED to be a nature habitat & to date I've not seen playgrounds as standard in a natural habitat. There are many urban playgrounds - but few places set aside to support true natural habitats.

We came looking for a playground, and there doesn't appear to be one. So, K was disappointed. But…read moreit looks like a pretty cool park. Well out in the countryside, with a big pond and several smaller wetland areas. Observation paths and decks for each. Parking and facilities at the main entrance, plus parking on the other side of the pond, and two smaller picnic areas up the road, with observation areas and shelters. One had a workout area, but not quite the playground we wanted. I didn't see bike paths, which is another feature I like in a park. But that's not really the purpose of this one- they're preserving the wetlands, and keeping human impact to a minimum.

This is a very nice park! There are good trails, a wooded area, and a large green space. The…read moreplayground is large, containing two play area structures, and has a lot of fun options, including swings, slides, tunnels, climbing options, and more. It is located nearby a great shelterhouse with picnic tables and benches. It also has access to other greenway and bike trails, in addition to east and west entrances for cars. Great park option!

Easily my most frequented trail in Westerville. It's so pretty no matter what season with all the…read moretrees. It's always beautifully kept and has an impressive playground for kids.

This is a very nice neighborhood park. It's got a nice sized green space with a paved walking…read moretrail, a small shelter house, and a basketball court, plus a little free library (though its poor door could use a repair!) and benches. There is a pretty large play space on hand too - two sets of swings, including traditional, baby/toddler, and an accessible one - bouncy vehicles to "ride," a section of neat climbing and balancing options, some of which we hadn't seen before, and a playground with slides, climbing options, an angled monkey bar for an intriguing challenge, and more. It has the added benefit of keeping kids running from one section to another, but you can still see them from the benches. There is some shade from nearby trees, as well. Parking is on the street, and someone has been taking really good care of the signage area - the flowers are gorgeous! Fun playground option!

No bathrooms available and the place is scummy…read more Do not recommend. Graffiti along what may have been former bathroom location

This is a fun park accessible from both the nearby neighborhoods (where you can park) and from the…read moreAlum Creek Greenway Trail. It has some nice amenities, including a busy basketball court, plenty of green space, picnic tables, a very nice open air shelter, and a great playground set up. There is a smaller 2-5 area, plus a larger 5-12 area, swings, and a tricky moving balance beam. The 5-12 area has some fun towers to climb up and move between using a bridge that was a bit hit with the playing kids. The nearby surrounding area includes wooded space with some bridges over the creek, and it made for a very pretty location - plus some nearby shade in the heat!

A nice little neighborhood park. Playing fields, a stream, and a shelter, in a nice quiet…read morelocation. There's really no parking except on the streets nearby; the website says there's a lot but I didn't see it. I was there to ride my bike, and it is great for that, and for picking up the trails. To the north you cross a nice bridge and take a short ride through beautiful woods toward Casto Park. Things get more congested after you cross 161. To the south, the trail connects to the Easton area through more great woods meandering near Alum Creek. Definitely a nice addition to the area, but not so much a "destination park."

We are nature lovers and our children have a lot of energy, so what better way for them to express…read moreit than to give it to the nature. Our experience visiting the park is a perfect blend of climbing, jumping, running, yelling, sliding, and exploring insects, water, trees, and small fishing, with a lengthy trail entrance and map.

Great, large park with plenty to do. Huge parking lot, many playing fields, a shelter with…read morebathrooms, etc. Big playground with several slides. A cool climbing structure. Some other odds and ends around. Baby K loved it, and it was hard to leave. We will be back.

This is a really pretty area. We had so much fun exploring the boardwalks through the wetlands - we…read morespotted tiny turtles, frogs and tadpoles, egrets and herons, ducks, and so much more! You can get a nice walk in with the looping combo of paved trail and boardwalk/bridges. There are a few shelters and trees around to help with the sun a bit. On the far end is a playground, with a very nice large shelterhouse with picnic tables. The playground is a lot of wood, metal, and climbing nets, and has sections for ages 2-5 and 5-12. By far the biggest draw appeared to be the very tall, fast slide, accessible via climbing net. There are benches available, and play shades available in one section. A nice sized parking lot is available too.

Looks new. It's like the parks and rec teamed up with NIN and said let's create a Goth Industrial…read moreplayground. No color. Just steel and rope. Huge space to roam, hike, see natural habitats and also let the kiddos climb, slide and swing, etc. -- I did not see restrooms. But didn't get to see all the trails. The paths are mostly gravel and natural elements with a touch of modern engineering here and there. Covered shelter picnic area available. (See pics) Cannot see park from the parking lot. So littles with necessary diaper changes and meltdowns may pose a difficult space to take a break in the car. Parking is a trek from the actual playground. Plan accordingly.

This is a nice park. It's a good use of otherwise oddly shaped space - long and kind of narrow,…read morealong some train tracks. It offers a tennis court and a baseball diamond. There is a cute little playground with slides and climbing options, toddler swings, and traditional swings, which is located near a small shelter house, which was in use during our visit. It is adjacent to Wallace Gardens, so, at this time of year, you can see the beautiful green fields full of growing plants. There are a myriad of picnic tables and benches between the sports fields and the playground. A real bonus is all of the terrific trees providing a lot of comfortable shade all around. A parking lot is available here. The larger playground is located sort of caddy corner down the street at Wyman Woods, but this was much less crowded and part of it was shaded, so those were some nice perks on a hot summer day!

Lush, green and inviting, McKinley field is a narrow & long park with a playground, picnic area…read morenice for eating take-out or A PICNIC! Baseball field is adjacent to the west of the playground as well as a couple fenced tennis courts. There is really something else cool nearby - a community garden, which began its life as a Victory Garden during the Second World War - residents apply for and garden plots beginning every spring. Back to McKinley Field: The playground is frequently visited during the day by families and their children and the adjacent parking lot by city workers who want some place to relax and eat their food for lunch. It's a very serene place with a beautiful canopy of trees, green, and so calming. Just the right spot and a only few minutes drive to get away from the hustle and bustle of a downtown Columbus workday.