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.

We were a large party out for dinner to celebrate on a Saturday evening. Mykl (Michael), our server…read morewas very attentive and pleasant for our large party. I started with a Gilded Peach (not pictured), tasty and recommend by Mykl. Had a taste of the short rib ravioli that was delicious. I ordered the crab cakes and wedge salad as my meal. Crab cakes were good, but not filling. I was able to take a picture of the salmon my friend ordered, her plate was clean at the end of the meal, she loved the salmon. Will definitely go back to Three Kitchen, the food and ambience of the restaurant were good and the service was equally good.

What a beautiful, well maintained area! I enjoyed a nice hike in the woods this afternoon, and I…read morewas so pleasantly surprised by how clean and quiet the park was. There were people jogging, and the main trail was even cleared from the snow. At the entrance, you can find a few outdoor game options year round. Connect four and cornhole to name a few. There's a section where 3 creeks (Alum, Blacklick, and Big Walnut) meet and converge into Alum Creek. There's also a nice lookout, bridge, and a loop trail. I'll be back!

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.

Went to Glick after a few weeks of rain, and it did not disappoint! Sure, this looks like forbidden…read morechocolate milk, but the absolute roar of the falling water, the height of the swollen river, and the sparkling foam atop the muddy waters were all worth seeing against the bluest sky we've seen in some time. There's a steep little path where you can walk down to a platform near the river and see the measurements for how high the water actually is. There's also some guard rails up top so you can get close to the dam and look down near some cute little benches and tables where you can enjoy your snacks. This is fun and peaceful little excursion you can do in as little as 10min or take your time enjoying.

The only thing more impressive than a natural water fall is a man-made one! No, really: If you want…read moreto be dazzled by falling water, then you should visit Glick Park & Overlook in Dublin. You'll see O'Shaughnessy Dam, pumping tons of water from the Scioto River into the faucets of the fine people of Dublin and Columbus and surrounding Ohio areas. This is a really neat park. It's not a park-park, but more of a place with picnic benches and a big grassy area, where you can relax and enjoy the outdoors while looking and listening to the water fall in the dam. The ambient sound of the water is relaxing -- it's just so big and loud and repetitive. I could hang out and listen to it and stare at the water for hours. However, I only got to stay and listen to the water for a minute or two, because I had children with me. Children don't appreciate standing in one place and listening to water. What kids do appreciate is exploring, and so we set off to check out what else Glick Park & Overlook had to offer. If you feel like walking a bit, there's a dirt path that goes down to the base of the dam, which will give you an up-close look at the falling water. When we visited, there were two people fishing, so I'm thinking that this might be a good place to fish. There was also a sign that warns visitors that if they hear a siren, then they should GTFO and seek higher ground. So, like, maybe don't visit when the river is high? Or maybe just keep an ear out for a siren, just in case. The walk down to the base of the dam and back up again isn't too steep, but it could have some people huffing and puffing, so keep that in mind. The path was smooth and should be OK for strollers and wheelchairs. Parking was plentiful when we visited. There were lots of spaces, and the parking lot is conveniently located right by the picnic area.

I have been wanting to check out the canopy walk at Blacklick for a while now - maybe a couple…read moreyears?! Well, yesterday - a girlfriend, my daughter, and I finally went and had a good time! We enjoyed a hike on the paved trail - I'm not sure how many trails there are or how many are paved, but this was a four-mile trail. It was a nice and smooth trail! If you're looking for calm/quiet hike - this may not be the metro park for you. You hear a lot of noise - cars rushing by, we heard a guy on a PA system not too far away, etc. Also, it could be because of where we parked, but I didn't see many signs for different paths/trails like at other metro parks. We went with the paved one since it was the closest to where we parked, but that's about it. We didn't see any signs for other paths/trails throughout the four-mile hike either. The canopy walk was fun! It was my favorite park of our hike! However, be prepared for lots of steps to get up to the canopies! While I consider myself fairly in shape, I was out of breath by the time I got to the top. For those of you worried about the steps, there is an elevator to get to the canopies as well! We had some cute photos opps and enjoyed our time in the "newer" area. There's a tiny kids area up there too! The only "concern" we had while up there was a tall tree that was swaying. The concern was more for the hikers below - not for those up at the canopies. Overall, we had a fun experience! I would definitely recommend Blacklick Woods Metro Park for a nice change of scenery and for the canopy walk!

This was such a clean and nice park. I met up some friends and we parked at the first parking on…read morethe left. There was a clean bathroom facility that we used before our hike. The short hike through the woods took us to the canopy that reminded me of an old wooden rollercoaster. We followed the trail to the Nature Preserve Center. It was small but very clean and also had a nice bathroom and water fountain inside. They also had frogs, snakes, fishes and turtles in little cages and a little play area inside and outside for small kids. We walked under the whimsical string lights to the canopy and climbed the steps up. The view was stunning! We were very high up. The top had a rope bridge that was a bit scary because I am afraid of heights and there was also a fireman's pole you can slide down just one floor. It was so nice up there! I just wished we had sunshine. We walked the longer trail back to our cars. It was paved and clean. There were a few other hikers, runners and bikers but it was pretty quiet. I absolutely enjoyed this park. I had over 11,000 steps when I got back to my car. It went by so quick I didn't even feel tired. I can't wait to take my family there.

Great walking loop trails with a variety of trails [gravel, wide path, light hiking trails]. There…read moreare a couple different parking lots to park in. Trails are well kept, as well as supplying dog bags for patrons.

Excellent stop if you are one a road trip with kids or dogs or both! Everyone can get out of the…read morecar and get their wiggles out. We brought snacks and enjoyed them under a shady tree near one of the lakes but could have also chosen a picnic table. The park is incredibly clean as there are no trash cans... you take your trash with you. The park is beautiful and peaceful. Well taken care of. Will return when we pass through Ohio again in the future.

I really like this park - a good combination of open spaces and wooded areas, the dog park looks…read moreamazing, the bathrooms are clean and there is plenty of parking. The trails sometimes have muddy spots, so come prepared for that, but it's a park, that's pretty normal.

The map of the trails is all color coded and looks pretty straightforward, but all I could figure…read moreout after walking 12K steps (unintentionally) was they call all of the trails the multi-purpose trail with the one exception (Red something trail that was in the woods,). There were no signs or colors for trails along the way. If you decide to venture out anyway on foot, at least bring a gallon of water in the event you have gone the wrong way and need to walk all the way back like I did.

I have always loved Britton Farms Park. It has two lovely ponds and a covered place to sit. There's…read morealso a gravel path and a non traditional swing that has three seats. The geese do run the place, but if you don't come near them (or their babies), they don't really care. The only real downside to this is all the poop they leave on the trail. People come here all the time to fish and hammock between the trees. Yesterday, I had a picnic with my friend there. The seating is perfect under the shade. It is super close to the road, so there's a lot of noise, but still a nice place to hang out. It's also next to Norwich and Britton, so you can play on the playgrounds when school's not in session.

This park is right beside my doctor's office, and yet I usually breeze right past it. Today I…read morestopped. Nice, lots of trees, a decent pond. No playground, but a big swing thing- a circular frame with multiple seats. A shelter, some tables and benches scattered about. Very pleasant place for a picnic or just hanging out. Minimal, street parking, but it's more of a place for people in the neighborhood to walk to. Fronts a fairly busy street, but not too noisy.