The good is that the hike through the beautiful woods was great, and the pool area well kept. The…read morepool table area needs improvement. I really enjoyed my hike.

Cedar Trails is a nice secluded park! Family friendly. We were there just as it's annual kids week…read morehad wrapped up and there were a couple families still hanging around. Plenty of hiking / walking trails. The pool is not heated and we were there early in the season so it was still too cold for us. The hot tub was great, but could use a little TLC. It is plenty big (made by the residents themselves!). I had to rewrite the brakes in our trailer while there and not one person complained, in fact one of the residents lent me some tools! It's a little rustic and could use an infusion of money to improve the maintenance; however all-in-all a great place. Check out the nearby Serpent Mound park! We will definitely stay there again!

The tour offered an extensive amount of information on the history of Serpent Mound. It was neat…read morewalking the sidewalk around the mound and climbing the tower for the view.

When we were visiting family they thought we might enjoy coming here. It's kind of cool place with…read morenice trails to walk and to go around the mound itself is not a long or strenuous walk. There is what appears to be a look out that doesn't really have anything special to see. The observation deck that would allow you to see the entire mound is in disrepair and unusable at this time. There is a cute little gift shop with some museum items in the back. Can't say it's worth coming out of your way too much for, but if you're nearby and like hiking it would be nice. Plenty of parking and there was no one at the gate when we were there and it was free.

Nice little park right on main road in town so perfect rest stop with a playground. Restrooms are…read morehit or miss on cleanliness. There are two pavilions , one with four tables and the other with 10-12. The family was in town for a funeral and needed a spot to gather impromptu . We ordered food from Kroger and local pizza places and gathered at the park for a few hours. Kids and adults played a nerf baseball game in the open space which was fun. This is not a bad option if Walnut St Park is full. Parking for a dozen+ cars. Cons: bring a broom, no reservations, noise from Main Street traffic, people in town use park as a shortcut, restrooms may not be clean, eaves attract a good amount of wasps as you'd expect in summer.

Nice, old-school park on a wedge of land along 104. Part of the original grounds of Camp Sherman,…read morealong with much of this area, it has been turned into a mid-size park with playground equipment (the kind I grew up with, not the modern stuff,) a shelter, a small bridge, a ball field, etc. Worth a visit, and great to have in the area.

Had no idea this was here, and I've been visiting Chilly for 55 years. Of course, it wasn't a park…read moretill a few years ago, turns out; it was a farm. Large earthwork cluster, barely visible due to plowing but mowed so that they stand out now. Nice big park with decent parking, several trails, woods and wildflowers, and more. I can't hike like I used to but there is a fairly short trail from the parking lot to the main earthworks. If you are a history buff, or interested in Native culture, or just like nature and knowing about your town, this is a must-see. Chillicothe is full of history, recent and ancient, and it's cool to see more things like this being opened to the public.

I can't say enough great things about the experience I have had visiting Shawnee Valley Campground…read morefor my kayaking trips on Paint Creek. Jimmy and his staff are so incredibly friendly and hospitable. I have been on 3 trips this year, 2 with my dog. Jimmy held a kayak both times I brought her, ensuring that we would be comfortable and they accommodated a last minute change when it came up. I will definitely be back and will recommend to anyone looking for a relaxing day on the creek! PS - It is a little cumbersome to get the boats out of the water after a long day on the creek which would be my only comment to SVC. I hope that more people will clean up their trash from the water. We are responsible for keeping it clean!

Very awesome place to hike. Lots of tall rocks and cliff walls to look at and take pictures of…read more Highly recommend for nature lovers, hikers, and photographers. In the fall wild paw paw fruits can be found along the trails and make a great snack.

I took the drive from Cincinnati- took about 1:30 to get there. I did some planning beforehand so I…read morewould know what trails to take. Credit goes to Ralph Ramney's "50 Hikes in Ohio". As I was getting close by I was definitely getting into Amish country. Neat. Arriving at 9:00 in the morning Sunday there was only one other hiker. I grabbed my bag and camera and hiking stick (monopod) and went straight up the Fort Trail that climbs about 400 feet to the top. With the sun glistening low on the horizon I got some nice fall colors, though I could tell that the autumn peak has past. At the top there were a lot of trees so the views below seemed rather obscured. The trail loops around the hill and you can either head back to the parking lot for a roundtrip of about two miles, or you can grab onto the other trails. I ended up taking a Deer and Gorge trail combo which meanders around a creek and some carved out rock formations. Some tips would be to grab a map either by printing online or the kiosk at the trailhead should have some brochures. A compass would be helpful since large segments of the trails go in one direction so you can judge where you are on the map. At trail junctions there's sign posts telling how many more miles it will take to get back to the parking lot. Being Autumn the Deer/Gorge trails is sometimes hard to make out since not as many take the trail compared to Fort. If that's the case just look for signs of diced up timber or spray paint on the trees. If you're totally lost just trace back where you came from or if all else fails just head north until you hit the road. Also the climb up Fort hill is steep so a hiking stick is recommended. The Deer/Gorge trails can get slippery because it runs alongside the main creek and also crosses some fingers feeding into the stream, so boots are highly recommended. After the hike I stopped by the museum and there's some displays about the history of the hill and surrounding area. There's a donation box inside as well.

This state park that very much centers on the lake of its name, which offers both boating and…read morefishing opportunities. There's a boat launch area, where they are also currently constructing what looks like a boat house, and a couple of piers. Across the street from the boat launch are two parking areas and two picnic shelters, one uphill and one downhill. The downhill shelterhouse also has a nice playground nearby. Unless you are in a boat, this park feels a bit smaller than others, as there's not a lot to do on land. The views are very nice, however. It was foggy on our visit, which made for some fun photography!