I came here for one of the Westerville Community Band concerts in the amphitheater, and the park…read morewas a great venue. There was plenty of seating/places to set up your seat, and plenty of parking, including an overflow lot across the street. There appears to be a kids play area and at least one set of restrooms, seasonally available. The night I went, the weather was perfect, and there was plenty of shade in the amphitheater, but my friend indicated that isn't always the case, so plan accordingly!

Very nice park. The ground is the soft cushion fake mulch. The park says it for ages 2-5 years…read moreold. The train is perfect for that age. The big spider web is for kids a lot older and stronger. They have a lot of benches for parents rest while the kids. They have bathrooms, but didn't use them to see if they were open.

So many beautiful parks to discover, so little time!!! This hidden gem I "discovered" on a…read morebeautiful fall afternoon while attempting to be more social (and less of a hermit!!) in the Columbus area. It's almost a SIN to be indoors this time of the year, so as soon as the indoor stuff was over, I googled nearby parks and decided to check out Duranceaux. Small(ish), clean, quiet, scenic, right on the river, with just a few people walking their dogs, playing on the playground, and flying kites, what more could you ask for?? There is a nice looking educational facility available for groups on one end of the park and what appears to be an OSU boathouse on the other end. If you're from this area, maybe you're already away of this great, tucked away, "secret" spot, but I got the feeling even a few locals might not know it's there. Worth checking out... ENJOY!!

A long skinny park along the river, as is common in this area. We entered from the north, but if…read moreyou're going to the playground (as we were) or the shelters, nature center, etc., I suggest entering off Dublin Rd. The long drive down has plenty of picnic tables, etc., but not many spots to park. The playground is small, but nice. Right near a shelter, with a lot nearby. Shade and benches handy for the grownups. There's a big building that looks like a lodge house, where a wedding was going on. Signs say there is an "education center"- may just be a nature trail? It's south of the playground somewhere. A great resource for the community, and worth a return for more than just the playground.

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 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.

We love this little park! We've now walked all three trails. Each trail is a loop and are…read morerelatively short, less than a mile. Very well maintained. Very nice, clean bathrooms. And a great pavilion with picnic tables. There's also a playground area for the kiddos. We love to grab lunch to have a little picnic and then take a walk!

A lovely little park in Powell not to far from the zoo. This hidden gem has 3 trails which are…read morefairly easy. Lots of birds enjoying the pond. They have very nice restrooms, a playground and picnic tables and a pavilion. A perfect place to get back to nature.

As others have mentioned, this is a smaller park, but it is a nice way to enjoy a bit of greenspace…read moreand history near the Ohio State campus. It is located down in the Iuka Ravine. There is a very nice picnic area with tables and trash cans available, and a small path through the woods. You can extend the walk nearby, strolling down the historic brick roads and looking at the neat bridges that span the Iuka ravine. It's a nice spot to check out if you're already enjoying the area.

This lovely park is nestled right next to OSU campus and I enjoy this little green park to do some…read morebird watching or sketching when its warm. There are tons of trees and beautiful shaded areas to sit and relax. It's cool to walk through day or night. I see tons of students using it. Crochet art, some cool vandalism under the bridges as well as a myriad of birds watching you. They must be use to us! A ton of the homes feature bird feeders so I guess they have a good reason to stick around. So peaceful and so chill. It's amazing.

Very beautiful park with alot of amenities. Great shelter house with nice tables and counter space…read morefor party or events. Water fountains near the playgrounds. Bike free trails. Dog free park. Tennis courts and parking and a nice open field.

This is a nice park located behind the Jeffrey Mansion. There are quite a few amenities available,…read moreplus a nice sized greenspace. Near the parking area are the tennis courts and what looks like the pool area beyond that (closed this time of year - November - of course). If you head past the greenspace, you will find a very nice shelterhouse with restrooms (open during warmer parts of the year) and a lot of picnic tables, the playground, and the trailheads to stroll through the forest. The playground has limited weekday hours, as described on plentiful signage around it. Weekend hours were 8 am to dark right now. It offers a fenced-in area for the youngest kids with a climbing structure, a little house, and the like. The larger play area offers slides, climbing options, monkey bars, a moving balance beam, bridges, and more. There are also baby swings available. If you head into the woods, you will find great views of Alum Creek, which runs along the western side of the park. There's a nice boardwalk that takes you right down the hill up towards it to check it out and see any wildlife that might be nearby. The trees are overwhelmingly a bright yellow right now, which was a perfect pick-me-up on a cloudy day. There are benches and picnic tables also available near the woods and trailheads.

This park is located in Powell, by the railroad tracks and right across the street from the Powell…read moreLibrary. This is a beautiful park that has a very large grassy area, a shelter house with a few picnic tables and bathrooms. There are a few tennis courts, a nice section with old large trees that provide wonderful shade in the summer months. There is a nice play ground with slides, swings for the little ones and a few larger sets that the older ones can climb all over. The city keeps this park looking very nice. We love coming here and spending a few hours here every week.

This was my primary park of choice, since it's so close to home - and my kids and I have nick-named…read moreit "the train park" since it's right next to the tracks. Which is perfect, as when the train goes by, we run up as close as we can to watch it go by. It has a baseball diamond and a nice soccer field - so plenty of space to run around, and a nice wooded area that you can hide in for shade. The swings are also the "toddler/infant" swings, which my eldest is getting a little big for, but he can climb on top of every piece of equipment there as it is.