It's a nice park - Lots of different things to do. There is an inclined hike to a lookout or you could walk around the pond in the grounds that are flatter. Probably 6 to 10 tennis courts, along with spots to fish, andin and a nice playground read more

Rising Park - Mount Pleasant - View from the lookout - Hiking Near Me - Lancaster, Ohio

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Beautiful Park. The kids enjoyed the playground which was very clean. And, there is a great walk that takes you to a stunning overlook of the city. read more

What a beautiful spot! The park is quite spacious and obviously quite popular - there was a yoga class going when we arrived, as well as several brisk tennis games in the row of courts available for use. There is a large pond with a fountain and a second smaller one beyond that. We especially enjoyed looking in the smaller one, as we found a lot of creatures to see - tadpoles, bluegills, and the like! There's a picturesque gazebo located between the two ponds with a nice bench area to relax in the shade. The playground is quite large, with both a smaller 2-5 section and a larger 5-12 play area. There are a lot of picnic tables available throughout the park with some good tree coverage for shade. We took the trail up Mount Pleasant. It's enough of a rise that you could get a good workout, particularly if you opted to run, use some of the steeper incline paths or do laps, but it's short enough that kids can make it up. The view is spectacular - it was so clear on our visit that we could even see the Columbus city skyline in the distance. There is a single railing along the edge, though a section is missing, and it appears to be more of a suggestion of where to stop (by which I mean, it's not going to stop even small kids, so we opted to keep ours within reach the whole visit). The trail is through woods and sandstone, so it was nice and shady. Family friendly and a fun place to visit! read more

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Beautiful place to come with kiddos or a very scenic walk and some exercise to the top of the mountain. Many friends and family including myself have been married here at the gazebo which is such a photogenic atmosphere. You can reserve any of the amenities also free of charge which I think is completely awesome and a way to give back to the community. I've taken my pups for many mountains climbs up the trails and the city from up there is a MUST SEE in Lancaster for our admirable glass town memories of arts, various festivals, fairground activities, and much much mountain and city views. read more

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I'm a bit ashamed to say I finally made it to Rising Park after 30 some years. It's a great city park: trees surrounding two ponds; walking paths all around; and a nice playground area for younger generations. There is a certain walking path apparently that winds up the hill that overlooks Lancaster. I'll have to come back and walk the path and see where it leads. There's tons of picnic tables all around the playground and pond, a plus for day trips. There's tennis courts and a softball/baseball diamond out in the open air if you're into those sports. Overall, this is a great place for family gatherings, for kids of all ages, even if you just want to walk off some pinned up energy. read more

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I love Rising Park! I have had birthday celebrations there and we had a big family reunion in the big shelter house on the hill. I have been to top of Mount Pleasant many many times. The view of city is breathtaking! If you take your children please BE CAREFUL because they could get to close to cliffs or roll down the path. read more

Haven't been here since I was a kid, and visiting brought back wonderful childhood memories of playing in the park--catching tadpoles in the pond, spinning in circles on the merry-go-round and best of all, climbing Mount Pleasant! The Park is very well kept. Wish we had more time to climb Mount Pleasant this time. Will definitely have to make it a point to return to do so! read more

Growing up in Lancaster, Rising has forever had my heart. Over the years, I've used Rising for T-ball practice as a kid, fishing with my grandpa, team dinners for my high school football team, track workouts, ice skating, sledding, and of course hiking. Rising offers just about everything you could ask for. The park area features numerous picnic tables, benches, a playground, a baseball diamond, tennis courts, 2 ponds, a gazebo, large covered outdoor dining areas, horseshoes, and more. On top of this, Rising is the home of Mt Pleasant. Mt Pleasant is a 250 vertical foot "mountain" that boasts (in my opinion) the most gorgeous sunset views you will find in central Ohio. From the top, you will have beautiful panoramic views of the city of Lancaster. On a clear day, you can also see the silhouette of Columbus' skyline. The climb can be fairly strenuous to those who aren't very active. However, it has break areas along the way and I have seen people of all ages make the walk up it's well-maintained path. For the workout buffs out there, adding a jog up Mt. Pleasant to your program is sure to challenge you! If you are from central Ohio and haven't given Mt. Pleasant a chance, you are missing out! read more

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Rising Park is definitely one of my favorite parks in the central Ohio vicinity, and I have really been to them all. I love driving past it, even when I am not stopping for a hike. I can't help but look up when stopped at the traffic signal below to see if any hikers have 'made the summit' up to the cliff. There are multiple routes up the hill that is Rising Park, just pick your potion and bring your hiking shoes. You can choose between varying degrees of difficulty depending on the route you take, so it's suitable for any crowd, yet still pretty fun for the climb-y types because they can parkour their silly selves up the bigger boulders. It makes for a pretty approachable trip for most people. There are several ponds in a rolling valley on the North side of the hill with picnic tables and pavilions for grillin' and chillin. Parking is a-plenty. The park closes in the evening, but a sunset hike can lead perfectly into one of the many Summer festivals in Lancaster. The city of Lancaster itself is pretty lacking in cultural diversity, but it does have a cool art scene in the downtown area that draws creative energy from Columbus as well as lots of nearby rural/rural-ish towns. read more

Cannot say enough good things about Rising Park. GREAT park to spend time, waste time, hang out for hours, etc. The idea is you walk up the hill, not easy but not an intense workout either, then you've reached the view. The cliff hangs over the city of Lancaster and the view is PHENOMENAL. There's plenty of space to goof around or space yourself from others. The rails are in place with the intention of keeping visitors in, but often people ignore and sit on the edge of the cliff. The view is best at sunset, it's so open. Great for taking pictures, for taking the family out, for hanging with friends. read more

Rising Park - Mount Pleasant - On the rocks overlooking the cliff - Hiking Near Me - Lancaster, Ohio

Beautiful spot for a walk or a picnic. Don't miss the annual Thanksgiving hike to the top of Mr. Pleasant at 9 am. read more

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This park is so cool! I would spend my weekends in college traveling between Granville and Athens, with Lancaster on the way. One time, my then-boyfriend and I stopped at this park and made the short, but exhausting trek up the path on the hill to the cliffs at the top. We were presented with a marvelous view of the Lancaster area! I wanted to sit up there for hours. It's not my most favorite outdoor spot, but it is pretty spectacular. A great spot for reflection or inspiration or fresh air or whatever you need. Definitely worth a visit if you're in the area. read more

Nice park with benches surrounding a pond with a fountain. Lots of shade and trails. Good-sized playground with swings and equipment. Tennis courts look new. read more

My first time was 7 years ago, while traveling with Bates Amusement Inc. and I fell in love with the park. I've always wanted to see it after the sun does down, I settled for going up early in the morning. read more

A great place for a free activity for the day. I live about an hour away, but my friends and I come all the time. The view is great, plus a lot of places to explore. read more