I have wanted to check this park out for a long time after seeing lots of pictures of the Tall Pines. So we went to BrewDog for lunch and then headed over to the park and took a walk in the Tall Pines area, and it did not disappoint! I only wish the Tall Pines were even more plentiful. (They are a good little chunk of the trail in the middle but not the entire trail is full of them but don't let that stop you!) They are beautiful and such a marvel. I could have just laid down and stared at them. The trail was flat and easy and was the perfect length for a nice afternoon walk. I'll definitely be back to stare at those tall trees some more :) read more

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What a fabulous park! I'm kicking myself for not visiting sooner. It's about twenty minutes from my place and I've been seeing beautiful pictures of the tall pines here forever. I like to hike on snowy days when the sun's out and over the weekend I took advantage of the prime weather conditions and made my way out there. There's a sign out front letting you know to turn and there's a relatively small parking lot to leave your car. The start of the trails were easy to find thanks to the signage and after getting my bearings I headed out. The trail turns and weaves for a couple miles making a few loops. It was pretty simple to navigate which was awesome. And while the parking lot was full, I didn't run into too many people. I love that! I enjoyed every minute of my time out there. If you're like me and in need of a little time to disconnect from the world, come here. Of course, the entire place was extremely photogenic, the tall pines area being the most instagram worthy. I could have laid down right in the middle of it and just enjoyed the sound of the birds, the wind, and the feeling of the warm sunshine on my face. The only thing is the only area I found to sit down was on the other side of the park. It would have been nice to see a few more benches scattered about. Come here. Soak up nature. The peace and quiet. Unwind and settle your brain. You're welcome. read more

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This Columbus Metro Park is about 20 minutes from Columbus . It is divided into two areas. One area is called the tall Pines area and it has a very nice 2.8 mile loop mostly paved trail perfect for walking or jogging. The hills are very minor so I would classify it as mostly flat. As I walk through the gorgeous scenery the smell of Pines Floatedgently on the breeze. The second area is a fantastic dog park area. I was there to do some walking and get my winter hike series card punched. I arrived at the park office, went in and was greeted nicely by a park ranger. read more

Walnut Woods Metro Park - Tall pines area - Parks Near Me - Groveport, Ohio

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Walnut Woods has really grown up over the years since it was added to our wonderful park system. It now consists of two major areas: the Tall Pines area and the Buckeye Area. The Tall Pines area features the popular 2.6 mile Sweetgum Trail and the smaller Pin Oak Trail (0.4 miles). It has a small parking area with a port-o-let. The Sweetgum trail is a large loop (that can also be halved - it's a bit like a figure 8) and takes you through the woods and meadow - and based on the name of the trail and the area, you can probably guess what trees you'll find here. The tall pines are particularly dramatic and a popular place to take photos. It's a very nice, mostly paved hike. The Buckeye Area offers more of the amenities - restrooms (though they do not have running water), a shelterhouse with grills, a playground, and the dog park. There's a very large hill near one of the parking lots (there are two on this side), with a picnic table at the top that makes for a nice view of the area. The trail on this side is the 2 mile Buckeye Trail, also a bit of a figure-8 if you want to only do part of it and loop back. This side features trees that used to be part of a tree farm, though it's grown up enough now that it doesn't look solely like row after row of trees - other plants have since grown up. The Buckeye Trail also lets you follow along the Walnut Creek part of the way. To get between the two sides of the park, you have a couple of options. You can drive, as parking is available on both sides. You also have the option of two different trails - the 1.4 mile Monarch Trail or the 1.3 mile Kestrel Trail. For other activities, there is a sledding hill in the Buckeye Area available for kids when it snows and fishing, canoeing, and kayaking are permitted in Big Walnut Creek. If you're planning on bringing your four legged friends, all of the major trails here are pet friendly. read more

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This is a nice park. Has an easily accessible shelter area that has a nearby playground. In the winter there's a sledding hill. Nice place to take a walk and enjoy nature. read more

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Me and my furry friend absolutely love the dog park. It is always clean. I never have a problem with any other dog or people. The maintenance is amazing. It's all kept up and clean. It's such a wonderful park to take your dog to highly recommend. read more

Walnut Woods Metro Park - Parks Near Me - Groveport, Ohio

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We parked in the Tall Pines parking area and started on Sweetgum Trail. We finished the loop and overlapped some to link up with the Monarch Trail which we followed until the second Kestrel Trail fork and took Kestrel back to Monarch. Once back on Monarch it's a short jaunt to the Tall Pines Parking area via Sweetgum. Total Distance 5.5 miles via Garmin tracking I personally really loved Sweetgum and Kestrel trails, just so peaceful and beautiful. Not many people out on the trails despite the warm December temperatures. I will definitely be back often. I love how pet friendly this park is it's up there with Prairie Oaks in my books. Can't go wrong with Walnut Wood. read more

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I have only been here twice, once in winter and once this spring. It's a nice little walk, about 2 miles for the route I go. I've taken my dog once and it was plenty open. I absolutely love the beautiful trees and all of the little bird feeders bringing birds out for watching. read more

Walnut Woods Metro Park - Parks Near Me - Groveport, Ohio

Walnut Woods Metro Park is one of the newest around Columbus. It's not as big as many of the others. The park is pretty nice and clean. It has a nice dog area. The rest of the park isn't too exciting but it's good to relax. If you're going the first time to can be hard to find. It's located on Lithopolis Road near Groveport. The main entrance to the part is on the east side of the road. It has a big hill and several picnic areas. The best part of the park is the dog park. It's still a pretty new park so they're still adding. They should then have more to do around there. If you're around Groveport check out Walnut Woods Metro Park. It's pretty new and has modern facilities. The park is nice but maybe it's too far away from me for a visit. read more

Walnut Woods Metro Park - Park - Parks Near Me - Groveport, Ohio

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This park is pretty large and there's multiple entrances and parking places. We like the variances of trails and what I mean by that are some trails are pavement and some are just bare moss and grassy ground which we really loved. This was one of the most enjoyable trails we've walked in a while locally. I did find it odd that my dog had a tick family hitch a ride around the park and in the car on the way home. We saw them in his white fur in the car and had a 30 minute drive back home. It was memorable to say the least. Lol He's on monthly prevention chewable (Nexgard) and we stopped to get a comb at the pet store but it was gross. I thought it was an odd time of year for that to happen but glad it all was fine. Maybe we will keep him closer on his leash next time if we choose to go back. read more

Walnut Woods Metro Park - Parks Near Me - Groveport, Ohio

Love this metro park! The dog area in particular is amazing, plenty of room to run and some fun obstacles. There's also a fenced in pool for the dogs to swim in. They do treat the water with something though so if you have a white dog they will definitely need a bath to wash out the blue. The trails are really nice, some are paved and some are grass and gravel. Definitely bring bug spray if you go on the fall pines trail, there's plenty of mosquitos. read more

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Beautiful park! The trail I chose was a 2 mile loop around a paved path amongst amazing tall pines. Ended up getting poured on but still enjoyed the beautiful scenery and will definitely be making another trip there soon. read more

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This is the best park ever. They have decent length trails that are absolutely perfect for walking or running. It might be a bit short for a long bike ride, but good for shorter distances (8 miles to connect both parts of the park). There are porta pottys, picnic tables, a dog park, a creek, lots of birds & different loops of paths. It isn't too crowded luckily but everyone i've seen here has been super nice & it's a lovely park to immerse yourself in nature. The pines are pretty and smell good. The path has parts in open fields and also within the woods. read more

I was looking over the Metro Parks website this morning to pick out a Sunday morning hike, and noticed this relatively new park. It was a bit of a drive through the quaint little town of Groveport to get here. The GPS unit I have overshot the entrance, which is a gravel driveway leading up to an unpaved parking lot. There isn't much in the way of amenities -- a port-a-potty, some picnic tables, doggy bags. The path is a divided paved walkway with plenty of space for bikes, walkers, joggers, and dog-walkers to share, though I only saw one other person during my walk (probably because it was about 35 out). It is an easy flat walk -- about 2.5 miles around, or half as much if you take the short cut through the middle. This would be a great place for running with strollers, walking with kids, or biking in laps. The tree areas are pretty interesting as well -- apparently this was an old nursery and trees were planted in rows, which looks a little eerie, and would probably be a great place to do some photography if you're into that.. There is a good bit of road noise since this is a small park, so don't come here expecting to get away from that. From the website, it looks like there will be an expanded access area across the road at some point, but it is not open yet. Apart from the trees, there isn't really much else out here, and it's pretty far out, so I probably won't come back again. read more

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DOG PARK AREA specifically. We took our new (young) Doberman and Beagle there for the first time and were very please with what we found. Two specific fenced areas, one for small dogs, one for large (which included another man-made pond for the swimming breeds!), each complete with an agility course, trees, and a picnic shelter with tables. The gates and fencing appeared to be secure and in good repair. The only complaint, at least that we saw, was there wasn't a place to get water for your dogs, you need to bring your own. There was also a bucket of community toys. It's close to home for us, and so far the other dogs we've met have been friendly and good playmates. We'll definitely be back! read more

If I could give it zero stars I would. Unfortunately for the majority of dog owners, there are way too many dog owners who bring dogs who either can't/don't socialize well with others. To make things worse, these dog owners can't control their aggressive dogs, which normally result in the less aggressive dog sustaining some sort or physical injury. My wife and I used to go to this park fairly frequently, until our dog, TWICE, was attacked by other dogs whose owners can't control them. The last incident resulted in our dog having two broken toes. I am a huge animal lover and I genuinely hate to stereotype dogs, but it always seems to be some sort of pit-mix that is the center of the problem. Bottom line, if your dog doesn't socialize well with other dogs, and more importantly, if you can't physically control YOUR dog, maybe you shouldn't bring your dog to the park. I'm glad laws now pertaining to "dog accidents" now hold the dog owner liable for their dogs actions. Again, I hate to blame the dogs, because THE DOG OWNERS are and rightfully so responsible for the actions of their dogs. Also, this dog parks "water attraction" is literally a cesspool off infection. It's so green you can't even see one inch into its depth. Our dogs always inevitably drink from it and end up at the vets with diarrhea. We will never again go to this dog park and I would advise the same to others who truly care about the all being of their friendly dogs. This place sucks! read more

This is a really nice park to get a great few mile walk in, but unfortunately someone LOVES to shoot their guns near a long part of the trail. Very unnerving and not a relaxing walk in nature:( read more

Im giving this park one star, not because of the actual park, the park was amazing, but park ranger Ally was one of the rudest people i've ever encountered, wasn't friendly towards us at all and i will be speaking to someone about this. Most park rangers i've met have been very friendly and helpful, but her attitude and overall demeanor towards us was unpleasant. Isn't worth coming back if we're going to be treated like that. read more

Awesome park. I love taking my 6 year old there for bike rides. They have the best rangers there as well. It started to down pour on us during one visit and the ranger came to find us to make sure we were ok. read more