We love North Park even with the construction right now. There is a great path to walk or run on…read more It's currently not completely connected because of construction, but still usable. The new playground is AMAZING! It's so big and has a lot of cool features like a zip line, lots of climbing features, different slides, and areas for smaller kids. They have pickleball courts now, which look nice. There are still basketball hoops. The tennis courts are getting redone this year as well. In the summer the amphitheatre has concerts and plays for free. A good amount of parking on none event days, but they have you park across the street on the grass too.

We come here during the concert season a lot. Free concerts can't be beat and the park has a nice…read moreamphitheater that seats plenty with spacing. They generally have food trucks and concession stand for those that seek a drink or snack. I have never used the potties but they are available. They also have a nice courts and walking trail. I will say bring a chair, blanket sunscreen and/or cover for sun protection. We usually do about 3-4 concerts here that vary between a Journey, Fleetwood Mac, Queen cover bands and a kids show that tends to be Disney! Yeah! Being a Disney fan I love that they offer this. Parking is abundant and getting out can be a tad bit longer for bigger shows but in general just be patient. You just attended a free show.

This is another favorite CWPD park for me, but especially my kids. They love the playground area…read more They enjoy the open grass area. We have a fun time playing tennis on the tennis courts. It's nice that this connects to Bill Yeck for additional trail fun. Forest Field has a paved path, a gravel path, and some grass trails. They also have indoor bathrooms and water refill during the warmer months. During the winter they bring a port-a-potty in. Very nice place to enjoy some outside time.

perfect place for family fun. Near by restrooms make it convenient, especially when you have…read morechildren. The park is well kept. There is a walking path that is short and sweet for family's with younger children, great place to host birthday party or just to gather.

I've been (re)discovering some of the area's beautiful metro parks, and this Sunday's late…read moreafternoon visit to Bellebrook's Sugarcreek Metro Park was a real treat!! Shady and cool, in spite of the humid weather, and the best-marked trails I've seen at any of the Metro Parks I've visited so far!! I took the orange and blue trails, and even with my lousy sense of direction, I never got lost once!! Be sure to see the Three Sisters (now only two...) 550 year old white oaks on the orange trail, and the beautiful Orange Osage Tunnel, a real gem. Can't wait to check them both out in the fall!! Worth a visit... A true gem in the Five Rivers crown!!

Great safe place to hike. We tried a different trail .. green was 3.1 mile and more challenging…read more More hills and crossing a few streams on rocks. They were nice sturdy rocks but im old and uncoordinated.. so it was challenging. We were hot and tired but made it back safe. Great place to hike.

What a fun find! I've lived in the Dayton area now for nine years and after hearing from many…read morefriends about Magee finally took some time to visit. We were coming mainly for the direct, easy access to the creek. With little ones this was something I needed. We were pleasantly surprised to find a great playground, picnic shelter, and just the best green space. Shade for days, which is perfect for hot days. The creek access is wonderful. Down a little embankment and you are right there. It's fairly shallow with some deeper parts. It's really easy to walk in. I highly recommend Keens or some type of water sandal with gripes. It can be slippery on the rocks. We found minnows, a water snake, and rocks. Didn't really look for much else as the kids were happy just to play in the water. The playground was great after they were done playing in the creek. Being completely shaded made it perfect for the hot afternoon. This is another near play area with various nature things on the outside of the structure and some cool things up in the tree house. They also had two small swing sets.

First trip out to Magee Park. Took my two grandchildren, ages 8 and 5. Very nice. The parking lot…read moreis adequate size. A covered shelter with tables sits off to one side. Great for picnics, etc. To the opposite end of the park, you'll find a large, open, grassy area, perfect for touch football. The playground itself is rather small, but the equipment appears to be in good condition. The big draw for us? The creek! What a great set up! Easy trek to the creek bed. Water seemed relatively clean (but cold!). The kids and I were able to wade around and hunt for minnows and fossils. Definitely the highlight of the park. Drawbacks: 1). Big groups using the shelter might fill up the parking lot fairly quickly. 2). Limited playground equipment. 3). Porta-potty, rather than actual restrooms - only one available (didn't use). Hands down, the creek is the reason to visit. We will definitely be returning. 4 1/2 actual stars.

Definitely one of the nicer metroparks of the Five Rivers Metroparks. Paddleboarding and kayaking…read morehere is great! They also allow you to rent kayaks.

I've now spent more time at this specific Metropark doing different things. I've ran on the bike…read morepath, attended a festival, kayaked at the Lagoon, and used it as an exchange point for a relay run. I've enjoyed my time here so far. The park is huge and offers many things to do. From biking to running to walking. Add in kayaking, other boating activities, and fishing. There are also bathrooms. Ample parking too. My family and I recently kayaked in the lagoon and then had lunch. It was a nice day. The grass could have used a trimmed. I wish they'd clean up the lagoon so you can go down further, but it was still a nice trip. Looking forward to taking the kayak back up.

I'm not sure how I haven't reviewed this yet, but Riverfront Park is AMAAING after all the upgrades…read morethe city and parks has put into it. We have such a beautiful space along the river now. The new playground is so awesome. It has a lot of things for the kids to do. There is a small splashpad. I and my kids wished they would have built a bigger one that was more fun for all ages, not just little kids. The new stage area is so nice. It offers tiered sitting, which is wonderful for all the concerts and shows that get offered. The bike path is in nice space and connects beautifully to the paths inside the park. The updated bathrooms are nice too. I would appreciate them leaving them open longer throughout the year for those still using the park.

I took a bike ride on the Great Miami River Recreational Trail from Franklin to West Carrollton. I…read morepassed the new Riverfront Park in Miamisburg & it was amazing! Beautiful work City of Miamisburg & Play Miamisburg. It was fun seeing people out enjoying the day.

This has been on our summer bucket list for a few years and we finally had a chance to visit! First…read moreoff, I found this place to be a little hard to find. Google took me right there, but I felt like I was not going in the right direction. It's in a residential area and the parking area is not what I was thinking of compared to other MetroParks. About that parking area, there is not a lot of parking. It's a super small lot with maybe 15-20 spots and the day we went was fairly busy. We got lucky and found a place, but I could see a lot of people giving up and not visiting because of the lack of parking. The park itself it beautiful. It's pretty small, but well maintained. There are hiking trails, a playground area, green space, bathrooms, and picnic shelters. The park backs up to one of the golf courses in the Dayton area. The playground area is so neat. It offers a traditional play area and a nature play area. It's covered by a lot of trees so it provides great shade. They also have a giant sandpit. I do wish they had more swings by the actually playground. It made it hard to keep an eye on my older one and still let me little guy swing. Overall a really cool park and one we will return too!

This is one of the access points to the main trail (Adirondack Trail) that goes through this…read moreMetroPark. The trail itself is pretty much an out-and-back route with a couple of side trails that go into the neighborhoods or just an alternate route. While the vast majority of the trail is "in the woods", the park is sandwiched between the golf course and the houses but (at least while I was there) the area was pretty quiet. Admittedly, it was a cool winter morning without much sunshine. In any case, the area seems to be a popular place for walking or hill running, either on the trails or the park road. This park, while not one of the largest or most secluded, is a great place for a quick escape. This trailhead has a playground, a pavilion, and bathrooms. It also is located in the middle of a neighborhood so easily found. Check it out.

Great location to access the Creekside Trail from here but be aware that his place is popular. Get…read morehere early in the morning before the lot fills up because it is particularly popular on weekends. Some people park on the little side road adjacent to the park with their wheels off the road. I have liked visiting this spot because if you head west you can access dirt/off-road trails through the nature preserve. Adds a great bit of variety to your walk or jog as you can imagine the that actual rail to trail is long and straight. And paved. The rail to trail is great for walking, jogging, rollerblading, cycling, etc. I have only gone a short section of this trail but looking forward to the time that I can explore the whole length. Get out there and enjoy this great linear park here in Dayton, seeing nature and getting some exercise. This is a wonderful resource to enjoy.