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Blacklick Woods Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 546 Google reviews · Running trail in Reynoldsburg, Ohio · Posted hours
Runner's snapshot
- Surface
- Mixed
- Distance
- Not reported
- Shape
- Not reported
- Shade
- Tree cover
- Access
- Posted hours
Confirmed from Blacklick Woods Nature Center's own listing, the park or land manager's website, and runner reviews. Blank cells mean we could not verify that fact — we would rather say "not reported" than invent one. There is no Easy / Moderate / Hard rating on this page on purpose: a one-word difficulty score tells you nothing about whether a trail suits your run. Surface, distance, shade and hours do.
Vast park, complete with a nature center, a playground and multiple trails for walking, plus an aquarium and kids' activities.
What runners say about Blacklick Woods Nature Center
“The (ground) walking trail behind the treetop is well maintained and raised in some areas.”
“Our son had a blast and enjoyed looking out the windows that gave a great view to watch the birds, squirrels and chipmunks outside at a close distance without scaring them away.”
“I now know to park at the canopy so i will make my way back eventually, its hard to get lost from that point, i just feel like the mapping poles they have could be improved a bit.”
“The Canopy Walk has some amazing views of the woods, and the trails are all well marked and easy to follow.”
Such a great park and so well maintained! The walk paths are very helpful through the muddy areas! Lots of activities for the kids and plenty of space to roam! Can’t wait for the new things to come! I was there during the holiday season and loved the lights the displayed!! A hidden gem in Columbus metro parks!!
A great place to spend an afternoon with young kids! We arrived a little after 5 and it was empty except for us. A few families came and went while we were there, but we stayed for around 90 minutes. I'm glad we wore masks because only one other family and the park ranger at the center wore masks, too.
The Blacklick Woods Metro Park nature Center offers visitors activities inside the center as well as outside. You can spend time inside looking outside around the pond and woods to see many different animals. There is also a large variety of birds. There are coloring activities for children.
I love this park, i really do. The one major problem i have, is that the trails could use better maps or directions. Im pretty savvy, and i can usually figure out a map. But ive gotten lost several times in there, trying to read the map and getting the location wrong of where i should be or what the trail leads too.
Trail conditions & character
“I now know to park at the canopy so i will make my way back eventually, its hard to get lost from that point, i just feel like the mapping poles they have could be improved a bit.”
“Our son had a blast and enjoyed looking out the windows that gave a great view to watch the birds, squirrels and chipmunks outside at a close distance without scaring them away.”
“There are no restrooms the restrooms are at the front of the trail leading to the nature center.”
“The rocky path is a must-see, though it may surprise you if you didn’t realise you were signing up for a real hike!”
“The nature center is nestled in the woods, with a paved trail leading to it from the parking lot.”
“Trails around nature center were the best I've ever been on for wheelchairs.”
“The nature center is nestled in the woods, with a paved trail leading to it from the parking lot.”
Plan your run at Blacklick Woods Nature Center
The practical stuff
- AccessPosted hours — posted hours below; park gates sometimes close earlier than the listing says
- SurfaceMixed — more than one surface along the route, so check the segment you plan to run
- DistanceNot reported. Trail systems often quote total path mileage rather than a single loop, so measure the route you actually want before you drive out.
- ShadeRunners describe real tree cover here — it makes a summer afternoon workable
- At the trailheadparking, restrooms, water — reported by runners
- DogsWelcome, per reviewers. Leash rules vary by park — the trailhead sign is the authority.
- Stroller / wheelchairReported as smooth and step-free enough for a running stroller or a chair.
- Websitemetroparks.net
- Phone(614) 861-8759
- Social Instagram · Facebook
Hours
| Monday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 9 AM–8 PM |
| Sunday | 9 AM–8 PM |
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