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Dog-Friendly Running Trails in Ohio
Ohio has 460 trails with dogs allowed in this directory, across 198 cities and towns — Cincinnati, Akron, Dayton, Columbus and 194 more. Trails where dogs are welcome, with leash rules, bags and water still on you.
The 250 most-reviewed in Ohio
Ranked by local reputation — rating weighted by review count. Use the filters to narrow them, or open a city below for the full local list.
Rocky River Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 7,766 reviews
Woodland park split by the Rocky River, offering hiking trails with bird & deer sightings.
Highbanks Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,373 reviews
Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails.
Summit Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 5,151 reviews
Modern park offering playgrounds, a dog area and trails, plus restaurants and some waterside relaxation.
Sharon Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,016 reviews
Recreation area with paved trails, golf, boating, an indoor playground & a village museum.
Hueston Woods State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 4,569 reviews
Recreation area with lodging, camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing & fossil-hunting opportunities.
Blacklick Woods Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,204 reviews
Popular, 643-acre park featuring wooded trails, wildlife sightings, picnic areas & other activities.
RiverScape MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,159 reviews
Park along the Great Miami River, offering winter ice-skating, community events & floral plantings.
Portage Lakes State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 4,319 reviews
A magnet for boaters, this park features 8 lakes as well as camping spots & picnic shelters.
Sharon Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,685 reviews
Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields.
Mohican-Memorial State Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews
A nature retreat with forests, a river gorge, canoeing & fishing plus cabins, campgrounds & a lodge.
Blendon Woods Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews
This 653-acre park offers a waterfowl refuge & a nature center plus disc golf & ice-skating.
Cox Arboretum MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,453 reviews
Scenic retreat with gardens & a butterfly habitat, plus walking trails & classes for all ages.
Hoover Reservoir Dam, Park & Dock
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,571 reviews
Large natural space with a lake offering boating, fishing & bird-watching including bald eagles.
Salt Fork State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,305 reviews
Large state park spanning 17,229 acres on a lake with marinas, boat ramps, hiking trails & a beach.
Scioto Audubon Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 3,145 reviews
Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres.
Side Cut Metropark
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,019 reviews
Riverfront park with picnic areas, historic locks & flat rocks that enable spring walleye fishing.
John Bryan State Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,888 reviews
Hiking, fishing, camping & rock climbing are offered at this park overlooking a limestone gorge.
West Branch State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,890 reviews
Camping & hiking locale with a meadow, woods & a 2,650-acre lake with forks & coves.
Oak Openings Preserve Metropark
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,750 reviews
Spacious preserve features summer & winter recreation, an interactive nature center & a playground.
Mosquito Creek Lake
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,919 reviews
Nearly 2,500 acres with trails, camping & hunting, plus a large lake for boating & fishing.
Boardman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,630 reviews
227-acre green space offering a wide variety of recreational facilities, plus a dog park.
Three Creeks Metro Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,632 reviews
This sizable park with trails, sports facilities & dog areas also offers fishing, boating & more.
Rocky River Nature Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,453 reviews
Educational center offering wildlife exhibits, a river observation deck & a bird-feeding station.
Eastwood MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,608 reviews
A scenic outdoor area with a lake, river, picnic shelters & a playground, plus hiking trails.
Buckeye Lake State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 2,556 reviews
Swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking & grilling offered in Ohio's oldest state park.
Huntington Beach Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,369 reviews
103-acre park on Lake Erie offers fishing, swimming, trails, picnic areas & an old water tower.
Antrim Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,256 reviews
This expansive community resource offers multiple sports fields & courts, plus walking trails.
Lake Shore Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,288 reviews
Beach and boat docks, plus a playground and swans dot this lakefront park.
Headlands Beach State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,192 reviews
Enormous, year-round sandy beach, the largest in Ohio, popular with picnickers & swimmers.
Charleston Falls Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,951 reviews
County park with forest & prairie, hiking trails, a nature boardwalk & a picturesque waterfall.
Prairie Oaks Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,927 reviews
Sprawling prairies for natural play, hiking & birding, plus creek & lakes for boating & fishing.
Boettler Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,874 reviews
Recreational park offering hiking, sports venues, protected wetlands & a historic schoolhouse.
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,829 reviews
Park with 10 formal gardens, a nature trail & the Swamp Forest boardwalk, plus classes & workshops.
Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,778 reviews
Limestone & dolomite gorges offering varied hiking paths, some with wooden walkways & lookouts.
Voice of America MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,824 reviews
Sprawling greenspace featuring a stocked lake for fishing & boating, a dog park & a paved trail.
Sippo Lake Park-East
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,784 reviews
Park on a lake, offering boating, fishing & hiking, plus a library & nature/culture center.
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,697 reviews
Scenic park with waterfalls and cliffs along the Licking River, plus paved and unpaved hiking trails.
Wendy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,760 reviews
Lakefront tree-lined park offering fishing & boating opportunities, plus volleyball courts.
Ariel-Foundation Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,702 reviews
Sprawling, 250-acre park built on former factory grounds featuring hiking trails, a museum & lakes.
Homestead Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,684 reviews
44-acre park with outdoor & water activities, train-station replica, caboose & 3/4-mile paved trail.
West Creek Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,611 reviews
Upland & wetland landscape offers trails, picnic areas & a building with water management workshops.
Chagrin River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,566 reviews
Seasonal wetlands, a pedestrian bridge & a network of trails highlight this wildlife-rich park.
Sugarcreek MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,486 reviews
Nature area with soft-surface trails amid diverse landscapes, plus picnic sites & a play area.
Slate Run Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,468 reviews
Picnic-friendly farm presenting life on an 1800s homestead (with an adjacent park featuring playgrounds).
Harrison Lake State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,489 reviews
142-acre park offering swimming & dog beaches, fishing, trails, play areas & a campground.
Glacier Ridge Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,482 reviews
Marshy wetland park with various birds, a boardwalk, trails & a viewing tower, plus facilities.
Carriage Hill MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,479 reviews
City park featuring an 1880s-era farm with activities & a visitor center, a lake & nature trails.
Fernbank Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews
Regional site for river fishing with hiking & biking trails, playground, picnics & rental shelters.
Rocky River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews
Scenic lakefront spot with playground, picnic tables & grills, sledding hills & observation decks.
Joyce Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews
300+ acres of green space with a playground, picnic shelter, sports facilities & restrooms.
Taylorsville MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,405 reviews
Scenic forestland with historic ruins, a river & facilities for camping, fishing, hiking & biking.
Gantz Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 reviews
Park featuring a historical farmhouse, a renovated barn, an herb garden & an arboretum, plus sports.
Grand Lake St. Marys State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,473 reviews
Park on the edge of a man-made reservoir, with camping facilities, bike rentals & winter recreation.
Viaduct Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,334 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails, a tunnel and waterfalls, plus an overlook.
Hills & Dales MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,299 reviews
Park featuring woodlands, creeks & native plant life, with hiking trails, picnic areas & monuments.
Kenneth J. Sims Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,374 reviews
Lakeside park with a playground and a sand beach for kids as well as a pier, disc golf and walking paths.
Tawawa Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,300 reviews
Sprawling park featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, baseball fields and soccer fields, plus trails.
Shoreline Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,300 reviews
Recreation area along Lake Erie featuring a playground, picnic tables, fishing & concessions.
Delhi Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,290 reviews
Community green space featuring sports fields, a small pond, picnic tables & a skate park.
Englewood MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,233 reviews
Visitors can fish, bird-watch & picnic in 1,900 acres of forests & wetlands with 3 waterfalls.
Hudson Springs Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,132 reviews
Large, 260-acre park with a huge lake for fishing, plus walking trails & pavilions.
David Fortier River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews
Area featuring a stone-staircase-lined quarry, waterfall and river, plus a covered bridge.
Germantown MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews
This 1,665-acre park has an underground nature center, elevated boardwalks & miles of scenic trails.
Paint Creek State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,120 reviews
Lakeside park with fishing, boating & swimming, plus camping & hiking amid streams or rolling hills.
Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,054 reviews
Verdant park known for its fishing piers, trail loops & the largest inland pond in the country.
Acacia Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,006 reviews
Passive park of 155 acres with a paved loop trail, a clubhouse & a regular schedule of guided walks.
South Central Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,023 reviews
Familiar green space with a playground (for kids), a lake.
Glenwood Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 961 reviews
335 acres of prairie, forest & wetland habitat with walking trails, a kids’ garden & a gift shop.
Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 974 reviews
Narrow green space named for Cincinnati’s first African-American mayor, with walking & bike trails.
Miller Road Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 962 reviews
14-acre lakeside park with picnic tables, BBQs & a gazebo, plus a trail, fishing pier & boat launch.
Middlegrounds Metropark
4.7 ★★★★★ 933 reviews
28-acre urban park with a winding cycle & footpath built on reclaimed land beside the Maumee River.
Petros Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 951 reviews
This 127-acre site with a lake & meadows has nature trails, a sand volleyball court & picnic areas.
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 930 reviews
A popular destination for bird watching, this park also has trails for hiking, jogging & biking.
Plain Township Veterans Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 871 reviews
Park featuring playgrounds for kids, plus two sectioned off spaces for dogs.
Chapin Forest Reservation
4.8 ★★★★★ 848 reviews
Expansive, well-maintained park featuring hiking trails that provide views of Lake Erie, plus a playground and an overlook.
Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 823 reviews
Family-friendly green space with a large playground, a fishing pond & a spacious fenced dog run.
Cullen Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 874 reviews
Lakeside park, known for its docks and ramps for launching boats, with a trail that leads to a peninsula.
Possum Creek MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 836 reviews
Conservation area with prairies, woodlands, a lake & ponds for fishing, camping, gardening & more.
Chestnut Ridge Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 806 reviews
Mountain-biking routes and boardwalk trails join for a hilly park with picnic tables, playgrounds and a pond.
Shawnee Lookout
4.6 ★★★★★ 801 reviews
River-view, 1,515-acre park with golf, trails & historic buildings plus archaeological earthworks.
A.W. Marion State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 828 reviews
Open parkland offering 5 miles of hiking trails, wildlife & a lake for boating & fishing.
Big Run Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 837 reviews
Sprawling wooded park offers wetlands, soap box derby events, a simple playground & various trails.
Bill Yeck Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 748 reviews
Park featuring winding, well-marked trails for hiking and running, as well as soccer fields and playgrounds.
Riverbend Recreation Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 773 reviews
129-acre park featuring lush trails, wildlife, sports facilities, a playground & disc golf.
Aurora Sunny Lake Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 753 reviews
Clean, serene park with a walking path around a lake plus paddling and row boats.
Lake Alma State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 803 reviews
Featuring a serene lake & creek, this forested park offers campsites, 3 hiking trails & fishing.
Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 730 reviews
Scenic nature preserve featuring well-paved walking trails for family members and their dogs.
Oak Grove Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews
Family-friendly recreation area featuring dog parks, baseball and soccer fields, and archery ranges.
Liberty Park, Twinsburg Ledges Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 712 reviews
Vast outdoor space offering hiking trails along rock formations, woods and meadows, plus a nature center.
Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 705 reviews
Wooded park with a splash pad and playgrounds, popular for family outings.
Hannah Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 681 reviews
Picturesque park with walking trails, plus tennis & basketball courts, a baseball field & more.
Silver Springs Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 668 reviews
Public park with playgrounds, picnic and grill areas, athletic facilities, and a campground.
Sebald MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 674 reviews
Park with creek access for swimming and exploration, plus playgrounds, and picnic areas.
Twin Creek MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 653 reviews
Peaceful area offering hiking & horseback riding trails, creek fishing, campsites & picnic shelters.
Riverfront Park Miamisburg
4.6 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
Park featuring cycling lanes, picnic areas, and a playground, plus a splash pad and ping-pong tables.
Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
Park offering picnicking facilities, a pond, and activities such as disc golf.
Fancyburg Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 623 reviews
Vast space featuring multiple playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts and soccer fields.
Heritage Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 635 reviews
Local park along the Great Miami River offering ball fields (some paved),, a dog park and disc golf, plus boat ramps for kayaking. There’s also a playground.
Horseshoe Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 658 reviews
Wooded lakeside park featuring a playground, a pavilion and shaded picnic spots, plus trails.
Scioto Grove Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 622 reviews
Riverfront, 620-acre park providing forested trails, scenic bluffs, a playground & picnic shelters
Mingo Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews
Sprawling park with a skate park and river access, plus play areas and courts.
Clear Creek Metro Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 588 reviews
Scenic park & nature preserve with forests, wildlife & extensive trails, plus canoeing & fishing.
Wolfe Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 612 reviews
Green space with walking trails for dogs and playgrounds, plus sports fields including tennis courts.
Glen Echo Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 605 reviews
Deep ravine featuring a stream, waterfall and bird murals, plus hiking trails, picnic tables and woods.
Big Creek Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
Scenic 175-acre area featuring a multiuse lake-to-lake trail, playground, fishing & picnic space.
Brust Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
Park featuring a public restroom, picnic tables, kayak launch, and paved trail for walking, running, and biking.
California Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
This 113-acre forested preserve features a nature center, hiking trails & diverse wildlife.
John F. Kennedy Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 594 reviews
Park featuring baseball fields, tennis courts, and a playground, plus a skate park and picnic facilities.
Hidden Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 581 reviews
Park with picnic tables, fire pits and trails, plus a playground and sledding hill.
Blue Ash Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 578 reviews
Cozy, shady park offering walking paths, barbecue facilities and playground equipment.
Centennial Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 578 reviews
Family-friendly park featuring baseball fields and a playground, along with picnic areas, a splash pad and a pond.
Grant Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 586 reviews
This 189-acre natural area with diverse habitats & wildlife offers trails & play areas.
Symmes Township Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 566 reviews
60+ acres of green space with paved & dirt trails, 3 playgrounds, picnic shelters & a dog park.
Towner's Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 561 reviews
234-acre wooded park with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, sledding hills & picnic shelters.
Blacklick Woods Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Vast park, complete with a nature center, a playground and multiple trails for walking, plus an aquarium and kids' activities.
Hubbard Valley Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 557 reviews
Hiking trails & picnic areas in a scenic spot with lake boating & fishing, plus a sledding hill.
Deeds Point MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 564 reviews
Park by the river featuring a dog area plus a fountain.
Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 550 reviews
Kid-friendly city park, featuring a paved path for running, biking and strolling surrounded by nature.
Butler Rodman Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 567 reviews
Green space with athletic fields & a concession stand, plus benches, picnic shelters & a playground.
Avery Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 553 reviews
Large park offering community sports activities as well as a playground & parking.
Van Buren State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 569 reviews
This state park is set on woodlands surrounding a 45-acre lake & offers boating, fishing & camping.
Portage Lakes State Park Beach
4.5 ★★★★★ 546 reviews
Family-friendly beach and swimming spot, along with picnic tables and a playground.
Osborn MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 534 reviews
A 172-acre park on former prison grounds with playgrounds, soccer fields, disc golf & tennis courts.
Duke Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 534 reviews
Local park with baseball & soccer fields, a pond, picnic shelters & areas for dog walking.
The Narrows Reserve Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 522 reviews
Tranquil riverfront reserve featuring a mix of wooded trails, a picnic area and raptor center.
French Creek Nature Center and Theatre
4.7 ★★★★★ 521 reviews
Scenic area known for its trails and natural areas geared toward families and dog owners.
Gully Brook Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 518 reviews
Simple park with playgrounds, picnic tables and a pavilion with a fireplace, dog runs and hiking trails.
Shale Hollow Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 502 reviews
Scenic, tranquil park with forest trails, a small stream, footbridges & natural play areas.
Huffman MetroPark
4.5 ★★★★★ 527 reviews
Lakefront recreation area with hiking trails & mountain biking opportunities plus wildlife watching.
Crains Run Nature Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 503 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic shelters, and a bike trail, as well as a public restroom.
French Creek Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 472 reviews
Trails for hiking through the woods and along a creek, plus shelters and a playground.
Burke Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 502 reviews
Family-friendly park offering a playground and a walking trail, plus an amphitheater and courts for tennis, basketball and baseball.
Cascade Valley Metro Park - Overlook Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 451 reviews
Paved and scenic loop trail featuring a river overlook.
Mission Oaks Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
Picturesque, landscaped gardens offering themed areas, guided tours & workshops.
River Styx Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 447 reviews
Dog-friendly park with a paved trail around a fishing pond plus playgrounds and picnic spots.
Hoover Dam Nature Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
Popular park featuring a lake and trails, plus picnicking and a disc golf course.
Iron Horse Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
Clean park with a picnic area, a play structure and ball fields for soccer.
Harding Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 457 reviews
City park with a playground, picnic tables, athletic fields and courts, and pavilions.
Hermon Woodlands
4.8 ★★★★★ 422 reviews
Kid-friendly park offering marked trails for walking and rope swinging, as well as forest, woodland and creek scenery. Includes a playground and a sheltered area.
Oakwoods Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Wetlands with 2 lakes, woodlands & prairie make up this 227.5-acre site with trails & wildlife.
Shellabarger Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 462 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic shelter, walking path, basketball court, and soccer field.
Fossil Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 455 reviews
Visitors can search for 375-million-year-old Devonian fossils in this 5-acre rock quarry with picnic areas.
Huber Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 432 reviews
Dog-friendly park on the river with playground, basketball court and baseball fields.
Withrow Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 411 reviews
Family-friendly outdoor area with a river overlook and several miles of trails, many dog-friendly and shady ones.
Clearcreek Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 428 reviews
Park with a playground, ball fields, picnic areas, and paved walking path.
Orange Village Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 400 reviews
Community park featuring a playground, tennis and basketball courts, picnic areas, and a dog park.
Wooster Memorial Park (formerly Spangler)
4.7 ★★★★★ 397 reviews
Sprawling green space with scenic hiking trails and dog-friendly options.
Blue Rock Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 432 reviews
Wooded park featuring a playground with slides, soccer fields, and walking trails, plus shelters and benches.
Bradley Woods Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 402 reviews
Woodland park atop a sandstone quarry featuring a fishing lake & dense forest that hosts many deer.
J. W. Denver Williams Jr. Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 401 reviews
Recreation area with a playground and splash pad, plus picnic tables, and areas for baseball, tennis, and basketball.
Beartown Lakes Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Laid-back park featuring picnic tables, a lake and wooded trails for hiking.
Sweet Arrow Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 388 reviews
Tranquil nature preserve for hiking and walking through prairie meadows and the woods.
Yankee Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Clean, colorful park with playgrounds for kids and sand volleyball courts for adults.
South Sippo Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 407 reviews
Pet-friendly park featuring paved paths for walking, playgrounds and basketball courts.
Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Wooded park with nature trails, notable for its spring wildflowers, swamp forest & woodland pools.
Thomas J. Evans Foundation Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 395 reviews
Park featuring soccer fields, a playground, and a walking trail, plus space for picnics and barbecues.
North Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 372 reviews
65-acre recreation & picnic area with a playground, stocked 5-acre lake & forested walking trails.
Oak Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Park featuring a picnic pavilion, unpaved and paved trails, and a lookout.
Copley Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 348 reviews
Relaxed open space featuring playgrounds, baseball fields, and ponds teeming with turtles and waterfowl.
Quarry Trails Millikin Falls Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
City park offering a playground, walking trails, picnic tables, and a waterfall.
Bath Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 333 reviews
Woodsy 404-acre park with nature & horse trails, bike paths, hikes, fishing & cross-country skiing.
Kokosing Gap Trail
4.9 ★★★★★ 319 reviews
Paved trail for biking, running, walking, hiking, rollerblading and jogging with benches and scenic views.
Schwartzkopf Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 339 reviews
Playground-equipped park featuring a creek and a paved trail for hiking and biking.
Schappacher Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Informal dog run, grassy and mulch-covered park featuring a playground, a picnic area and fenced-in areas for small and large dogs.
Wolf Run Regional Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 327 reviews
Open park featuring fenced dog runs, shady trails, a storybook trail and picnic areas.
Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk
4.6 ★★★★★ 326 reviews
Hiking area with a rope bridge and a kid-friendly trail, plus picnic facilities and a restroom.
Poland Municipal Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 317 reviews
Park with paths for walking, hiking, and wildlife watching, including bluebells and deer.
Riverside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 317 reviews
Park and town destination popular for its picnic tables, swings and slides, plus waterfalls.
Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail - Wilbeth Road Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 330 reviews
Flat trail along the canal that takes hikers, bikers and runners to Summit Lake.
Schellin Park
3.8 ★★★★☆ 385 reviews
Public park with 2 softball fields, a picnic pavilion, restrooms, play area & a pond.
ML "Red" Trabue Nature Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Scenic arboretum featuring deer, ponds and hiking trails.
Shullgate Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 338 reviews
Public park with picnic and play areas, plus a path around baseball fields.
Tallmadge Lions Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 306 reviews
Clean park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields and tennis courts.
Concord Woods Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 306 reviews
Park featuring a playground for kids and a pond, plus a pavilion with a fireplace.
Garbry Big Woods Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 295 reviews
Woodsy park featuring an archery range and ponds, plus picnic areas.
Hogback Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Clean, compact, 41-acre park featuring gravel and dirt trails, plus a nature center.
Sand Run Metro Park-Big Bend Area
4.8 ★★★★★ 284 reviews
Easy-to-moderate trails (some paved) and towpaths, plus bridges, for hikers, runners and bikers.
Englewood MetroPark East Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 281 reviews
Park with a playground and picnicking, plus trails, disc golf, and a nature play area.
Martindale Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 299 reviews
Low-key park featuring a creek and playground alongside bike paths and a wide trail system.
Licking Park District
4.8 ★★★★★ 275 reviews
Park featuring trails and a playground, plus equestrian facilities and a lake for fishing and boating.
Miamisburg Community Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 294 reviews
Community park featuring areas for basketball, a playground, skateboarding, and a dog park.
Spring Valley Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 275 reviews
Wooded preserve on 45 acres featuring marked nature trails, an open field & a picnic shelter.
Hollow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 285 reviews
Small green space featuring picnic tables, shelters, and a playground for kids.
Hampton Hills Metro Park Mountain Bike Area
4.9 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
Mountain-biking area with beginner to expert options, plus a pump track.
Three Meadows Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 274 reviews
Green space with ponds, fishing & boating, plus a picnic shelter, playground & seasonal ice skating.
Walnut Woods Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 267 reviews
Scenic park featuring paved and unpaved wooded trails, plus picnic tables and a playground.
Fleckenstein Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
Sports courts & fields, ponds, a playground & picnic shelter draw visitors to this 50-acre site.
Batavia Township Sports Complex
4.7 ★★★★★ 259 reviews
Park with outdoor areas for baseball, soccer and tennis.
Hobart Urban Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 262 reviews
Place for bird watching, cross-country skiing & hiking on trails through grasslands & wetlands.
Kelley Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 260 reviews
River access and trails for scenic walks in a park offering canoeing fishing and kayaking.
Bender Mountain Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 252 reviews
Family-friendly 130-acre nature preserve featuring a scenic stream and clean trails.
Trenton Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 254 reviews
Clean playground equipment, swings, and basketball courts in a park offering BBQ grills.
Frank's Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 265 reviews
54-acre, community park featuring athletic fields, a playground, walking trail & open green space.
Erie Metro Parks
4.8 ★★★★★ 240 reviews
A place for all ages, this park boasts musical garden spots, trails and soccer fields, plus a playground and picnic shelters.
Mill Stream Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 245 reviews
Clean, spacious park featuring playgrounds and trails.
Athens West State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Venue offering a kids' playground, dog park, multiple baseball fields & access to biking trail.
Jindra Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Recreation hub offering a range of activities that include tennis, baseball, walking & basketball.
Clear Creek Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Protected area of woodland, ravines & sandstone cliffs, popular for hiking, fishing & picnics.
Erie Metro Bark Park - Huron, OH
4.7 ★★★★★ 242 reviews
Off-leash dog park featuring 2 spaces each for large and small dogs, as well as trails.
E. Milo Beck Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Natural area with scenic views and paved hiking trails, plus creek access.
Strickfaden Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Clean paved park featuring playground equipment, shelters and trails.
Johnson Hills Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 238 reviews
Park with hiking trails, a public restroom, and picnic tables, plus an embedded disc golf course.
Old Reid Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 251 reviews
Natural spot featuring swings, slides and a playground for kids as well as picnic spots.
Summit Lake Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 244 reviews
Park with a community center hosting various leagues, meetings, classes & events.
Urbana Parks & Recreation
4.6 ★★★★★ 238 reviews
Pet-friendly park with a lake and a playground plus baseball and soccer fields.
Schoolhouse Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
Suburban park boasting tennis and basketball courts alongside a playground. Also featuring picnic benches, shade, bathrooms, barbecues and a walking path.
The Narrows Reserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 225 reviews
Flat and mostly-easy trails for hiking and walking alongside the river, plus canoe access.
Tallmadge Meadows Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 229 reviews
Park with a meadow and woods, plus picnic facilities, grills, a public restroom, and walking paths.
Radlick Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 243 reviews
Park with swings and slides, plus picnic tables, a baseball field, a sports field, a jungle gym and more.
Beaty Landing
4.4 ★★★★☆ 242 reviews
Park featuring a kayak launch, a picnic pavilion, and a gravel trail that loops through woods.
Wesleyan MetroPark
4.3 ★★★★☆ 246 reviews
Local park featuring grills for picnics alongside a playground and trails for hiking and biking.
Bohlken Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 224 reviews
Sprawling park with baseball fields, plus basketball courts and a playground.
Bark Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 216 reviews
Large fenced-in park featuring benches, tunnels and large trees.
Fairfield Township Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 205 reviews
Clean, family-friendly spot with playgrounds, picnic tables and a zipline.
Emily Traphagen Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 209 reviews
Woodland park offering 2 gravel trails that lead to a pond overlook, as well as a playground.
Creekside Reserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 218 reviews
Wildlife reserve offering hiking trails and a bike path.
Quarry Trails Metro Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 213 reviews
Metro park for biking, sledding and hiking, featuring a waterfall, playgrounds, and more.
Heritage Park - West End
4.7 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Wooded park featuring trails, picnic tables, play areas and a fishing pond.
Gilmore Ponds MetroPark
4.3 ★★★★☆ 227 reviews
Paved and dirt trails wind through swamps, ponds, wetlands, and woodlands, plus a boardwalk and bird tower.
Rip Rap Road Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 231 reviews
Part of the Dayton Metro park system, this area offers scenic riverside walking and biking trails.
Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 211 reviews
Local preserve featuring a rock-climbing gorge with a range of routes and a number of hiking trails.
Seven Gables Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 202 reviews
Recreation area offering a playground, basketball and tennis courts, a trail, and picnic shelters.
Holmesbrook Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 208 reviews
Paved path in a 60-acre park featuring trails and a creek.
Hopewell Meadows Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts and a walking track.
Rocks and Roots Trail Trailhead
4.5 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Dog-friendly hiking area that offers scenic views of the forest and lake and mud-soaked, root-strewn trails.
Barthelmas Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 207 reviews
Public park with baseball and soccer fields, as well as a playground, picnic facilities, and restrooms.
Three Meadows Pond
4.5 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Park offering a pond for fishing and catch-and-release, plus a playground and picnic areas.
Beavercreek Community Park , Angel Pass Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 193 reviews
Laid-back park with picnic tables, a playground and a large pond.
Darby Bend Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Natural acreage featuring lakes for canoeing, kayaking and fishing, plus trails for walking and hiking.
Infirmary Mound Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 180 reviews
Licking Park District property offering a playground, picnic areas, and trails, as well as facilities for kayaking and horseback riding.
Westchester Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 187 reviews
Park with a shaded playground, a walking path and space for kite-flying.
Thompson Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews
Green space featuring an electronic game, a soccer field and a playground.
Municipal Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Fun, clean park featuring well-kept baseball fields, basketball courts and playgrounds.
Pierce Township Locust Corner Park & Trails
4.7 ★★★★★ 177 reviews
Forested park boasting playgrounds, picnic areas and trails.
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