Scenic Running Trails in Ohio

Hocking Hills State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 17,731 reviews

Logan, OH

Scenic park with hiking trails, archery, fishing, swimming & more amid waterfalls, cliffs & gorges.

Rocky River Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,766 reviews

North Olmsted, OH

Woodland park split by the Rocky River, offering hiking trails with bird & deer sightings.

Maumee Bay State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 6,170 reviews

Oregon, OH

Park along Lake Erie with a lodge, cottages & golf course set amid scenic, wildlife-filled meadows.

Brandywine Falls

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,855 reviews

Northfield, OH

Scenic waterfall cascading 65 ft. into a lush gorge, with viewpoints from upper & lower boardwalks.

Highbanks Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,373 reviews

Lewis Center, OH

Native American burial grounds, 100-ft.-high bluffs with river views & 11 miles of hiking trails.

Summit Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,151 reviews

Blue Ash, OH

Modern park offering playgrounds, a dog area and trails, plus restaurants and some waterside relaxation.

Winton Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,279 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

County-owned park offering camping, hiking, golf, paddleboating on a lake, a working farm & more.

Sharon Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,016 reviews

Sharonville, OH

Recreation area with paved trails, golf, boating, an indoor playground & a village museum.

Wildwood Preserve Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,830 reviews

Toledo, OH

Wildlife habitat & recreational area, site of a historic manor house with tours & cultural events.

Hueston Woods State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,569 reviews

College Corner, OH

Recreation area with lodging, camping, hiking, fishing, canoeing & fossil-hunting opportunities.

Ash Cave

4.9 ★★★★★ 4,230 reviews

South Bloomingville, OH

Enormous natural cavern with a waterfall surrounded by woodlands with hiking trails.

Ohio River Trail

4.8 ★★★★★ 4,228 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Scenic riverside venue with fountains, gardens, walkways, playgrounds, event lawns & restaurants.

Blacklick Woods Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,204 reviews

Reynoldsburg, OH

Popular, 643-acre park featuring wooded trails, wildlife sightings, picnic areas & other activities.

RiverScape MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,159 reviews

Dayton, OH

Park along the Great Miami River, offering winter ice-skating, community events & floral plantings.

Portage Lakes State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 4,319 reviews

Akron, OH

A magnet for boaters, this park features 8 lakes as well as camping spots & picnic shelters.

Mill Creek Park - North End

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,658 reviews

Youngstown, OH

A 2,657 acre riverside park, open since 1891, with waterfalls, a gorge & 15 miles of walking trails.

Sharon Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,685 reviews

Westerville, OH

Lake, jogging trails, nature walks & playground featured in 761-acre preserve with forests & fields.

Inniswood Metro Gardens

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,541 reviews

Westerville, OH

Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library.

Mohican-Memorial State Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews

Perrysville, OH

A nature retreat with forests, a river gorge, canoeing & fishing plus cabins, campgrounds & a lodge.

Blendon Woods Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews

Columbus, OH

This 653-acre park offers a waterfowl refuge & a nature center plus disc golf & ice-skating.

Cox Arboretum MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,453 reviews

Dayton, OH

Scenic retreat with gardens & a butterfly habitat, plus walking trails & classes for all ages.

Euclid Creek Reservation

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,585 reviews

Cleveland, OH

City-managed parks on & near Lake Erie, featuring a beach, fishing, trails & seasonal sports.

Hoover Reservoir Dam, Park & Dock

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,571 reviews

Westerville, OH

Large natural space with a lake offering boating, fishing & bird-watching including bald eagles.

Geneva State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,541 reviews

Geneva, OH

Toledo Botanical Garden

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,393 reviews

Toledo, OH

The area's only botanical hub features 60+ sprawling acres filled with gardens, plants & sculptures.

Miami Whitewater Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,242 reviews

Harrison, OH

4,345-acre oasis providing wooded hiking trails, a golf course, campsite & a lake for water sports.

Buck Creek State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 3,381 reviews

Springfield, OH

Rolling hills with hiking & bridle trails, a lake for fishing & boating, plus campsites & cottages.

Salt Fork State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,305 reviews

Lore City, OH

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

Columbus, OH

Bird habitats plus hiking, fishing, volleyball, dog parks & a climbing wall on 120 riverside acres.

Side Cut Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,019 reviews

Maumee, OH

Riverfront park with picnic areas, historic locks & flat rocks that enable spring walleye fishing.

Hayden Falls Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 3,135 reviews

Dublin, OH

Park featuring a 35-ft. waterfall & an overlook accessed via a boardwalk, plus picnic tables.

John Bryan State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,888 reviews

Yellow Springs, OH

Hiking, fishing, camping & rock climbing are offered at this park overlooking a limestone gorge.

Coe Lake Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,845 reviews

Berea, OH

Relaxed lakeside park offering 2- and 3-playground areas, plus picnic tables, hiking paths, lakeside fishing and a zipline.

Conkles Hollow State Nature Preserve

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,777 reviews

Rockbridge, OH

Tree-lined hiking trails along sandstone cliffs or at the foot of a gorge dotted with waterfalls.

West Branch State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,890 reviews

Ravenna, OH

Camping & hiking locale with a meadow, woods & a 2,650-acre lake with forks & coves.

Oak Openings Preserve Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,750 reviews

Swanton, OH

Spacious preserve features summer & winter recreation, an interactive nature center & a playground.

Mosquito Creek Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,919 reviews

Cortland, OH

Nearly 2,500 acres with trails, camping & hunting, plus a large lake for boating & fishing.

Squire's Castle

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,789 reviews

Willoughby Hills, OH

Rising Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,706 reviews

Lancaster, OH

Expansive recreation destination featuring a playground, a fishing pond & hilltop views.

Solstice Steps

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,630 reviews

Lakewood, OH

Park offering a playground, picnic tables, and grills, plus a lake and a volleyball court.

Three Creeks Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,632 reviews

Groveport, OH

This sizable park with trails, sports facilities & dog areas also offers fishing, boating & more.

Rocky River Nature Center

4.9 ★★★★★ 2,453 reviews

North Olmsted, OH

Educational center offering wildlife exhibits, a river observation deck & a bird-feeding station.

Eastwood MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,608 reviews

Dayton, OH

A scenic outdoor area with a lake, river, picnic shelters & a playground, plus hiking trails.

Buckeye Lake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,556 reviews

Millersport, OH

Swimming, fishing, boating, picnicking & grilling offered in Ohio's oldest state park.

Yoctangee Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,491 reviews

Chillicothe, OH

Community park with accessible playground, sports fields/courts & art gallery in an 1882 building.

Huntington Beach Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,369 reviews

Bay Village, OH

103-acre park on Lake Erie offers fishing, swimming, trails, picnic areas & an old water tower.

Indian Run Falls

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,414 reviews

Dublin, OH

Serene, forested urban oasis with a stream, scenic cascading waterfall & nature trails.

Glen Helen Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,215 reviews

Yellow Springs, OH

Quiet reserve with walks amid 400-year-old trees, waterfalls & wildflowers, plus a raptor center.

Cascade Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,310 reviews

Elyria, OH

This 135-acre park features a waterfall along the Black River, sandstone gorges & picnic areas.

Antrim Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,256 reviews

Columbus, OH

This expansive community resource offers multiple sports fields & courts, plus walking trails.

Lake Shore Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,288 reviews

Ashtabula, OH

Beach and boat docks, plus a playground and swans dot this lakefront park.

Swan Creek Preserve Metropark

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,203 reviews

Toledo, OH

Forested park with a playgrounds & miles of scenic trails plus a creek with a swinging bridge.

Headlands Beach State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,192 reviews

Mentor, OH

Enormous, year-round sandy beach, the largest in Ohio, popular with picnickers & swimmers.

Griggs Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,191 reviews

Columbus, OH

Riverfront spot offering boating, trails, nature preserves, lighted woods & a disc-golf course.

Charleston Falls Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,951 reviews

Tipp City, OH

County park with forest & prairie, hiking trails, a nature boardwalk & a picturesque waterfall.

International Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 2,123 reviews

Toledo, OH

Park featuring a volleyball court, barbecue grill, and picnic tables, plus city views.

Prairie Oaks Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,927 reviews

West Jefferson, OH

Sprawling prairies for natural play, hiking & birding, plus creek & lakes for boating & fishing.

Boettler Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,874 reviews

North Canton, OH

Recreational park offering hiking, sports venues, protected wetlands & a historic schoolhouse.

North Chagrin Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,832 reviews

Willoughby Hills, OH

Wildlife-rich area with woodland & wetland trails to Buttermilk Falls Preserve & Squire's Castle.

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,829 reviews

Dayton, OH

Park with 10 formal gardens, a nature trail & the Swamp Forest boardwalk, plus classes & workshops.

Mill Stream Run Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,857 reviews

Strongsville, OH

Year-round destination for outdoor recreation, including hiking, swimming, boating & sledding.

Price Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,864 reviews

North Canton, OH

18.5-acre park housing a fishing pond & playground, with picnic shelters & tennis/basketball courts.

Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,778 reviews

Yellow Springs, OH

Limestone & dolomite gorges offering varied hiking paths, some with wooden walkways & lookouts.

Penitentiary Glen Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,770 reviews

Kirtland, OH

Voice of America MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,824 reviews

West Chester Township, OH

Sprawling greenspace featuring a stocked lake for fishing & boating, a dog park & a paved trail.

Sippo Lake Park-East

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,784 reviews

Canton, OH

Park on a lake, offering boating, fishing & hiking, plus a library & nature/culture center.

Nickel Plate Beach ( Huron, OH )

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,818 reviews

Huron, OH

This lakefront stretch of sandy beach features picnic facilities, volleyball courts & a playground.

Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,697 reviews

Heath, OH

Scenic park with waterfalls and cliffs along the Licking River, plus paved and unpaved hiking trails.

Wendy Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,760 reviews

Cleveland, OH

Lakefront tree-lined park offering fishing & boating opportunities, plus volleyball courts.

Ariel-Foundation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,702 reviews

Mt Vernon, OH

Sprawling, 250-acre park built on former factory grounds featuring hiking trails, a museum & lakes.

Garfield Park Reservation

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,769 reviews

Garfield Heights, OH

Wetland habitat offering walking trails, a nature center, picnic areas & bird-watching.

Homestead Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,684 reviews

Hilliard, OH

44-acre park with outdoor & water activities, train-station replica, caboose & 3/4-mile paved trail.

West Creek Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,611 reviews

Parma, OH

Upland & wetland landscape offers trails, picnic areas & a building with water management workshops.

Pearson Metropark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,618 reviews

Oregon, OH

Park features Depression-era buildings, ball fields & courts, a playground, fishing & pedal-boating.

Vermilion River Reservation: Mill Hollow

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,582 reviews

Vermilion, OH

Vast park with tree-shaded trails, water access, a settler's cabin with exhibits & a concert stage.

Chagrin River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,566 reviews

Willoughby, OH

Seasonal wetlands, a pedestrian bridge & a network of trails highlight this wildlife-rich park.

Walnut Beach Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,651 reviews

Ashtabula, OH

A large range of water-based & sporting activities are available at this lakeside city park.

Sugarcreek MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,486 reviews

Bellbrook, OH

Nature area with soft-surface trails amid diverse landscapes, plus picnic sites & a play area.

Slate Run Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,468 reviews

Canal Winchester, OH

Picnic-friendly farm presenting life on an 1800s homestead (with an adjacent park featuring playgrounds).

Woodland Mound

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,494 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

1,066-acre landscape with Ohio River Valley views, offering disc golf, a wet playground & boat ramp.

Harrison Lake State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,489 reviews

Fayette, OH

142-acre park offering swimming & dog beaches, fishing, trails, play areas & a campground.

Ottawa Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,550 reviews

Toledo, OH

Expansive city park known for its recreational facilities, including an ice rink & open-air theater.

Glacier Ridge Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,482 reviews

Plain City, OH

Marshy wetland park with various birds, a boardwalk, trails & a viewing tower, plus facilities.

Carriage Hill MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,479 reviews

Huber Heights, OH

City park featuring an 1880s-era farm with activities & a visitor center, a lake & nature trails.

Fernbank Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Regional site for river fishing with hiking & biking trails, playground, picnics & rental shelters.

Delco Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,445 reviews

Dayton, OH

Sprawling, family-friendly space with ball fields, volleyball courts, a BMX track and a playground.

Cowan Lake State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,507 reviews

Wilmington, OH

Camping & cabin rentals are available in this 1,075-acre park that offers hiking, boating & fishing.

Rocky River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews

Rocky River, OH

Scenic lakefront spot with playground, picnic tables & grills, sledding hills & observation decks.

Lake Anna Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,445 reviews

Barberton, OH

Scenic city park featuring a flower show, fountains, a gazebo and swans, plus walking paths and benches.

Joyce Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,476 reviews

Hamilton, OH

300+ acres of green space with a playground, picnic shelter, sports facilities & restrooms.

Taylorsville MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,405 reviews

Vandalia, OH

Scenic forestland with historic ruins, a river & facilities for camping, fishing, hiking & biking.

Gantz Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,402 reviews

Grove City, OH

Park featuring a historical farmhouse, a renovated barn, an herb garden & an arboretum, plus sports.

Cottell Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,395 reviews

Mason, OH

46-acre green space with many sports fields & courts, a fishing pond, playgrounds & picnic shelters.

Grand Lake St. Marys State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 1,473 reviews

St Marys, OH

Park on the edge of a man-made reservoir, with camping facilities, bike rentals & winter recreation.

Olander Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,399 reviews

Sylvania, OH

60-acre lakefront park offers fishing, boating & swimming, a loop trail, bait shop & 4 playgrounds.

Viaduct Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,334 reviews

Bedford, OH

Park featuring hiking trails, a tunnel and waterfalls, plus an overlook.

Hills & Dales MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,299 reviews

Kettering, OH

Park featuring woodlands, creeks & native plant life, with hiking trails, picnic areas & monuments.

North Chagrin Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,293 reviews

Willoughby, OH

Kenneth J. Sims Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,374 reviews

Euclid, OH

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

Sidney, OH

Sprawling park featuring playgrounds, picnic areas, baseball fields and soccer fields, plus trails.

Shoreline Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,300 reviews

Sandusky, OH

Recreation area along Lake Erie featuring a playground, picnic tables, fishing & concessions.

Juilfs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,242 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Tranquil park with a playground, walking trails and baseball fields.

Snyder Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,321 reviews

Springfield, OH

Vast park offering a playground, splash pad and tennis courts for relaxation and recreation.

Delhi Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,290 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Community green space featuring sports fields, a small pond, picnic tables & a skate park.

Englewood MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,233 reviews

Dayton, OH

Visitors can fish, bird-watch & picnic in 1,900 acres of forests & wetlands with 3 waterfalls.

Warren County Armco Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,252 reviews

Lebanon, OH

Green space with sports areas, a snack bar, a golf course, a lake for fishing, plus picnic shelters.

Lake Erie Bluffs

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews

Perry, OH

Lakeside park featuring high bluffs and a 50-foot observation tower for bird-watching.

Scioto Mile Promenade

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,204 reviews

Columbus, OH

Downtown riverfront promenade, featuring bike trails, fountains and green space.

French Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,178 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Bucolic 275-acre park of woods, meadows & trails centered on an early 1900s mansion used for events.

Hudson Springs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,132 reviews

Hudson, OH

Large, 260-acre park with a huge lake for fishing, plus walking trails & pavilions.

Scioto Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,140 reviews

Dublin, OH

218-acre state park with views of the Scioto River Valley, plus boating, fishing & hiking trails.

David Fortier River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews

Olmsted Falls, OH

Area featuring a stone-staircase-lined quarry, waterfall and river, plus a covered bridge.

Germantown MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews

Germantown, OH

This 1,665-acre park has an underground nature center, elevated boardwalks & miles of scenic trails.

Quail Hollow Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,106 reviews

Hartville, OH

701-acre landscape featuring camping, fishing & 8 hiking trails, plus tours of the 48-room manor.

Great Falls of Tinkers Creek

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,080 reviews

Bedford, OH

Urban falls tumbling 15 ft. over a wide swath of sandstone cliff in Viaduct Park, near mill ruins.

Honey Run Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,075 reviews

Howard, OH

Park offering a waterfall, miles of hiking trails, and a public restroom.

Keehner Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,121 reviews

West Chester Township, OH

123-acre park with 2 playgrounds, tennis courts, rentable picnic shelters & walking trails.

Paint Creek State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,120 reviews

Bainbridge, OH

Lakeside park with fishing, boating & swimming, plus camping & hiking amid streams or rolling hills.

Silver Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,103 reviews

Alliance, OH

Park featuring playgrounds, picnic areas and lakeside trails.

Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,097 reviews

Fairborn, OH

Park with an amphitheater, tennis courts, a fishing pond & fields for soccer, softball & disc golf.

Secor Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,049 reviews

Berkey, OH

Large park featuring hiking trails through the forest, open fields, playgrounds & picnic areas.

Zaleski State Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,063 reviews

Zaleski, OH

Backpacking & horse-riding trails, plus a landmark sawmill & the reputedly haunted Moonville Tunnel.

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,054 reviews

Mentor, OH

Verdant park known for its fishing piers, trail loops & the largest inland pond in the country.

Greenville City Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,075 reviews

Greenville, OH

Relaxed park offering fishing, disc golf, picnic areas and playground equipment such as slides.

Nature Center At Shaker Lakes

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,006 reviews

Cleveland, OH

Featuring 2 trails through diverse habitats, this center offers educational programs & exhibits.

Ledges Trailhead

4.9 ★★★★★ 983 reviews

Peninsula, OH

Trailhead for 200-yard walk to Ledges Overlook, a rock promontory with expansive valley views.

Acacia Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,006 reviews

Lyndhurst, OH

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

North Ridgeville, OH

Familiar green space with a playground (for kids), a lake.

Rentschler Forest MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 971 reviews

Hamilton, OH

Picturesque open space featuring walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds & river views.

Strouds Run State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 990 reviews

Athens, OH

Hunting, fishing, hiking & swimming are featured in this state park in the Appalachian foothills.

Glenwood Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 961 reviews

Wyoming, OH

335 acres of prairie, forest & wetland habitat with walking trails, a kids’ garden & a gift shop.

Stubbs Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 961 reviews

Centerville, OH

Wooded 300-acre park featuring a disc golf course, walking paths, ponds, picnic tables, playgrounds and an amphitheater.

Woodlands Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 956 reviews

Perrysburg, OH

Large park housing a disc-golf course, Fort Imagination (a community-funded playground) & more.

Theodore M. Berry International Friendship Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 974 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Narrow green space named for Cincinnati’s first African-American mayor, with walking & bike trails.

Miller Road Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 962 reviews

Avon Lake, OH

14-acre lakeside park with picnic tables, BBQs & a gazebo, plus a trail, fishing pier & boat launch.

Smolen-Gulf Covered Bridge

4.8 ★★★★★ 918 reviews

Ashtabula, OH

Park featuring the world's longest covered bridge and other wooden spans.

Middlegrounds Metropark

4.7 ★★★★★ 933 reviews

Toledo, OH

28-acre urban park with a winding cycle & footpath built on reclaimed land beside the Maumee River.

Lily Pond, Mill Creek Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 913 reviews

Youngstown, OH

Natural area with well-marked trails, a pond with turtles, and benches for relaxing.

Petros Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 951 reviews

Canton, OH

This 127-acre site with a lake & meadows has nature trails, a sand volleyball court & picnic areas.

Shawnee Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 971 reviews

Xenia, OH

Lake in this park featuring playgrounds and shelters, plus picnic tables and a barbecue area.

Lake Front Park and Beach

4.7 ★★★★★ 926 reviews

Huron, OH

Relaxing park featuring a playground, picnic tables and a view of the lake and the lighthouse.

Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 920 reviews

Huron, OH

Trails in a 472-acre nature preserve with coastal wetlands, wildflowers & nearly 300 bird species.

Osborne Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 938 reviews

Willoughby, OH

Clague Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 935 reviews

Westlake, OH

Large green space with ball fields, tennis courts, an outdoor pool & a lake, plus a community room.

Pickerington Ponds Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 930 reviews

Canal Winchester, OH

A popular destination for bird watching, this park also has trails for hiking, jogging & biking.

Xenia Station

4.6 ★★★★★ 922 reviews

Xenia, OH

Free splash park, bike-trail hub with picnic spots, playground and history exhibits.

Faurot Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 936 reviews

Lima, OH

89-acre site offering ball fields & volleyball courts, plus a skate park, splash pad & picnic areas.

Schoepfle Gardens

4.9 ★★★★★ 849 reviews

Birmingham, OH

Bordered by the Vermilion River, this park features landscaping & natural woodlands.

Veterans' Memorial Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 881 reviews

Avon Lake, OH

Park featuring a beach and picnic tables, plus a boardwalk and lake access.

Chapin Forest Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 848 reviews

Kirtland, OH

Expansive, well-maintained park featuring hiking trails that provide views of Lake Erie, plus a playground and an overlook.

Sycamore Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 863 reviews

Batavia, OH

Popular park featuring hiking trails, a playground, tennis courts and more, plus river access.

Wallace Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 878 reviews

Berea, OH

Sandy beach, lakeside park with lifeguards, volleyball courts and picnic tables.

Walbridge Park Inc.

4.5 ★★★★★ 892 reviews

Toledo, OH

Popular green space offering trails along the Maumee River, a playground & several picnic shelters.

Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 823 reviews

Medina, OH

Family-friendly green space with a large playground, a fishing pond & a spacious fenced dog run.

Alum Creek Park North

4.7 ★★★★★ 834 reviews

Westerville, OH

Spacious community park featuring playgrounds with padded floors and baseball fields as well as picnic tables.

Alley Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 816 reviews

Lancaster, OH

Public park featuring picnic areas and a covered bridge, plus trails, a pond, and canoeing.

Sherod Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 851 reviews

Vermilion, OH

George Rogers Clark Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 830 reviews

Springfield, OH

Relaxed, family-friendly spot featuring walking trails, a small lake and a playground.

Cullen Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 874 reviews

Toledo, OH

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

Dayton, OH

Conservation area with prairies, woodlands, a lake & ponds for fishing, camping, gardening & more.

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 806 reviews

Carroll, OH

Mountain-biking routes and boardwalk trails join for a hilly park with picnic tables, playgrounds and a pond.

Miller Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 782 reviews

Avon, OH

Conservatory preserving plants from around the world, plus scenic gardens, set in a wooded area.

Shawnee Lookout

4.6 ★★★★★ 801 reviews

North Bend, OH

River-view, 1,515-acre park with golf, trails & historic buildings plus archaeological earthworks.

Friendship Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 782 reviews

Gahanna, OH

A 23-acre plot with sports fields, picnicking, a playground & creek access for canoeing & fishing.

A.W. Marion State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 828 reviews

Circleville, OH

Open parkland offering 5 miles of hiking trails, wildlife & a lake for boating & fishing.

Whipps Ledges

4.9 ★★★★★ 742 reviews

Hinckley, OH

Black River Reservation Days Dam

4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews

Lorain, OH

Park with a playground, picnic tables, and grills, plus paved and natural walking and biking trails, and a waterfall.

Bill Yeck Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 748 reviews

Dayton, OH

Park featuring winding, well-marked trails for hiking and running, as well as soccer fields and playgrounds.

Riverbend Recreation Area

4.6 ★★★★★ 773 reviews

Findlay, OH

129-acre park featuring lush trails, wildlife, sports facilities, a playground & disc golf.

Aurora Sunny Lake Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 753 reviews

Aurora, OH

Clean, serene park with a walking path around a lake plus paddling and row boats.

Coshocton Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 769 reviews

Coshocton, OH

Lake Alma State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 803 reviews

Wellston, OH

Featuring a serene lake & creek, this forested park offers campsites, 3 hiking trails & fishing.

Eleanor B Garfield Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 767 reviews

Mentor, OH

Park with multiple athletic fields and courts, as well as a playground, picnic pavilion, and restroom.

Geneva Township Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 766 reviews

Geneva, OH

Coulby Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 762 reviews

Wickliffe, OH

Park featuring a pool, a bandstand, pavilions, a fishing pond, a trail, sports facilities & more.

Farbach-Werner Nature Preserve

4.8 ★★★★★ 730 reviews

Colerain Township, OH

Scenic nature preserve featuring well-paved walking trails for family members and their dogs.

Liberty Park, Twinsburg Ledges Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 712 reviews

Twinsburg, OH

Vast outdoor space offering hiking trails along rock formations, woods and meadows, plus a nature center.

Farnsworth Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 696 reviews

Waterville, OH

Narrow stretch of green space on the Maumee River with a trail, playground & boat/kayak launch.

Aumiller Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 734 reviews

Bucyrus, OH

Hannah Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 681 reviews

Gahanna, OH

Picturesque park with walking trails, plus tennis & basketball courts, a baseball field & more.

Howland Township Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 711 reviews

Warren, OH

Paved city park featuring playgrounds (including one modeled after a tiger), picnic spots and sports courts.

Buckeye Woods Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 669 reviews

Medina, OH

Blue Limestone Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 677 reviews

Delaware, OH

Neighborhood recreation area with a playground, walking trails & a fishing hole in a former quarry.

Sebald MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 674 reviews

Middletown, OH

Park with creek access for swimming and exploration, plus playgrounds, and picnic areas.

Thompson Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 671 reviews

Upper Arlington, OH

Local complex featuring athletic fields, paved trails, a playground & a hill for sledding.

Centennial Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 701 reviews

Salem, OH

Jeffrey Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 656 reviews

Bexley, OH

Wooded 40-acre parkland with a community pool, tennis courts, playground & walking paths.

Twin Creek MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 653 reviews

Germantown, OH

Peaceful area offering hiking & horseback riding trails, creek fishing, campsites & picnic shelters.

Pine Hill Lakes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 646 reviews

Mason, OH

Sizable green space featuring nature trails, 2 fishing lakes, a playground & lots of trees.

Riverfront Park Miamisburg

4.6 ★★★★★ 656 reviews

Miamisburg, OH

Park featuring cycling lanes, picnic areas, and a playground, plus a splash pad and ping-pong tables.

Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 656 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

Park offering picnicking facilities, a pond, and activities such as disc golf.

Corwin M Nixon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 650 reviews

Mason, OH

A 82-acre preserve including an arboretum, fishing lakes, a sledding hill & peaceful nature trails.

Heritage Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 635 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

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.

Paine Falls Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 647 reviews

Painesville, OH

Park featuring a waterfall, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus turtles.

Horseshoe Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 658 reviews

Shaker Heights, OH

Wooded lakeside park featuring a playground, a pavilion and shaded picnic spots, plus trails.

Scioto Trail State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 640 reviews

Chillicothe, OH

State park featuring camping, fishing, a lakeside trail, a small beach, and a playground.

Scioto Grove Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 622 reviews

Grove City, OH

Riverfront, 620-acre park providing forested trails, scenic bluffs, a playground & picnic shelters

Colerain Township Parks & Services Department

4.5 ★★★★★ 647 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Relaxed park featuring a playground, a basketball court and a volleyball court.

Sandusky's Lions Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 647 reviews

Sandusky, OH

Waterfront park with playgrounds & BBQ grills, plus courts for tennis, volleyball & basketball.

Mingo Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews

Delaware, OH

Sprawling park with a skate park and river access, plus play areas and courts.

Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 604 reviews

Cleveland, OH

Hiking & fishing in a lakeside park with bird & butterfly habitats popular for nature photography.

Freer Field

4.6 ★★★★★ 616 reviews

Ashland, OH

Sizable area of woodlands & meadows with 2 miles of hiking trails, a playground & a large field.

Clear Creek Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 588 reviews

Rockbridge, OH

Scenic park & nature preserve with forests, wildlife & extensive trails, plus canoeing & fishing.

Wolfe Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 612 reviews

Columbus, OH

Green space with walking trails for dogs and playgrounds, plus sports fields including tennis courts.

Painesville Township Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 593 reviews

Painesville, OH

Park with a playground and picnic facilities, a pier, and a rentable hall, plus baseball fields.

Glen Echo Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 605 reviews

Columbus, OH

Deep ravine featuring a stream, waterfall and bird murals, plus hiking trails, picnic tables and woods.

Glass City Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 579 reviews

Toledo, OH

Waterfront park featuring a splash area, playgrounds and a skating ribbon.

Yellow Creek Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 604 reviews

Struthers, OH

Wooded public green space with a playground, basketball court and tennis facilities.

Big Creek Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Middleburg Heights, OH

Scenic 175-acre area featuring a multiuse lake-to-lake trail, playground, fishing & picnic space.

Brust Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Munroe Falls, OH

Park featuring a public restroom, picnic tables, kayak launch, and paved trail for walking, running, and biking.

California Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

This 113-acre forested preserve features a nature center, hiking trails & diverse wildlife.

Woodside Green Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 584 reviews

Gahanna, OH

Park with a natural play area and other playgrounds, plus picnic areas plus baseball fields and trails, as well as canoe, kayak and fishing spots.

Ledges Overlook

4.8 ★★★★★ 571 reviews

Peninsula, OH

National park featuring hiking routes (including some for children), as well as an overlook and picnic tables.

The West Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 570 reviews

Novelty, OH

Tranquil locale (with an air-conditioned nature center) for hiking and horse riding, plus bird-watching.

Hidden Valley Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 581 reviews

Madison, OH

Park with picnic tables, fire pits and trails, plus a playground and sledding hill.

Brooklyn Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 592 reviews

Brooklyn, OH

Baseball fields, tennis courts, trails (some paved) and picnic tables.

Blue Ash Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 578 reviews

Blue Ash, OH

Cozy, shady park offering walking paths, barbecue facilities and playground equipment.

Mary Campbell Cave

4.7 ★★★★★ 577 reviews

Cuyahoga Falls, OH

Sandstone & shale cave in a river gorge once inhabited by a captive young woman.

Franklin Mills Riveredge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 576 reviews

Kent, OH

Riverfront recreation area with historic signage as well as waterfalls and biking trails.

Grant Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Dayton, OH

This 189-acre natural area with diverse habitats & wildlife offers trails & play areas.

Symmes Township Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 566 reviews

Loveland, OH

60+ acres of green space with paved & dirt trails, 3 playgrounds, picnic shelters & a dog park.

CanalWay Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 554 reviews

Cleveland, OH

Interactive exhibits about nature are featured at this center featuring animals and exhibits, plus a bike park for skating.

Great Seal State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 574 reviews

Chillicothe, OH

1,862-acre green area with biking, hiking & equestrian trails, plus campsites, hunting spots & more.

Towner's Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 561 reviews

Kent, OH

234-acre wooded park with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, sledding hills & picnic shelters.

Blacklick Woods Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

Reynoldsburg, OH

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

Seville, OH

Hiking trails & picnic areas in a scenic spot with lake boating & fishing, plus a sledding hill.

Castalia Quarry

4.8 ★★★★★ 544 reviews

Castalia, OH

Park featuring trails (some with views) winding through a former rock quarry.

Deeds Point MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 564 reviews

Dayton, OH

Park by the river featuring a dog area plus a fountain.

Amherst Beaver Creek Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 550 reviews

Amherst, OH

Kid-friendly city park, featuring a paved path for running, biking and strolling surrounded by nature.

Oxford Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 544 reviews

Oxford, OH

Large park with an airfield, sports fields, playgrounds, and an aquatic center.

Pacesetter Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 567 reviews

Sylvania, OH

Site features lighted athletic fields, concession stands, a sprawling playground & a skate plaza.

Freedlander Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 564 reviews

Wooster, OH

Sports fields & courts, an 18-hole disc-golf course, play equipment & a seasonal swimming pool.

Van Buren State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 569 reviews

Van Buren, OH

This state park is set on woodlands surrounding a 45-acre lake & offers boating, fishing & camping.

Deep Lock Quarry Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 521 reviews

Peninsula, OH

Large forested area offering river fishing, varied hiking trails & picnic space in a serene setting.

Tuxedo Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 542 reviews

Brooklyn Heights, OH

Forest Field Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 514 reviews

Washington Township, OH

Park featuring a playground, a sandbox, a sensory garden and a log cabin, plus soccer fields.

Deer Creek Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ 536 reviews

Alliance, OH

Recreational area offering trails for biking and hiking, as well as picnicking and fishing spots.

Swaim Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 523 reviews

Montgomery, OH

Serene gathering place with walking paths, a duck pond & several ball fields & sports courts.

Portage Lakes State Park Beach

4.5 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

New Franklin, OH

Family-friendly beach and swimming spot, along with picnic tables and a playground.

Duke Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 534 reviews

Troy, OH

Local park with baseball & soccer fields, a pond, picnic shelters & areas for dog walking.

The Narrows Reserve Nature Center

4.7 ★★★★★ 522 reviews

Xenia, OH

Tranquil riverfront reserve featuring a mix of wooded trails, a picnic area and raptor center.

Simpson Garden Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 511 reviews

Bowling Green, OH

French Creek Nature Center and Theatre

4.7 ★★★★★ 521 reviews

Sheffield, OH

Scenic area known for its trails and natural areas geared toward families and dog owners.

North Lake Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 588 reviews

Mansfield, OH

Cozy park adjacent to a paved rail corridor featuring a fishing lake, playground & picnic areas.

Shale Hollow Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 502 reviews

Delaware, OH

Scenic, tranquil park with forest trails, a small stream, footbridges & natural play areas.

Mitchell Memorial Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 512 reviews

Cleves, OH

Wooded park on 1,429 acres boasting hiking & mountain-biking trails, fishing & picnic sites.

Shawnee State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 530 reviews

West Portsmouth, OH

Nature reserve popular with walkers & campers for its lake beaches, boat rentals & picnic spots.

Navarre Park

4 ★★★★☆ 595 reviews

Toledo, OH

Easygoing neighborhood park with a swimming pool, athletic fields, a playground & paths.

Forest Hill Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 539 reviews

Cleveland Heights, OH

Sprawling park with hiking trails, baseball fields and picnic areas.

Huffman MetroPark

4.5 ★★★★★ 527 reviews

Dayton, OH

Lakefront recreation area with hiking trails & mountain biking opportunities plus wildlife watching.