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Quiet, Uncrowded Trails in Ohio
Ohio has 443 trails with quiet, uncrowded running in this directory, across 208 cities and towns — Cincinnati, Dayton, Hamilton, Canton and 204 more. Room to run intervals without weaving through walkers and bikes.
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.
Maumee Bay State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 6,170 reviews
Park along Lake Erie with a lodge, cottages & golf course set amid scenic, wildlife-filled meadows.
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.
Winton Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 5,279 reviews
County-owned park offering camping, hiking, golf, paddleboating on a lake, a working farm & more.
Sharon Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 5,016 reviews
Recreation area with paved trails, golf, boating, an indoor playground & a village museum.
Wildwood Preserve Metropark
4.8 ★★★★★ 4,830 reviews
Wildlife habitat & recreational area, site of a historic manor house with tours & cultural events.
Blacklick Woods Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 4,204 reviews
Popular, 643-acre park featuring wooded trails, wildlife sightings, picnic areas & other activities.
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.
Mill Creek Park - North End
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,658 reviews
A 2,657 acre riverside park, open since 1891, with waterfalls, a gorge & 15 miles of walking trails.
Inniswood Metro Gardens
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,541 reviews
Nature preserve featuring formal gardens & lawns, a trail, with a center for workshops & a library.
Mohican-Memorial State Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews
A nature retreat with forests, a river gorge, canoeing & fishing plus cabins, campgrounds & a lodge.
Cox Arboretum MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,453 reviews
Scenic retreat with gardens & a butterfly habitat, plus walking trails & classes for all ages.
Euclid Creek Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,585 reviews
City-managed parks on & near Lake Erie, featuring a beach, fishing, trails & seasonal sports.
Hoover Reservoir Dam, Park & Dock
4.6 ★★★★★ 3,571 reviews
Large natural space with a lake offering boating, fishing & bird-watching including bald eagles.
Toledo Botanical Garden
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,393 reviews
The area's only botanical hub features 60+ sprawling acres filled with gardens, plants & sculptures.
Miami Whitewater Forest
4.8 ★★★★★ 3,242 reviews
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
Rolling hills with hiking & bridle trails, a lake for fishing & boating, plus campsites & cottages.
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.
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.
Rising Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,706 reviews
Expansive recreation destination featuring a playground, a fishing pond & hilltop views.
Solstice Steps
4.9 ★★★★★ 2,630 reviews
Park offering a playground, picnic tables, and grills, plus a lake and a volleyball court.
Boardman Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,630 reviews
227-acre green space offering a wide variety of recreational facilities, plus a dog park.
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.
Huntington Beach Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 2,369 reviews
103-acre park on Lake Erie offers fishing, swimming, trails, picnic areas & an old water tower.
Indian Run Falls
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,414 reviews
Serene, forested urban oasis with a stream, scenic cascading waterfall & nature trails.
Glen Helen Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 2,215 reviews
Quiet reserve with walks amid 400-year-old trees, waterfalls & wildflowers, plus a raptor center.
Headlands Beach State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 2,192 reviews
Enormous, year-round sandy beach, the largest in Ohio, popular with picnickers & swimmers.
Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,829 reviews
Park with 10 formal gardens, a nature trail & the Swamp Forest boardwalk, plus classes & workshops.
Mill Stream Run Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,857 reviews
Year-round destination for outdoor recreation, including hiking, swimming, boating & sledding.
Price Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,864 reviews
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
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.
Nickel Plate Beach ( Huron, OH )
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,818 reviews
This lakefront stretch of sandy beach features picnic facilities, volleyball courts & a playground.
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.
Garfield Park Reservation
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,769 reviews
Wetland habitat offering walking trails, a nature center, picnic areas & bird-watching.
Harrison Lake State Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,489 reviews
142-acre park offering swimming & dog beaches, fishing, trails, play areas & a campground.
Cowan Lake State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 1,507 reviews
Camping & cabin rentals are available in this 1,075-acre park that offers hiking, boating & fishing.
Rocky River Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,385 reviews
Scenic lakefront spot with playground, picnic tables & grills, sledding hills & observation decks.
Taylorsville MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,405 reviews
Scenic forestland with historic ruins, a river & facilities for camping, fishing, hiking & biking.
Olander Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,399 reviews
60-acre lakefront park offers fishing, boating & swimming, a loop trail, bait shop & 4 playgrounds.
Viaduct Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,334 reviews
Park featuring hiking trails, a tunnel and waterfalls, plus an overlook.
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.
Englewood MetroPark
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,233 reviews
Visitors can fish, bird-watch & picnic in 1,900 acres of forests & wetlands with 3 waterfalls.
Lake Erie Bluffs
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews
Lakeside park featuring high bluffs and a 50-foot observation tower for bird-watching.
Scioto Mile Promenade
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,204 reviews
Downtown riverfront promenade, featuring bike trails, fountains and green space.
French Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,178 reviews
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
Large, 260-acre park with a huge lake for fishing, plus walking trails & pavilions.
Scioto Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,140 reviews
218-acre state park with views of the Scioto River Valley, plus boating, fishing & hiking trails.
Germantown MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews
This 1,665-acre park has an underground nature center, elevated boardwalks & miles of scenic trails.
Quail Hollow Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 1,106 reviews
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
Urban falls tumbling 15 ft. over a wide swath of sandstone cliff in Viaduct Park, near mill ruins.
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.
Rentschler Forest MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 971 reviews
Picturesque open space featuring walking trails, picnic areas, playgrounds & river views.
Christmas Run Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 1,000 reviews
Family-friendly community park featuring a playground, basketball courts, a tennis court and a volleyball court.
Strouds Run State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 990 reviews
Hunting, fishing, hiking & swimming are featured in this state park in the Appalachian foothills.
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.
Lily Pond, Mill Creek Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 913 reviews
Natural area with well-marked trails, a pond with turtles, and benches for relaxing.
Petros Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 951 reviews
This 127-acre site with a lake & meadows has nature trails, a sand volleyball court & picnic areas.
Sheldon Marsh State Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 920 reviews
Trails in a 472-acre nature preserve with coastal wetlands, wildflowers & nearly 300 bird species.
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 930 reviews
A popular destination for bird watching, this park also has trails for hiking, jogging & biking.
Sycamore Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 863 reviews
Popular park featuring hiking trails, a playground, tennis courts and more, plus river access.
Wallace Lake Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 878 reviews
Sandy beach, lakeside park with lifeguards, volleyball courts and picnic tables.
Walbridge Park Inc.
4.5 ★★★★★ 892 reviews
Popular green space offering trails along the Maumee River, a playground & several picnic shelters.
Possum Creek MetroPark
4.6 ★★★★★ 836 reviews
Conservation area with prairies, woodlands, a lake & ponds for fishing, camping, gardening & more.
Miller Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 782 reviews
Conservatory preserving plants from around the world, plus scenic gardens, set in a wooded area.
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.
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.
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.
Farnsworth Metropark
4.8 ★★★★★ 696 reviews
Narrow stretch of green space on the Maumee River with a trail, playground & boat/kayak launch.
Hannah Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 681 reviews
Picturesque park with walking trails, plus tennis & basketball courts, a baseball field & more.
Blue Limestone Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 677 reviews
Neighborhood recreation area with a playground, walking trails & a fishing hole in a former quarry.
Memorial Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 656 reviews
Park offering picnicking facilities, a pond, and activities such as disc golf.
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.
Paine Falls Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 647 reviews
Park featuring a waterfall, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus turtles.
Sandusky's Lions Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 647 reviews
Waterfront park with playgrounds & BBQ grills, plus courts for tennis, volleyball & basketball.
Monroe Community Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 628 reviews
City community park with a disc-golf course, basketball courts, baseball field & shelters for hire.
Cleveland Lakefront Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 604 reviews
Hiking & fishing in a lakeside park with bird & butterfly habitats popular for nature photography.
California Woods
4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
This 113-acre forested preserve features a nature center, hiking trails & diverse wildlife.
Granville Recreation District
4.6 ★★★★★ 598 reviews
Park along the TJ Evans bike path featuring a picnic shelter, a play structure & a soccer field.
Ledges Overlook
4.8 ★★★★★ 571 reviews
National park featuring hiking routes (including some for children), as well as an overlook and picnic tables.
The West Woods
4.8 ★★★★★ 570 reviews
Tranquil locale (with an air-conditioned nature center) for hiking and horse riding, plus bird-watching.
Towner's Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 561 reviews
234-acre wooded park with hiking & cross-country skiing trails, sledding hills & picnic shelters.
Castalia Quarry
4.8 ★★★★★ 544 reviews
Park featuring trails (some with views) winding through a former rock quarry.
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.
Bechtold Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 553 reviews
Recreational space with picnic shelters, a playground, a basketball court, and a baseball field, plus dog-friendly areas.
Deer Creek Reservoir
4.6 ★★★★★ 536 reviews
Recreational area offering trails for biking and hiking, as well as picnicking and fishing spots.
Swaim Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 523 reviews
Serene gathering place with walking paths, a duck pond & several ball fields & sports courts.
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.
North Lake Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 588 reviews
Cozy park adjacent to a paved rail corridor featuring a fishing lake, playground & picnic areas.
Mitchell Memorial Forest
4.7 ★★★★★ 512 reviews
Wooded park on 1,429 acres boasting hiking & mountain-biking trails, fishing & picnic sites.
Shawnee State Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 530 reviews
Nature reserve popular with walkers & campers for its lake beaches, boat rentals & picnic spots.
Forest Hill Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 539 reviews
Sprawling park with hiking trails, baseball fields and picnic 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.
Lake Hope State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 513 reviews
Swimming, boating, trails, camping & a lodge lure visitors to this 3,000-acre forested park.
Big Creek Parkway
4.7 ★★★★★ 502 reviews
Park featuring picnic tables, barbecue grills and winding footpaths amid greenery.
W. W. Knight Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 501 reviews
Serene regional park with trails, a family fishing area & a nature center with kids' programs.
Forked Run State Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 524 reviews
Camping, hiking, fishing, hunting & swimming featured in this historic park with vista views.
Civic Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 518 reviews
Outdoor recreation center with ball fields & basketball courts encircled by a walking & biking path.
Mill Creek Park - South End
4.8 ★★★★★ 472 reviews
2 18-hole championship golf courses designed by Donald Ross & opened to the public in 1928.
Eyman Park
4.1 ★★★★☆ 546 reviews
Well-regarded park featuring ball courts, playgrounds, a baseball field, a skateboard park, and a splash pad.
Mission Oaks Gardens
4.7 ★★★★★ 449 reviews
Picturesque, landscaped gardens offering themed areas, guided tours & workshops.
Embshoff Woods And Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 467 reviews
Outdoor park, featuring trails, playgrounds, sheltered picnic areas and exercise stations.
Headland Dunes State Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 435 reviews
Spacious beach with walkways through dunes and picnic tables, as well as a lighthouse.
Hoover Dam Nature Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews
Popular park featuring a lake and trails, plus picnicking and a disc golf course.
Aullwood Garden MetroPark
4.8 ★★★★★ 427 reviews
Park known for spring flowers with extensive gardens, woodland hiking trails & a planted prairie.
Putnam Hill Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 485 reviews
18.5 acres of grassy, hilltop parkland offering a playground & panoramic views of the city.
Oakwoods Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 439 reviews
Wetlands with 2 lakes, woodlands & prairie make up this 227.5-acre site with trails & wildlife.
Plum Creek Park South
4.8 ★★★★★ 418 reviews
Large, wooded park offering a 1.5-mi. nature trail, a playground, 2 fishing ponds & picnic shelters.
Fort Island / Griffiths Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 432 reviews
Fenced-in park featuring a playground and trails, along with basketball, tennis and pickleball courts.
Shellabarger Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 462 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic shelter, walking path, basketball court, and soccer field.
Pattison Park Lakeside
4.6 ★★★★★ 428 reviews
Clean kid-friendly park with a fishing pond, a playground and restrooms.
VOA Park Lake Welcome Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 414 reviews
Relaxed, lakeside park known for its 1.6-mile paved trail, stocked pond, paddleboat rentals and playgrounds.
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.
Nelson Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 459 reviews
Sizable green space with access to greenway trails, athletic courts, playground & picnic areas.
Austin Badger Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 410 reviews
Park for hiking, biking and trail running, with views, a café and fitness stations.
Indian Point Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 398 reviews
Nature preserve offering scenic routes, including some along a creek, plus picnic tables.
Blue Rock Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 432 reviews
Wooded park featuring a playground with slides, soccer fields, and walking trails, plus shelters and benches.
Packard Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 441 reviews
Family, riverside space, dating back over a century, for picnics and recreation.
Bradley Woods Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 402 reviews
Woodland park atop a sandstone quarry featuring a fishing lake & dense forest that hosts many deer.
Uniontown Community Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 390 reviews
Clean park boasting several playgrounds, a wooded area, a pond and a gazebo.
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.
The Wilderness Center
4.9 ★★★★★ 370 reviews
Educational center with hiking trails and a wildlife observation room surrounded by thousands of acres of protected land.
South Sippo Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 407 reviews
Pet-friendly park featuring paved paths for walking, playgrounds and basketball courts.
Swine Creek Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 377 reviews
Public park featuring family-friendly hiking trails, picnic areas, and a playground.
Big Creek Reservation
4.6 ★★★★★ 384 reviews
Park featuring a sledding hill, a stream and multiple picnic tables and benches.
Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 392 reviews
Wooded park with nature trails, notable for its spring wildflowers, swamp forest & woodland pools.
Frohring Meadows
4.8 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Prairie & woodland trails cut through this 289-acre park that's also home to a butterfly garden.
Cedar Bog Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 362 reviews
Nature preserve featuring boardwalk trails and a wetlands bog, along with a visitor center.
Veterans Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 368 reviews
Popular green space offering playgrounds, an art museum, an outdoor amphitheater for concerts, rock formations and a splash pad, plus an arts festival held in summer.
Stillwater Prairie Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 358 reviews
Park on 309 acres with diverse ecosystems and 5.69 mi. of hiking trails, a fishing pond, and picnic shelters.
Oak Hill Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 357 reviews
Park featuring a picnic pavilion, unpaved and paved trails, and a lookout.
Black River Reservation Bur Oak
4.7 ★★★★★ 353 reviews
Park featuring a paved trail and multiple short secondary trails, plus picnic facilities.
Quarry Trails Millikin Falls Area
4.7 ★★★★★ 346 reviews
City park offering a playground, walking trails, picnic tables, and a waterfall.
Thomas O. Marsh Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 350 reviews
Lake and marsh park featuring fishing, kayaking, canoeing and boating.
Johnson Woods State Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 332 reviews
Relaxed option for strolling along boardwalks and trails, featuring old-growth trees.
Princess Ledges Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 336 reviews
Simple, secluded park in tranquil, wooded surrounds featuring a 1-mi. hiking loop.
Ira Trailhead
4.8 ★★★★★ 316 reviews
Path along an old canal that's now a marsh featuring a beaver pond, wildlife, and a boardwalk.
Marion Tallgrass Trail
4.7 ★★★★★ 321 reviews
Flat, easy-to-ride trail that follows an old rail line.
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.
Honey Run Waterfall
4.8 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Park offering multiple trails, a rocky waterfall and access to the Kokosing River.
ML "Red" Trabue Nature Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 311 reviews
Scenic arboretum featuring deer, ponds and hiking trails.
Pioneer Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 306 reviews
Peaceful, waterfront park featuring a paved trail, a gazebo, bench swings & a wildflower meadow.
Shawnee Prairie Preserve & Nature Center
4.7 ★★★★★ 301 reviews
Family-friendly preserve featuring walking trails and a nature center with animal exhibits.
Concord Woods Nature Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 306 reviews
Park featuring a playground for kids and a pond, plus a pavilion with a fireplace.
Canal Lock 4 Trailhead
4.6 ★★★★★ 303 reviews
Park along a canal that has a lock, used for recreational purposes such as fishing and kayaking.
Garbry Big Woods Reserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 295 reviews
Woodsy park featuring an archery range and ponds, plus picnic areas.
Lindner Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 295 reviews
Established on the grounds of the historic McCullough Estate, this park features trails, gardens, and a pond.
Hogback Ridge Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 292 reviews
Clean, compact, 41-acre park featuring gravel and dirt trails, plus a nature center.
Newport Wetlands
4.8 ★★★★★ 285 reviews
Raised boardwalks grant foot access & kayaks can also explore this wetland habitat for birds.
Christmas Rocks State Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 291 reviews
Hike or walk along a network of trails at this forested nature preserve, which has a covered bridge.
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.
McLean Teddy Bear Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 295 reviews
Shady park featuring ponds, walking trails and a playground.
Sharon Woods Harbor
4.6 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Park centered on a scenic lake offering a shared-use trail, playgrounds, picnic spots, and water sports.
Martindale Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 299 reviews
Low-key park featuring a creek and playground alongside bike paths and a wide trail system.
Huffman Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 294 reviews
Relaxed, green park featuring a playground, a pond, walkways, and picnic facilities.
Spring Valley Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 275 reviews
Wooded preserve on 45 acres featuring marked nature trails, an open field & a picnic shelter.
Koenig Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 280 reviews
Park with picnic tables, playground, softball and baseball fields, and basketball courts.
Hollow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 285 reviews
Small green space featuring picnic tables, shelters, and a playground for kids.
Beatty Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 298 reviews
Relaxed, beautiful park featuring hiking paths, disc golf and a playground.
Cooperrider-Kent Bog State Nature Preserve
4.7 ★★★★★ 272 reviews
Popular destination for nature walks along a boardwalk with benches & informative signs.
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.
Kiwanis Riverway Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 266 reviews
This boardwalk nature trail runs through scenic wetlands that are home to varied flora & birdlife.
Fleckenstein Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews
Sports courts & fields, ponds, a playground & picnic shelter draw visitors to this 50-acre site.
Jefferson Lake State Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 290 reviews
State-run park featuring a beach and a picnic area along with camping and fishing.
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.
Barnes Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 249 reviews
Walking path through woods and fields for viewing butterflies and birds, with a pond and an observation deck.
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.
Jackson Bog State Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 251 reviews
This protected wetlands area is a designated interpretive preserve, aimed at educating the public.
Athens West State Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 250 reviews
Venue offering a kids' playground, dog park, multiple baseball fields & access to biking trail.
Clear Creek Metro Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 243 reviews
Protected area of woodland, ravines & sandstone cliffs, popular for hiking, fishing & picnics.
Waldruhe Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 265 reviews
Laid-back park boasting playgrounds, picnic areas and paved trails.
E. Milo Beck Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 239 reviews
Natural area with scenic views and paved hiking trails, plus creek access.
Miller Ecological Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 236 reviews
Picnic-friendly and dog-friendly park (playground for kids) with a pond and bird blind.
Arcola Creek Park
4.6 ★★★★★ 237 reviews
Lakeside park featuring a rocky beach, a trail, an observation deck, and a dog park.
West Branch Trail
4.6 ★★★★★ 235 reviews
Park featuring a mile-long track, tennis courts, a playground, and trails.
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.
Beaty Landing
4.4 ★★★★☆ 242 reviews
Park featuring a kayak launch, a picnic pavilion, and a gravel trail that loops through woods.
Birchard
4.4 ★★★★☆ 239 reviews
Shady, spacious park with a playground, picnic tables, basketball hoops and public restrooms.
Great Miami River Recreation Trail
4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Peaceful walking and biking path along the Great Miami River with access points.
Shallenberger State Nature Preserve
4.5 ★★★★★ 228 reviews
Nature preserve offering an easy trail with wildflowers and views of the bypass.
Fernwood State Forest
4.4 ★★★★☆ 228 reviews
Forest campground with tent spots and scenic hiking trails.
Oenslager Nature Center
4.8 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Relaxed, dog-free park featuring hiking trails, grasslands and a nature center with live animals, plus birdwatching opportunities.
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.
Gilmore Ponds MetroPark
4.3 ★★★★☆ 227 reviews
Paved and dirt trails wind through swamps, ponds, wetlands, and woodlands, plus a boardwalk and bird tower.
Alum Creek Park South
4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews
Park featuring BMX courses, hiking trails and a skate park as well as soccer fields.
Riverside Natural Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 213 reviews
Family-friendly trails and wildlife spot for walking, hiking and birding, boasting river views.
Caesar Creek Gorge State Nature Preserve
4.8 ★★★★★ 194 reviews
Preserve featuring trails for hiking and walking as well as creek access and a picnic shelter.
Hopewell Meadows Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews
Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts and a walking track.
Triangle Lake Bog State Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 197 reviews
61 conserved acres around a glacial kettle-hole bog, with forest, shrubs & a quarter-mile trail.
Oxbow Lake Wildlife Area
4.6 ★★★★★ 192 reviews
State park lake, featuring fishing as well as hunting and walking paths.
Three Meadows Pond
4.5 ★★★★★ 195 reviews
Park offering a pond for fishing and catch-and-release, plus a playground and picnic areas.
Riverside Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 186 reviews
Riverfront park featuring swings, chairs and benches, plus scenic water views.
Howard Collier State Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 189 reviews
Nature reserve featuring forested trails for hiking and river access, plus boardwalks for strolling.
Darby Bend Lake
4.7 ★★★★★ 184 reviews
Natural acreage featuring lakes for canoeing, kayaking and fishing, plus trails for walking and hiking.
Towpath Trailhead at Manchester Rd
4.5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews
Flat trail that traces the former Ohio & Erie Canal and is popular for hiking, fishing and biking.
McCarthy Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 190 reviews
Park featuring basketball courts and playgrounds, as well as a creek with a paved path.
Trail Lake Park
4.8 ★★★★★ 171 reviews
Park with a lake offering a paved trail, picnic tables, and a dock for fishing.
Bradley Nature Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 182 reviews
Local playground and picnic area within a park.
Lake Abram Metropolitan Reservation
4.7 ★★★★★ 174 reviews
Serene hiking trail in the woods winding along a lake, plus a kids' playground.
Quarry Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 190 reviews
Peaceful park featuring picnic tables, hiking trails and fishing at the lakes.
Liberty Park, Tinkers Creek Area
4.4 ★★★★☆ 181 reviews
This park with 355 acres of swamps & marshlands is a popular spot for fishing, hiking & picnicking.
Mary Burnham Park
4 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews
Clean park for baseball and softball, that also provides picnic spots and a playground.
Foxglove Meadow Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 175 reviews
Kid-friendly park, featuring a playground, a gazebo, picnic tables, tennis courts and multiple walking paths.
Tinkers Creek State Nature Preserve
4.6 ★★★★★ 169 reviews
Rustic walking trails in a wetlands area home to many birds & reptiles & mammals such as beavers.
Byers Woods
4.7 ★★★★★ 165 reviews
Paved trail, park for families offering hiking routes, fishing spots and playgrounds.
Portman Park
4.3 ★★★★☆ 179 reviews
Park with a playground, picnic tables, and paved trails, plus soccer and kid-friendly hiking.
Towpath Park
4.7 ★★★★★ 162 reviews
Riverside park featuring a walkway and a variety of activities, including fishing.
McCorkle Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 164 reviews
Soccer, a playground, and picnic tables are offered at this park with walking trails.
Putnam Landing Park
4 ★★★★☆ 184 reviews
Scenic park where visitors can go fishing, walk, and observe waterfowl.
Trail Start - Western Reserve Greenway
4.6 ★★★★★ 160 reviews
Wooded area with paved and flat trails suitable for hiking and biking.
Gary Sherman Park
4.4 ★★★★☆ 165 reviews
Laid-back park featuring a playground, a covered picnicking area, and a walking trail, plus some slides.
Stevens Park
4.2 ★★★★☆ 172 reviews
City park featuring tennis and pickleball courts, a walking trail, soccer fields, and a playground.
Point Pleasant Park
4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews
10-acre park featuring basketball courts, a soccer field, playground, trails & picnic tables.
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