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Trails with Water Fountains in Ohio

Ohio has 317 trails with water fountains in this directory, across 153 cities and towns — Dayton, Cincinnati, Mason, Delaware and 149 more. Somewhere to refill mid-run instead of carrying every mile of water you need.

Labels come from each trail's own listing, its website and runners' reviews. Conditions change with the weather and the season, and gates and lights follow the park's own hours, so check a recent review before you drive out.

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.

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Rocky River Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 7,766 reviews

North Olmsted, OH

2 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Highbanks Metro Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 5,373 reviews

Lewis Center, OH

4 miMixedLitScenic

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

Winton Woods

4.6 ★★★★★ 5,279 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LoopPavedScenic

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

Sharon Woods

4.7 ★★★★★ 5,016 reviews

Sharonville, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Hueston Woods State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 4,569 reviews

College Corner, OH

33 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

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

Blacklick Woods Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,204 reviews

Reynoldsburg, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

RiverScape MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 4,159 reviews

Dayton, OH

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

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

Mill Creek Park - North End

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,658 reviews

Youngstown, OH

Scenic

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

3.8 miLoopMixedLit

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

Blendon Woods Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,536 reviews

Columbus, OH

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

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

2.5 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Miami Whitewater Forest

4.8 ★★★★★ 3,242 reviews

Harrison, OH

8 miNatural surfaceShadedScenic

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

Scioto Audubon Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 3,145 reviews

Columbus, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

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

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

John Bryan State Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,888 reviews

Yellow Springs, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

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

Coe Lake Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,845 reviews

Berea, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

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

2 miMixedScenic

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

Mosquito Creek Lake

4.5 ★★★★★ 2,919 reviews

Cortland, OH

LitScenicDog-friendly

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

Rising Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 2,706 reviews

Lancaster, OH

Scenic

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

Three Creeks Metro Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,632 reviews

Groveport, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

MixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Eastwood MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,608 reviews

Dayton, OH

3 miLoopPavedScenic

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

Cascade Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 2,310 reviews

Elyria, OH

75 miLoopPavedScenic

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

Antrim Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 2,256 reviews

Columbus, OH

1 miLoopMixedLit

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

Prairie Oaks Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,927 reviews

West Jefferson, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

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

North Chagrin Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,832 reviews

Willoughby Hills, OH

LoopMixedScenic

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

Wegerzyn Gardens MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,829 reviews

Dayton, OH

1 miLoopMixedScenic

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

Natural surfaceShadedScenic

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

Penitentiary Glen Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,770 reviews

Kirtland, OH

8.5 miPavedScenic

Voice of America MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,824 reviews

West Chester Township, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

LoopNatural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

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

Scenic

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

Ariel-Foundation Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,702 reviews

Mt Vernon, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Natural surfaceScenic

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

Homestead Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,684 reviews

Hilliard, OH

LoopMixedLitScenic

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

MixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Chagrin River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,566 reviews

Willoughby, OH

83 miLoopMixedScenic

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

Sugarcreek MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,486 reviews

Bellbrook, OH

LoopPavedScenicDog-friendly

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

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Harrison Lake State Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,489 reviews

Fayette, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

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

Glacier Ridge Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,482 reviews

Plain City, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

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

3.4 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Delco Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,445 reviews

Dayton, OH

PavedScenic

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

Lake Anna Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 1,445 reviews

Barberton, OH

Scenic

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

Taylorsville MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,405 reviews

Vandalia, OH

8 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Cottell Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,395 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedScenic

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

Hills & Dales MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,299 reviews

Kettering, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

North Chagrin Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,293 reviews

Willoughby, OH

MixedScenic

Tawawa Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,300 reviews

Sidney, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Snyder Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 1,321 reviews

Springfield, OH

ShadedScenic

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

Englewood MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,233 reviews

Dayton, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Lake Erie Bluffs

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,180 reviews

Perry, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

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

Hudson Springs Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,132 reviews

Hudson, OH

2 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

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

David Fortier River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,115 reviews

Olmsted Falls, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

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

Germantown MetroPark

4.8 ★★★★★ 1,086 reviews

Germantown, OH

27 miLoopMixedScenic

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

Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 1,054 reviews

Mentor, OH

78 miLoopMixedShaded

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

Strouds Run State Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 990 reviews

Athens, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

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

Glenwood Gardens

4.7 ★★★★★ 961 reviews

Wyoming, OH

1.6 miLoopMixedShaded

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

Woodlands Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 956 reviews

Perrysburg, OH

PavedShadedScenic

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

Miller Road Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 962 reviews

Avon Lake, OH

MixedLitScenicDog-friendly

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

Middlegrounds Metropark

4.7 ★★★★★ 933 reviews

Toledo, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

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

Clague Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 935 reviews

Westlake, OH

PavedScenic

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

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Xenia Station

4.6 ★★★★★ 922 reviews

Xenia, OH

Scenic

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

Faurot Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 936 reviews

Lima, OH

PavedScenic

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

Plain Township Veterans Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 871 reviews

Canton, OH

PavedDog-friendly

Park featuring playgrounds for kids, plus two sectioned off spaces for dogs.

Chapin Forest Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 848 reviews

Kirtland, OH

LoopNatural surfaceLitScenic

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

Wallace Lake Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 878 reviews

Berea, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

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

Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 823 reviews

Medina, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Possum Creek MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 836 reviews

Dayton, OH

3.5 miLoopPavedShaded

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

Shawnee Lookout

4.6 ★★★★★ 801 reviews

North Bend, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

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

Black River Reservation Days Dam

4.7 ★★★★★ 770 reviews

Lorain, OH

4.5 miLoopMixedScenic

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

Lake Alma State Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 803 reviews

Wellston, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Eleanor B Garfield Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 767 reviews

Mentor, OH

Scenic

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

Coulby Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 762 reviews

Wickliffe, OH

LitScenic

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

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Oak Grove Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 739 reviews

Washington Township, OH

PavedLitDog-friendly

Family-friendly recreation area featuring dog parks, baseball and soccer fields, and archery ranges.

Farnsworth Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 696 reviews

Waterville, OH

8 miScenic

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

Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 705 reviews

Circleville, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Wooded park with a splash pad and playgrounds, popular for family outings.

Aumiller Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 734 reviews

Bucyrus, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

Twin Creek MetroPark

4.7 ★★★★★ 653 reviews

Germantown, OH

10 miLoopMixedScenic

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

Pine Hill Lakes Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 646 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedShadedScenic

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

Memorial Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 656 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

LoopScenicDog-friendly

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

Fancyburg Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 623 reviews

Upper Arlington, OH

PavedShadedLitDog-friendly

Vast space featuring multiple playgrounds, ball fields, tennis courts and soccer fields.

Corwin M Nixon Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 650 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedShadedLitScenic

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

Heritage Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 635 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

1.2 miPavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Shaker Heights, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

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

Scioto Grove Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 622 reviews

Grove City, OH

7 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Mingo Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 617 reviews

Delaware, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Indian Riffle Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 613 reviews

Kettering, OH

PavedShaded

Amenity-rich local park featuring a disc golf course, skating area, fishing pond & picnic shelters.

Central Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 598 reviews

Uniontown, OH

8-acre park featuring a walking trail, ponds, an amphitheater, a playground, a splash pad & more.

Painesville Township Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 593 reviews

Painesville, OH

PavedScenic

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

Glass City Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 579 reviews

Toledo, OH

LoopScenic

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

Brust Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Munroe Falls, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

The West Woods

4.8 ★★★★★ 570 reviews

Novelty, OH

MixedScenic

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

Franklin Mills Riveredge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 576 reviews

Kent, OH

Scenic

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

Grant Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 586 reviews

Dayton, OH

4 miLoopMixedScenic

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

Symmes Township Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 566 reviews

Loveland, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

CanalWay Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 554 reviews

Cleveland, OH

MixedScenic

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

Blacklick Woods Nature Center

4.8 ★★★★★ 546 reviews

Reynoldsburg, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Vast park, complete with a nature center, a playground and multiple trails for walking, plus an aquarium and kids' activities.

Deeds Point MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 564 reviews

Dayton, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

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

Oxford Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 544 reviews

Oxford, OH

Scenic

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

Pacesetter Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 567 reviews

Sylvania, OH

Scenic

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

Bechtold Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 553 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Paved

Recreational space with picnic shelters, a playground, a basketball court, and a baseball field, plus dog-friendly areas.

North Olmsted Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 548 reviews

North Olmsted, OH

PavedShaded

Park with a playground and open spaces, plus flea markets from time to time.

Swaim Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 523 reviews

Montgomery, OH

PavedShadedScenic

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

French Creek Nature Center and Theatre

4.7 ★★★★★ 521 reviews

Sheffield, OH

4.5 miLoopMixedScenic

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

Shale Hollow Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 502 reviews

Delaware, OH

1 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Mitchell Memorial Forest

4.7 ★★★★★ 512 reviews

Cleves, OH

LoopNatural surfaceScenic

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

Shawnee State Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 530 reviews

West Portsmouth, OH

0.5 miLoopMixedScenic

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

Huffman MetroPark

4.5 ★★★★★ 527 reviews

Dayton, OH

9 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Crains Run Nature Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 503 reviews

Miamisburg, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a playground, picnic shelters, and a bike trail, as well as a public restroom.

Hoff Woods Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 501 reviews

Westerville, OH

Paved

Laid-back park featuring a playground, picnic shelter, and a lake for relaxed fishing as well as trails.

Makino Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 463 reviews

Mason, OH

ShadedLit

Baseball field and enclosed playground for kids with swings and slides.

French Creek Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 472 reviews

Sheffield, OH

4.5 miCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

Trails for hiking through the woods and along a creek, plus shelters and a playground.

Sundin Fields at Heritage Oak Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 481 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedLit

Mason's largest park, with ball fields, playgrounds, charcoal grills, restrooms & paved trails.

Lakeshore Reservation

4.8 ★★★★★ 458 reviews

Perry, OH

PavedScenic

Paved trail, lakeside park featuring picnic tables, swings and a campground.

Cascade Valley Metro Park - Overlook Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 451 reviews

Akron, OH

0.5 miLoopMixedShaded

Paved and scenic loop trail featuring a river overlook.

Longwood Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 477 reviews

Macedonia, OH

MixedLitScenic

City park that features a golf course, sports fields, a fishing pond & an indoor recreation center.

Rocky Fork Metro Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 452 reviews

New Albany, OH

3 miLoopMixedShaded

Embshoff Woods And Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 467 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LitScenic

Outdoor park, featuring trails, playgrounds, sheltered picnic areas and exercise stations.

River Styx Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 447 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park with a paved trail around a fishing pond plus playgrounds and picnic spots.

Iron Horse Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 443 reviews

Washington Township, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Clean park with a picnic area, a play structure and ball fields for soccer.

Helke Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 462 reviews

Vandalia, OH

Shaded

Large, well-kept park with tennis and soccer fields as well as a playground.

Ohio & Erie Canal Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 440 reviews

Cleveland, OH

LoopMixedScenic

Laid-back park featuring bike trails and walkways alongside the Ohio & Erie Canal, as well as fishing spots.

Fort Island / Griffiths Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 432 reviews

Fairlawn, OH

MixedShaded

Fenced-in park featuring a playground and trails, along with basketball, tennis and pickleball courts.

Shellabarger Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 462 reviews

Riverside, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Park with a playground, picnic shelter, walking path, basketball court, and soccer field.

Caesar Creek State Park Wildlife Area

4.7 ★★★★★ 422 reviews

Waynesville, OH

LoopScenic

State park and lake known for fossil hunting and fishing, with trails for hiking, playgrounds and picnicking.

Austin Badger Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 410 reviews

Medina, OH

PavedScenic

Park for hiking, biking and trail running, with views, a café and fitness stations.

Dominick Lofino Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 418 reviews

Beavercreek, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Laid-back park featuring walking trails, a skate park and tennis courts, plus slides.

Cenci Park

4.1 ★★★★☆ 463 reviews

Lancaster, OH

PavedScenic

Neighborhood lakefront gathering place with fishing areas, bicycle paths & a playground.

Creekside Park & Arboretum

4.8 ★★★★★ 392 reviews

Gahanna, OH

MixedLitScenic

Pedestrian-friendly park featuring a creek for paddle boats and kayaks as well as a fountain and dining.

Bradley Woods Reservation

4.6 ★★★★★ 402 reviews

Westlake, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

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

Wilmington, OH

PavedDog-friendly

Recreation area with a playground and splash pad, plus picnic tables, and areas for baseball, tennis, and basketball.

Uniontown Community Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 390 reviews

Uniontown, OH

ShadedScenic

Clean park boasting several playgrounds, a wooded area, a pond and a gazebo.

Beartown Lakes Reservation

4.7 ★★★★★ 390 reviews

Chagrin Falls, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back park featuring picnic tables, a lake and wooded trails for hiking.

Yankee Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 392 reviews

Dayton, OH

PavedDog-friendly

Clean, colorful park with playgrounds for kids and sand volleyball courts for adults.

South Sippo Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 407 reviews

Massillon, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Pet-friendly park featuring paved paths for walking, playgrounds and basketball courts.

Wintergarden

4.8 ★★★★★ 372 reviews

Bowling Green, OH

ScenicDog-friendly

Manry Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 388 reviews

Willowick, OH

Popular park with an outdoor swimming pool, baseball diamond, football field & butterfly garden.

Weller Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 378 reviews

Montgomery, OH

PavedShaded

Community space with sports fields, a playground, green areas, paths & an outdoor Ping-Pong table.

Char-Mar Ridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 369 reviews

Westerville, OH

1.5 miLoopMixedScenic

North Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 372 reviews

Brunswick, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

65-acre recreation & picnic area with a playground, stocked 5-acre lake & forested walking trails.

Veterans Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 368 reviews

Springfield, OH

Scenic

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

Covington, OH

69 miMixedScenic

Park on 309 acres with diverse ecosystems and 5.69 mi. of hiking trails, a fishing pond, and picnic shelters.

Fallen Timbers Battlefield Metropark

4.5 ★★★★★ 370 reviews

Maumee, OH

1.5 miLoopScenic

Park, with a 1.5-mile route where you learn about the Battle of Fallen Timbers.

Black River Reservation Bur Oak

4.7 ★★★★★ 353 reviews

Elyria, OH

4.5 miPavedScenic

Park featuring a paved trail and multiple short secondary trails, plus picnic facilities.

Deer Haven Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 338 reviews

Delaware, OH

3 miMixedScenic

Kingswood Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 350 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Family-friendly community park featuring a Ninja Warrior-style course and a playground, as well as biking trails and a pond.

Kokosing Gap Trail

4.9 ★★★★★ 319 reviews

Mt Vernon, OH

15 miPavedShadedScenic

Paved trail for biking, running, walking, hiking, rollerblading and jogging with benches and scenic views.

Victory Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 347 reviews

Pickerington, OH

Recreational area with a playground, picnic facilities, and baseball and basketball facilities.

Tallmadge Lions Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 306 reviews

Tallmadge, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Clean park featuring playgrounds, baseball fields and tennis courts.

Concord Woods Nature Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 306 reviews

Painesville, OH

1 miLoopScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a playground for kids and a pond, plus a pavilion with a fireplace.

Franklin Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 305 reviews

Van Wert, OH

Dog-friendly

Kathryn Stagge-Marr Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 303 reviews

Goshen, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Garbry Big Woods Reserve

4.7 ★★★★★ 295 reviews

Piqua, OH

2.2 miBoardwalkScenicDog-friendly

Woodsy park featuring an archery range and ponds, plus picnic areas.

Hogback Ridge Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 292 reviews

Sunbury, OH

0.4 miCrushed gravelScenicDog-friendly

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

Akron, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Easy-to-moderate trails (some paved) and towpaths, plus bridges, for hikers, runners and bikers.

Franklin Community Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 324 reviews

Franklin, OH

Recreational area with a swimming pool and picnic tables, plus an updated playground.

Englewood MetroPark East Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 281 reviews

Vandalia, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

Park with a playground and picnicking, plus trails, disc golf, and a nature play area.

Huffman Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 294 reviews

Fairfield, OH

5 miPavedShaded

Relaxed, green park featuring a playground, a pond, walkways, and picnic facilities.

Alum Creek Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 286 reviews

Columbus, OH

MixedShadedScenic

Popular 30-mile-long trail following a creek and passing through multiple parks and green spaces that's frequented by joggers.

Miamisburg Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 294 reviews

Miamisburg, OH

Dog-friendly

Community park featuring areas for basketball, a playground, skateboarding, and a dog park.

Koenig Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 280 reviews

Reading, OH

Scenic

Park with picnic tables, playground, softball and baseball fields, and basketball courts.

Three Meadows Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 274 reviews

Perrysburg, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Green space with ponds, fishing & boating, plus a picnic shelter, playground & seasonal ice skating.

Fleckenstein Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 265 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Sports courts & fields, ponds, a playground & picnic shelter draw visitors to this 50-acre site.

Frank's Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 265 reviews

Hilliard, OH

PavedDog-friendly

54-acre, community park featuring athletic fields, a playground, walking trail & open green space.

Elton Beard Family Cabin

4.5 ★★★★★ 256 reviews

Youngstown, OH

Scenic

Clean park for kids and adults, featuring playgrounds, a disc golf course and a cabin.

Johnson Hills Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 238 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Natural surfaceShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park with hiking trails, a public restroom, and picnic tables, plus an embedded disc golf course.

Miller Ecological Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 236 reviews

Lebanon, OH

LoopCrushed gravelScenic

Picnic-friendly and dog-friendly park (playground for kids) with a pond and bird blind.

Schoolhouse Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 236 reviews

Washington Township, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Suburban park boasting tennis and basketball courts alongside a playground. Also featuring picnic benches, shade, bathrooms, barbecues and a walking path.

Gorman Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 244 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

Dog-friendly

Flory Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 244 reviews

Newark, OH

Lit

City destination offering a 9-hole disc golf course and suspension bridge.

Radlick Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 243 reviews

Parma Heights, OH

Dog-friendly

Park with swings and slides, plus picnic tables, a baseball field, a sports field, a jungle gym and more.

Wesleyan MetroPark

4.3 ★★★★☆ 246 reviews

Dayton, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Local park featuring grills for picnics alongside a playground and trails for hiking and biking.

MetroParks Mountain Biking Area

4.8 ★★★★★ 220 reviews

Dayton, OH

LoopMixed

Mountain biking area with trails of varying difficulty levels and a public restroom.

Bark Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 216 reviews

Marysville, OH

Dog-friendly

Large fenced-in park featuring benches, tunnels and large trees.

Walter Stinson Community Park ("The Walt")

4.6 ★★★★★ 216 reviews

University Heights, OH

Fairfield Township Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 205 reviews

Hamilton, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Clean, family-friendly spot with playgrounds, picnic tables and a zipline.

Emily Traphagen Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 209 reviews

Powell, OH

0.5 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Woodland park offering 2 gravel trails that lead to a pond overlook, as well as a playground.

Rip Rap Road Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 231 reviews

Dayton, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Part of the Dayton Metro park system, this area offers scenic riverside walking and biking trails.

Seven Gables Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 202 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

0.4 miPavedShadedDog-friendly

Recreation area offering a playground, basketball and tennis courts, a trail, and picnic shelters.

Alum Creek Park South

4.6 ★★★★★ 206 reviews

Westerville, OH

PavedScenic

Park featuring BMX courses, hiking trails and a skate park as well as soccer fields.

Irelan Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 215 reviews

Kettering, OH

Family-friendly greenspace featuring a playground and baseball fields, plus shelter areas.

Southview Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 208 reviews

Bellefontaine, OH

Paved

Park offering baseball diamonds and soccer fields, plus basketball courts, a track and playgrounds.

Hopewell Meadows Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 198 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

LoopPavedShadedScenic

Park with a playground, tennis and basketball courts and a walking track.

Lorain County Metro Parks High Meadows Shelter #1

4.7 ★★★★★ 191 reviews

Elyria, OH

10 miScenic

Popular outdoor area featuring a playground, picnic sites and a 10-mile trail popular for walking and running.

Garfield Park Red Oak Shelter

4.6 ★★★★★ 194 reviews

Garfield Heights, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Sprawling park boasting a pavilion where events can be held, outdoor games and playgrounds.

Jefferson Community Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 197 reviews

New Albany, OH

Paved

Massillon Community Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews

Massillon, OH

Recreation venue offering a playground, picnic tables, and athletic fields.

Richland Avenue Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 186 reviews

Athens, OH

ShadedScenic

Leafy public green space featuring a playground & picnic shelter with tables & a grill.

Towpath Trailhead at Manchester Rd

4.5 ★★★★★ 190 reviews

Akron, OH

Crushed gravelScenic

Flat trail that traces the former Ohio & Erie Canal and is popular for hiking, fishing and biking.

Thompson Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 198 reviews

New Albany, OH

PavedDog-friendly

Green space featuring an electronic game, a soccer field and a playground.

McCarthy Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 190 reviews

Marysville, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Park featuring basketball courts and playgrounds, as well as a creek with a paved path.

Story Woods Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 180 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Well-maintained park featuring hiking paths, a playground and covered seating.

Sandhill Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 182 reviews

Fairborn, OH

Dog-friendly

Small, fenced enclosure with separate areas for large and small dogs, plus a playground and picnic tables.

Cascade Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 178 reviews

Hudson, OH

4 miScenic

Clean park with kid-friendly hiking trails leading to waterfalls and playgrounds.

Swan Creek Metropark

4.8 ★★★★★ 165 reviews

Toledo, OH

Scenic

Kid-friendly park offering walking trails and a playground amid wooded scenery.

Chair Factory Falls - Greenway Corridor

4.7 ★★★★★ 161 reviews

Painesville, OH

0.3 miPavedScenic

Park with a waterfall reachable via a hike that involves descending steep hills and features gravel paths and benches.

Walsh Park - Fremont, OH

4.5 ★★★★★ 166 reviews

Fremont, OH

Paved

Kid-friendly park featuring playgrounds and disc golf, along with river views.

Henceroth Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 170 reviews

Grove City, OH

LoopPavedShadedDog-friendly

Playground featuring swings, slides and equipment designed for older children, plus a wooded area.

Gallant Woods Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 154 reviews

Delaware, OH

25 miLoopMixedScenic

Featuring old growth woods and restored prairies, this 231-acre park offers trails, wetlands, a playground, and picnic facilities.

Denver Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 159 reviews

Wilmington, OH

PavedDog-friendly

Paved, wooded paths, playgrounds and a splash pad at this park with ducks, a fishing pond and an exercise area.

Blues Creek Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 151 reviews

Ostrander, OH

2.5 miLoopCrushed gravelScenic

Park featuring a playground, forested areas, and trails, plus picnic tables, and a pond.

Holbrook Hollows

4.7 ★★★★★ 148 reviews

Chagrin Falls, OH

PavedLit

Park with a playground, paved trail, and a picnic area in a barn-like building.

Mill Valley Park - Central

4.6 ★★★★★ 150 reviews

Marysville, OH

Park, with courts for basketball, baseball, softball, and soccer, plus a playground.

Olmsted Falls East River Park

4.8 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Olmsted Falls, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back park for picnicking, sledding, jungle-gym fun, hiking and waterfall views.

Wooster Dog Park

3.9 ★★★★☆ 172 reviews

Wooster, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Park with sunny and shaded areas, picnic tables, and a public restroom, plus water for dogs.

Southside Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 142 reviews

New Philadelphia, OH

ShadedDog-friendly

Hopkins Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 153 reviews

Brunswick, OH

MixedDog-friendly

Park featuring soccer fields, basketball hoops and a play area.

Durling Park

4.2 ★★★★☆ 152 reviews

Wadsworth, OH

Dog-friendly

Recreation site offering a playground, tennis and basketball courts, and a baseball field, plus picnic areas.

Wolf Creek Trailhead

4.5 ★★★★★ 140 reviews

Barberton, OH

PavedDog-friendly

Trail with a towpath that's popular for walking and biking.

Springbrook Gardens Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

Mentor, OH

MixedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Paved path featuring a boardwalk leading to a pond in a 50-acre space.

Aukerman Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 140 reviews

North Royalton, OH

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Leashed dog park featuring an agility course and a playground for pups.

Wetlands Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 136 reviews

Liberty Township, OH

2.1 miLoopMixedDog-friendly

Sizable park with ponds and trails, including paved options, a play area, and wildlife.

Ford Nature Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 133 reviews

Youngstown, OH

PavedScenic

Serene venture featuring exhibits of native plants & wildlife, plus walking trails & workshops.

Robinette Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 138 reviews

Vandalia, OH

Paved

Clean outdoor space featuring playgrounds, a splash pad, courts and shelters.

Glacier Knoll

4.6 ★★★★★ 129 reviews

Canal Winchester, OH

LoopMixedScenicDog-friendly

Wetlands park featuring viewing decks along with walking trails, including a dog-friendly option.

Black Swamp Preserve

4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Bowling Green, OH

PavedScenicDog-friendly

Kennard Nature Nook

4.6 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Washington Township, OH

LoopPavedScenic

Great Miami River Bike Path Trail Head at Waterworks Park

4.7 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Fairfield, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Recreational trail for biking, walking and picnics also featuring baseball fields.

Monroe Crossings Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 131 reviews

Monroe, OH

LoopPavedDog-friendly

Park with a playground, soccer fields, and a paved walking trail, plus a restroom.

Middletown River Center

4.6 ★★★★★ 125 reviews

Middletown, OH

PavedScenic

Park featuring a trail, picnic tables, a public restroom, and a bike maintenance station.

Whetstone Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 127 reviews

Sylvania, OH

Paved

Green space with a play structure and swings, along with picnic tables.

Corwin-Nixon Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 124 reviews

Mason, OH

PavedLitScenicDog-friendly

Park with a baseball field, a public restroom, and Wi-Fi, plus picnic tables and a trail.

Llewellyn Farms Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 121 reviews

Dublin, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Green space with picnic tables, a playground, basketball courts, and tennis courts, plus a paved walking path.

Fifth Third Gateway Park

4.4 ★★★★☆ 124 reviews

Beavercreek, OH

PavedShadedLitScenic

Small park featuring a paved walking and biking trail, plus a gazebo and water fountain.

Prairie Oaks Metro Park - Beaver Lake

4.8 ★★★★★ 112 reviews

Plain City, OH

Natural surfaceScenicDog-friendly

Tranquil area and network of lakes and rivers with scenic trails and wildlife.

Linworth Road Community Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 116 reviews

Worthington, OH

Dog-friendly

Family-friendly and dog-friendly park featuring baseball facilities, playgrounds and walking trails.

Chessie Circle Trail

4.6 ★★★★★ 113 reviews

Toledo, OH

PavedDog-friendly

Defiance City Reservoir

4.6 ★★★★★ 111 reviews

Defiance, OH

2 miLoopMixedDog-friendly

Dog-friendly park offering disc golf and fishing ponds as well as boardwalks and trails.

Vanderhoof Road Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

New Franklin, OH

Scenic

Trail along a canal popular for hiking and cycling, featuring a picnic area and ample restrooms.

Center Valley Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 108 reviews

Twinsburg, OH

PavedScenic

Park featuring a playground and a variety of recreational opportunities, including hiking and biking.

Stage's Pond State Nature Preserve

4.5 ★★★★★ 110 reviews

Ashville, OH

3.5 miMixedScenic

Nature preserve with walking trails and ponds featuring wildflowers and birds.

Maple Highlands Trail

4.7 ★★★★★ 104 reviews

Chardon, OH

PavedShadedScenic

Outdoor space featuring 25 miles of paved paths, shaded portions and beautiful scenery.

Burbank Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 105 reviews

Upper Arlington, OH

PavedScenic

Park with athletic fields, picnic tables, and a playground, plus trails for walking.

Forest Run MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

Hamilton, OH

MixedScenicDog-friendly

A clean park for kids and adults, featuring picnic areas and trails.

Hazel Woods Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 101 reviews

Springboro, OH

PavedShadedDog-friendly

Playful dog-friendly park featuring a large field divided into sections for big and small dogs.

Willow Creek Park

4.3 ★★★★☆ 100 reviews

Grove City, OH

PavedDog-friendly

Relaxed park featuring basketball courts plus playground equipment and picnic areas.

Worthington Hills Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 93 reviews

Worthington, OH

PavedScenic

City park featuring a trailhead on the Olentangy Bike Trail, picnic tables, and a playground.

Pleasant Valley Area - Battelle Darby Creek Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 95 reviews

Orient, OH

1 miLoopMixedScenic

Ponds and trails for hiking and dog-walking in a scenic, clean setting.

Gardner Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 94 reviews

Springboro, OH

PavedShadedScenicDog-friendly

Park featuring a pond and paved walking trail, plus picnic facilities and a memorial.

Gentile Park

4.6 ★★★★★ 90 reviews

Kettering, OH

Shaded

Park featuring a playground with swings and slides, plus restrooms and a bike path.

Cascade Valley Metro Park-Valley View Area

4.9 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Akron, OH

LoopMixedShadedScenic

Riverside park featuring trails, a playground and kayaking access.

Franklin Trailhead

4.7 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

New Franklin, OH

BoardwalkScenic

Well-kept path for walking, biking and hiking through woods and along a canal.

Green Township Bike and Walk Trail

4.5 ★★★★★ 88 reviews

Cincinnati, OH

PavedScenic

Popular park offering a paved trail for walking and running in peaceful surroundings.

Perkins Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 87 reviews

Warren, OH

LoopDog-friendly

Sycamore Shelter

4.7 ★★★★★ 83 reviews

Fairview Park, OH

Natural surfaceScenic

Peaceful park with a picnic area, BBQ grill, and restrooms.

Central Bark Dog Park

4.5 ★★★★★ 86 reviews

Whitehall, OH

Dog-friendly

Public park with a walking path and separate areas for large and small dogs.

Timberman Ridge MetroPark

4.6 ★★★★★ 84 reviews

Hamilton, OH

10 miMixedScenicDog-friendly

Laid-back park featuring hiking trails, picnic tables, and ponds.

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