So many beautiful parks to discover, so little time!!! This hidden gem I "discovered" on a…read morebeautiful fall afternoon while attempting to be more social (and less of a hermit!!) in the Columbus area. It's almost a SIN to be indoors this time of the year, so as soon as the indoor stuff was over, I googled nearby parks and decided to check out Duranceaux. Small(ish), clean, quiet, scenic, right on the river, with just a few people walking their dogs, playing on the playground, and flying kites, what more could you ask for?? There is a nice looking educational facility available for groups on one end of the park and what appears to be an OSU boathouse on the other end. If you're from this area, maybe you're already away of this great, tucked away, "secret" spot, but I got the feeling even a few locals might not know it's there. Worth checking out... ENJOY!!

A long skinny park along the river, as is common in this area. We entered from the north, but if…read moreyou're going to the playground (as we were) or the shelters, nature center, etc., I suggest entering off Dublin Rd. The long drive down has plenty of picnic tables, etc., but not many spots to park. The playground is small, but nice. Right near a shelter, with a lot nearby. Shade and benches handy for the grownups. There's a big building that looks like a lodge house, where a wedding was going on. Signs say there is an "education center"- may just be a nature trail? It's south of the playground somewhere. A great resource for the community, and worth a return for more than just the playground.

Great little hidden gem of a park! Right near Everal barn…read more The actual playground has little coverage from the Sun. restrooms nearby, picnic tables and a drinking fountain. Rest rooms open Late October to April. Fields for soccer, lacrosse etc

They did a great job hosting the Westerville Music & Arts festival here. The staffers working the…read moreevent were all really welcoming and we were able to park at one of the designated lots easily. The parking map was a bit confusing, but it all worked out. It was laid out well throughout the park and you could enjoy the live music from several musical acts as you walked around to all of the vendor tents. Park has a small pond and a paved walking path.

We're here for the playground, and it is great. Big, lots of things to do, pretty new, some unique…read moreequipment. Baby K loved it. Park is mid-sized, with lots of open space, some trees, a shelter with bathrooms (locked in March,) and at least one trail off the parking lot. Definitely a nice addition to the neighborhood.

I love Amberleigh Park ever since I moved to Northwest Columbus area. This park has it all for…read moreyoung children. There is gazebo with fireplace for adults to hang out have gatherings, etc, while their children can run around playing on the beautiful playground. There is even enough room to bring your pets for a walk if you need that option as well. What attracts us so much to this park is the variety of playground attractions for the young children. There are countless slides, swings, and obstacle course, play musical instruments outside as well. The house area is cute for infants and toddlers to run around and get their energy out there as well. You can literally be a kid at heart here. Your children will love it and you'll probably even meet some nice people if you come at the right hour. There is something for everyone here.

This was a cool park and it had all the perks...basketball court, amphitheater, sand volleyball…read morecourt, large open field, cool climbing feature, an outdoor game, and a nearby creek for fishing. It probably had more but that's what we saw with the time we had. We spent over an hour playing and site seeing. This really is a great outdoor space.

I came here for one of the Westerville Community Band concerts in the amphitheater, and the park…read morewas a great venue. There was plenty of seating/places to set up your seat, and plenty of parking, including an overflow lot across the street. There appears to be a kids play area and at least one set of restrooms, seasonally available. The night I went, the weather was perfect, and there was plenty of shade in the amphitheater, but my friend indicated that isn't always the case, so plan accordingly!

It's not a huge park but it looks like a place that they probably host community events…read more It's right next to Old Bag of Nails. Parking isn't awful. You can find parallel off Main Street or you can drive into one of the side streets and do parallel. I've seen some parking lots but I'm not sure what they're for... It's cute though! They had a few architecturally pleasing, random things to look at. It was a bit cold so I only walked around for about five minutes.

Awesome place! Scenic views and lots of amenities! I highly recommend this place to individuals,…read morecouples, and families.

So this is a rather sweet park! You aren't quite sure why this place has so many starts as you…read moredrive in and you're like... how can this be the park to the right? The answer to this is being patient. Drive down and find the 'lower' parking lot, jump out and wander under the freeway overpass and that's when you go... 'holy cow, this is gorgeous!!' The lake is so pretty, the paths are well marked. This would be a go to spot during the fall color changes as the reflections off the lake would be pretty much what dreams are made of. Lots of space on walkway that goes all the way around the lake so you never feel crowded. Shows like 1.3miles but I'd guess closer to 2.0 miles but it's all pretty much flat and groomed. If you're ever in this area, plan a good walk with your significant other, put your phone in your pocket, hold their hands and just talk about how amazing your life is with them in it. And don't forget. Listen to what they have to say.

Nice active park off the 315 highway. It has walking trail(gravel) along the lake. Plus paved all…read morepurpose trail that leads along the highways 315 and 161. Great place for dogs and people who like to fish. I only docked a star for the restroom facilities. Leaves a lot to be desired

Very beautiful park with alot of amenities. Great shelter house with nice tables and counter space…read morefor party or events. Water fountains near the playgrounds. Bike free trails. Dog free park. Tennis courts and parking and a nice open field.

This is a nice park located behind the Jeffrey Mansion. There are quite a few amenities available,…read moreplus a nice sized greenspace. Near the parking area are the tennis courts and what looks like the pool area beyond that (closed this time of year - November - of course). If you head past the greenspace, you will find a very nice shelterhouse with restrooms (open during warmer parts of the year) and a lot of picnic tables, the playground, and the trailheads to stroll through the forest. The playground has limited weekday hours, as described on plentiful signage around it. Weekend hours were 8 am to dark right now. It offers a fenced-in area for the youngest kids with a climbing structure, a little house, and the like. The larger play area offers slides, climbing options, monkey bars, a moving balance beam, bridges, and more. There are also baby swings available. If you head into the woods, you will find great views of Alum Creek, which runs along the western side of the park. There's a nice boardwalk that takes you right down the hill up towards it to check it out and see any wildlife that might be nearby. The trees are overwhelmingly a bright yellow right now, which was a perfect pick-me-up on a cloudy day. There are benches and picnic tables also available near the woods and trailheads.

We were here for the playground, but it's an impressive park all in all. Lots of green space,…read moreplenty of shade. Tennis courts, a little shelter, other areas with tables. The playground is mid-sized and has loads of options- climbing, swings, slides, and more. Benches for tired parents. We weren't sure the playground was there when we pulled in the lot. Walk straight back past the trees, or rather follow the curving paths. The play equipment is back there, and brown, so a bit hard to see. Parking lot is fair sized. Easy access off the not-busy end of Tuttle. Also a playground across the street at the school.

Llewellyn Farms Park offers a nice greenspace with some good amenities. There are tennis courts,…read morebasketball courts, a playground featuring swings, slides, tunnels, and climbing structures, a gazebo with benches, and a patio area with picnic tables. The playground has some nice trees for shade nearby and benches, which would be nice during hot days. There's a short paved walking path around the park, as well. The park is located next to a neighborhood, so it might be possible to extend a walk/jog by heading that way. There's a small parking lot right off of Tuttle Road.