What a lovely gem in the middle of Dublin, Ohio! My grandkids and I had a quiet, scenic walk in…read morethe shady woods and saw a couple small waterfalls. There is a shelter to take a picnic lunch and the kids enjoyed walking over the bridges. We did not take a path that went completely around the trail (unless we just didn't take the right path), so we turned around and backtracked toward the way we started. There were a couple sets of stairs that would make it difficult for older adults and strollers. An enjoyable trick, for sure

I loved this park. My only complaint was that it's not bigger. The surrounding area is nice and…read moreit's close to plenty of restaurants and other nice park spaces. Would be a great spot if you're looking for a pretty view but not too long of a hike. Trails are well maintained.

Disc Golf is the 52 card pick up of outdoor sports. I spent half the time trying to get my disc…read morefrom the tick infested high grass. I was counting down the levels until I finally got to go home. I'm not experienced by any means, but I personally found the course terrifying. The rest of the park is excellent. There was a ranger presence so it felt safe, there were multiple playgrounds and hiking courses if that's your thing.

This is a very expansive park, laid out in what I'm sure was a farm field. Plenty of vast grassy…read morefields with a few wooded areas. Also, flat as a pancake! I came to ride the walking/biking trail, again flat, but paved and well maintained. I'm guessing there are 20 miles of trails, but they are not marked or color coded. It is easy to get lost or start out for a 5 mile walk that turns into a 10 mile loop. There are playgrounds, a fitness loop, frisbee golf and a dog park. Overall, clean and well maintained, just not very exciting scenery.

Excellent stop if you are one a road trip with kids or dogs or both! Everyone can get out of the…read morecar and get their wiggles out. We brought snacks and enjoyed them under a shady tree near one of the lakes but could have also chosen a picnic table. The park is incredibly clean as there are no trash cans... you take your trash with you. The park is beautiful and peaceful. Well taken care of. Will return when we pass through Ohio again in the future.

Great walking loop trails with a variety of trails [gravel, wide path, light hiking trails]. There…read moreare a couple different parking lots to park in. Trails are well kept, as well as supplying dog bags for patrons.

This is a nice park with a lot of neat options. There's a great amphitheatre, a little playground…read morewith climbing and balancing options, slides, and a direct connection over to the small Splash Pad. Nearby is a solar picnic pavilion that generates solar power and offers great shade and picnic tables to take a break from all of the fun. There's a large pond near the parking lot, a memorial located behind the municipal buildings and police department, and winding paved paths that take you around to all of the sights and sounds of the park. The parking lot is good sized and offers some EV charging stations.

Super cute! Has a playground in one side and splash pad in the other side! My kids love it!read more

Wonderful large green space with a basketball court, shelterhouse and picnic tables, and two…read moreplaygrounds. There is a paved trail and plenty of space to run around and enjoy, with trees around for shade. The larger playground, called the Discovery Playground, has a whole lot of options: slides, swings (tire and standard), climbing structures, monkey bars, dinos to ride on, and a whole lot more! It was highly approved and much enjoyed. There is a small parking lot available too.

Wow. A big park in the center of the neighborhood, beside two schools. Playing fields, green…read morespace, shade trees, etc. We were, as always, there for the playground, and scored big time. Two playgrounds in the park itself, one small but good, the other big and excellent. Plus, two playgrounds at the elementary school next door. So four playgrounds within walking distance, some with multiple playsets. Baby K loved it all. We'll be back.

Pretty park! Very clean and spacious. Loved the shade. Breezy on a summer day - perfect spot to…read moretake the kiddos. Sounds, playground, seesaws, and more.

Pastime Park is the main outdoor area of Plain City. It's not a humongous park but it seems like it…read moreout here. There isn't much going on in town. It's one of the few places to go in the area. This is where the town has its annual fireworks show. It doesn't usually have much going on in it. It has the features of most parks. There's a couple playground areas with modern equipment in them. It has a frisbee golf course. There's also a swimming pool. Because this is in Plain City, it doesn't get too crowded. The annual fireworks show in July is the busiest time. Pretty nice overall. It's a good park for a town like Plain City. There's usually not too many people.

This is a really nice park with a large playground for the kids, and a free shelter…read more It could use some more shade, but otherwise a nice spot. There are plenty of benches for parents to sit, if your child is the type to let you sit. Mine isn't. There are a couple of handicap swings as well as baby and regular swings. They have a musical game spot, which I can never figure out, but my daughter loves dancing to it! I forgot to take pictures, because we were busy playing!

It's a nice park with a fun playground for kids of all ages. It has a musical light game that my…read moregrandkids love

Not much there for a toddler, but in fairness we went there on one of the hottest days and there…read moreisn't any shade.

This is a really neat park that nicely bridges natural and active areas. There's a great view of…read moreseveral ponds that are full of birds and surrounded by some bird houses. It's really relaxing to watch the water and wildlife from the bridges. There are several athletic fields, including some very nice baseball diamonds, and a shelterhouse with restrooms. The playground is located near the ponds and is extremely cool! It is nicely worked into the landscape, taking advantage of varying heights with a lot of neat ways to get up and down to the various levels, from boulders to jump on, giant stone steps to take, slides, stumps to step on, and the like. There is a great zip line that kids can easily work themselves, and it really picks up some great speed. There are climbing walls, nets, and musical elements. It looks like there is a really nice water play area during the warmer months - it has a nice flow down the hill, over rocks, under logs, and ending in a sand area. We definitely want to come back again when it's warm to check that out. A paved multi-use trail is also available. We really enjoyed this park!

I've always wanted to live near farm land, as it's my ideal dream home. Therefore this park then…read morebecomes the next place that comes up in that conversation where I take my pet besides my dream home, the Prairie Oaks Metro Park of course! Prairie Oaks reminds me of the days when I was a child and would wander free running much like my dog around parks. I truly miss those good ole days but try to relive my childhood through my pet who is much like a little child. This park has over so many acres of land for dirt paths, woods, ponds, etc. What is there not to love about this place? Except why I don't live nearby! I swear if this was much conveniently closer, Bella and I would be visiting this place on a daily basis for walks and play time. There's nothing like being in a metro park with fresh air and beautiful nature surrounding you. I cannot wait to come back here during a nice beautiful day with my husband and dog Bella enjoying what nature has to offer at Prairie Oaks Metro Park.

So I've got this dog-mom guilt, and I feel horrible if I go somewhere to enjoy the outdoors, and I…read morecan't take my dog with me. Many of the Metro Parks, though you can take your furry friend, do not allow pets on many of the trails. And if they do, it's a boring paved trail. Not at Prairie Oaks! This place loves dogs! Pets are allowed on basically every trail- and some are gravel, some are beautiful dirt paths, all through the woods and around the ponds and through the prairies- simply gorgeous!! There is even an off-leash area where your pup can hop in the water and splash around! I've always though this park to be too much of a drive, so I hadn't gone until now. But it's only ten miles outside the West Outerbelt, and only about a mile off the freeway- very convenient, and you feel like you're much farther away from the city than you are. I can't wait to go back. Maybe I'll go today!

We love our walks in Shale Hollow! Love that there is such a lovely preserved nature space in the…read morebackyard!!!! We just love all the nearby parks and walking trails - they're all over Delaware County! also all the well kept green spaces in Columbus Metro Park System!

Recommended by Kid K's teacher, this is a beautiful nature preserve. K wanted a playground, of…read morecourse, and there is a natural play area that is, well, just logs and rocks. Not much of a much. Maybe it is being rebuilt? But there is a small building with bathrooms and what looks like it will be a nature center, and tons of trails up and down the hills. Surrounded by development, but fairly quiet, at least on an early spring weekday afternoon. Saved because of its creeks and hills and gullies, surely. Lots of shale outcrops, some decent elevation changes, well-developed paths mixed with more basic ones, decent parking. Far from our usual routes, but worth a detour.