A small park tucked between a quiet neighborhood and a river, with a short boardwalk to a beautiful waterfall. The flow of the falls will fluctuate a good bit, depending on the season or rainfall. When the water levels are low, there's not going to be much to see. But after a rain or snow melt, this waterfall becomes pretty impressive! The boardwalk can become slick in shaded areas. Keep in mind that you're directly behind people's homes & yards, so be respectful of the shared space. read more

Hayden Falls Park - Parks Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

This park has a very limited parking area. It is located on the side of the road and has maybe eight parking spots. Then you climb four steps, cross a small platform area and next it is 48 stairs straight down. The walk from there is a nice boardwalk to a relativity small waterfall. read more

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I give it a 4 star because it really needs cleaned up and the flow of water wasn't quite as across the top as usual. Not sure if it's because I went early this year or not and some of the wood needs fixed. Also I would love to see a wheelchair excess happen for people. But other than that it's an amazing place ! read more

No waterfall. Maybe we got unlucky but there was no waterfall at all. The stream was almost all dried up as well. Really nothing to see here. Super short walk that is all on a wooden boardwalk. There is awful parking here, only like 6 spots, which sucked. There was also several groups of people smoking weed on the trail, with children. Just not a good time and no waterfall to see, wouldn't recommend at all. read more

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It's ok. If you have trouble walking or are in a wheelchair you won't be able to see it. read more

Hayden Falls Park - Parks Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

This is a beautiful little spot. I find it peaceful and serene. It is best to go during the day on weekdays as it can get congested. Also, there is limited parking in the area. For anyone who has a hard time walking, it is not the best place to go as there are several stair steps to go down. This place can be a hit or miss at times with the waterfall. I went today and it was completely dried up and no falls were present. However, it is beautiful when there is an active waterfall. The times I have always found the water is running during the Spring months. During the Fall, the water had a smaller stream, but it is beautiful to walk with the colors of the trees. Summer has been the worst with the actual falls. Have not seen a good fall as of yet during the times I went in the summer months. read more

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Super pretty walk!! Kind of intense but worth it!! Not too much parking but people are quickly in and out! It's sucks you can't get in but it's still a pretty sight! read more

Hayden Falls Park - The Waterfall - Parks Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

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A beautiful setting in a surprising (to me, anyway!!) hidden away spot. I've been on a waterfall hunt lately, and this location, along with Indian Run, are great finds in the Columbus/Dublin area. I got lucky and found a parking space, which may not be quite that easy once the warmer weather arrives. Quick and easy hike down some stairs (prohibitive if you can't manage 20+ steps) and a well-maintained wooden walkway. Very nice falls, which I hope to come back again to see as the seasons change, or after a significant rainfall. Keep your eyes open for the sign for the falls, it kind of sneaks up on you, if you don't know the area well... Worth a visit if you're in the area. You can add this to several local parks/attractions and have a great natural "getaway" without leaving the city limits!! ENJOY!! read more

Hayden Run Falls is such a beautiful spot! It is officially considered part of Griggs Reservoir Park, though it is separate from the rest and has its own small parking lot. The signage does, however, state Griggs Reservoir. There are a couple of viewing options here. You can park and then head up the sidewalk to one or both of the observation decks that look down onto the falls in the ravine. This is a good option if you'd prefer or need to avoid stairs, or if you're like us and just enjoy taking in all the viewing angles. If you're up for a short walk that includes stairs, you can head down into the ravine, which brings you down to a nice boardwalk that leads you right down to the waterfall. Depending on how much rain has come down lately, it could just be a bit of a trickle up to its full magnificent force. Parking can be tight since the location is very popular, and there's no real overflow area since it's right along a busy road, so going during off times can be helpful. read more

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So I've driven past this hidden gem for over 30 years. About 10 years ago I heard that we had waterfalls in our city, and every year I say, I must go. It finally happened today, we ventured out to Hayden Run Falls, located in Hayden Run Park, but note the sign actually says Griggs Nature Preserve . There is a small parking lot which holds about 10 cars. Please note the falls are not wheelchair or stroller accessible. In order to reach the falls you must walk down a very long staircase. Once you reach the falls there is an observation deck perfectly located for an amazing picture. Take a moment and enjoy the beauty of creation before climbing back up the steps. LOL read more

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We live south of Dayton but came here to see the waterfall. It's spring .. we haven't had rain in 4 days but the falls was still really nice. There is some parking .. but not much. As we were leaving there were people waiting on our spot. you walk down some stairs and a wooden pathway to the falls. For Ohio is was a nice waterfall. read more

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Tony, Noel and I decided to road trip today to the Columbus Ohio area to check out a couple falls in the Dublin suburb. It took about 2 hrs to drive here with road construction in several areas, but we made it. The weather was perfect for our afternoon jaunt, not too cold or hot, with a nice breeze. I was able to navigate to the small parking lot. There are NO SIGNS mentioning Hayden Falls or even Hayden Falls Park, in fact ONLY sign mentions Grigg Reservoir so I thought at first t.v. hat I was lost. From parking lot to boardwalk, there are approximately 50 stairs. The boardwalk is well maintained as nd it's a nice peaceful stroll to the waterfall. The park is FREE to enjoy. It's adjacent to the Scioto River. There are NO benches or picnic tables. I definitely recommend a visit if you are in the area. read more

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Really short little jaunt over to the falls. A lot of stairs, right at the beginning but nothing too difficult. A tree has fallen down right at the lookout, but you can duck under it fairly easily. We spent about 10 minutes here altogether with the "hike" and taking a few pictures of the falls :) read more

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With or without the waterfall, this is a beautiful view. It's a super short distance from start to finish and it's entirely boardwalk. Everything about this path is picturesque. The sign says Grigg's Nature Preserve, so don't go looking for Hayden Run Falls. Parking is very limited, so get there early or else you'll be out of luck! Something unexpected I discovered: There were suicide hotline signs attached to the rails closer to the waterfall, which really touched me. They had positive messages on them as well. read more

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It's a small park off the busy Hayden run road. Boardwalk is easy to maneuver as long as not wet I suppose. I only deducted a star because the water is low and the Falls were a trickle. I'll have to come back when we have more precipitation. read more

Hayden Falls Park - Hayden Falls - Parks Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

This is a hidden gem of a park in the middle of an urban (actually suburban) area. I've driven by this site dozens of times without realizing it was there and how beautiful it was. First off -- the sign by the road says "Griggs Nature Preserve" - not Hayden Run Falls or Park. There is a small parking lot along Hayden Run Road which is a fairly busy road in the NW area of Columbus/Dublin. After parking, you go down a long set of wooden steps and follow a boardwalk along the stream back to the actual falls. The falls themselves are beautiful and it's amazing to find such a site right in the middle of a busy urban area. read more

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This is a great -- and surprisingly suburban -- site to visit during or after some significant rainfall. We'd visited earlier in the year, only to discover that there was no actual waterfall at that time, owing to it having been a dry week or two. We resolved to return after it had been raining for awhile, and this morning, after a few days of rain, we visited early and saw the waterfall cascading in its full glory. I will say that there are a couple of things that detract from this site: first, the parking is limited, and a little precarious given that the lot is a narrow offshoot of the busy Hayden Run Road. There are a dozen or so slots, and when we visited in the Spring, the lot was full, and there was truly nowhere else to park (we wound up waiting for another car to leave). The other issue is that after a lot of rainfall, the stairs and the boardwalk are quite slippery with no traction strips. I felt it necessary to hold on to the rail and take the steps one by one like a small child, rather than a 41-year-old man, but fortunately my body remained intact, even if my dignity did not. Otherwise, this is a rather nice waterfall in the heart of suburbia, and though the water itself is a little murky and discolored, owing to some obvious residential runoff, it's worth visiting at least once. read more

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Hayden Falls is really cool! My gf took me here to check out the falls since it was 55 degrees in November and I hadn't been to check out Hayden Falls before. The falls were ROARING and you could feel the mist hitting you in the face before you even got close to the end of the little boardwalk area. This was a cool little spot but if you are looking for legit hiking, this is not the place for you. There are no trails or hiking of any kind. It's just a little boardwalk that leads to a falls spot. But if you're driving by and wondering if you should stop, definitely do! It was really cool and based on the pictures and what my gf told me, you never know if the falls will be roaring or trickling down the rocks. I loved it and thought the falls were really neat and a cool experience! read more

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I would of given Hayden Falls 5 Stars. But, with trying to get into and out of that little parking lot on the side of a busy road can be tricky. And not the best parking spaces either. Definitely not made for vehicles that are larger than a small sedan. You can got o the top part of the.falls ND look down and such. Or you can take the boardwalk down, yes... down. So, if you have any issues with your knees, please... be careful. But after getting to the bottom? It's so nice, peaceful, picturesque. Birds, ducks, some flowers. You walk back a bit to the actual falls. It is SO beautiful!!! I admit, if you were able to get permission to get over the railing for photos? It could be gorgeous and magical. Worth seeing but be careful leaving. read more

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2 friends recommended this place within hours of each other after I told them I visited some falls in Hocking hills so immediately wanted to go. This was definitely a nice break from a busy snow trail the day before. Very easy walk would barely call it a hike. We went right after it got done raining so the fall was heavy and very very misty so we only stayed for a few minutes. It seemed like a nice system only a few groups went at a time, pics were taken at the fall and then you left. read more

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Hayden Falls Park is a great place for those who want to take in some natural beauty without having to spend much time. I think it's a pretty small park, but it has a lot to see. The falls are a pretty sight and the foliage in fall is a bonus. It's also beautiful at other times. The falls look cool when frozen in winter. It's a pretty small park, so it's easy to see everything. It has been upgraded in recent years. There's now a wooden staircase with a walkway. It used to be that you would have to stumble your way on the hill to get to the falls. The walkway is good for those who don't want to get messy. It's a good improvement among several to the park. There's benefits to it and there's a problem with this. It kind of takes away from the natural beauty. The highlight of course are the falls. They are at the end of the long stairs. It's also a pretty impressive waterfall. There aren't any other waterfalls like this around. It's about 20 feet high and more than just a trickle of water. The parking area is the worst thing. It only has a few spots and it's hard to get into. The park is close to the river so it's a nice stop if you're boating. This is a nice place for making a quick getaway from the city. It's soothing hearing the water splash onto the pond below the falls. There are rules against swimming, but if you can get away with it then go for it. read more

Hayden Falls Park - Waterfall - Parks Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

This is a nice little tucked away spot in Dublin... It isn't very big, but it doesn't need to be. There's a fun waterfall with a little cove to watch wild life. You can also take a nice stroll on the bridge over the Scioto. It's a nice break if you can't take the jaunt to Old Man's Cave. read more

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Meh. Many Columbus natives love this place...but that's honestly because there's not much else to offer in terms of nature around the area. If you've seen a real waterfall before, this really will not impress--especially since it can pretty much be non-existent if it hasn't rained enough or if you can get in, the parking situation is not necessarily the best. Nice to see once a year and that's about it. Nothing spectacular, but interesting if you haven't been around much. read more

This is such a gorgeous little area tucked in under a busy road. Back in the day there was no stairs or walkway and it was always fun to feel like you were in a secret area. Now it's gotten so popular they have a nice staircase to take you down to the falls and a platform to watch the waterfall. Which is all probably for the best because it wasn't the safest or easiest "hill" to get down. If you haven't yet, stop next time you drive by and check it out! read more

It's a great stop if you are nearby, but be aware of the many stairs down to the water level. We photographers were sorry to see the boardwalk erected which prevents one from going into the falls. We used to bring models to the site and shoot them under the falls. However, the boardwalk makes the falls accessible for everyone who can navigate the steep steps. read more

Amazing short hike! Perfect for little ones. There's some stairs up at the beginning and then you walk for a little bit and boom there's the waterfall! read more

Hayden Falls Park - Parks Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

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Hard to find. Really hard to find honestly. But very beautiful worth the look for it the walkway was built very nicely. Just a little swampy and wet near the end where the waterfall is. But it was nice read more

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Even though I had read all the reviews about how amazing this place was, I was still a bit shocked when I got there. It's really beautiful. I think what makes Hayden Falls such a treat is that it's tucked away in the city. One minute you're on the highway, and the next minute you're walking down the mile-high staircase at the park. Speaking of that staircase... yeah, it's kinda steep. But it's totally worth it. Once you reach the bottom of the stairs, the path winds around to a gorgeous little waterfall! Such a cool little oasis. I visited Hayden Falls when the leaves were at peak color change, and this was the perfect setting. The park is tiny, but it's still a great place to escape the city and soak up some nature. read more

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For the longest time, I wasn't even aware of this park, but have passed its location many a time. It is not well marked. There is a very small paved parking area on the south west corner of the Hayden Run Bridge. I had always noticed a couple cars parked there but could not see anything else and always wondered what the attraction was. After parking, there is a wooden staircase that you walk down into a gorge area. At the bottom of the staircase is a wooden boardwalk that runs alongside of the stream that merges into the Scioto river. The boardwalk only goes for about a block or so. It's actually a serene location even though the busy Hayden Run street runs parallel above you. The boardwalk leads you right up to the falls. I was quite surprised to see how popular the place is, but has never been overly crowded. It's one of my favorite local spots for shooting photos. read more

Hayden Falls Park - Parks Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

This magical little place is tucked away in plain view! Doesn't take long to see and it's really relaxing The reason for the 4 stars is the parking which is challenging. Go early as it's a popular spot for high schoolers and gets busier in the afternoons. read more

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Absolute disappointment this place could be for someone looking for "waterfalls"/hiking/trails. Such a waste of time to drive all the way from my place to this mini water/shower fall. Anyhow, you can go take a visit if you have some free time and maybe chill there for ten fifteen minutes, because there is not a trail Or hike to do more. Apart from the wooden walkway towards the "falls" there is nothing i can think of worth seeing or doing. Yeah but someone who has not seen this location, can check it out. Initially its hard to find this location because there is no sign board mentioning hayden falls, so make sure you get in the small parking lot near the Griggs Natural Reserve board. From there you need to go down the stairs and maybe 4-5 mins walk to the falls. read more

Note: the sign in the parking lot actually says Griggs Reservoir but it's on the opposite side of the river from Griggs Reservoir park. This park isn't much of a park but a spectacular piece of nature you have to see. All this park consists of is a long set of stairs and a boardwalk going along a pretty stream. There is also two viewing decks up top. But when you get to the end of that boardwalk, it's worth the trip here. It is a big, beautiful, powerful waterfall I called a mini Niagara Falls. It's so powerful, you get sprayed with mist when you get to the viewing platform and there is a steady wind coming off the falls. It is just stunning. My little boy was very apprehensive about the stairs. It's probably not something for a toddler unless you carry the child. But when my four year old got to the falls, he let out an awe-struck "woooowwww" and was bouncing with excitement. This isn't a place you'll likely visit on a regular basis but it's definitely something you gotta see at least once. Here's a link to its location on Gowalla so you can map it since I couldn't find an actual address to it: http://gowal.la/s/5a7u And since I can't upload pictures while I'm creating this listing, here's a picture of it: http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/wOSe5sE4D8M_wLe-dZQsIQ?feat=directlink And here's a quick video of it: http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=1384406495944&saved read more

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Pretty cool waterfall. Has a staircase going to the waterfall observation area. We saw ducklings and ducks too. Didn't know this hidden gem was so close by. read more

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Small park, if you could call it that. Really, it centers around the falls that happen to be in the middle of it. The location is surprisingly quiet once you get down the stairs despite Hayden Run traffic's attempt to kill serenity. The stairs are a workout. In fact I use them for my training in the early morning when nary a soul is to be seen. Though the view is pretty singular, it is a nice place to hang out and take a breather. read more

Hayden Falls Park - The falls. - Parks Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

Jeez, another place I've been going to for years; perhaps that's why I haven't reviewed it- I discovered it PY (pre-Yelp.) I lived down the road for a couple of years before noticing it, and I don't think many people knew about it. It was, and still is, a little oasis of nature in the city. Yes, there are parks across the river, but this little canyon and waterfall feel like part of the Hocking Hills. A cool place to bring friends and family of any age. It used to be a lot more rustic; a few years ago they upgraded the parking lot and trails, so it's easier to see and get down into. Go when the water is up, and enjoy the wonders. read more

This place is SUPER cool. Right in the middle of jam packed traffic is a little parking lot. I got curious one day & pulled in and I am so glad I did. At the end of a wooden bridge is a beautiful waterfall. Completly unexpected in the middle of the hustle & bustle. I highly recommend checking this place out! read more

Hayden Falls Park - Most peaceful place in Columbus. - Parks Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

The fall was very pretty, but the "hike/walk" to it was so short. I was expecting a longer hike/walk instead of 8 minutes. If you are looking for a super short walk, than this is perfect, but if you were expecting at least a mile, search elsewhere. There are a few steps down (all wooden planks, manmade). The short walked was shaded the whole way and it opens up to a viewing area. There are a ton of signs saying do not swim or waddle in the pool, but a ton of people disregard it. read more

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Very disappointed. There was no waterfall. Maybe it would be better to go after a good rain. read more

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We were on a road trip and needed a place to get out and stretch our legs. The park was way smaller than what we expected that is probably a nice nature get away for those who live in the area. We checked out some homeless tents nearby under the bridge. read more

Hayden Falls Park - Hayden falls! - Parks Near Me - Dublin, Ohio

What a hidden gem. I have wanted to visit Hayden Falls Park for a long time. It has been on my list of things to do in the C-Bus. It would almost sadden me if I thought about how long it took me to make this happen, but instead I'm thrilled that I waited until after an extremely heavy rain. We had just gotten over 3 inches of rain in 48 hrs in Columbus. I didn't think of it as we were driving to Hayden Falls but when we arrived we were in awe of the rushing waterfall. I mean it is basically in our backyard and I just had never seen it in person. It was well worth the wait. We took it all in for a long time. The roar of the water and the mesmerizing flow of it. It was truly spectacular. I do want to warn that in colder temperatures (it was around 34* today) the wooden deck does become icy the closer you get to the rushing falls. At least after heavy rainfall. So be careful not to slip. But it was well worth the risk to take it all in. Simply magnificent. read more

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