We hiked all over this park and it was our first time here. This is one big beautiful place. But…read moreit's put together like two separate parks: Garbry Big Wooks Sanctuary. Enter the park from Statler road. This has a boardwalk trail and no pets are allowed. It's very quiet & serene with enormous trees, rabbits, squirrels and deer. Signs say nothing is to be picked up and leave nothing behind. Garbry Big Woods Reserve. Enter park from Casstown-Sidney road. This part of the park has a pond (with stocked fish,) toilets, grass trails, picnic enclosures, and an archery range. Dogs on leashes are welcome. It's also very quiet & serene. As Arnold said, 'I'll be back!'

This waterfall is absolutely beautiful, so peaceful and such a lovely place to sit and listen to…read morethe natural wonders of the space. Growing up in West Milton, I have always been down at the waterfall during the summer, and now that I am a mother I can take my daughter there. going down to the crick under the waterfall is a bit sketchy so do be careful if you decide to go down further!

Great little quick stop in downtown West Milton always worth a 10 minute visit at least!read more

A great museum complex packed with tons of fascinating exhibits and history!…read moreThis is a place with several "museums within a museum" because there is the main visitor's center building that has a variety of aviation exhibits, but it also houses the parachute museum within the walls of the visitor's center. There is also a national parks gift shop where you can get your passport stamped, buy aviation related merchandise and get some other national parks items. Across from the entrance, there is another building - one of the Wright Brothers cycle shop buildings. You can enter as part of one of their hourly tours. The exhibits inside are informative and a few are interactive. They also show a film about the Wright Brothers lives. They also offer a junior ranger program book that gets kids more engaged in the exhibits. My daughter loved completing the booklet and getting sworn in as a ranger! If you are traveling the aviation trail (or if you are wanting to learn more about the Wright Brothers) this is a must visit! The staff were wonderful and informative.

This is a very worthwhile visit and one of the better curated museums that I've seen among the NPS…read morefacilities. And that is saying something because I think the collection of NPS museums are among the best around. This particular facility is located by the Wright Brothers 4th cycle shop in near-West Dayton. When we visited, there were a handful of opportunities to tour the small shop itself on the half hour through the middle of the day. This was with one of the NPS guides as an interpreter. The shop tour was only 20 - 30 minutes but provided an excellent overview of the history of the Brothers as their business ventures evolved and as they eventually moved toward aeronautics. The display also touches on the history of the bicycle and its place in American life at the close of 19th Century. This itself is an interesting subject to explore a bit. Note that registration for and commencement of the tour are in the Visitor Center. The museum in the main building is two floors and covers the lives of the Wrights as well as that of Paul Laurence Dunbar. The story of the Wrights is fascinating and their mechanical genius is well documented. The struggles with the patent and overcoming political obstinance within the US government is a part of the narrative most don't know. What particularly caught my attention was their discovery that the accepted physical constants of the day regarding drag coefficients, etc. were wrong and were impeding efforts toward successful flight by those in the field. This discovery and their subsequent corrective action gave them their leg up in being the first to advance flight. While science is by definition objective reality, sometimes humans interpret it incorrectly crossing the boundary between science and dogma. The claim of "scientific fact" always comes with potentially fallible interpretation and should always be questioned. It's hard to reverse a wrong path. Dunbar's life is an equally interesting story. A prolific writer who died far too early, his journey to get past the profound racial barriers of his day is one worth understanding. It is significant to ponder what could have been without the shackles of prejudice. His brilliance is clear from his writing and the volume of his production. A visit to this museum is time well spent. The lives of the Wrights, the history of flight, the state of the art in the area of mechanical devices in the late 19th century and the life of PL Dunbar are all intriguing subjects that are explored. You can easily spend 2 - 3 enjoyable hours here.

A cleaner, more scenic (IMO...) alternative to Buck Creek, but they're both wonderful "secret"…read moregetaways right here in the Field of Springs. I love coming here for a quick, twilight walk across the dam, or a VERY short hike through the woods (or a longer one, if you've got the time) or just to look out over the water as the sun sets. Picnic tables, a little floating dock, reasonably clean restrooms, playground/s closer to the entrance, and more!! I've never managed to be here when the Nature/Visitor's center is open, but hope to, one of these days... Springfield doesn't always get the best "press," but this is DEFINITELY a true hidden gem, and worth a visit, any season!! Next time you're in the area to check out Buck Creek, be sure to ALSO visit Clarence Brown!!!

What a wonderful park on the northern fringe of Springfield, Ohio! There's lots of wooded areas as…read morewell as open grassy areas. You'll find plenty of walking paths, both paved and natural, along with exercise areas. There are quite a few spots for grilling and having picnics. Shelter houses, too. If you have little ones, the visitor center, when staffed, is a good place to start with a kids' hands-on activity area, information booth, and maps. There are restrooms readily available both here and throughout the park and are kept clean and in repair. It's very peaceful here. I live in Columbus and make the drive to enjoy this alternative to our busy metro parks. This is definitely a hidden gem, and it's worth a visit if you are in the area. A solid 5 stars!

Huge place, mainly playing fields. Several good playsets of different sizes. K loved it. Lots of…read moreshelters, plenty of parking. A few benches by the playsets. Impressive, and I'd love to have it in my town.

Duke park is a recreation park on the outskirts of Troy. It has paved walking paths, soccer fields,…read morefootball fields and concession buildings, picnic tables, swing sets, play sets, fenced in dog areas and on and on. I've watched my kids play soccer and football here and now watch my grandkids do the same.

Nice little section of Buck Creek in which they have created four water features. Good little play…read morespot, particularly for beginners, at which you can run the features and surf waves, and climb out with your boat to walk back up to do it all over again. Also, has a good parking spot with easy viewing. Well thought out for what it is.

The park is wonderful. The irresponsible and gross dog…read moreowners that don't pick up after their dogs takes away from the experience.

This is a beautiful 83 acre park in the city of Troy OH. It has 2.5 miles of hiking trails and it…read morehas plentiful wildlife. You might see a deer or ducks or geese or who knows! It's very well maintained and it's a great place to spend an afternoon. There is artwork throughout the park with rocks and benches to sit and reflect. There are also numerous picnic tables to use throughout the park.

My husband and I love taking our toddler here. The park is huge and has two playground sets. One…read morethat's higher for the big kids and the other is lower to the ground for smaller kids. It can be quite the meet up place for young basketball players but the court is a nice distance away from playground itself. It's decently maintained and very clean which is always a relief. And the ground surrounding the playground is made from recycled rubber and is really soft and spongy. There's also a pavilion for parties and picnics. On the weekends it's usually in use for some sort of occasion.