There's something special about this place. Lindenwood is a little oasis from the city and feels…read morelike a sweet escape. It's a great place to bring family and kids. Unfortunately dogs are NOT allowed because they want to preserve the nature and wildlife. Plenty of parking spots. Trails are clear and easy to walk along. This is more of a walk than a hike. Trails can get muddy so recommend wearing boots. If you get muddy, there's a boot brush out in front where you can scrub your shoes. Don't forget to pack it in and pack it out! Happy exploring fellow Hoosiers!

I went during april which I do not recommend doing because there is literally nothing. All the…read moretrees were still dead, the ground was very muddy, the flowers were barely growing. Even with all those negative things Lindenwood still looked pretty and I enjoyed the hike. I was very Underwhelmed by the pond. I expected the pond to be much prettier, bigger and nicer looking but unfortunately it was tiny and very dirty. At least there were visible tadpoles there which was exciting to see. I cannot wait to return to this place again once everything is fully regrown.

Beautiful park, well kept with nice walking paths. Wonderful views too! Give the park a try.read more

Side Cut is absolutely beautiful. It sits right along the river, and the scenery alone makes it…read moreworth the visit. There's plenty of parking and easy access throughout the park, which makes getting in and out a breeze. The playground is large and great for kids of all ages, and the paved walking paths along the river are peaceful, clean, and perfect for a relaxing stroll. Whether you're meeting up with family, getting some steps in, or just wanting a quiet spot to unwind, this park delivers. Highly recommend stopping by.

What a pretty and relaxing state park! We stopped by and enjoyed a picnic lunch at one of the…read moretables along the lake. There are bench swings and seating around the lake. A bridge provides access to a little island with a beach, which also has nearby swings and picnic tables. A nice large shelter with more tables and a great playground with slides, swings, climbing structures, and towers is located near clean restroom facilities. We saw a number of boats out enjoying the water and folks doing some fishing. Camping sites are available, as is a dog beach.

Excellent, beautiful state park and camping. Honestly, should be 10 stars…read more Nice spacious sites, wonderful facilities, fabulous staff -great affordable price and clean, quiet and up to date facilities. The best showers and restrooms of any place we have visited on our x country 6 week camping trip . Also a shout out to "Freddy's bar and grill" ...we were so hungry after a 13 hour drive to get here. What a sweet lady who owns the place and friendly staff. Made us feel right at home . Great prices and atmosphere. We cannot wait to come back and stay for a few extra days next year.

An amazing preserve that is well taken care of. Wildlife abound! If bringing dogs make sure they…read moreare use to them! Saw 7 deer in the matter of an hour.

St Johns Nature Preserve is one of my favorite hidden gems in Bowling Green, Ohio. You can rent…read moreone of the building spaces for meetings, etc. However, my favorite part of this place is the different trails you can take. Some longer trails have picnic benches and other seating areas along the way. I used to come here with my dog quite a bit. The staff that work here are friendly and even gave my pup doggy treats when they saw her. It's also fantastic here because they have doggy bags at different stations throughout the area to keep this place clean. You'll see birds and deers throughout the nature preserve. I've also seen a lot of people take their graduation pictures because of this place's natural beauty. Over the years, I've seen that this place has done a great job of being educational with a lot of interactive activities (information about snakes, nets for observing fish, etc.). Whenever I'm in the area, this is the one place I always need to visit. Pros: -Free to enter -Free parking -Different trails -Well-maintained -Good for dogs -Educational -Beautiful all seasons Cons: -Depending on the time of the year, the mosquitos can be fierce! So don't forget to bring some repellent!

Plenty of walking trails both paved and dirt to explore this preserve for miles. Quaint high rise…read morewalkway through some of the wooded area too. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for some outdoorsy vibes while visiting the Toledo area.

I love a little nature therapy! Toledo, Ohio offers many beautiful Metroparks. Wildwood is my…read morefavorite. The trails, the boardwalks, the bridge, the Manor House, the wildlifewindow, the playground for your little ones. I just love it.

We had such a great time! It is a smaller State Park but it was really peaceful and clean. I had…read morethe best sleep ever here. We also loved seeing the Bison and enjoyed watching the feeding. The volunteers were extremely knowledgeable about them and had interesting facts.

Great little park with a sturdy, well built/renovated fire tower great for climbing, and a buffalo…read morepreserve! We went at the right time of day and they were right up against the fence line. Very cool sight. There were a lot of great trails including a mile long one around the buffalo area, as well as a fully paved bike trail that goes through the woods. It was a lovely ride. The bathrooms left something to be desired as usually 2/3 toilets were clogged and the hardware in general could use some renovation. There are private showers in the back restrooms which were a nice change but having to continuously hit the water button (and it pauses every time you hit it) was a different, not so pleasant experience. Overall, this was a decent campground, fairly busy. A lot of the large buildings were closed or intended for renting out. There was no nature center. There is a lake which offer paddle and other boats for rent. There is also parking for horse & buggies away from the RV sites. Outside of the horse & buggy and a summer camp area, we never found the primitive camp sites but we didn't exactly go looking for them either.

Awesome park all around. Massive play structure for the kids. Tennis courts and other amenities…read more Super friendly people.

This park is excellent, every time we come to Archbold we bring our children here. It's Kept Clean,…read moreit's accessible and our kids love it! Basketball courts, soccer fields, and a fantastic playground!

Great spot on the River. Nice food and ice cream trucks We had a spot right on the water.read more

Growing up along the Maumee River I have fond memories of picnics and games here. Mary Jane…read moreThurston (note spelling) is well maintained. The trees are big oak trees that shade picnic areas. There is a swing set and trails to walk or ride a bicycle. A shelter house is handicapped accessible with a party room and a porch with picnic tables. The view of the river here is one of the best. The river is wide. There's a dam that has a good flow of water for fishing. As a kid Dad took our boat through the canal locks which looks like you can still do that. Don't forget a walk to the village of Grand Rapids. It's only .2 miles and it's a destination with cute shops and eateries. A campground and boat ramp are just to south of the park.

During a brief trip to the Fort Wayne area, I got the chance to stop by Promenade Park while out…read morewith a friend of mine. Promenade Park opened in 2019 as the first phase in Fort Wayne's Riverfront Fort Wayne project. Main features include Canoeing and Kayaking, a very cool fountain, games, a pavilion, picnic tables, an amazing playground, a snack bar, a stage, trails and, of course, water. The park is relatively small at 4 acres, but they really have laid it out beautifully and they have quite a bit here. Promenade Park is a KultureCity.org Sensory InclusiveTM Certified Venue. Accessibility features include accessibility to the trails, kayak/canoe launch, main entrance, picnic areas, playground (ground level play features), an accessible restroom, accessible signage, accessible swings, accessible water fountains/bottle fillers, and more. Accessible parking is available along Wells Street (adjacent to the pavilion). The garden area is designed specifically to provide visual and sensory separation. There's tactile ribbon embedded in the pavement throughout the park (this helps people who are blind/low-vision). Pathways are extra wide and can accommodate multiple wheelchairs. Honestly, I was blown away here and so thrilled I took the time to stop and check this out. I'm likely planning an event in Fort Wayne soon, and there's no question I'll be returning to this beautiful urban park.

Clean, well kept, expansive park with many places to walk, sit in nature, and explore FW. there is…read morea really neat integrative playground with handicapped accessible elements.