What a lovely gem in the middle of Dublin, Ohio! My grandkids and I had a quiet, scenic walk in the 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 read more

This is a very beginner friendly, short walk through a lovely trail in Dublin. Almost all shaded and on a clear trail, partially on a wooden broad walk, this is a very easy and beautiful walk to a small waterfall. This is a lovely and quiet walk, with a few look-out balconies and a nice bridge. You can park at bridge park or the parking lot provided and enter the trail from there. We love this nature walk! read more

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Another beautiful place in Dublin to spot gorgeous waterfalls. Indian Run Falls is an unassuming park -- it's tucked in a spot right off a major street. But once you start heading onto the path, you discover that there is more to this place than you see from the parking lot. If you want to get right next to some small waterfalls, like touch them with your fingers, this is the place to visit. The waterfalls are smaller, but I liked that we could get up close to the water and experience it in a tactile way. Being right up in the water's business allowed for some really great photos, too -- the waterfall area is a great place to take photos. The hike through Indiana Run Falls is very easy, but there are some areas that require walking up and down steps, so it might not be the easiest hike for someone in a wheelchair or pushing a stroller. Otherwise, this is a great place to visit, and it's a good hike for kids because it's very short and sweet. read more

This place is a hidden gem! It's located on 161 near Franz road in an area filled with small restaurants, stores, and schools. There are lots of bridges, beautiful views, and it's the perfect spot for a quick hike! There are trails in the summer that are open for wading too. The pictures I have don't do it justice since I didn't get super close to the water. Beautiful local spot that I highly recommend! read more

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A lovely little nature trail hidden away behind Veterans Park in historic Dublin. You can park at the parking garage behind the library or the small parking lot at the end of North Street. The trail entrance takes you down into a wooded area with several lookout decks and two covered picnic areas. The gorge is viewable from several spots and has a small waterfall. The path appeared to take us in a one way loop, and then we turned around at the end. Not sure if there are other trails off of the main one we stayed on. A great shady walk on a hot day. read more

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It's a nice little trail, too short for me and we didn't really see any waterfalls: It is dog friendly so plenty of doggos around. The trail itself is pretty narrow. read more

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So glad to see this small getting a lot of enjoyment on a Saturday night. We walked it, then over the Dublin Ohio walking bridge. Easy connection to dining . read more

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Indian Run Falls is a prime example of why I love living in Columbus so much. Right around the corner you'll find the hustle and bustle of a lively city... But when you're here, all of that disappears and you're deep in a hidden fern gully. For starters, there's a small parking lot at the entrance. If it's full and you can't find a spot, I've seen folks park at the bank across the street (maybe wait until the bank is closed to do that.). Once you're out of the car, you'll find a couple small signs including one that currently addresses social distancing. I will say that, for the most part, folks here are good about it. Although, I have had to say something to young kids sitting on the trail that didn't think they needed to move. Anyhoo, depending on when you come, you could run into no one. My favorite part is the falls, of course! I love how close you can get to the water. I also really like the various lookout points that are scattered throughout. Every one offers a different view of the falls. This time of year everything is extremely green, which is my favorite. So vibrant! I imagine during the fall and winter it's a totally different vibe and I like that too. If you're into exploring nature, getting outdoors, and don't mind a little mud, definitely head to Indian Run Falls. It's not too big, you can easily squeeze it into your day, and you'll be glad you got some fresh air. read more

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Great venue. Easily navigable paths with great view of the creek and a few various sized waterfalls.

Indian Run Falls is a nice place to go for a hike; all the more so because it's right in the middle of Columbus. This place is pretty easy to miss, but I suggest you take the trouble to find it - you won't be sorry! The entrance is past the Post Office, just off Bridge Street on Shawan Falls Drive. You'll find a small parking lot on the east side of the road. When you arrive, you'll find a pair of short trails on either side of the Falls which lead down underneath the 1st bridge. From the bridge you'll get an outstanding up-close view of the Falls; there are several observation decks available. Tip: This is a great place to get up close and personal with nature; it's even dog friendly! The difficulty level of the trails here is fairly easy; I've seen hikers with small children in tow. There are lots of trees, and on hot days the shade from the trees brings the temperature down several degrees. read more

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What a beautiful, peaceful spot, hidden away right in "plain sight" in Dublin!! Take a short (less than a mile) hike into the woods, off a busy side street and "discover" a peaceful suburban oasis!! I can't believe I almost skipped this location, not sure I'd be able to fit both Indian Run and Hayden Falls in with a limited amount of time. Well, take the time, wander through this beautiful, well-maintained path, enjoy the multiple stop offs to get different views of the falls, and still be in and out in an hour or so... DEFINITELY worth a visit, if you're in the area, or looking for a great day trip. You'll still have plenty of time to see/do other things. I'm looking forward to going back when the seasons change, and maybe packing a picnic lunch to enjoy at the tables at the beginning and end of the trail. Parking might be tricky, as there's a very small lot, but on a mid-Saturday afternoon, I saw multiple cars using the post office lot across the street. Enjoy!!! read more

Went hiking here with my daughter and hubby and we were all very pleasantly surprised. Nice ample parking with easy walkable paths. There are several decked areas for observing the creek and various small falls. There is NO SWIMMING allowed here. There are a few covered shelter spots with covered picnic tables. GREAT FOR a family putting or day trip. I highly recommend this Free site to enjoy. Definitely would go back read more

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After hanging around at the Dublin Farmers Market, we walked over the new bridge and walked through here. Lots of shade from the trees!! The falls are cool! You can't really get super close to the falls unless you get creative. I get it. That's a liability. Anyway, wouldn't mind returning! You can park in the lot or garage by the library if you're by the bridge off High Street. There's another entrance if you are off Bridge Street. Better falls that Hayden Run! read more

This is another hidden gem located in Dublin, OH. There is a nice walking path which takes you to a bridge and at least 4 viewing areas. You are welcome to bring your lunch for a relaxing meal at one of the covered picnic areas. This area does have a few small waterfalls and it is a great place to get a few pictures. A small parking lot is located at the entrance. read more

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These falls are on an unexpected location... accessible via a corporate park drive. There's a small parking lot and an entrance to the trail which leads to an overhead view of the falls. There are nice views, but limited access. This proves a peaceful short walk, and it's amazing that right in the middle of parking lots and corporate buildings, this pretty little gem persists. The best view of the falls is from a small wooden platform at the end of the trail. There's also a spot where you can cross a bridge to the other side. In the past there may have been more to this, but a second bridge, and longer trail, seems to be closed permanently. read more

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Indian Run Falls is one of the best things in Dublin. It's tucked away between several offices. This is a reminder of what came before overdevelopment. It's pretty easy to get to but easy to miss. There's a few other interesting structures to observe besides the waterfalls. A place like this is passed constantly without knowing about it. Because it's in the middle of old Dublin, it's forgotten about in favor of the overpriced restaurant or shop. The entrance is located on Shawan Falls Drive off of Bridge Street. It's past the post office. There's a parking lot on the east side of the road. At the entrance are a few old houses. The trail is at the other side of the parking lot, and you can hear waterfalls from there. It loops around and heads toward Dublin Road, taking you past a rapidly moving stream. There's a few bridges to observe the stream and waterfalls. It goes on about half a mile. It's a good place for a walk or just to look at nature. There's good places for pictures. read more

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This park is gorgeous! I was just walking around the area when I noticed this park. Good thing I was wearing sneakers because it was the perfect day for a walk in the park. I love that there are overlooks throughout the trail and benches. It was nice and quiet, not overly busy for a Saturday, which was pleasant. I really enjoyed my time at Indian Run Falls. read more

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Came for lunch here on.December 10. Loved my Maine lobster roll at Coastal Seafood and beer from North Market Bar. The area itself is not complete as of today there are 2 restaurants open, the bar, and one store. There also were some bake goods for sale brought in from one of the future bakeries. I'm giving four stars because even though the facility is not complete there's lots of potential as it will be an awesome collection of international food vendors. Also I liked how they were handling the cleaning of the public areas and tables. There's a recommended number of people per table and they have tags to let customers know when a table has been cleaned or needs attention. read more

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One of the last places that I visited before I left the Columbus area. This place is like a short story. "short, sweet and too the point" this place is perfect for a walk but you don't want to go super far from your vehicle. It's got a few paths to take but many beautiful views and pieces of scenery to take in.. If you follow the path, it'll take you to the newly constructed ped - bridge (not part of the park) which was breathtaking! Great place to visit! read more

I am so glad yelper Brian F. recommended this park to me tonight. We did not have this park on our list for the engagement session and just by coming to it by a whim made it the perfect session. I got a chance to see my photographers picture of my fiancee and I by the waterfall and it was just gorgeous. I know I will have to frame that picture. Besides that the location is somewhat hard to locate, you have to get to historic Dublin and right before it go towards the postal office and right before the postal office is the park itself and it is somewhat small but for this time of a season it's perfect. I had some other good photos here as well on the trail itself but the waterfall will always be the picture I will look at later on in life and say this was the best moment of my life. read more

Awesome little walk. It's in a weird little spot in a business district. Nice trail system with benches, lookout spots and a couple of small wooden pavilions. Multiple falls to see. With the recent rains they were running pretty well. Can't wait to go back during the winter. read more

Visited here on 10/29/16, it was 79 degrees and what a beautiful day it was. Decided to head out to Indian Run Falls park to see the falls and enjoy the fall colors and the super warm weather for this time of year. Indian Run Falls park is a Dublin park that is tucked away and not really advertised. I have lived in Ohio my whole life and this was only the second time within a few months that I had ever been here. The park is between Shawan Falls Drive (Dublin Post Office) and goes all the way to Dublin Rd/N High St. There is a small parking lot by the post office side of the park. According to the website the park was once home to Wyandot tribe members. There is a nice stream and a waterfall that can be seen from the path as well as several of the observation decks. It takes about 15 min to walk from one side of the park to the other. There are several sets of wooden stairs to help navigate the ups and downs of the park. This park offers a good amount of exercise as well as breathtaking views of the waterfalls with nature all around. On the Dublin Rd side there is the Dublin Veterans Park, which is a wonderful remembrance to our Veterans. read more

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I was looking for activities for my family to do while visiting Columbus and came across this spot. It's about 15 minutes from where we were staying. The parking lot that we parked in was very small and we managed to get the last spot. The trail was in great shape and loved that there was fencing up, which is great if you have smaller kids. There's lots of spots to admire the falls. It was beautiful and a great little spot to stretch our legs. read more

I LOVE this location. It's on of my favorites to take my dog to for photoshoots! It's very quiet and serene. Usually not very busy. My favorite part is that you can go where you please, the creek isn't fenced off and you can walk along it as you wish. Just a beautiful, lovely spot. Don't expect this smaller park to be a hiking trip though. It is larger than Hayden Run by a decent amount. Just because you can go into the creek doesn't mean you should do whatever you like. DO NOT LITTER! If you do you're just a gross person ruining the beauty. Find a trash can, it's not that hard. Luckily there's not a ton of litter, average amount I'd say. read more

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Had a blast taking pics after the snow! Didn't know this was back here and can't wait to come back in the Spring! read more

Great city park located just west of historic downtown Dublin. A large representation of local trees in a dense forest setting with a nice series of falling water. The dirt trails are very well maintained, and there are nice overlooks with benches periodically along the trail. Though close to town, there is little sign of civilization once inside the park. And with the surprisingly long trail, it's an excellent place to go for a local nature walk. read more

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Really pretty area. The waterfalls were beautiful. The walkway was very well built. They had a picnic area too thought that was nice. read more

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Indian Run Falls is a great little nature park in the historic Dublin area - it's beautiful and peaceful. This wet summer we're having does have the pro of making the waterfalls run beautifully, and this one is no exception. The stream and falls were bubbling away on my most recent visit. The falls are in a gorge, but, unfortunately, gorge access is restricted in most of the area, so the trails lead you around the top of the gorge. This provides a problem because, especially when foliage is out, view of the waterfall is not so great from up here. There is a bridge that spans the gorge that looks like it would probably provide the best view to the waterfalls, but it is not open to the public. There are overlooks situated on both sides of the gorge, but viewing varies. With the way the foliage is right now, we found the best view at Observation Deck A on the side with the shelters and parking lot. That said, the forest is still really nice, and it does tend to be a bit cooler in there than in the surrounding areas, which feels great when it's hot out. The trail is well made and makes for a nice little walk through the area. It connects historic Dublin, near the library and a school, to a nice parking lot that has two shelters near it, with picnic tables. Another fun way to do the trip is to combine it with going into historic Dublin - we love to park, go through Indian Run Falls, and then go get a sweet treat at Jeni's in historic Dublin before walking back. read more

Love, love, love this place! I used to work in Dublin and this was like my secret getaway place if I needed to chill out during lunch time, or after work. It's amazing because it is hidden away in the middle of random Dublin shops and businesses. There is a nice path to walk on that overlooks the water falls and creek. I usually sit at one of the overlook decks and take in the beauty. There are a number of them and there are usually not many people here, so I am always able to find an empty one. You are technically not supposed to go in the creek I think, but on a hot day the cool water is very refreshing to walk in... so I hear I mean =). read more

Small parking lot, but when arrived in mid morning there were plenty of spots. It's a short walk in a really nice setting. I would recommend this spot for a relaxing few minutes in the city. read more

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About .83 mile for the trail, very good neighborhood park to take a walk in the afternoon, plenty shades. There are some steps to get you closer to the water, we came here during the holiday weekend and it was packed, so we stayed on the main trail read more

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I went to sells middle school when I was a little girl and after school we would always sneak down to the falls and play in the water and also just hang out and do homework. I know that we weren't supposed to be doing that but we did that for a few years so this is a really special place to me. I loved it when I heard that they were going to put in boardwalks and safe trails because it really was not safe to be adventuring back there at that time. It's definitely not the longest trail but it is really pretty and it's like a sliver of serenity in the middle of the city. It's seriously is one of the coolest places and the noise pollution just stops once you get into the trees. There's steps to go down to the water at the top of the falls, right by the bridge that connects the trails. I think that was kind of cool that they incorporated that to tell people that they can go down there and look at it up close. I have yet to adventure far enough since the reconstruction of it to find a way to get to the bottom of the falls. I'm gonna go back there soon and see if I can locate an area to get down there because I have seen photographers get really neat shots from down below so I know it's possible and not too dangerous or anything. This is just one of the coolest places to find in the middle of the city. My husband and I decided to get married here in March 2020 and we did a small wedding with just close family and some friends. It was such a neat place to do that and accessible for my grandmother who can't walk long distances and get around like she used to so we thought that this would be the perfect place to get that nature feeling that we love. There is a little parking lot and you can also park at the post office and at Sells Middle School around back and enter by the baseball diamond meets the trees. It is open there now with gravel. We love this place and I'm so glad that they made it more accessible for people to enjoy and these outlook bridges and ducks are so neat to sit down and have a lunch on. read more

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Beautiful! I can't believe I live so close to something so wonderful. Bring shoes you don't mind getting dirty and check it out for yourself! read more

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It was a nice view while staying on their already made walk path. It's a super short and easy walk. Even getting off the path to get to the falls and river was super easy my 4yr old didn't have any troubles!! Looking for something to do for about 2 hrs... this spot is a good go to. Just spend about 1hr relaxing and taking in the peaceful falls. read more

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Not as impressive as its bigger Hayden Run cousin, Indian Run is still a quiet, serene getaway from the city. Located just north of the Kroger off 161 in Dublin, the falls and its river flow close to the school there. These falls unlike Hayden road's do not drop in one big flow but cascade in three levels. Interestingly, the river runs north, counter to what other area rivers run as they make there way to the Scioto.There are many viewing decks complete with benches that give a good view. Following the path as it curves around towards the East you can see a beautiful gorge that the river cut. At one point the river splits into two. The day I went had plenty of water and it made impressive, for a stream, rapids and bubbles here. It's a nice place, but it lacks adventure. It seems ready-made for field trips and for tourist stops than it does as a nature commune. Still. . . Two waterfalls in the c-town area, who'd ever guess? read more

Great place to hike, run, walk, creek, swim (though it generally becomes too shallow past mid-summer, most years), photograph or walk the dog. Try not to spook the stoned teenagers! They're harmless, but a bit paranoid and skittish when caught unawares. Should you encounter a pack of, or a lone teen, back away slowly, and avoid eye contact. They're more afraid of you than you are of them. Very beautiful in spring-early summer when the falls flow heavily and moss is very green. Paths are not very long, and off-trail hikes are limited by cliffs and steep hills. read more

The Zen of Old Dublin If you need a "Smoke Break" from your job in Dublin, but you don't smoke, then I highly recommend checking out this park! I spent many O' days "seeking inspiration" in this park while working in Dublin. The falls, the trails, the trees, the rocks, the views: this park is practically a meditative experience without actually having to sit down and meditate. I would normally say "don't go here" out of pure greed to keep a gem like this quiet, but the demand to develop is so high, that we must all demand that sacred spots like this are protected. Check it out Dubliners, and make this place your "Central Park" read more

Positives: A great post library walking or a nice place to walk after going to Jeni's. Nicely wooded area with a clear path. It leads to a view of the waterfall. A lot of teens were swimming and diving in the waterfall area. Kids like the search for the waterfall as we can hear it at first but not see it. Path is walkable for a 3 year old. A lovely respite from the suburban sprawl and horrible traffic on Bridge street Negative: One of the bridges was closed off. You need to walk further than 15 minutes to get a clear look at the falls, I never made it that far. My kids were too tired but we saw and heard the fall. We just didn't get a great view. I needed to walk further for that. A few spots are dangerous with a hyper 3 year old to walk safely read more

This is a great way to get a little nature in your life. Nested behind old Dublin (head toward the library) and a middle/elementary school, it's a hidden gem. This park is a U-shaped area around the small inclines for the waterfalls. There are four large observation decks and a staircase at the bottom where you can enter the shallow portion of the falls. There are some stairs and very few grades, but it might be a little hard for older folks due to the stairs. You can make the loop around and back in 30 min walking briskly. Some great things to do here: - Take your dog. My lab loves to splash around. There's also a big fallen tree about 200 yards in to jump over and walk on. (For her - she has better balance than me). - Come on a hot day. The trees make it about 5-10 degrees cooler. - Bring a group. This is a great walk to meander through, stopping at the observation deck for photos and to enjoy the falls. Paths are plenty wide for a few people. read more

Hidden gem in Dublin. Once you leave the parking area and enter the trail, it's easy to forget you are in a city. Lots of overlooks and rushing water below. read more

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