Took my son to this park and he had a blast playing on the playground and climbing on the…read morestructure, going down the slides, swinging, and going across the 3 diff types of monkey bars. There's a part of the playground for little kids and a part for bigger kids, as well as a sandbox to play in as well (there's woodchips over most of the ground). We also used the park bathrooms while there which were clean, though slightly smelly. We didn't use, but also saw tennis courts, a baseball field, a pool + splash pad, a basketball court, many swinging benches, and multiple pavilions. Overall a lovely park with a great play area for kids.

This beautifully maintained park is a must-visit just 30-40 mins north of Pittsburgh. We planned to…read morevisit the old grist mill and walk the 3 mile out-and-back Kildoo trail over the weekend. It seemed like everyone else had the same plan! Get there early to secure a close parking slot, otherwise, you'll be circling for a while or parking down towards the picnic area. The trail entrance to head down to the mill by the picnic area is currently closed off for stair repairs. They had staff down at the mill sharing a bit of the history to go along with all of the photos and signs with information throughout. The trail was perfectly shaded, mossy, and cool right along the river. I can't wait for my next visit.

If you live in Pittsburgh or are just visiting the area, McConnells Mill is one of the best day…read moretrips around. It's only about 40 miles north up I-79, so it's an easy drive from the city, but it feels like a completely different world once you get down into the gorge. I've been going there for years with friends and family, and it became my go-to spot to take people when they would visit from out of town. Everyone always loves checking out the historic old gristmill and the red covered bridge right next to it. It's a great, classic view, and if you go during the summer, they usually open up the mill for tours so you can see how it all used to work. The hiking there is fantastic, too, with a good mix of trails depending on what you're up for. You can take a pretty easy walk back to Hell's Hollow Falls, or you can tackle the rougher, rockier trails that run right along Slippery Rock Creek. You definitely want to wear sturdy shoes because the terrain gets steep and the rocks get slick, but the scenery with the rushing whitewater and massive boulders is totally worth it. It's just a beautiful, simple place to get outdoors for a few hours. Whether you want a challenging hike or just want to sit by the water and look at the old bridge, it never disappoints.

Went here for some fishing & birding. Lots of recreational activities and massive. Pretty…read moreaccessible for those with differing needs. Can rent peddle boats or kayaks from the main building. Multiple entrances and playgrounds.

Walkers: Perfect trail for trying to get into shape again. The trail is not too demanding, but is a…read morehearty walk, relatively flat and you can enjoy the beautiful lake scenery, especially the trees, flowers, and woods, as you walk. The trail is mainly concrete at the onset, so this can be a little harder on your feet. What I enjoy most, is watching happy dogs, walking the trail with their owners! People are very friendly here and will say hello. This park is connected to a beautiful town, where people are that friendly, so don't be alarmed! On a Sunday afternoon, you will find lots of runners passing you and bicycles too, so just be careful and stay to the right.

This is a very nice playground. Being brand new it was in terrific shape. There are a lot of unique…read morefeatures with music, etc. I know there are additional phases coming, so I am hoping for swings and more benches in the play area.

Most amazing playground I've ever been to. My son and I were driving through and it was like an…read moreoasis in a desert gleaming in the bright sunshine. I love the instruments and the accessible design.

I love it, it's a great place to be for the parents to relax and kids to play!read more

Not bad for being 10 minutes from home. Best for ages 2-8 but big enough for us big kids too! Nice…read moreplace to stop for the youngins to expel all that extra energy :o)

The glass bridge here has been on my go-to list for awhile and I had the perfect opportunity to see…read moreit with my granddaughter when I visited her at Hiram College. So...you can't actually get to the bridge without a long walk/hike. You can take the easy route though. There are, I think, 4 hiking paths from easy to difficult. Granddaughter had been once before and knew what she was doing. I don't love hiking but it was good exercise and bonding time. The bridge itself is dirty with footprints, but I'm glad I was there. Beautiful views. The parking lot is across the road. The trees are marked so you don't get lost.

I went to Nelson Kennedy Ledges State Park trail section, & WOW, the scenery was absolutely…read morebeautiful,stunning,& breath taking! There were so many gorgeous views, caves, cliffs,rock formations, & even waterfalls along the way. There's even a glass bridge! It honestly felt like one of the most beautiful trails I've ever been on.I had such a gr8 time taking in all the scenery & exploring the trails. I'll def be back b/c I still want to check out the lake/camping grounds(I had a glimpse of them both while exploring),plus do the trail again. There was so much to see & do that 1 visit just isn't enough. I can see why it was voted Ohio's #1 state park!

I am very fortunate that West Branch State Park is in my backyard. Recently bought some kayaks and…read moredecided to take them out on West Branch and wow!!!! Yeah wow!!! What an awesome place to kayak! There are so many coves to paddle through. I enjoy the coves as it is quiet and peaceful and I can sit back in the shade and read my book and eat my snacks. My husband loves this place as he loves to fish and he has been doing pretty well catching fish in the kayak. We have an enjoyable time every time that we are on this lake. Actually this is our favorite spot so far. We have explored so much of this lake but it is so big that it will take us a long time to explore the rest of it and we are totally fine with it. We can't wait to get back on this lake and kayak around. Hmmm maybe today haha!!

Beautiful state park. Never too crowded. Campsite is available on site. Not sure if you can rent…read moreout recreational items like kayaks. Nice and scenic hiking trails love it here

tbh i really like the park, i take my dog there to play and she has so much fun lol i think its a…read moregood little area

Typical park experience. Pretty, kind of fun. Children geared but adults can have fun too.read more

What a cool park with a scenic railway that comes through the area - waterfalls, woodlands and all…read morethe things you would expect for a national park to have - plus it's close to the city(ites) of Akron and Cleveland! I have driven through several times as I work in the area. It's a beautiful site and so refreshing to drink in the natural beauty and enjoy a fresh relief from work!

Cuyahoga Valley wasn't so much a National Park as it was a collection of overgrown back yards that…read moreyou had to drive between. The layout of the "park" makes it feel like a constellation of loosely connected pockets of nature in an otherwise developed suburb. I visited the major sites, including Brandywine Falls, Beaver Marsh, and the Ledges. They were fine, some decent hikes and views of different natural formations. Did I feel like I was seeing something truly unique, a natural wonder? No. Of the 20+ parks I've been to, Cuyahoga Valley struck me as the most ordinary and least cohesive experience thus far.

This is a wonderful outdoor park facility! Featuring a large variety of courts (basketball, sand…read morevolleyball, tennis), large grass soccer complex, multiple covered pavilions, kid playground, restroom pavilions, & trails! Exploring the trails were the reason we came to this location this afternoon. We did bring our dogs and kept them on leash the full time without any issues! The dogs loved the fresh air & being in nature. If possible I would deduct a half star for the user friendliness of the trails. The trails intertwined, overlapped, & were not marked well for first timers. There was a post with multiple trails at the start & a map. However, there were not any other markers after, even when the trails overlapped & intersected. Overall a wonderful location!! Just plan some extra time to trouble shoot the trails if your a first timer like we were!

This review is going to be limited to the disc golf course. On the plus side, the course is well…read moremarked and easy to navigate. On the negative side, the fairways are very narrow and anything that beers off will have you climbing through bramble. All in all a fun course but there are better nearby.