So many beautiful parks to discover, so little time!!! This hidden gem I "discovered" on a…read morebeautiful fall afternoon while attempting to be more social (and less of a hermit!!) in the Columbus area. It's almost a SIN to be indoors this time of the year, so as soon as the indoor stuff was over, I googled nearby parks and decided to check out Duranceaux. Small(ish), clean, quiet, scenic, right on the river, with just a few people walking their dogs, playing on the playground, and flying kites, what more could you ask for?? There is a nice looking educational facility available for groups on one end of the park and what appears to be an OSU boathouse on the other end. If you're from this area, maybe you're already away of this great, tucked away, "secret" spot, but I got the feeling even a few locals might not know it's there. Worth checking out... ENJOY!!

A long skinny park along the river, as is common in this area. We entered from the north, but if…read moreyou're going to the playground (as we were) or the shelters, nature center, etc., I suggest entering off Dublin Rd. The long drive down has plenty of picnic tables, etc., but not many spots to park. The playground is small, but nice. Right near a shelter, with a lot nearby. Shade and benches handy for the grownups. There's a big building that looks like a lodge house, where a wedding was going on. Signs say there is an "education center"- may just be a nature trail? It's south of the playground somewhere. A great resource for the community, and worth a return for more than just the playground.

Beautiful little (little is the operative word) park. I never knew this park existed until I saw a…read morereview for on Yelp. It's a surprising little oasis tucked between some major office buildings and the freeway (I-71). Water, waterfalls, walking paths, even a shelter. I peaceful oasis in an unexpected location.

This is a beautiful little pocket park located near the Microsoft/Veeam Building. There was…read moreplentiful parking available in the lot adjacent to the building and park. It features several little waterfall areas that help mitigate the noise of the nearby highway. There is a pond and a couple of small shelters where you can sit and relax. It also features a really neat wind sculpture, the North Star, that can be seen when you are passing by on the highway. It spins gently in the wind and adds a nice focal point just behind the large waterfall. It was designed by Robert S. Mullins. There's a paved walking path around the park that provides a good view of the highway, for those interested. Quiet and relaxing.

I found yet another good park in Columbus called Northmoor Park. It's easily overshadowed by the…read moregreat Whetstone Park so it's not well known except by those who live around it. There are several smaller parks like it around. It sits near the Olentangy River. The park is not easy to find but it's accessible by the bike trail. It may not be that much to see, but it's more laid back and if you want a quiet time. It has a small parking lot so you may have to park on the street if it's crowded, but usually it's not that much people there. The residents in the homes around it are usually good about keeping the park clean. It's not a big park so there isn't much to do here. There are a few tables you can eat a lunch at. It has a good amount of deer around so there's lots of picture opportunities. The Olentangy Trail is by the park so that's where it seems most of the visitors come from on their way to Whetstone Park. I think Northmoor Park is somewhere that needs appreciated more. It may not have the prestige of its neighboring parks but it still is great to spend time at. The area around it is nice and there is beautiful scenery to see there.

This salient of green juts in behind beautiful houses in the back streets of Clintonville. It is a…read moreneighborhood park and fishing spot with old, healthy trees and a scenic ( or what passes for scenic on the Olentangy) view of the river as it comes along a bend just North of N. Broadway. It also has a canoe launch and access to the bike trail which runs through it. The entrance is hidden and seems like a darken drive, but it is there on Olentangy Street. It is a nice place to began a ride, but the parking is few; about nine spaces are available to park on well maintained gravel. Small, the park also has picnic tables. There is much wildlife here. Just north of the park on the trail just before the grass preserve of Whetstone, is a curvature where dear often frolic. These deer are use to people and you can get nice close up pics, or commune with them from as near as 7-feet. There are tall trees here. They are at least 250- year old, and have looked over the Olengangy before Columbus was founded, before Ohio was a state, before the USA was even born. Native American looked at these trees. They are old. It is a combo shot of a pleasure park and rustic naturalness. Though it is small it is shaded and cool in the summer; a place I stop on my rides, runs, and walks to rest. It is also a serene place to read, chill, and take pics.

Was at your park yesterday 5/4/23 not a good experience as several places where you had to walk in…read morewater to continue on path as has been normal for several years when we have rain. Putting rocks to step on to keep out of water is not a good idea as there are a lot of seniors who visit this park and if you continue this habit you will probably be paying for some broken bones. who ever thought that was a good idea. I don't know why anyone would give you a rating above 1 and it should be 0 until you clean the place up. Jeff Greenwood By the way I wanted to do 1 star but you must have set to not go below 2.

This is a really nice park along the Scioto River. It is listed on both the Dublin and Columbus…read morePark websites, so there was initially a little bit of confusion, but we had success with following the Dublin one (Dublin lists it as Kiwanis Riverway Park at 6245 Riverside Dr, while the Columbus site has it as Riverway Kiwanis Park at 6345 Riverside Dr - the signage we found onsite matched the Dublin listing). The land is owned by Columbus, but the park is maintained by Dublin. To access the park, you pull into an area that also leads down into an office complex. There is a small parking area directly across from the marked trailhead. The trail itself is a combination of paved and boardwalk, although there are also some worn down dirt areas that get you closer to the river. If you enter through this signed trailhead area, you will find a fork in the road. The one to the right takes you on a paved walking trail that ends with a staircase that takes you back up to the street level. The fork to the left takes you towards the boardwalk area, which has a number of little streams and a nice little forested area. There is a ton of waterfowl and birds throughout, and a lot of interesting plants and trees to enjoy, as well. The noise of the animals and river helps provide a calming atmosphere, despite the proximity to the roads. This is well worth a visit!

It's a great neighborhood park with nice natural walking areas near the river and nice wide open…read morefields to throw a frisbee or toss a ball. Lots of people bring their dogs here to run off lead which means there can be dog poop in the fields so watch outThe hill is a great place to picnic.

Clinton-Como Park is a nice small park by the Olentangy River. I like this because it's also…read morelocated along the bike trail. The park has some athletic fields and a few picnic tablesIt seems to be really dog friendly. This is a nice view of the river from there. I have seen many bikers and runners stop and admire the scenery. It's not as popular as Whetstone but it's a very nice place to play or watch. There's a baseball field and basketball court. It's not that hard to find a parking spot. The lot in the north area is big enough. It also has an area that's connected to the Olentangy Wetlands by a bridge. This is a nice way to get a view of the river. I like these not as well known parks like Clinton-Como Park. It's not crowded like the bigger ones. There are some nice views of the Olentangy River from many areas and there's also good athletic and play equipment to keep kids busy while you hang out there.

A bit off the highway and out of town, this is a joint park for the city and county. Large, with…read moremany playing fields. Mostly open green space, of course, but half a dozen decent shade trees by the parking lot and playground. And it's a pretty good playground. A few small shelters. Huge parking lot, and I expect many games are played here during the summer. Pretty empty at 3pm on a weekday. This would be a nice place to bring lunch, or bring Baby K to play a bit. Very clean and well-maintained, lots of trash cans.

Great walking loop trails with a variety of trails [gravel, wide path, light hiking trails]. There…read moreare a couple different parking lots to park in. Trails are well kept, as well as supplying dog bags for patrons.

Excellent stop if you are one a road trip with kids or dogs or both! Everyone can get out of the…read morecar and get their wiggles out. We brought snacks and enjoyed them under a shady tree near one of the lakes but could have also chosen a picnic table. The park is incredibly clean as there are no trash cans... you take your trash with you. The park is beautiful and peaceful. Well taken care of. Will return when we pass through Ohio again in the future.

Nice park located in a suburban neighborhood of Marysville. While there's no parking lot, street…read moreparking is plentiful. On a weekday afternoon in the summer, there were two other families present. The distinguishing feature of this park is the brown fort-like structure. There's also new blue playground equipment including a fancy swing/zip-line thingy for kids. Trees offer shade and the nearby lake makes for nice scenery for adults. Not a super large park but worth visiting if you're nearby :)

Very, very nice park. Plenty of shade, plenty of greenspace. Two big ponds, two playgrounds plus…read morea "treehouse" play structure. A gazebo. Basketball courts. I'd love to have this in my neighborhood.