My family and I went here for a day trip. We had a great time. I went behind the falls. You can…read morespend a few hours here. Definitely worth your time.

What a beautiful hike! The boys loved the waterfall and furnace. It was like a shaded magical…read morewonderland.

This is a fairly nice walking and cross ski park. It has several miles of courses that are marked…read moreas hiking, cross country skiing and some points of interest. The trails are mostly wooded. The only issue I have is that there are markings guying you back to the parking lot and they seem to never have printed maps. So make sure you take your phone and photograph the park map.

I am constantly on the hunt for local outdoor activities, and even though Ohio doesn't have…read moreColorado-esque terrain, there is still no reason to stay cooped up at the gym. Towner's Woods has some of the finest trails in the region, contained within a variety of environments. Near the park's entry, there is gorgeous Lake Pippin. Although water access isn't permitted because it is owned by the city of Akron (used for their water supply), some of the trails provide a scenic, somewhat hilly walk alongside it. The historic Hopewell burial mound (marked by an arrowhead on the map) is also near this entry portion of the park. The geography also includes flatter wetland terrain, a popular sledding hill, and a few ponds scattered throughout the woods. People use the park for trail running, dog walking (only on leash), and even cross country skiiing or snow shoeing in season. You could easily crank out 5-6 miles or more, if you were willing to retrace a few sections of the trail. All routes are well marked and maintained, and it would be hard to get lost in here for too long. Even on sunny weekends, I've been surprised at how sparsely populated the park is. Because of it's sprawling size, it's easy to have a very solitary experience. There are picnic pavilions and benches scattered around for warmer weather. Parking is plentiful just off the Ravenna Road entrance. There are also bathrooms in this area. If you're traveling on foot or by bike (bikes not permitted on the park's interior trails, though), you can get here via the Portage County Hike and Bike Trail. I hope you'll enjoy Towner's as much as I have. Whatever the season, it's an ideal place for a peaceful and active wander.

Very well designed and wonderful pleasant staff, Southington delivers! I am easily fooled into…read morethinking I am not in Ohio. The park is loaded with multi skilled trails and almost always an alternative route which is not as technical. I drive FJ and there is also a large following of members who do. I am delighted in how professional the staff are and it seems family/friends ran. At around noon, the grill is going and VERY reasonable cookout style food is served. I have visited Southington 2x now and each month, it is on my schedule of things to do. At 5 stars, this is an easy 6.

Technically 3 1/2 stars. This venue is perfect for any outdoor event needing tons of space and a…read morediverse landscape for off-roading, or in my case, an obstacle course race. Google maps navigated me correctly to this location but with the large number of other cars, I should have taken the back entrance and saved some time. If the weather has been rainy your non 4 wheel/all wheel drive car will get stuck and you will need to park well outside the non paved roads. I was lucky and hitched a ride with a fellow driving a big ol Surburban which chewed up the muddy trail like a champ. As this is a slightly out of the way venue, there are not many nearby post fun options for food and drink, so plan accordingly.

This place is gorgeous. It's a photographer's go-to. Hikers love it, too. It's pristine and…read morewell-kept. Miles of hiking and gorgeous scenery. There are several falls that are beautiful. Watch out for the stairs--there are a lot! From anywhere in NE Ohio, it's not a far drive, and so worth it.

Finally had the opportunity to come here with a few of my friends while on vacation. For a while…read moregetting here, I thought I was in the wrong area but I assure you, the GPS takes you to the right place. This place is quiet and peaceful! There's a great deal of trails and rivers. Most of which I didn't have time to fully discover but everything here is well maintained! Thankfully not alot of people come here but this place also features an outhouse and a grill. Definitely reccomend coming here!

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!

Found this spot as I was driving between destinations. It's a nice spot to get out and stretch your…read morelegs after being in the car a while. There are no restrooms. It's not a "rest stop, but definitely a nice and quiet place to take a short stroll. The entire loop is maybe a mile walk. You can cut through on a shorter path back to the parking area, or continue on for the longer way around. It's mostly shaded. Few flying insects but nothing bothersome. It's just peaceful and green! Cute bird houses posted along the paths. Some spots are shaded enough to where there's moss and patches of mushrooms growing. It was like a fairy garden.

Pros: Gorgeous! I couldn't get over the beauty of this place. We did the trail to the quarry and it…read morewas such a cool and easy hike. There were some steep up and down hills, but perfectly manageable. The trails were very well marked and I've maintained. There is also plenty of parking! Cons: Can't think of any, I was enchanted by this forest!

Great at any time of year. I frequent in the winter for cross country skiing. People come from…read morearound the world to go here and train, so it's pretty cool to see. You can rent skis if you don't have your own and they also have a sledding hill here. Summer time is nice to walk the trails and there is a nice overlook of Cleveland. Nice sunsets over the city if it's a clear day.

Beautiful park right on the lake. My kids and I loved this park. It had a nice path to walk down to…read morethe beach. The beach has lots of rocks and driftwood for the kids to explore. The path also leads to an observation tower that is high enough to see above the trees and into the water. There are several parking sections and a bathroom that was clean.

Beautiful place to hike, relax, and exercise. This is a well maintained ground with workers that…read moreare diligent and respectful of patrons. On trails I've seen birds of all different colors, eagle, deer, rabbits, fox, snakes, toads, butterflies, and owls. All wildlife seen are amazing! The trails are gravel and well maintained. There are two ways to access the beach and you are able to walk the length of it, swim, sit ect. Two Rentable campsites and 1 rentable pavilion with heat, water and bathrooms. There is also a separate restroom near the lookout tower. Trails I break down to four. A more open air one that can get hot if walking in the summer. A wooded one that is sheltered by trees, keeping you cooler. The beach trail and a smaller grass trail where you are likely to see butterflies and deer.

Beautiful scenery and great trails! Hiking is offered on over ten miles of trails, including the…read moreHunter Run Trail, Lashure Trail, and McCaferdy Run Trail. Mountain Biking is permitted on all trails except the Lashure Trail and those located within the Anders Run Natural Area. Throughout the trails, you can see "working" forests where different environmental protections are being implemented. They also offering spots to camp and fish