This park is great for kids of all ages! There are two separate parks- one geared toward younger…read morekids and the other geared toward older kids! The 3 year old I took had a blast at both! In the "little kid" playground area there are smaller stairs to climb and things to balance on. There are tunnels, a little picnic table at the bottom, and some steering wheels to spin. In the "big kid" playground the climbing is taller and definitely more advanced. The 3 year old had trouble reaching some things, but nonetheless tried! There are two awesome and obscure shaped monkey bars, many spinning seats, and large slides! They also have a great area with various giant musical instruments to play. On the far side of the playground there is a splash pad. It was still on and running today! This park is wide open and had so much space for the kids to run and play. There are many picnic tables with shade and a large shelter too! We LOVED this park!!

What is better than family friendly fun? FREE family friendly fun!…read more Pack a cooler, bring the kids, and a swimsuit. Push the yellow button and watch the magic happen. I'm an adult and I wanted to play! Kids of all ages, outside, playing, laughing! There is a nice covered picnic area with water fountains (including a tall one to fill up a bottle), and a paved, covered path to the restrooms. There is a Men's, women's, and family restroom. There is a lot of shaded areas for parents to sit and relax while the littles wear themselves out.

We recently visited for the first time over the Memorial Day weekend and were pleasantly surprised…read more We only hiked the Cascade Trail so that is what my review will be on. The park website and things online are very confusing. One site says, permit not required and another say one isn't. The sign at the park also says permit required, but there is no where to purchase one in person or online. We took the chance and parked without one. I did see a worker driving around and he didn't seem to be checking cars. The map seems okay for general navigating and there is signage around. The trails are marked okay I think. There could be some improvement, but the Cascade Trail is a big loop so it isn't a huge deal. The trail was well maintained. A little overgrown in places, but nothing terrible. It's also really flat except for the end of the trail where you need to walk up a big hill to get back to where we parked. My kids did fine with the trial the whole time though. The bridge is super neat and my kids had fun crossing it. The falls were pretty and a nice treat, but you really have to wander around to find a good view of it. Luckily none of us minded that. The creek is really nice to play and walk in. That was by far my kids favorite part. We also found lots of fossils to explore and look at! It was a little muddy after all the rain we had received, but nothing terrible.

My favorite 'hiking' spot in Butler County…read more My favorite part about this preserve are the trails. There are multiple trails that connect to each other, so if you get bored with hiking your usual trail, it's easy to mix it up a little bit. They are all well kept and maintained. Sometimes there is some litter, but we pick it up. There are two old building foundations on one of the trails and a piece of farm equipment grown into a tree, pretty neat! The park is big, lots of space.

Yet another gem in Ohio's FABULOUS state park crown!! I had just one goal this visit, one I hadn't…read moreyet accomplished during previous visits, to see/cross the swinging bridge. Check!! Done and worth the wait!! SO much to see/do here... Camping, hiking, biking, boating--- It's a WONDERFUL four-seasons getaway!! Check it out, there's DEFINITELY something for EVERYONE!!

My husband, mom, baby, and I recently spent the day on the beach. For a lake beach, it is a good…read moresize and honestly pretty well kept. There was minimal trash on the beach. The water is murky, like you would expect, and the sand is really rough and gritty, again like you would expect for a lake, but it's not slimy. The bathrooms are brand new. There is a ton of green space and plenty of room to spread out from other families. There are picnic shelters and grills. Huge parking lot! Even on the busiest summer holidays, I have never struggled to find parking. There is a really nice fenced in dog area, as well as as a dog section of the beach. If it was closer, we would probably be there a lot this summer as it's a great way to cool down.

This is a free park where visitors can search for fossils, making it a fun stop for anyone…read moreinterested in geology or paleontology. At first glance, the site doesn't look like much--it's essentially a large hill covered with loose rocks--but that's part of the adventure. There aren't any guides or organized programs, so you're free to explore on your own. During our visit, we found several pieces of fossilized coral, which was exciting and made the experience much more rewarding. If you're willing to spend some time looking, you may be surprised by what you discover. It's a simple attraction, but for fossil enthusiasts or families looking for a unique outdoor activity, it's definitely worth a stop.

Great free spot to stop with kids! Wish there was a bathroom but outside of that you're guaranteed…read moreto find fossils here! I wasn't sure since it's clearly a mini destination spot in the area and we weren't going to get there until later in the evening if we would even find any but sure enough we found tons of great fossils! We picked our favorites and left the rest for others. The space is so large there were two or three other groups there at the same time as us and we didn't bump into or even see each other for a long while there! Loads of parking as well. Worth the stop for sure!

such a lovely area, my boyfriend and I spent our one year anniversary here! we had a picnic at the…read morepark and picked wildflowers after. everyone was so friendly as well.

Love this park. Went to check in and found it's not even posted in Yelp so here I am. Smallish…read moreparking lot, wooden play-sets and things for kids to do. Well maintained, clean, small pond with seats around in the back. Covered shelter with picnic tables. The paths are gravel so plan accordingly if it's been raining.

Relaxing and pretty little area - great place for a park. Nice shade from the forest, and a creek…read moreruns through it. There is also a historic cabin that has been moved here, with a very nice setting under the trees near the parking lot. There is another entrance to the park from the nearby neighborhood, which is great for those residents. A shelterhouse with picnic tables is also available.

Nice quiet little park…read more - Out of the way - Usually not too busy - Well shaded - Public restrooms (when open) - Shelter for gatherings - Trails not paved - Dog and family friendly Would I go back? Yes. This is very close to home for me. Whether it's to clear my head, walk the dog or just get some exercise, Dudley Woods is a great little park to get some nature in.

I'm new to the area and can't believe all the beauty within minutes from my parent's house. This…read morenature preserve in Loveland is apparently a hidden gem. There were very few people in the park. There is a parking lot right by the entrance and the trails are well manicured and easily walkable even for a little dog. Signs and maps are located throughout the park. Benches are available too for those who need a break or just to sit and enjoy the beauty. I'm anxious to head back here again especially with the changing seasons.

This is a really nice, but small nature preserve. It's really flat with nice walkable trails. The…read morecreek is fun to look at for fossils. There is major construction going on right now so it can be loud. There is parking right before where the constructions starts.

We love this park. The playground equipment is diverse for little and big kids, there's a great…read morepaved walking path for bikes or walking and it's always breezy. The toilets are absolutely the most disgusting thing I've ever experienced though. I've never smelled a port a potty worse than them. You are forced to drag little kids about a quarter mile (to the other side of the large parking lot) to clean port a potties which is just a hassle. So either come prepared with a little kid potty and poop in the parking lot, or be ready to walk a far way to not get gagged to death. But the park is really nice! Plenty of shade to sit in, a covered gazebo with a grill to use. Benches and picnic tables with big trees near them. It's a nice area with no riff raff. The toilets are the only problem.

My family and I love this park, my 7 year old nephew especially loves it. It's always very clean…read moreand they have a lot of different equipment to play on. They walking path is only .55 miles but it's alway keep up. This park is great for the whole family, highly recommended!!