I love coming here! My friend lives in Belvedere Neighborhood, and it's only about a two minute…read morewalk from her house. It's a well-kept area with two ponds that have plenty of fish. I've come here loads of times to fish with my friends. There's plenty of shade created by the trees, and there's two fountains. I could sit here in the summer sun for hours chatting with friends and catching fish (and throwing them back in). I will definitely return.

I am looking to buy a home here this spring. This will be a full time home for 4/5 months so a…read morewasher dryer hook up is necessary. Contact ken.terry25@yahoo.com

UPDATE: One thing I forgot to mention in my first review is that there are fish in the lake (duh)…read moreand if that makes you squeamish, then I suggest staying at the shoreline. Now, the shallow part of the lake where most people swim has fish, however, they are not that big. The fish may brush past you but it is no big deal, they can't hurt you. Now, it is time for WHY I DON'T SWIM IN THE DEEP PART OF THE LAKE!!!! The fish in the deep part of the lake are COLOSSAL and they can latch on to you. Examples of the fish are catfish and GIANT carp. There was one lady that told me and my family that one time she was on top of a raft just vibing and a carp jumped on her which knocked her off the raft and she received a bruise from it . After the fish jumped on her, her sons practically wrestled the fish and brought it to shore, below is the image of the carp. Personally, I do get a bit startled by fish brushing past me, but it's nothing compared to what people have to endure in the deep section of the lake lol.

Awesome lake community just north of Columbus. We have…read morefriends with a home and it just a lovely setting. The water is calm and beautiful. The neighborhoods are great, easy to walk and enjoyable to visit. Look forward to our next visit, and who knows, maybe a purchase down the road!

I wrote a email more than 2.5 weeks ago to the General Manager and Accounts Receivable.  No answer,…read moreso I politely followed it up a week ago.  Such a simple email to answer.  I wanted clarification.  Does Candlewood add a $7 fee for any paper check that is sent to them?  Members, using ACH have experienced Candlewood taking money out of their checking account long after they have moved. Others have had deductions for charges they have not known they had. I don't like having money deducted from my checking account when no statement is ever sent out.  I rarely contact the office and am patient when I do, but I have found them unresponsive.  How hard is it to hit reply to my email and answer my question  "is there a $6.95 fee for every paper check Candlewood lake receives"?  So 5 stars for the lake, 2 stars for the office averages to3.5 stars minus .5 stars for aggravation!

Wow! This reservoir in Shelby is very cool. We had some time so I found that this place was close…read morewhere we were at. This park has a 1.25 mile walk, and with mile markers labeled on the concrete. The map also says that they also have a hiking trail here. They also have a ramp here, so you can kayak around the reservoir. I was really surprised to see that this park was in Shelby. The background scenery was breathtaking.

Buried a treasure here but you'll never find it. But I'll give you a clue. The bird that sings is…read morelast in line for the bench to sit on the grass and vine!

Our first experience with the hatchery has come through my son being awarded a mentored youth…read morewaterfowl hunt in the marsh area of the hatchery through the annual controlled hunts lottery that takes place every June-July by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. The hunting and marsh area of the hatchery is a very beautiful place full of wildlife there is also a archery range that is available to the public. If your looking for a chill place to go for a walk and explore this would be a neat place to check out. Be aware that during hunting seasons there could be deer or waterfowl lottery hunts taking place.

I was looking for things to do near the Dawes Arboretum, and wandering through the Internet led me…read moreto the Hebron Fish Hatchery. The facility is just off the 70 near Buckeye Lake, though presently some road construction requires you to drive a large loop to get there. If you're curious about the hatchery, the education center is a good place to start. There are displays about hatchery operations and some brochures that guide you around the rest of the buildings. The Hebron Fish Hatchery raises walleyes, saugeyes, striped bass, bluegills, and channel catfish. There are sixty-three open in-ground ponds, where you can hike and birdwatch. The fish holding and distribution center has large tanks of fish and the incubation area, where you can see tubes of fish eggs that will make you a little reluctant to eat tapioca in the future. It was an open house event when I visited, so there were several activities for kids including a fishing pond and an archery range. The staff was friendly and happy to talk about the hatchery. I grew up visiting the Nimbus Fish Hatchery on the American River in CA, which collects and raises Pacific salmon and steelhead, but this is a far more modest operation. It's certainly worth a look around, but don't make a special trip from Columbus just to see the place.

We took our dog here during the golden hour. There is plenty of conveniently located parking spots…read morethroughout the park. The trails aren't paved which was nice for our dog and we got to see people riding their horses which was pretty unique! Just watch out for horse poop! We explored the park for a while, taking our time walking around the pond, exploring the fairy garden and just generally taking in the beautiful scenery on a December afternoon. Our dog had a great time. There is also a dog park on the premises which was like icing on the cake for our pup! Lots to do and see! Highly recommend!

I think I was here long ago, for a Civil War reenactment? Came today for the Fairy Trail party…read more Didn't realize you had to pre-register, so we just walked past the carriage rides, face-painting, swag bags, and more. Kid K said that didn't bother her, as long as we could do the trail (which is open all summer.) But we couldn't find it. Signage and maps for that are awful. We found the start of the trail, but past that, multiple branches went all over. I will say the main park trail system is well-marked with blazes, and the park map does pretty well with them. But no sign of the fairies. I had hoped we'd at least be able to follow other people since there were so many there for the party, but folks were going to all the other parts of the park too. We passed a mini zip-line area and a forest playground, but the kid wasn't interested, and eventually got worn out and just wanted to leave. So, two stars for the fairy trail portion since it needs more organization. I'm sure if we'd actually found it we'd give it more. But four or five for the park as a whole, which has loads of amenities: shelters, parking, playgrounds, dog park, restrooms (fancy pit ones,) and the mound, which I also didn't see. A big lake and a couple smaller ponds, and wetlands. Oh, well. Maybe we'll try again some other time.

So this is a rather sweet park! You aren't quite sure why this place has so many starts as you…read moredrive in and you're like... how can this be the park to the right? The answer to this is being patient. Drive down and find the 'lower' parking lot, jump out and wander under the freeway overpass and that's when you go... 'holy cow, this is gorgeous!!' The lake is so pretty, the paths are well marked. This would be a go to spot during the fall color changes as the reflections off the lake would be pretty much what dreams are made of. Lots of space on walkway that goes all the way around the lake so you never feel crowded. Shows like 1.3miles but I'd guess closer to 2.0 miles but it's all pretty much flat and groomed. If you're ever in this area, plan a good walk with your significant other, put your phone in your pocket, hold their hands and just talk about how amazing your life is with them in it. And don't forget. Listen to what they have to say.

Great place to enjoy trees and water during a nice walk. The bike path skirts the west side of the…read morelake. There is a separate walking and jogging path around the lake.

Hughes Outdoors is awesome! They are helpful and very responsive with communication. We rented 3…read morestand up paddle boards and joined with two people who already had boards to have a super fun Sunday afternoon on Howard area of Alum Creek. Hughes Outdoors made it fun and easy to try something new. Hughes Outdoors is the perfect company to help you plan a super fun day with your friends, family members or a special date with your partner.

Hughes Outdoors is fantastic. They were waiting on us when we arrived and were very personable…read more The kayak launch dock at the loading ramp they use is so nice. Easy in and out and Hughes Outdoors helped us get situated. This area of Alum Creek Lake is a no-wake area and very calm and peaceful. I highly recommend this kayak outfitter. We will be back for sure.

This is a small community park that had been donated, developed, and maintained by local farmers,…read morevolunteers, and the school (Highland School District). There is a large gravel parking lot that surrounds the grass and pond. The baseball field is right by the lot as well. The lot/road curves back to the forest where additional walking paths are. The pond often has families of geese cheerfully swimming while people walk the loop around the pond or fish. There is a small gazebo sitting on the water although it does need a new coat of paint. On Halloween they try to have a treat trail for the kids and once or twice they had a haunted trail in the forest. Sadly now that Fishburn (local farmer) has passed the park does not get as much support as it once did. We still enjoy taking the dogs for a walk or enjoying a lone stroll though. You can also hear the school marching band practicing nearby or see them practicing. Please keep in mind this is a very small park, nothing fancy, but it's nice for such a small community.