The park is located on the site of the old Marble Cliff Quarry. Aside from our favorite dog park now, the overall park includes 182-acres of hiking/walking trails, observations areas, mountain bike trail, observation areas, a waterfall, lakes, and a sport climbing area. It has been years since I have been out here and to say I was impressed was an understatement. I can't wait to come back here. You can learn more at https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/quarry-trails/ read more

Quarry Trails metro park - Parks Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

I love this park!!! It is so beautiful and so spacious. I come here for walks or runs with my husband or friends. The children's play area is very unique and fun. They have paved paths and some trails as well. The waterfall is gorgeous! It's one of those parks that you wouldn't expect in the middle of a city, but I'm so glad I visited the first time and will continue to come back read more

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Friends and I went here on a Sunday morning before it was too crowded. Most of the trails are paved and handicap accessible. We walked from the parking lot, to the falls, and around Turtle Cove. For those who need frequent rests, there are benches and large block stones scattered about that will do the trick. read more

Quarry Trails metro park - View of Millikin Falls from below. - Parks Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

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Really nice trails here. Very relaxing place to walk or sit for a while. Always very clean.

A friend of mine and I were itching to get out in some nature and he let me know this spot was hiding out in the Hilliard area. We headed out on a Friday afternoon right after a big snow and we had a great time exploring. I'll start at the beginning and share that finding it wasn't too tricky but the signs are a little hard to notice if you're not sure what you're looking for. There's a parking lot and a few yards away you'll find the start of the trail. A few steps away from there you'll run into an overlook to a beautiful waterfall. The day we were there it was covered in ice and snow and it sure made for a stellar photo. You can hear the rushing of the water when you get out of your car and it was so fun to be welcomed by it. Next, this little wilderness escape is still under construction. There's a haphazard staircase down to the lower falls area and a cone and signage that says to stay off the steps. As you make your way around the waterfall you'll see that the trail lingers on for quite some time. The view after this is less than exciting. It's pretty much all housing being built around it. I wonder if once it's finished there will be more aesthetically pleasing nature to soak up. If you like to adventure to parks around Columbus, this one is worth it for the waterfall alone. Have fun and be safe! read more

An "interesting" hike to say the least through a developing area I did not know existed. Great time exploring every inch of the park and got about 6.5-7 miles in. It is still under construction but some pretty cool scenery, some intense rock climbing if that's your thing, as well as a sledding hill. Very high end condos going in all around the area, so not exactly a nature hike but should be fun to drop into a restaurant/brewery once the area is completed. read more

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Such a lovely addition to Columbus parks! Quarry trails just opened, snd while they will be making many additions, there is still plenty to see... & with the long line of cars to get in, you can tell that many people are! There are mountain bike trails and paved trails throughout the park. I always appreciate loop trials, and there is a 1 mile loop trail, but you could go off from the loop and make your walk/run longer if you'd like. There are a few small lakes, the river, and a nice waterfall all on the property. There were rangers helping people park, and they were handing out maps as well. Aside form construction, the only thing lacking right now we're waste baskets for pups. There was a ports potty on the trail, and I saw many pet owners throwing their bags in there since they didn't have anywhere else to put them. I'm sure that'll be fixed soon, but what a great park to visit and watch blossom! read more

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I have mixed feelings about this metro park. It certainly feels like it is in the middle of a city, with all the massive developments right next to the park and the constant road noise. But despite the location, they did a great job making this park into a beautiful and enjoyable space. There's quite a bit of paved and gravel walking trails, big bench swings, a shelter with picnic tables, lots of spaces to fish or put a canoe/kayak/paddleboard in the water. There are lots of swans, geese, and ducks by the lakes. Some sections of the trails are in the shade, which is nice on a hot day, but the rest is in the full sun which was pretty rough. The maps online aren't entirely accurate. There were some trail connections that weren't on the map and it doesn't show the dog park. We did check out the historical cemetery which was really cool and quiet - it's just nestled in a little grove of trees and has headstones from the mid 1800s. I like that you can walk a dog on any path, that was nice. The gravel sections are tough for my dog at least because they use very large rocks in the gravel that just dig into his paws. But pavement isn't great in the heat either. I guess dirt paths aren't possible. This is a nice park if you live nearby. But I don't think I'll make the drive out again for this one. read more

It's open! The latest metro park is fabulous! Construction is still underway, with some sections marked for future development, but there's still plenty to check out. Milliken Falls has both an overlook deck near the parking area and a trail with large stone steps that take you down to the lower access. Paved trails and bridges take you around the lake area. One section has a nice boardwalk with benches that give you a nice way to relax right near the water. Play equipment is being put in, though it is currently blocked off. The other section that is currently open is the mountain biking area, which you can either follow the trails to or it has its own parking. This is located near the active quarry site. There are several parking lots available, but it has been busy. Friendly rangers and park staff have been available with maps and answers. read more

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Who would've guessed it would be sunny and 60 degrees in December. That made for a perfect day to stroll in Columbus's new Quarry Trails metro park. We initially attempted to park at the North entrance but there were too many people so no spaces opened up. This end has the mountain bike area. It looked nice from afar. Also, the views of the quarry were impressive from the car. We headed down the road to the south entrance. It was a little hard to find. This and it's closer to the lake. We found a parking spot and headed towards the waterfalls. There was a really nice trail and a children's play area. Lots of people were out walking with their dogs and families. There are adequate areas to sit as well as many Porta potty's. read more

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Beautiful new park that is still transition. It will be an adventure once all complete. That being said, it already is a sight to behold and experience. There are mountain bike trails for various expertise levels. Waterfall features with access upper and lower. Lakes with docks equipped for canoe/kayaks as well as wheelchair accessible. I walked for 5 miles today just enjoying the sights while decompressing from the week Highly recommend! Can't wait for the climbing wall and other things to come in read more

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Me and my family typically love this place. In the summer, the water is absolutely beautiful. We don't often go hiking around here, but love to take our dogs for a walk. There's a massive hill that is a good way to get some cardio in for us and the puppies. However, when I just came here recently, one of the Rangers asked me to put my dogs back on their leash. Obviously, they are in the right, and I am in the wrong. However, just for complaining sake I think that's such an annoying thing to say when there's no one around for a mile. He told me to go to the dog park, which was not on the map. And then once I did get to the dog park- one side of it was closed, and the other side of it was swamped and full of hay. I have three high energy dogs and just wanted them to be able to runoff some energy before I had to take them back home. Sort of a waste of my day, however, typically we do like it here. read more

Beautiful newer metro park on Columbus' NW side. Come here to see the beautiful waterfalls, fish or kayak on the lake, or check out some folks showing some awesome skills on the mountain bike trail. Nice park, located on the site of an old limestone quarry. The park is divided into three easy to reach sections. You can easily walk from the falls to the lake; mountain biking is about 1/4 mile away. Nothing remote about the lake, it overlooks zillions of new luxury apartments/condos... Oh well, it is a METRO park!! Enjoy!! read more

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We went to the southern, Milliken Lakes, area. There are two areas of the park, separated quite a bit. The northern part has bike trails. This section has the falls. We went on a May day after some rains, and the water was up. Decent parking lot, excellent views overlooking the water, although also overlooking lots of brand new apartment complexes. There's an overlook near the top where you can see the upper falls. And then you can go down the trail and see them from below, see some other water, etc. There is a small play area down in the bottoms. There are benches scattered about for old people like me. A very nice park in the heart of the city, with lots of building going on right around it. read more

I enjoyed checking it out, but did not like it as much as the other metro parks I have visited. It felt very "built" rather than just being out in nature. The new construction of multi unit apartments and condos in the park just makes it lose something for me. The waterfall is pretty and the multi purpose trail is nice for a walk or bike ride. read more

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We have visited all the metro parks including the newest, Quarry. The area is still in development with hotel and luxury apts. nearby. Seems more recreational area than "park". More pavement than trees. Happy that it's winter because summer could be brutal. Dogs were welcome. But "no bikes" sign was posted. Not our favorite, but the Quarry adds a uniqueness to this metro park. read more

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very good the dog park was nice and all the other stuff was a hit with the family. We came with my husbands sister and my 5 sisters and all the dogs and kids. we went to the dog park and it took everyone to get them to come back and get leashes on. read more

Very nice views. Good walking paths. Not super large so if you're biking you may want to go elsewhere. read more

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This place is going to be a fantastic addition to the Columbus Metroparks system. It's a work in progress and offers some good walking trails. There are also mountain biking trails. We went on a super cold day, there are plenty of birds in the trees and brush, if you're into bird watching. There's also plenty if ice, so watch your step. Definitely worth checking out! read more

Quarry Trails metro park - The falls - Parks Near Me - Hilliard, Ohio

Beautiful park enjoyed the waterfall and walking trails Also very dog friendly and plenty of parking read more

I explored this place this past Sunday for the first time and it was beautiful. A lot of the park is still under construction but all the walking paths are open for the most part and and there are great views of the lake and the quarry all throughout. I would highly recommend getting there earlier if you go on the weekends because there's not a lot of parking. I got there around 3 PM on a Sunday and lucked out because someone was pulling out of a spot as I was pulling in, but the rest of the parking lot was full. When you first get out of your car and start walking there's a trail that'll take you to an upper waterfall view and then if you continue walking down the stairs there is a lower waterfall view. Both are very good views and I would suggest stopping at both. I then walked the 1 mile loop around the lake and walked the path around the upper part of the quarry. Walking around the top of the quarry was probably my favorite part. It was such a beautiful day and the water, the rocks, all of it was spectacular. It definitely seemed to be a hotspot because there were a lot of people there out walking with their families, dogs, etc. They do have a couple Porta potty's on site in case you need to use the restroom. I think this place is going to be a really awesome spot when all the construction is done. I highly recommend! read more

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Beautiful trails and longer than I thought too! I like that it's through a wooded area with beautiful sites to see. It's really close to where I live which is a plus too! read more

The south entrance has a paved trail of about 200 yards which brings one to the top of the falls. It is a great place for a wheelchair bound visitor to enjoy the sight. read more

Will be incredible once complete! Lots of cool offerings, love the kayak stations, water bridge, and playground. Bike park looks dope. Easy to get to. Knocking off one star because setting is weird. Lots of new builds immediately overlooking the park. Very close and take away from the feeling that you're in nature. Hopefully there are plans for more greenery/trees once complete. read more

Great spot in a somewhat urban area to walk and enjoy nature. The waterfall and children's play area are great attractions