This little park is seen by almost anyone coming to Marysville, but few people stop to visit it…read more On a small triangle along 5th, it is always beautifully landscaped. Pleasant enough while driving by, it repays a visit (though, of course, traffic noise can be distracting.) Trees, flowers, shrubs, on a triangular mounded area at the border between the neighborhood and the more commercial street.

Also known by its nickname "Sheep Farm Park," this is the new property purchased by Columbus…read moreRecreation and Parks that was formerly a (you guessed it!) sheep farm. It was actually a historic farm from about the 1880s, so it's a nice bit of history in the area. They've started with some basic set up: there's a nice large sign by a parking area, and signage directs you to the trail that's been mowed through the grassy field. Pet bags are provided at the trailhead so it seems dog friendly. It's a nice green area in the midst of neighborhoods and across from the OSU Airport. I've heard that they are discussing potential additional amenities/improvements, so it will be interesting to see what else they do. In the meantime, it makes for a nice place to take an easy walk and to watch airplanes heading out or coming into the airport across the street.

This is a neat place to explore! Parking is street parking - watch the signage. When you head into…read morethe woods, you'll be greeted in short order by a fork in the trail. If you head to the right, it takes you along a hilly area that looks down on the stream and then it deadends into the fence abutting the cemetery. If you head to the left, you get an interesting trip along the stream and down to the river. This is a great area for kids because there's a lot of neat things to explore and challenge them. There are sections of the trail that require using stepping stones across smaller streams flowing down into the large stream. There are some great areas for fort building, and, on our visit, there was a particularly large and impressive one set up. Depending on the height of the water there are little "islands" in some sections of the stream you can explore. The trail and stream eventually meet up with the river, and there's a connection to the multiuse trail and bridge. When we headed over initially, we had expected just a quick visit to the woods, and we ended up spending a good 1 1/2 hours exploring!

Rush Run is a Columbus City Park that is inside the City of Worthington behind Walnut Grove…read moreCemetery. It sits across the river from Antrim Park and is a not so well known plot of thick trees and brush flanking a ravine. I happened upon it the other day while walking. Its entrance is off the inconspicuous Broadmeadows Blvd, far from any major highway. The things you find on some forgotten stretch of nothing! And just when you think you know all there is to know about your city? It is about the same size as Antrim but it is not an activities area. It is dense woodland with the watershed stream Rush Run bubbling through it. The trees are of all types and ages. It's too early in the spring for canopies to form, yet swarms of birds and insects have taken hold. The lay of the land is one of slight slopes, hills, and rugged path studded with root outgrowths and fallen saplings. I can not say it is 'pristine,' as the turf have been pounded by hundreds of feet and is matted like hat hair. There is too much trash littered around, and some weeds do not look to be local. The ravine is the mist interesting sight here; it becomes deeper at the Parks Eastern side. Ravines are the only half way interesting geological feature this area has outside the Appalachian foothills of Gahanna, so I always suggest people get out and see them. Three stars for now but a summer return is a must. Once the leaves foliage comes and the undergrowth rises, the place may be more beautiful than early spring shows.

Stumbled upon this place with a friend and was instantly intrigued. We were able to pull over and…read moreget a closer look at the sculptures. Each ear of corn looked unique and they were about 6ft tall. I really enjoyed this small side quest to learn about something new and see a piece of Ohio history up close

This art installation is a great concept. I love what it represents. What don't I love? The lack of…read morecolor. I wish the ears of corn were actually painted. It's a free experience and cool to see, but kind of underwhelming once you get out there. The details on the corn is pretty awesome though.

Small rustic park with a trail…read more Parking is available in adjacent church parking lots. Not for a long hike but great for a stretch maybe lunch hour walk. It's perfect for small kids. No restrooms. Worth a visit a hidden wooded area.

Smith Nature Park is a small park between two churches in Upper Arlington. I thought nothing of it…read more Then one time we checked it out. It's really worth a look. There's lots in the space it takes up. I like how convenient this is. It's easy to get to. There's parking on either side of the woods. It's between two churches so a Sunday morning would be the worst time to come here. There's plenty of parking any other time. It's small enough that you can get through it in a few minutes maybe even less. There's some cool sights like a bridge and a stream. I like these small parks like Smith Nature Park. It's a cool spot in a boring white suburb. There needs to be more places like this.

Great little hidden gem of a park! Right near Everal barn…read more The actual playground has little coverage from the Sun. restrooms nearby, picnic tables and a drinking fountain. Rest rooms open Late October to April. Fields for soccer, lacrosse etc

They did a great job hosting the Westerville Music & Arts festival here. The staffers working the…read moreevent were all really welcoming and we were able to park at one of the designated lots easily. The parking map was a bit confusing, but it all worked out. It was laid out well throughout the park and you could enjoy the live music from several musical acts as you walked around to all of the vendor tents. Park has a small pond and a paved walking path.

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.

This is a really neat historical farm. It is set in the Depression era, with some of the items on…read moredisplay having signage that indicated pre-WWII dates in the late 1930s/early 1940s. It is a very nice property located directly across the street from Gallant Woods Park, which it shares a connector trail with. It does have its own very large gravel parking lot, as well. There is a cute farmhouse, a white barn, and a machine shed. Inside of the exterior buildings are era-appropriate equipment, such as tractors and a really neat car! There is also signage and space for the sheep and cows, which were all outside enjoying the lovely weather during our recent visit. There is currently a very cute calf too. A variety of outdoor games were available to play, such as badminton, and the farmhouse can be toured, as well. There's a large vegetable garden next to the house that was absolutely blooming. A large pond is set towards the middle of the property, and it has a nice overview deck with benches to sit and enjoy the view. There were a lot of frogs and birds, plus a small turtle, to see on our recent visit. It has a very picturesque view with a little windmill. This is a wonderful place to explore and learn more about another time period!