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    Schnormeier Gardens

    4.8 (13 reviews)

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    Bridge at the Asian landscape
    Margie W.

    Very cool gardens and easy, picturesque walk. (Probably not suitable for those with mobility issues). Enjoyed the statues and different landscapes. Maybe my expectations were a bit high, but it was definitely worth the trip.

    Mindy H.

    The June tour of the Japenese/Chinese inspired gardens was so much better than I was even expecting!! The self-guided tour of the gardens allowed for literal roaming of the property off path (as there are no official paths). I had thought this would be a drive-through tour to protect the garden space (pricing is by the car load). I thought I would have 1 hour. When I learned I could walk the grounds at my leisure and literally stay as long as I wanted, I was amazed and ended up staying for almost 3 hours tracing and retracing my steps! Thank you, Schnormeier family, for sharing your treasure with all of the public who want to come!

    Jennifer R.

    I want to thank the Yelpers who wrote reviews of this property, as I never would have known about it otherwise. As soon as I read about it being open to the public on June weekends this year, I purchased tickets online. Apparently, they reduced the amount of cars allowed from years past, and it was very nice not to have large crowds. The home was built by Ted and Ann Schnormeier, and the history is very interesting. The Visitor Center had pictures of the property prior to the renovations and it really is amazing how they transformed it. Although the property does not have marked trails per se, we found it easy to navigate all of the various gardens using the map provided. Visitor tip: sunscreen, water, and comfortable walking shoes are needed here on a hot summer day. The property is pristine in its beauty and very tranquil. There are several beautiful spots to sit and listen to the peaceful sounds of running streams. We loved the tea house and the Japanese style gardens built around the side of the main house. The various volunteers working the day we visited were so gracious, and we enjoyed all of the information they shared with us about the family and the property.

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    Nadira Y.

    Visited this beautiful private garden with my family for the first time this year. Actually, I had never heard about this place until this weekend. This garden oasis is owned by Mr. Schnormeier and in the month of June every year, he allows visitors enter his gardens from Thursday to Sunday 10am to 4pm. The area is over 75 acres and has a lot of greenery and plants. It was an hour away from our home and served as a nice day out in nature during these times of COVID. There is a welcome center after you park and you can grab a map there. There is plenty of parking available on the lawn there and their is an attendant who helps show you the way. There is no cost of parking or admission ticket to enter the garden. There are two locations of bathrooms as well. The garden features several themed areas like the waterfalls garden and Chinese cup garden. The garden is hilly, so definitely wear comfortable shoes. The garden exudes "peace, harmony, and serenity" just as it strives to do.

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    Gwen W.

    Me and Anna H. took a day trip to SG to check out the house and gardens. A Frank Lloyd Wright inspired house, cool landscaped grounds, tranquil gardens and sculptures about. I especially loved the Japanese garden and house. The Schnormeier Gardens are only open on the weekends for a couple of months during the summer, so reservations are a must. The grounds are free to roam, however parking was $20 per car, fyi. And, you can't go inside the house because the family owners still live their (one guy said it has been totally renovated and shows no signs of FLW at all...?). The day we made the trek it was super dreary grey outside and a steady lite rain all day, which made appreciating the historical significance an general beauty a bit more difficult to grasp. If you're an architecture/urban development/history buff like me, this is definitely a place to stop and check off your to-do list!

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    fantastic gardens and art, expect a good hike up and down hills, best place gotta see to believe

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    went with my friend last minute and i was amazed by the absolutely breathtaking views. i can't wait to go back next year.

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    Taylor Farm Park - Kids climb up the various rope levels to get to the slide.

    Taylor Farm Park

    4.4(8 reviews)
    29.7 mi

    This is a really pretty area. We had so much fun exploring the boardwalks through the wetlands - we…read morespotted tiny turtles, frogs and tadpoles, egrets and herons, ducks, and so much more! You can get a nice walk in with the looping combo of paved trail and boardwalk/bridges. There are a few shelters and trees around to help with the sun a bit. On the far end is a playground, with a very nice large shelterhouse with picnic tables. The playground is a lot of wood, metal, and climbing nets, and has sections for ages 2-5 and 5-12. By far the biggest draw appeared to be the very tall, fast slide, accessible via climbing net. There are benches available, and play shades available in one section. A nice sized parking lot is available too.

    Looks new. It's like the parks and rec teamed up with NIN and said let's create a Goth Industrial…read moreplayground. No color. Just steel and rope. Huge space to roam, hike, see natural habitats and also let the kiddos climb, slide and swing, etc. -- I did not see restrooms. But didn't get to see all the trails. The paths are mostly gravel and natural elements with a touch of modern engineering here and there. Covered shelter picnic area available. (See pics) Cannot see park from the parking lot. So littles with necessary diaper changes and meltdowns may pose a difficult space to take a break in the car. Parking is a trek from the actual playground. Plan accordingly.

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    Taylor Farm Park - Tall climbing tower with slide

    Tall climbing tower with slide

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    Sensory Trail Park - The treehouse at Sensory Trail Park

    Sensory Trail Park

    5.0(2 reviews)
    43.5 mi

    This is a very cool park! My children tend to gravitate toward parks and playgrounds where there…read moreare open-ended and tactile features available, and this park has that. There are boulders to climb, outdoor musical instruments to play, a treehouse to play pretend in (and is wheelchair accessible!), a merry-go-round, swings, a traditional playground structure with slides, and lots more. The playground area is lined with wood chips. There is also lots of space to run around, and lots of trees. Like the name of the park suggests, this is a very sensory-friendly park, and there are nature stations set up all around where you can use your senses to explore. There is also a short, paved trail that goes around the park, which is wide and smooth enough for strollers and wheelchairs. The trail goes by a creek, which is nice. As of right now, this is the only sensory-friendly park in the state of Ohio! It's definitely worth a visit.

    This is a really neat and wonderfully inclusive park. This features a short, paved path that is…read morewheelchair and walker accessible. Along the path are a variety of interactive stations that are also designed to be accessible. If you start near the entry sign, you'll find a Little Free Library, which, on our recent visit, was loaded with a lot of great kids options. Just ahead is a variety of benches and a little music garden, featuring musical instruments that can be played, and you can also interact with the Rough Bark Tactile Display to learn more about different tree barks. A little further down are the cutest animal looking instruments that can also be used. As you continue down the path, you find a swingset with a variety of swings that include both traditional and accessible options. There's a nice little shaded bench area with information about the creek, Fetter's Run, that can be seen from the location. As you proceed along, a very exciting find is the Treehouse, which is built within the forest trees as opposed to up in one, which allows a wheelchair ramp to make it accessible. This overlooks the creek and has things to explore, like neat nature art and a second floor (not accessible) with a fire pole. At the end of the path is a shelter house with picnic tables and nearby grills. Most, if not all, of the signage included Braille translations, as well. There is a large parking lot here, but I do note that this is located behind a school, so I'm not sure how that would affect parking for a visit during a school day.

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    Sensory Trail Park - Second level of tree house

    Second level of tree house

    Sensory Trail Park - Tree house from path

    Tree house from path

    Sensory Trail Park - Shelter house

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