We decided to visit as part of the Creativity Tour 250 Ohio. It wasn't hard to find. It is free,…read morebut due to upkeep, they ask for donations. It is a cute artsy exhibit full of little treasures to exam at your own pace! We took about 15 or so minutes to look it all over. They have printed brochures of the exhibit (the Highlight Tour) and flowers. There was even a fun scavenger hunt to do. So many different rocks make this up. We were glad to have found this hidden treasure. T

This place is so unique! Its free to visit though donations are appreciated to help with upkeep…read more Its not a huge space, we probably spent about 15 minutes there but really enjoyed our time looking at how intricate things were. Dogs are allowed but they ask that they be carried which was no problem for us since our dogs are small

Met friends here so the kids could play. Splashpad which we weren't dressed for but which was…read morepopular on a late July day. Big playset with lots of options. And shaded benches for the parents. Huge, old-school central city park. Ponds, plenty of parking, remnants of what must have been canoe livery and other attractions in years gone by. Shelters. Plenty of trees and also plenty of open space. A gem for the city, and I envy people who live right nearby.

Well, first off, I'd have to say don't believe everything you read/hear. Yes, I suppose this park…read more(along with a good bit of the "Field of Springs" itself...) doesn't have the best reputation, but other than its murky, garbage and algae choked waters, its reputation for DANGER after hours, and its general state of "past its prime," it's really a wonderful gem. I drive through here often on my way home from work, and it REALLY is the definition of a "gem in the ROUGH!!" There's TONS of history here, hidden away in the broken down boathouses just BEGGING to be restored to their former glory. There's a few large picnic pavilions, a dog park, a community garden, a busy playground and spray-ground for the kiddies, and so much more. A few years back, they created some "rapids" for kayakers, but it has very sadly been abandoned/not kept up. The park is the setting for a number of 5K races every year (Mr. M&P even "ran" a few...) and it's also the home of the wonderful Springfield Art Museum. Annual events like the Summer Arts Fest and the Food Truck Competition are VERY popular, but this place STILL (IMO...) gets no respect. Take a detour during the sunset hours, bring your pooch to the dog park, your kids to the playground, or just take a walk to clear your head. Give this "old girl" the respect she deserves...!! ENJOY!!

A great park for kids of all ages. It has a nice playground area with swings slides and such.there…read moreare a few picnic tables and several benches There's a pond for fishing. There are maure trees for shade and some younger ones that will provide shade for future generations. The park is well maintained

Hadn't been here in years. They now charge for parking. I found free parking across the street…read more The building at the entrance was open and has one bathroom and water fountain but can't count on it being open. I went down the stone stairs ... they were slippery but was glad i still could manage them. They have changed things ... added wooden pathways and more water at the bottom of the stairs. I'd hoped walk to both waterfalls. But wearing new shoes and saw it was muddy. So just headed back up the stairs to the car. They have bird feeders at the buildings. Nice place to hike. Parking is 10 bucks.

Let's start off with the only thing that took me as interesting. They charge $10 for parking. It's…read morea non profit so I guess this is to help in taking care of the the facilities and help pay the staff. I'd never been here but the lovely Mrs went to camp here with her 8th grade class back in the 80's. I'd never been so was kind of curious about it as I was under the impression that it's just a park where kids could learn about nature and all its magic. What I found out is that it is an incredible wandering path. Lots of things to see like waterfalls, rock formations and even a path where you get from one side to the other by stepping from stone to stone. Lots of folks, lots of pets, big and small. The education center had a park employee out there with a bigger falcon, then a smaller falcon and then the gorgeous barn owl. The folks inside the education center were incredibly helpful and knew a ton about the inhabitants of the 'enclosures'. My favorite was the teeny tiny Megatron who's the smallest and cutest owl I've ever seen. Park isn't marked very well. They suggest you download the digital map from the QR code as you walk toward the very nice restroom facility. This is very nice but... the signs(pieces of paper with numbers written on them) with the corresponding numbers from the map are either missing, blurred due to water or faded from the sun. I'm hoping one of the Boy Scouts we saw while here takes it upon themselves to start their petition to create more permanent signs for their 'Eagle' comprehensive service project. There were so many times we were like...where are we. Plenty of trash to pick up so if you're like me, bring a small grocery bag and leave it better than you came. Thank you to the nice couple with the long haired dachshund who climbed the rocky pylon to help me get the cup that had been left there. It makes me happy that there are people still out there willing to help me with such simple but worthwhile side projects.

Had a blast coming here. I've never heard of this place before, but my friends told me about it so…read morewe went. Very peaceful and clean. Wasn't really crowded at all on a Saturday where it was 82° which shocked me. The rocks may hurt some people's feet so some beach shoes will come in handy for those with sensitive feet.

Wonderful!!!! The cabins are super nice and the lake is just great! I've been here several times…read moreand it's got everything!

My husband, baby, and I recently camped at John Bryan State Park. My mom and I hiked here years…read moreago, so I knew it was pretty. The campground is not exactly wooded, but is filled with big trees, giving it lots of shade and a bit of a wooded feel, which we like. The parking pad at our site was nice and level and big enough for our truck and trailer. The picnic table and fire pit did the trick. The campground was really noisy until exactly 10pm when everything fell silent. It was quiet until 6:30am, so sleeping was easy-- minus the yells of wild animals that fought nearby. The bathrooms were impressively clean! At least the family and women's room. I didn't shower there, but will remember for next time how clean they were. The camping fee was comparable to anywhere else we've camped. Will be back!

John Bryan State Park is a beautiful 750 acre park near Yellow Springs, Ohio. It's a great place…read moreto take a nature hike, especially during the fall when the leaves are changing. The trails are clean and well kept. If hiking isn't your thing, there are lots of areas to play frisbee, let your kids run around, or have a picnic in the shade. It's about a 45 minute drive for us, so we don't go often but when we do go once or twice a year, we always enjoy this beautiful park.

We wanted to hike on this hot summer day. The trails were shaded so it was very enjoyable. We…read morestarted at the nature center and took the stairs down to the John L. Rich trail and looped back around crossing over onto the north rim trail. Heavily trafficked trails from what I saw.

Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve is my first state park I have visited in Ohio, and it did not…read moredisappoint. I'm not a hiker, but I found the trail to be a somewhat easy hike for a senior and the walkways and guardrails were well-maintained. There are lots of benches to sit on to take in nature, darling native plants, and plenty of interesting facts to read about along the trail. We saw photos and explanations of how the Little Miami River was used to power grist and cotton mills, paper factories, and breweries. In the information building, we were greeted by the very friendly ranger, who gave us a botanical identification brochure (it would have been very useful during the hike) and introduced us to the turtles in their enclosure. The preserve was quiet, and we enjoyed ourselves so much. This is just the start of our adventure of the Clifton Gorge, and there are so many more activities to explore. We hope to be back during another season when the water in the gorge is flowing more rapidly.

One of the most surprisingly beautiful "hidden gems" I've seen in this area!! I was actually…read moreplanning to check out another local attraction (Pearl's Fen) but this place was on the way, so I stopped, mostly out of curiosity, and I'm SO glad I did!! I had limited time, but did make it about 3/4 of the way around the main trail, with stops along the way to take pictures. Wonderful, varied scenery, varied terrain, and VERY scenic!! This old quarry has been "repurposed" and is a great spot to "get away from it all" without going too far. A good-sized lake, a few easy to moderate trails (the rocky lake overlooks are nice!!) and plenty of parking are what you'll find. No, not the best trail markings/maps, but if I figured it out, anyone can!! A great spot to discover in Greene County, I'll be back!!

Such a cool place to visit! Very quiet and peace land to explore, we had no idea this existed until…read moretoday :)

Came here for their summer art series and their tribute to America concert. Weather was great (even…read morewith the heat). Great little spot for a concert. If you have ever been to Blossom in the Akron area...this is a much smaller and much more laid back similar outdoor feel. I am sure we will be back if we can find this their schedule of events.

This is yet another review that got stuck in my draft folder. I'm not sure if It is an error on my…read morepart that's causing this or if it's on Yelps end. Either way, I feel it is my responsibility as an Elite to provide my readers with accurate insightful entertaining reviews. As a kid I grew up playing in Snyder Park and Cliff Park, Cliff Park was renamed Veterans Park. For years they've been doing the Summer Arts Festival. Veterans Park is now a great place for me to visit when I return to Springfield Ohio. It's fun to schedule family time during the Summer Arts Festival, which attracts many nationally known tribute bands, as well as some local tallent in addition to the summer arts festival, you can walk jog relax read have a picnic or bring your kids to the playground. The Springfield Museum of Art is located in the park and is really cool. If you're a resident. I'm sure you know all about this beautiful park. if you're visiting Springfield Ohio be sure to check it out. Remember to check the Summer Arts Festival schedule while planning a trip to the area.

We read that there was a talk with guided tour at this reserve so we made time to go. It started…read morewith a talk about the geologic history of the area and the uniqueness of this particular fen (or bog.) it was very done and quite informative! Next a guide took us into the fen on a nicely built boardwalk. She talked about the various plant and trees and how special this place was. Like the white cedar are not typical in Ohio but here the glaciers brought the seeds and possibly the trees from up north. Then the upwelling groundwater provided a climate favorable to cedars. So cool! It's a great place to spend some time and hike a bit. It gets a recommend from me!

Lifelong history buffs, we joined OHS a few years ago, and this year decided to visit all of the…read moresites in their system. We were going to Urbana for a festival and saw this was nearby, so we stopped in. And fell in love. It's small and out of the way, and beautiful. The visitors' center is pretty new, and small too, but nice. A little gift shop, meeting rooms, some educational exhibits. The staff were super friendly and helpful. The trail (boardwalk) is wheelchair and stroller accessible, which was nice for us with a baby. It's a short loop, and you are right in the middle of the fen, with flowers, water, sun and shade, and little lizards. A beautiful, relaxing, educational walk. Plan for an hour or so. Well worth a detour. We'll be back.