I've been (re)discovering some of the area's beautiful metro parks, and this Sunday's late afternoon visit to Bellebrook's Sugarcreek Metro Park was a real treat!! Shady and cool, in spite of the humid weather, and the best-marked trails I've seen at any of the Metro Parks I've visited so far!! I took the orange and blue trails, and even with my lousy sense of direction, I never got lost once!! Be sure to see the Three Sisters (now only two...) 550 year old white oaks on the orange trail, and the beautiful Orange Osage Tunnel, a real gem. Can't wait to check them both out in the fall!! Worth a visit... A true gem in the Five Rivers crown!! read more

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Great safe place to hike. We tried a different trail .. green was 3.1 mile and more challenging. More hills and crossing a few streams on rocks. They were nice sturdy rocks but im old and uncoordinated.. so it was challenging. We were hot and tired but made it back safe. Great place to hike. read more

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The Sugarcreek MetroPark trails were awesome today. It was the perfect weather for a hike. Our dog even had an opportunity to meet another Frenchie today. That was officially his first one. (Outside of his family) I highly recommend this park / trail. Especially if you like changes in elevation. Unfortunately, we were a half a mile into our hike before I started the app to track our mileage! #TeamClark #HikeForTheHeart #HealthyLife read more

Sugarcreek Metropark - Parks Near Me - Bellbrook, Ohio

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the address on the internet seems to be one of the parking lot / entrances. there seems to be 4 others but it was a nice park

OH MY GOODNESS: get to this park! I had no idea how close this park is to Waynesville, but it is the perfect park right outside the city that offers various trails for different interests. I have been really enjoying checking out all the metro parks in the area, and these parks right outside of Deaton do a great job of welcoming in a community that wants to get outside in the fresh air. I met up with a group of people through Cincinnati hikes, but this park seems extremely safe. I do believe that you could walk by yourself and be completely fine. There was lots of traffic on the trails but also not too crowded that you could not escape people. My favorite trail was a section that ran through an open Prairie with wildflowers. The trails are marked well, and there is a huge parking lot in front of the trail system. There is also a men and women's bathroom located at the trail head. If you are in the mood to explore, add this part to your list! read more

I have been here twice in the cold weather (after leaves have dropped and the first ice storm/snow) so I know that I have not been to this park yet at its best. I am guessing that's in the spring when all the leaves are back on the trees, plants are flowering, and the creek is running so I have something to which to look forward. But I was impressed nonetheless. Their are multiple hiking (trail running) options (that are separate from the horse trails) with varying distances depending upon your time allotment. There are several creeks running through the park so there are multiple crossings to be navigated (no bridges but strategically placed large stones). And there are bathroom facilities and a picnic area. And to top it off, the trails are well maintained and well marked, with trail maps posted at each major intersection. This should be the standard for this type of facility. While I love that the trails are not paved (hate concrete or asphalt in these types of parks), be aware that the trails can get quite muddy in spots after a rain or when the ice/snow melts. And it can be slick in some places. But that's why you come to a park like this. Enjoy it for what it is!! I hope that I can get out here during or soon after a snowfall! read more

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We absolutely loved what little we got to explore and can't wait to go back. We met some friends here. They also have a little one. The flat trail was perfect considering my little boy is 28 lb. and I spend most of my time with him in a carrier on my back. Also, there's a great little stream. We saw people with their dogs playing in the water, which was very exciting to the kids. We ended up stopping there for quite a bit as the kids loved skipping stones and a break from our speed walking. I'm praying for good weather so we can visit here again soon! read more

Sugarcreek Metropark - Parks Near Me - Bellbrook, Ohio

So my family has been in Centerville for a long time...but somehow I haven't made my way over to Sugarcreek until this past weekend! I'm glad I did though! It's a nice, well-maintained park with some good trails for walking or running. Lots of families, dog walkers, etc. but it never felt crowded. The paths are nicely maintained. Some parts of the path are a bit muddy, but nothing extreme. I went on the Orange trail, which is a little over 1 mile or so. Not very hilly, takes you by the 3 sisters trees, and the Osage tree tunnel which is pretty cool. I would love to go back in the spring or fall when there are leaves and flowers instead of barren branches! I also went on the Green trail, which is slightly over 3 miles and gives you some good views. The creek had a low water level (really low, there wasn't even water in some areas) but I assume that's because it hasn't rained recently. There's bathrooms in the front (I didn't go, but my sister said it's like a clean Porta-potty), shelters with picnic tables, and signs along the way to direct you along the trails. I will definitely be back! read more

Sugarcreek Metropark - Tree tunnel on the orange trail - Parks Near Me - Bellbrook, Ohio

Sugarcreek is a lovely nature preserve that is perfect for trail running, hiking, and exploring. The trails are well-kept and easy to follow, and the creek, trees, and meadows are beautiful. read more

Sugarcreek Metropark - Parks Near Me - Bellbrook, Ohio

Beautiful park! There are three different trails that you can choose to do here. I loved looking at the beautiful colors during the fall and can't wait to come here to hike again. Parking can be limited at times as there are many people who love to come here! read more

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What a great park! I only hiked a small portion of the trails here, so I'll definitely be back. The three sisters (which seem to really be two now) are some of the oldest trees in Ohio at 550 years old! They preside over a little meadow and are only a short, easy hike from the parking area on the orange trail, so even if you aren't a big hiker, you should check these out! The osage orange tunnel is WAY cooler than I anticipated, and I was already pretty pumped to see it. The branches arch over the path creating a very cool effect. The hiking trails seemed nice and varied. The orange trail, which I took, was an easy, wide path through the forest and bordering on a vast meadow with some beautiful wildflowers. There are trails through the meadow and throughout the rest of the forested area, and the trails are pretty well marked with posts a little after each intersection. They also have signage throughout that you can scan with your phone for a little more interactivity. The only negative thing that happened was the bees seemed to gravitate toward me... I'm blaming my floral smelling shampoo... read more

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This is our favorite local park to walk with our dog. There is a covered picnic area, restrooms, and a water fountain near the front of the park. We especially love the orange trail (just over a mile), as you get to see the beautiful Osange Orange tunnel and the "three sisters" which are a charming part of this parks history. Parking is free. read more

My husband and I love coming to this park, especially in the fall to take walks. We usually take one of the trails that runs along the side of the creek as it can offer some different views versus a normal walk through trees. We are not avid hikers so we usually go in "normal" shoes and clothing. There are a lot of people who like to run and walk in this park for a workout. This would be a great place to take a dog for a walk. In the fall, the trees are beautiful as they are changing colors. There is a "bathroom" at this park, but it is essentially a giant port o potty so please keep that in mind if that is a concern for you. One thing to be aware of is there is not an abundance of parking at this park. If you want to get there in the morning I would recommend getting there as early as possible as that is a popular time for people wanting to work out. We went last weekend around 2 p.m. and found a spot right away, but we often see people circling the lot trying to find a spot. read more

My dog wanted me to pass this along: Hi, my name is Dante and I don't talk much (unless I get really excited or I think someone is on the front porch - or maybe even just walking by), but I wanted to let everyone know how much I love going to Sugarcreek. It's clean, there are always other dogs for me to check out, and if it's an especially good day I might get to take a dip in the creek - unfortunately always followed by a bath which I don't particularly love. Anyhow, you should take you dog, or if you don't have someone awesome like me around it's just a great place to take a nice walk or jog in the woods. Bring a bowl of water and a friend and you won't be disappointed. BTW - if you don't want to bring a bowl and water that's ok, they have a doggie water fountain next to the people's water fountain! read more

Pretty good place for a walk. Chose the green trail which is 3.1 miles is a very comfortable distance. However, it's easy to fall after raining. read more

Sugarcreek Metropark - Parks Near Me - Bellbrook, Ohio

Gorgeous park, well maintained well makes paths. There are several different loops you can take for shorter or longer journeys and loops that can be added past that. Awesome place for trail running. Good variation in elevation. Does tend to be very crowded unless you get there early. read more

I grew up going to this park. Now I live in LA. When I come back, I feel I would just die for a park like this. It's well maintained. There is all kinds of wild life and they have hiking of many types with easy to follow paths. read more

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Great park all year round! I was pleasantly surprised to find the trails groomed here in both the winter (when we had snow) and in the spring! Great place to take your dog for a hike, even with other friends and their dogs. Most of the trails are wide enough so you're able to walk side by side. read more

Beautiful, well-maintained park with great hiking trails. Highlights for us included the creek crossings and the Osage orange tunnel trail. There are some decent uphill climbs near the creek. The Metroparks in general are fantastic and I especially like this one. read more