This is a wonderful new park in the Johnny Appleseed Park group. It has an enclosed, reserveable…read morespace, and bathrooms. There are three loop hiking trails, and one of them is wonderful for children because it is a storybook hike. Along the trail are pages from a story book and you walk along the trail to get to the next page of the story. The story changes periodically with the seasons. The stories are great for a little tiny kids, so you can read it to them when you get to the next one, and they are usually easy enough to read that an early reader can read it him or herself. What a great introduction to hiking for small kids! The trail is quite short, so it is appropriate for all ages. There are 2 Additional Loop hiking trails that are good for grown-ups and kids, and are short enough for all but your youngest kids. This park also has a natural playground. There is a loop that is very short that has a sand and gravel pit to play in, a rope to use as a swing (best for older kids), a little wooden house with a loft that is kid size, and more, like a new seesaw. If you want to give your kids an outdoor, natural experience, but were worried they'd be bored with a hike, this place is ideal! There is also a creek to play in, trees to climb on, and other natural features. This place is not just for kids! The loop trails are very nice. They are flat and an easy walk for someone looking for a stroll or easy hike in nature. For a more robust exercise walk, do all four loops. Loops connect, so it is easy to make a bigger hike, without ever getting lost if you have a bad sense of direction. There are lots of trail map placards along the way at trail intersections. Trails are wide and easy to navigate. They are not paved, but they are flat enough that I think you could make do with a jogging stroller or possibly even a wheelchair with good shock absorption.

This is an absolutely beautiful park. That is a nice walking area for families and individuals. The…read morefacilities that you can rent are very nice! It is kept very natural, there is no hideous playground equipment however, there is a nightstand area, teepee, log home and more for kiddos to use their imagination and play in/on! There is a storybook to read throughout! I recommend everyone checking out the gem!

I came to see the Huey at the Veteran's Park, but was surprised to see a train and other buildings…read moreacross the street. This is a very nice little park, well cared for, with lots of amenities. Plenty of parking, a gazebo with benches, a roof over the locomotive and caboose, a small building fixed up like a little cafe, etc. Trees, open grass, a nice place to relax or play. The train was done up with masks and googly eyes when I visited during the pandemic. Plaques explain the items' origins. I was very pleasantly surprised to see all this, and ended up eating lunch in the gazebo and perusing the displays.

We enjoyed our hike through the preserve. The large loop was closed which was fine since the sun…read morewas blazing hot. The trees created a dense canopy which made walking even on a very hot day mostly enjoyable. The views of the lake weren't breathtaking but they were nice...peaceful. There is a place for fishing. Not sure when the butterflies migrate through this area, but this place will be standing ready to invite them in. The trails were mostly smooth and easy. The staff at the nature center was friendly and informative. The bathroom....hmmmm......clean but

This is a nice nature trail to visit. They updated the area a bit and made it look nicer. They…read moreadded another parking lot. You can walk on the boardwalk from the first parking lot or drive a little farther down to the new parking lot and start your hike from there. They have clean restrooms, a nice shaded picnic area, a small deck by the lake to sit and enjoy. It is my favorite place in Findlay to take a hike.

Great spot on the River. Nice food and ice cream trucks We had a spot right on the water.read more

Growing up along the Maumee River I have fond memories of picnics and games here. Mary Jane…read moreThurston (note spelling) is well maintained. The trees are big oak trees that shade picnic areas. There is a swing set and trails to walk or ride a bicycle. A shelter house is handicapped accessible with a party room and a porch with picnic tables. The view of the river here is one of the best. The river is wide. There's a dam that has a good flow of water for fishing. As a kid Dad took our boat through the canal locks which looks like you can still do that. Don't forget a walk to the village of Grand Rapids. It's only .2 miles and it's a destination with cute shops and eateries. A campground and boat ramp are just to south of the park.

This is a great park. Unfortunately the playground is in direct sun, so it can get very hot in…read moresummer. We went on a really hot day, and my son said he'd like it if it were shady. There were swings, a play structure, and room for parents to sit.

The fact that Ada even has a park is quite a surprise. The fact that the park is more than just a…read moreplot of grass with a few swings is even more of a surprise! The Winter Wonderland set up during December is adorable!! Definitely a hidden gem in Ada. The pavilion is nice for cookouts, though the bees in the area are very, very present and very, very too close to my face. Other than that, great job Ada!

Here there is something for everyone. It is a nostalgic place for me and many others who are from…read moreTroy, Ohio. But for many, this is a new and booming place, but it's not exactly new. This is not just any park...here is a little history: In the early 1940's, several Troy residents began clearing the river and the banks of rubbish in hopes of using the area for water activates. They even cleared away the remains of an old wooden damn located just north of the Adams St. Bridge. Then, Edward Alvah (E. A.) and William Hobart took an interest in the park and provided the heavy equipment needed to assist in the process of clearing. That's right...E.A and William Hobart of the Hobart Brothers Corporation. The Hobart Corporation used to be based in Troy, Ohio. Yes, that's right...the ones that created and made Kitchenaid for the home and for commercial use...and they are still made today (just not here). Let us not forget the welders, generators and industrial equipment as well to name a few. They weren't always made in a foreign country. Indeed, Hobart was alive and well in Troy, Ohio and the surrounding area once upon a time. The Corporation put quite the thumbprint on Troy, this is one of them. The leaders of the Hobart Brothers Corporation wanted to provide a location for not only boating enthusiasts, but also for their employees to enjoy the Great Miami River and all activities related to water. So, they constructed a marina, a boathouse, and a launch area with a lighthouse all from the profits of the company. At one time there was a baseball diamond located here and playground equipment as well. The place boomed with boating activities, festivals and company picnics for many years. My grandparents and parents used to speak of the fun times here. In the 1960's, E.A. Hobart gave the boathouse and property to the city of Troy as a gift. Troy accepted and decided it had great recreational potential. It has been utilized in many ways over the years. It has even seen days of non-use and dilapidation as well sadly. Some of my fondest memories growing up were playing out on the island after crossing a bridge...and we always fed the ducks. I used to love to ride my bike down that steep hill coming in and lift my legs & feet off the peddles. We used to rent canoes and paddle boats below...sweet memories. But what was once old, is new again. It brings me tears of joy to see this place come alive again and alive it is indeed. This place not only has its own website now, but it has a Facebook page too! There is a fairly new restaurant in the building called "Smith's Boathouse". The Smith family has a history of their own. I went to school with one of the brothers and was able to enjoy the family restaurant in Maui (Yummy). It is a great addition to the Park. And if you get a chance, please check it out. But not only that, there is now an area for concerts in addition to the typical walks, playing, biking, picnicking or just hanging out and enjoying the view. There is quite the venue these days at Treasure Island. It makes me smile that it is alive again. Although people call it "new", please don't forget the history, how it started, why it's here and how it has evolved. When in Troy...stop down...a water activity may interest you, a stroll, a bike ride...or maybe just the view. These are only a few things you can do there...there is something for everyone...to include finding that special spot for peace and quiet. http://www.troyohio.gov/587/Treasure-Island-Park https://www.facebook.com/pages/Treasure-Island-Park/142286295802726

Head quarters for the beautiful up and coming park district with lots of walking trails!read more

M The preserve is a 15.8 acre native woodlot containing 1.4 miles of hiking trails, as well as a…read moregrove of Pawpaw trees and natural seating area near a vernal pool. Numerous spring and summer wildflowers can been seen on the forest floor. Please stay on trails. Pets on a leash are welcome.

Very clean with many spots available for overnight, if desired…read more I am a 'visit for a bit' person and this is a beautiful park with great access to Indian Lake.

Such a great park. The sites are level and spacious. The view of the lake and/or channels are great…read moreand they have a wonderful camp store and swimming pool.

We take our dogs there for walks along the paths and enjoy the water fall pavillion and pool. Very…read morebeautiful park. However they need to update security so there aren't any vandalism after dark