Great park lots of fun for the kids, needs a lot more bark. Lots of mud and giant puddles. Also…read morerestroom doors are rotted away and someone tried the women's door open and it won't close damaged badly

Playground Good for ages 2 to 8. Picnic tables and picnic…read moreareas Four swings & one tire swing one slide and some wooden walk areas. Does have a tot lot for under 5 which is nice for younger ages Bathrooms are Porta potties with no sinks. And the smell from it is a little unbearable.

Love taking the babies to the park here because we know it's going to be clean and safe. There are…read moreswings a toddler playground and a larger play set for older children and quite a bit of green area for the kids to run around. Definitely a safe choice for any parent looking for a park. That is a little less busy.

I have been coming to this park for several years to go fishing and do other activities, like…read moretaking my nieces and nephews to the playground. Overall the park is very clean and I have never had any major issues. My last visit however the bathrooms were locked up, so we had to leave to go somewhere else.

My favorite 'hiking' spot in Butler County…read more My favorite part about this preserve are the trails. There are multiple trails that connect to each other, so if you get bored with hiking your usual trail, it's easy to mix it up a little bit. They are all well kept and maintained. Sometimes there is some litter, but we pick it up. There are two old building foundations on one of the trails and a piece of farm equipment grown into a tree, pretty neat! The park is big, lots of space.

We recently visited for the first time over the Memorial Day weekend and were pleasantly surprised…read more We only hiked the Cascade Trail so that is what my review will be on. The park website and things online are very confusing. One site says, permit not required and another say one isn't. The sign at the park also says permit required, but there is no where to purchase one in person or online. We took the chance and parked without one. I did see a worker driving around and he didn't seem to be checking cars. The map seems okay for general navigating and there is signage around. The trails are marked okay I think. There could be some improvement, but the Cascade Trail is a big loop so it isn't a huge deal. The trail was well maintained. A little overgrown in places, but nothing terrible. It's also really flat except for the end of the trail where you need to walk up a big hill to get back to where we parked. My kids did fine with the trial the whole time though. The bridge is super neat and my kids had fun crossing it. The falls were pretty and a nice treat, but you really have to wander around to find a good view of it. Luckily none of us minded that. The creek is really nice to play and walk in. That was by far my kids favorite part. We also found lots of fossils to explore and look at! It was a little muddy after all the rain we had received, but nothing terrible.

A big park with a paved walkway that is almost a mile long. This was a nice break after driving!…read moreThe park also includes picnic tables (some covered), a playground and some shelters. The park is 16.5 acres and much of it is still unimproved and natural. Several big events are held here each year including a 5k walk and Fall Festival. None of that was going on when I visited but I can see that there is certainly plenty of space for it. [Review 18011 overall - 159 in Ohio - 1532 of 2022.]

I happened to stumble upon this park as I was picking up a few items in the Westchester area. I had…read morea friend mention this park to me a few weeks before I decided to check it out. I just happen to pass the sign for the park, so I decided to head out for an adventure. It had just rained before I visited this park, so the trails were slightly muddy. I would love to go back once all the leaves and bushes are full of their green leaves and when the trail is not slippery wet and muddy. However, I happened to see some people trail running, as I was exploring. This would be a great place to do that! According to the map next to one of the trails I was exploring, it looks like there is about a 2 mile loop that crosses over the creek in two spots. You can walk this, hike it, or even decide to run the path. There are multiple entrances down to the trail. I ended up taking a muddy downhill to the creek, but as I begin walking, I realized that there were other places that led to the creek that had a set of stairs. If you are exploring and don't see a great way to get down to the creek, look around for an easier access. There are plenty! This park also has a beautiful amphitheater. It would be the perfect place to have a summer show or sit to enjoy a concert in the park. I did see a family with small children riding their bikes. They were a bit disappointed to discover that the trail was not suited for bikes. If you are looking to bike, I would not pick this specific park. However, if you are looking for a nice walk or a not too difficult hike, this park is for you!

This is a nice park with good amenities, accessible via two entrances. One side provides closer…read moreaccess to an amphitheater that offers concerts, a historical home, multiple reservable shelterhouses, a playground, and restrooms. A variety of trails lead down into a nice wooded area along a creek to explore. We were able to see a number of small fossils down there. There are multiple access points (some with stairs, some without, as well, depending on your preference), so referring to the map or keeping an eye on the trail markers can be helpful for wayfinding. There is also a mountain biking trail. The other side offers closer proximity to the sports area, which includes pickleball, tennis, and basketball courts. Fun place to visit!

This park is F U N !! A large number of areas for different types of play but boy oh boy, I'd…read morerecommend going early in the mornings in the summer because the equipment gets too hot to use. Very minimal shade which typically isn't needed in Ohio. Great park for spring & fall. I'd recommend a more shaded park in the summer. They have playground equipment for ages walking to 8, I'd say. Great place to meet other moms too!

Why Build a Playground Without Shade Trees? Went on a hot…read moresummer day. No shade and few places for the adults to sit, none shaded. Ohio does get sun, 8-10 hours of it, May through August with July and August lingering in the high 80's, commonly into the 90's. And humidity. My 2 and 4 year old Miami, FL grandchildren were too hot to play, as was some of the equipment, so we left after 15 minutes. They go to a shaded playground in Miami every single day.

This is a free park where visitors can search for fossils, making it a fun stop for anyone…read moreinterested in geology or paleontology. At first glance, the site doesn't look like much--it's essentially a large hill covered with loose rocks--but that's part of the adventure. There aren't any guides or organized programs, so you're free to explore on your own. During our visit, we found several pieces of fossilized coral, which was exciting and made the experience much more rewarding. If you're willing to spend some time looking, you may be surprised by what you discover. It's a simple attraction, but for fossil enthusiasts or families looking for a unique outdoor activity, it's definitely worth a stop.

Great free spot to stop with kids! Wish there was a bathroom but outside of that you're guaranteed…read moreto find fossils here! I wasn't sure since it's clearly a mini destination spot in the area and we weren't going to get there until later in the evening if we would even find any but sure enough we found tons of great fossils! We picked our favorites and left the rest for others. The space is so large there were two or three other groups there at the same time as us and we didn't bump into or even see each other for a long while there! Loads of parking as well. Worth the stop for sure!

We were visiting the area from out of town and stopped here so our kids could play on the…read moreplayground. Cottell Park has a nice playground! There are lots of things to climb, like a rock wall, a rope tower and more. There are also swings, bridges, monkey bars, spinny chairs, and more. The playground occupied my kids for a good half hour. This park also has a memorial dedicated to military veterans, and there are plaques to read and statues and flags to look at. All around the park is a nice paved walking trail, which winds its way around a pond. I saw many people walking while we were there, so it seems like it gets lots of use. There are also a couple of picnic shelters.

This is a very pretty park perfect for kids since it has so many soccer fields baseball fields…read moretennis court and the playground It does only however have one loop for a trail that I could find I wish there were more trails maybe through the woods but other than that it's a nice park.

What a cool place for all of us 70-80s babies!!!…read more Once upon a time there stood a land of adventure here. From the young Fantasy Farm to its big brother Americana! I remember coming to these amusement parks and being allowed to spend the whole day with friends. This was pre being able to afford kings island. It was like a permanent carnival. I was so sad that it shut down but was so surprised when I saw that they repurposed the land into this beautiful park. Walk around and remember where things used to be. You can check out the lake, see some of the old standing structures of times past, walk the path, or play in the playground. We enjoyed pulling up old photos and trying to lay out the amusement park in all the green space.

Nice quiet little park…read more - Out of the way - Usually not too busy - Well shaded - Public restrooms (when open) - Shelter for gatherings - Trails not paved - Dog and family friendly Would I go back? Yes. This is very close to home for me. Whether it's to clear my head, walk the dog or just get some exercise, Dudley Woods is a great little park to get some nature in.

Relaxing and pretty little area - great place for a park. Nice shade from the forest, and a creek…read moreruns through it. There is also a historic cabin that has been moved here, with a very nice setting under the trees near the parking lot. There is another entrance to the park from the nearby neighborhood, which is great for those residents. A shelterhouse with picnic tables is also available.