What a pretty and relaxing state park! We stopped by and enjoyed a picnic lunch at one of the…read moretables along the lake. There are bench swings and seating around the lake. A bridge provides access to a little island with a beach, which also has nearby swings and picnic tables. A nice large shelter with more tables and a great playground with slides, swings, climbing structures, and towers is located near clean restroom facilities. We saw a number of boats out enjoying the water and folks doing some fishing. Camping sites are available, as is a dog beach.

Excellent, beautiful state park and camping. Honestly, should be 10 stars…read more Nice spacious sites, wonderful facilities, fabulous staff -great affordable price and clean, quiet and up to date facilities. The best showers and restrooms of any place we have visited on our x country 6 week camping trip . Also a shout out to "Freddy's bar and grill" ...we were so hungry after a 13 hour drive to get here. What a sweet lady who owns the place and friendly staff. Made us feel right at home . Great prices and atmosphere. We cannot wait to come back and stay for a few extra days next year.

Beautiful park, well kept with nice walking paths. Wonderful views too! Give the park a try.read more

Side Cut is absolutely beautiful. It sits right along the river, and the scenery alone makes it…read moreworth the visit. There's plenty of parking and easy access throughout the park, which makes getting in and out a breeze. The playground is large and great for kids of all ages, and the paved walking paths along the river are peaceful, clean, and perfect for a relaxing stroll. Whether you're meeting up with family, getting some steps in, or just wanting a quiet spot to unwind, this park delivers. Highly recommend stopping by.

Nice park with a large dam where the river water flows over. The Maumee River is wide, so the dam…read moreis long across it. Watching the falls, especially after a rain or when the ice is moving, is dramatic. I like watching the swirling water around the rocks. The park was established by the CCC in 1932. It's located on a strip of land between the Miami-Erie Canal and the Maumee River. Look for the canal locks when you enter the park. I love this park. As a kid we did Girl Scouts here, church picnics and school dates. You can walk along the river and enjoy the fish jumping, birds and fresh air. Get a piece of slate and skip it across the top of the water. There are picnic tables and a few grills. Take a blanket and relax in the grass. Newer playgrounds and restrooms are along the long road. At the far end of the road is a primitive campground.

An amazing preserve that is well taken care of. Wildlife abound! If bringing dogs make sure they…read moreare use to them! Saw 7 deer in the matter of an hour.

St Johns Nature Preserve is one of my favorite hidden gems in Bowling Green, Ohio. You can rent…read moreone of the building spaces for meetings, etc. However, my favorite part of this place is the different trails you can take. Some longer trails have picnic benches and other seating areas along the way. I used to come here with my dog quite a bit. The staff that work here are friendly and even gave my pup doggy treats when they saw her. It's also fantastic here because they have doggy bags at different stations throughout the area to keep this place clean. You'll see birds and deers throughout the nature preserve. I've also seen a lot of people take their graduation pictures because of this place's natural beauty. Over the years, I've seen that this place has done a great job of being educational with a lot of interactive activities (information about snakes, nets for observing fish, etc.). Whenever I'm in the area, this is the one place I always need to visit. Pros: -Free to enter -Free parking -Different trails -Well-maintained -Good for dogs -Educational -Beautiful all seasons Cons: -Depending on the time of the year, the mosquitos can be fierce! So don't forget to bring some repellent!

The parks in Bowling Green are all well kept, well lit and extremely safe. Carter Park has eight…read morebaseball diamonds and are heavily used. For those not into baseball, there is disc golf, shelters, three volleyball courts, cooking areas and playgrounds for kids. It is relatively quiet- you can hear a slight rumble from I75 but it's more background noise than anything. Oh, and there is a TON of parking. Dogs are allowed justake sure you clean up after them. There are plenty of waste refuse bins around!

I have driven by this place about a thousand times in the past ten years but never had a chance to…read morestop. Finally, over a holiday weekend, I took my mom to check it out. We walked the trails on the south side of 224 (around the house and barn). They're decently marked, wooded, and peaceful. (I was a bit confused by the orange blazes, since that wasn't on my map, but overall, you can't really get lost.) We also checked out the routes on the north side of 224-where there's a horse trail. We were hoping for a river walk and a bit disappointed to find the trail in the blazing sun and not close enough to the river. But, all in all, there aren't many trail options in the Putnam/Hancock area, so this is a pretty solid destination. The grounds also have a substantial play ground for kids, shelter houses, and picnic areas. There are restrooms and water and also the barn seems to always be booked with a party/reception.

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.

Good hiking and good views. Screaming children scare off the wildlife, but it's good to see…read morefamilies out and about I suppose.

I think this park is newer. The metal slide kind of worried me, but there plenty of other slides…read more Plenty of room to run and things for all ages to play on. There's a wheel chair friendly carousel, and the chair type baby swings. The toddler side is just as detailed. There are bathrooms within walking distance. Plenty of benches, and some shaded picnic tables.

Muddy but fun! My…read morekids love digging around and collecting rocks. I took them to fossil park and everyone had a great time. The park is easy to find. It has a nice pavilion for eating lunch and restrooms. There is a nice walking section around the park. The fossil area is easy to get to with many signs explaining what to look for. My kids were excited that they found fossils right away. Mostly shell looking fossils plus some pieces of coral. We each brought home a small bag of items to sort through. Since everything was money it was hard to rinse anything off there so we had to wait until we get home to see what we found. Lots of things that we still need to research. Highly recommend them adding a sluice style washing area like the gem mining setups you see at campgrounds. Plus a great playground.

Clean, well organized. Lots of activities! Rock climbing wall. Clean bathrooms. Well-maintained…read morepaths. Wonderful place for children or your inner child! A place to learn & have fun.

Plenty of walking trails both paved and dirt to explore this preserve for miles. Quaint high rise…read morewalkway through some of the wooded area too. I would highly recommend to anyone who is looking for some outdoorsy vibes while visiting the Toledo area.

I love a little nature therapy! Toledo, Ohio offers many beautiful Metroparks. Wildwood is my…read morefavorite. The trails, the boardwalks, the bridge, the Manor House, the wildlifewindow, the playground for your little ones. I just love it.