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Both Metro Parks and the City of Columbus are major partners in the Greenways project, developed by MORPC (the Mid-Ohio Regional Planning Commission) to connect our region’s scenic river corridors with local neighborhoods, parks and attractions.

The reservoir is situated just east of the city of Findlay, making it accessible for local residents and visitors. Over time, as recreational interests grew, the area around the reservoir was developed to include trails and other amenities, turning it into a multi-purpose rec

The Dawes Arboretum is dedicated to enriching lives through the conservation of trees, nature and history.

🥏Need some gear for your next great hike? Check out some Hiking Gear. Alum Creek State Park, located near Columbus, Ohio, is a popular destination for outdoor enthusiasts. It is a 4,630-acre Ohio State Park in Delaware County, Ohio. Alum Creek Lake was constructed from 1970 to 1974 as

Lake Loramie State Park is a public recreation area located on the northeast side of Fort Loramie, Ohio. It occupies 407 acres on 1,655-acre Lake Loramie and is operated by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources. Address: 4401 Ft Loramie Swanders Road, Minster, OH 45865 (937) 295-2011 Open 24

Since 1989, this site has been Toledo Botanical Garden. It was formerly known as both Crosby Gardens, and George P. Crosby Park, which honored the man who donated the original property. He is still recognized today through Crosby Lake as well as Crosby Festival of the Arts.

The Ulysses S. Grant Boyhood Home is part of the U.S. Grant Homestead Association. The home has been restored to reflect the period when Grant lived there.

Mohican State Park is a 1,110-acre public recreation area located on the south shore of Pleasant Hill Lake, five miles south of Loudonville in Ashland County, Ohio.

Zaleski State Forest is located in southeastern Ohio and is known for its scenic beauty and extensive trail system. At 27,822-acres, Zaleski State Forest is the second largest forest in Ohio's system of state forests.