Schiller Park: German Village's Historic Columbus Park
Schiller Park in Columbus's German Village: a short, flat loop around the city's second-oldest park, with a stocked pond, gardens, and free summer Shakespeare.
Lori Jordan
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Fishing opportunities at Ohio lakes, rivers, and reservoirs for anglers of all skill levels — bass, crappie, walleye, and trout found at state parks statewide year-round.
Lori Jordan
Pizzurro Park Gahanna: Dog Park & Creekside Trail Guide
Pizzurro Park in Gahanna, Ohio: a 23-acre community park on Big Walnut Creek with one of the area's largest fenced dog parks, paved paths, and creek access.
Lori Jordan
Great Southern Metro Park Columbus: Trail Guide & Map 2026
Great Southern Metro Park: Columbus's newest 70-acre Metro Park on the Scioto, with trails, an obstacle course, river access, and canal history.
Ryan Jordan
Homestead Metro Park: Trails, Map & Hiking Guide
Homestead Metro Park in Columbus, OH: 2.5-mi easy loop, 80 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Dog & kid-friendly trails with fishing pond. Full hiking guide & directions.
Lori Jordan
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve
Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve: 4.3-mi out-and-back, 150 ft gain, 2 hrs. Scenic gorge & wildlife near Newark, OH. Full hiking guide & trail map.
Lori Jordan
Chestnut Ridge Metro Park: Columbus Trail Guide 2026
Chestnut Ridge Metro Park near Groveport, OH: 2.5-mi loop, 150 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Forested ridge, scenic overlooks & wooded trails near Columbus. Trail map.
Lori Jordan
Deer Creek State Park: Hiking Guide & Lake Trail 2026
Deer Creek State Park: 3.5-mi loop, 150 ft gain, 1.8 hrs. Lakeside hiking near Williamsport, OH. Wildlife, reservoir views & picnic areas. Full trail guide.
Lori Jordan
Side Cut Metro Park: Trails, Map & Hiking Guide
Side Cut Metro Park in Maumee, OH: 4.5-mi easy out-and-back, 50 ft gain, 2 hrs. Maumee River towpath & scenic bluffs in Lucas County. Full trail guide & map.
Lori Jordan
Dillon Dam State Park: Hiking Guide & Reservoir 2026
Dillon State Park near Zanesville, OH: 4-mi loop, 200 ft gain, 2 hrs. Scenic Dillon Lake views, wooded trails & wildlife. Full hiking guide with trail map.
Lori Jordan
Salt Fork State Park: Hiking Guide & Trail Map 2026
Salt Fork State Park: 8-mi loop, 500 ft gain, 4 hrs. Ohio's largest state park with scenic ridges, wildlife & lakeside trails. Full hiking guide with map.
Lori Jordan
Three Creeks Park Columbus: Trail Guide & River Hike 2026
Three Creeks Park (3 Creeks) in Columbus, OH: 3-mi flat loop at the Scioto River confluence. 80 ft gain, 1.2 hrs. Family-friendly hike with wildlife viewing.
Lori Jordan
Findlay Waterworks Reservoirs and Riverbend Activity Area
Findlay Waterworks & Riverbend Activity Area, OH: 2.5-mi easy loop, 50 ft gain, 1 hr. Dog-friendly trails with wildlife near Findlay. Full hiking guide.
Lori Jordan