The Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks offer Central Ohio residents amazing opportunities to get outside, get in touch with nature and escape city life. We live in the city of Columbus and it always amazes me that we can go from urban life to the middle of a forest in under 30 minutes! For …
Looking for a great playground or park in Worthington, Ohio? Try out one of these 5 super fun parks for a day out with the kids in Worthington! Worthington, Ohio is a suburb just north of Columbus. It has some fun neighborhood parks to explore! Some of the playgrounds have been newly remodeled making them a great destination for play! …
Garrette Park in West Jefferson, Ohio is an accessible playground with a unique gravity rail that kids will go crazy for! There have been a couple of times when we just happen to stumble upon a brand new, hidden gem! That happened at the Ninja Course at Glacier Ridge Metro Park, and it happened a …
Deer Haven Park in Delaware, Ohio is a haven for birdwatchers! With an Nature Center, aviary and bird sanctuary there is much to see and do! We recently took a trip to Deer Haven Park, one of the Preservation Parks of Delaware County. This park makes for a fun outing for families because it has …
If you’re looking for a fun playground to try out with your kids, look no further than this guide to some of the best playgrounds in Columbus and Central Ohio! We’ve spent years exploring so many parks in Columbus and beyond! It’s kind of a stretch to call it “research” because it’s been so fun! …
Whetstone Park in Columbus, Ohio offers a lot of fun within its 136 acres! Located in the Clintonville neighborhood of Columbus, Whetstone Park has its own prairie, two playgrounds and the famous Park of Roses! I highly recommend a visit to this beautiful park in the late spring/early summer so that you can see the …
Jordan Creek Park is a super fun park in Lake County, Ohio, about 30 miles from Cleveland, that offers so much for kids to do! Attractions include climbing, creeking, ropes, rock climbing and a fun indoor Environmental Learning Center! My family visited Jordan Creek Park, part of the Lake County Metro Parks, in the summer …
Westgate Park in the Westgate and Hilltop Neighborhoods of Columbus is full of unique landmarks you won’t find anywhere else in Columbus! Westgate Park is one of our favorite parks in Columbus, not only because it’s our neighborhood park, but because it has great playgrounds, the ABC’s and it’s home to some really great events …