About State Parks in Southwest Ohio

All state parks in Ohio are maintained by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). They are also all free to enter, with no parking fees. Across the state, parks vary greatly in their landscape, facilities, and activities. The state parks in southwest Ohio offer a diversity of landscapes.

In this list, we are giving the addresses and contact details, the size of the park, and the facilities and activities available at each location. Please note that if you wish to fish or hunt, a license is usually required.

Map of State Parks in Southwest Ohio

Buck Creek State Park

Situated in Springfield, Clark County

• Address: 1976 Buck Creek Lane, Springfield, Ohio 45502
• Phone: 937-322-5284 | Website | Facebook

John Bryan State Park

Situated in Yellow Springs, Greene County

• Address: 3790 State Rte 370, Yellow Springs, Ohio 45387
• Phone: 937-767-1274 | Website | Facebook

Great Council State Park

Situated in Xenia, Greene County

This is a different kind of state park from any of the others in Ohio. Featuring a 12,000-square-foot interpretive center modeled after a historic Shawnee longhouse, this center focuses on the Shawnee culture and their way of life.

• Historic Displays: hands-on displays, bridging past and present.
• Gallery Space: exhibits of artistry and heritage of the region’s cultures.
• Theater Space: watch a short film where modern Shawnee voices illuminate the history of Great Council.
• Living Stream:  learn about how Shawnee people made use of Ohio’s waterways (interactive).
• Blackfish Trail: a half-mile walking trail.

• Address: 1587 US Rte 68 N, Xenia, Ohio 45385
• Phone: 937-502-0057 | Website | Facebook

Sycamore State Park

Situated in Trotwood, Montgomery County

• Address: 4675 N Diamond Mill, Trotwood, Ohio 45426
• Phone: 513-523-6347 | Website | Facebook

Kiser Lake State Park

Situated in Conover, Miami County

• Address: 4889 N State Rte 235, Conover, Ohio 45317
• Phone: 937-843-2717 | Website | Facebook
• Check out our article about Kiser Lake State Park!

Hueston Woods State Park

Situated in College Corner, Preble County

• Address: 6301 Park Office Rd, College Corner, Ohio 45003
• Phone: 513-523-6347 | Website | Facebook

Caesar Creek State Park

Situated in Waynesville, Warren County

• Address: 8570 E State Rte 73, Waynesville, Ohio 45068-9719
• Phone: 513-897-3055 | Website | Facebook
• Check out our article about Caesar Creek State Park!

Cowan Lake State Park

Situated in Wilmington, Clinton County

• Address: 1750 Osborn Rd, Wilmington, Ohio 45177
• Phone: 937-382-1096 | Website | Facebook

Rocky Fork State Park

Situated in Hillsboro, Highland County

• Address: 9800 North Shore Dr, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133
• Phone: 937-393-4284 | Website | Facebook

Adams Lake State Park

Situated in West Union, Adams County

• Address: 14633 State Rte 41, West Union, Ohio 45693
• Phone: 937-393-4284 | Website

East Fork State Park

Situated in Bethel, Clermont County

• Address: 3294 Elklick Rd, Bethel, Ohio 45016
• Phone: 513-734-2730 | Website | Facebook

Stonelick State Park

Situated in Pleasant Plain, Clermont County

• Address: 2895 Lake Dr, Pleasant Plain, Ohio 45162
• Phone: 513-734-4323 | Website | Facebook

Little Miami State Park

Little Miami State Park is a trail corridor. Visitors can traverse the 50-mile linear park by water from the Little Miami State and Natural Scenic River, or on land via the paved Little Miami Scenic Bikeway.

The trail goes from Terrace Park in Hamilton County to Hedges Road in Greene County. The remainder of the trail to Springfield is also paved and operated by Greene County Parks and Trails.

• Address: 39 S Maple St, Waynesville, Ohio 45068
• Phone: 937-382-1096 | Website | Facebook

Ohio State Parks

We have articles on the state parks in the four other regions of Ohio:

• Central
• Northeast
• Northwest
• Southeast

Let’s Visit State Parks in Southwest Ohio!

Have you visited any of the 13 state parks in southwest Ohio? Which is your favorite? We would love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experiences with us.

For more things to do in southwest Ohio, check out our lists of things to do in Cincinnati, Dayton, Mason, Springfield, and Yellow Springs.

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About State Parks in Northwest Ohio

All state parks in Ohio are maintained by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). They are also all free to enter, with no parking fees. Across the state, parks vary greatly in their landscape, facilities, and activities. The state parks in northwest Ohio include a range of landscapes, including the parks on the Lake Erie islands.

In this list, we are giving the addresses and contact details, the size of the park, and the facilities and activities available at each location. Please note that if you wish to fish or hunt, a license is usually required.

Map of State Parks in Northwest Ohio

Kelleys Island State Park

Situated on Kelleys Island, Erie County

• Address: 920 Division St, Kelleys Island, Ohio 43438
• Phone: 419-746-2546 | Website | Facebook

Catawba Island State Park

Situated in Port Clinton, Ottawa County

• Address: 4049 E Moore’s Dock Rd, Port Clinton, Ohio 43452
• Phone: 419-734-4424 | Website

East Harbor State Park

Situated in Lakeside-Marblehead, Ottawa County

• Address: 1169 N Buck Rd, Lakeside-Marblehead, Ohio 43440-9610
• Phone: 419-734-4424 | Website | Facebook

Marblehead Lighthouse State Park

Situated in Marblehead, Ottawa County

• Address: 110 Lighthouse Dr, Marblehead, Ohio 43440
• Phone: 419-734-4424 | Website | Facebook
• Check out our article about Marblehead Lighthouse!

South Bass Island State Park

Situated on South Bass Island, Ottawa County

• Address: 1523 Catawba Ave, South Bass Island, Ohio 43456
• Phone: 419-285-2112 | Website 

Middle Bass Island State Park

Situated on Middle Bass Island, Ottawa County

• Address: 1965 Fox Rd, Middle Bass Island, Ohio 43446
• Phone: 419-285-0311 | Website 

North Bass Island State Park

Situated on North Bass Island, Ottawa County

North Bass Island is mainly undeveloped and is only accessible by private boat, charter, or aircraft. Boating, fishing, and hunting are available activities, and moors are available.

Camping is available, and there is the newly refurbished Lake House, a 4-bedroom rental for up to 12 guests.

The island is a must-visit for wildlife enthusiasts and birders.

• Address: North Bass Island, Isle St George, Ohio 43456
• Phone: 419-609-4124 | Website 

Oak Point State Park

Located on South Bass Island, Ottawa County

• Address: Bayview Ave, Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
• Phone: 419-285-2112 | Website

Maumee Bay State Park

Situated in Oregon, Lucas County

• Address: 1400 State Park Rd, Oregon, Ohio 43616
• Phone: 419-836-7758 | Website | Facebook

Harrison Lake State Park

Situated in Fayette, Fulton County

• Address: 26246 Harrison Lake Rd, Fayette, Ohio 43521
• Phone: 419-237-2593 | Website | Facebook

Mary Jane Thurston State Park

Situated in McClure, Henry County

• Address: 1466 State Route 65, McClure, Ohio 43534
• Phone: 419-832-7662 | Website | Facebook
• Check out our article about Mary Jane Thurston State Park!

Independence Dam State Park

Situated in Defiance, Defiance County

• Address: 27722 County Rd 424, Defiance, Ohio 43512
• Phone: 419-237-2593 | Website | Facebook

Van Buren State Park

Situated in Van Buren, Hancock County

• Address: 12259 Township Rd 218, Van Buren, Ohio 45889
• Phone: 419-832-7662 | Website | Facebook

Lake Loramie State Park

Situated in Minster, Auglaize County

• Address: 4401 Ft Loramie Swanders Rd, Minster, Ohio 45865
• Phone: 937-295-2011 | Website | Facebook

Grand Lake St Marys State Park

Situated in St Marys, Auglaize County

• Address: 834 Edgewater Dr, St Marys, Ohio 45885
• Phone: 419-394-3611 | Website | Facebook

Ohio State Parks

Check out our other regional lists of Ohio state parks:

• Central
• Northeast
• Southeast
• Southwest

Let’s Visit State Parks in Northwest Ohio!

Have you visited any of the 15 state parks in northwest Ohio? Which is your favorite? We would love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experiences with us.

For more things to do in northwest Ohio, check out our lists of things to do in Lima, Findlay, Sandusky, Toledo, and Port Clinton.

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About State Parks in Central Ohio

All state parks in Ohio are maintained by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). They are also all free to enter, with no parking fees. Across the state, parks vary greatly in their landscape, facilities, and activities. The state parks in central Ohio are often found in urban areas.

In this list, we are giving the addresses and contact details, the size of the park, and the facilities and activities available at each location. Please note that if you wish to fish or hunt, a license is usually required.

Map of State Parks in Central Ohio

Buckeye Lake State Park

Situated in Millersport, Fairfield County

• Address: 2871 Liebs Island Rd, Millersport, Ohio 43046
• Phone: 740-527-4218 | Website | Facebook

A.W. Marion State Park

Situated in Circleville, Pickaway County

• Address: 7317 Warner-Huffer Rd, Circleville, Ohio 43113
• Phone: 740-869-3124 | Website | Facebook

Madison Lake State Park

Situated in London, Madison County

• Address: 4860 E Park Dr, London, Ohio 43140
• Phone: 740-869-3124 | Website

Deer Creek State Park

Situated in Mt Sterling, Madison County

• Address: 20635 State Park Rd 20, Mt Sterling, Ohio 43143-9501
• Phone: 740-869-3124 | Website | Facebook

Alum Creek State Park

Situated in Delaware

• Address: 3615 S Old State Rd, Delaware, Ohio 43015
• Phone: 740-548-4631 | Website | Facebook

Delaware State Park

Situated in Delaware

• Address: 5202 US Highway 23 N, Delaware, Ohio 43015-9714
• Phone: 740-363-4561 | Website | Facebook

Mt. Gilead State Park

Situated in Mt. Gilead, Morrow County

• Address: 4353 State Route 95, Mt Gilead, Ohio 43338
• Phone: 419-946-1961 | Website | Facebook
• Check out our article about Mt Gilead State Park!

Indian Lake State Park

Situated in Lakeview, Logan County

• Address: 13156 State Route 235 N, Lakeview, Ohio 43331
• Phone: 937-843-2717 | Website | Facebook

Ohio State Parks

Check out our other regional lists of Ohio state parks:

• Northeast
• Northwest
• Southeast
• Southwest

Let’s Visit State Parks in Central Ohio!

Have you visited any of the 8 state parks in northeast Ohio? Which is your favorite? We would love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experiences with us.

Although central Ohio is quite urbanized, there are many places to lose yourself and step out of the city for a short time. We recommend Hayden Falls in Dublin, Inniswood Metro Gardens in Westerville, Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk in Reynoldsburg, Highbanks Metro Park in Lewis Center, and Slate Run Metro Park in Canal Winchester.

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About State Parks in Northeast Ohio

All state parks in Ohio are maintained by the Ohio Department of Natural Resources (ODNR). They are also all free to enter, with no parking fees. Across the state, parks vary greatly in their landscape, facilities, and activities. The state parks in northeast Ohio have a range of landscapes, including heavily forested areas, wetlands, and coastal zones with many trails for hiking, biking, and horseback riding.

In this list, we are giving the addresses and contact details, the size of the park, and the facilities and activities available at each location. Please note that if you wish to fish or hunt, a license is usually required.

Map of State Parks in Northeast Ohio

Malabar Farm State Park

Situated in Lucas, Richland County

• Address: 4050 Bromfield Rd, Lucas, Ohio 44843
• Phone: 419-892-2784 | Website | Facebook

Mohican State Park

Situated in Loudonville, Ashland County

• Address: 3116 State Rte 3, Loudonville, Ohio 44842
• Phone: 419-994-5125 | Website | Facebook

Findley State Park

Situated in Wellington, Lorain County

• Address: 25381 State Rte 58, Wellington, Ohio 44090
• Phone: 440-647-0534 | Website | Facebook

Portage Lakes State Park

Situated in Akron, Summit County

• Address: 5031 Manchester Road, Akron, Ohio 44319
• Phone: 330-644-2220 | Website | Facebook

Wingfoot Lake State Park

Situated in Mogadore, Summit County

• Address: 993 Goodyear Park Blvd, Mogadore, Ohio 44260
• Phone: 330-628-4720 | Website | Facebook

Quail Hollow State Park

Situated in Hartville, Stark County

• Address: 13480 Congress Lake Ave, Hartville, Ohio 44632
• Phone: 330-477-3552 | Website

West Branch State Park

Situated in Ravenna, Portage County

• Address: 5570 Esworthy Rd, Ravenna, Ohio 44266
• Phone: 330-235-0030 | Website | Facebook

Nelson-Kennedy Ledges State Park

Situated in Nelson Township, Portage County

• Address: State Route 282, Nelson Township, Ohio 44231
• Phone: 330-235-0030 | Website

Punderson State Park

Situated in Newbury, Geauga County

• Address: 11755 Kinsman Rd, Newbury, Ohio 44065
• Phone: 440-564-2279 | Website | Facebook

Headlands Beach State Park

Situated in Mentor, Lake County

• Address: 9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, Ohio 44060
• Phone: 440-466-8400 | Website | Facebook

Geneva State Park

Situated in Geneva, Ashtabula County

• Address: 4499 Padanarum Rd, Geneva, Ohio 44041
• Phone: 440-466-8400 | Website

Pymatuning State Park

Situated in Andover, Ashtabula County

• Address: 6100 Pymatuning Lake Rd, Andover, Ohio 44003
• Phone: 440-261-4551 | Website | Facebook

Mosquito Lake State Park

Situated in Cortland, Trumbull County

• Address: 1439 State Rte 305, Cortland, Ohio 44410
• Phone: 330-637-2856 | Website | Facebook

Lake Milton State Park

Situated in Lake Milton, Mahoning County

• Address: 16801 Mahoning Ave, Lake Milton, Ohio 44429
• Phone: 330-235-0030 | Website

Beaver Creek State Park

Situated in East Liverpool, Columbiana County

• Address: 12021 Echo Dell Rd, East Liverpool, Ohio 43920-9719
• Phone: 330-385-3091 | Website | Facebook

Guilford Lake State Park

Situated in Lisbon, Columbiana County

• Address: 6835 E Lake Rd, Lisbon, Ohio 44432
• Phone: 330-222-1712 | Website

Jefferson Lake State Park

Situated in Richmond, Jefferson County

• Address: 501 Township Rd 261A, Richmond, Ohio 43944
• Phone: 330-222-1712 | Website

Ohio State Parks

Check out our other regional lists of Ohio state parks:

• Central
• Northwest
• Southeast
• Southwest

Let’s Visit State Parks in Northeast Ohio!

Have you visited any of the 17 state parks in northeast Ohio? Which is your favorite? We would love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experiences with us.

For more outdoor fun, check out Highbanks Metro Park, Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park, and Glen Helen Nature Preserve.

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Visit Blacklick Woods Metro Park

Blacklick Woods Metro Park is owned and managed by Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks.

At Blacklick Woods, visitors can enjoy woods, fields, seasonal swamp ponds, a small prairie, and a golf course.

Activities and Facilities

With plenty of activities for the whole family to enjoy, Blacklick Woods is an ideal day out for all seasons.

Canopy Walk

The canopy walk is 40 feet high and loops for an eighth of a mile through the tree canopy. From the canopy, visitors will get amazing views of the surrounding beech-maple forest and parkland, and it is great for birding.

An elevator makes this boarded canopy walk ideal for wheelchairs and strollers.

Check out our article about the Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk!

Golfing

There are two challenging courses at Blacklick Woods: The Championship Course has a traditional layout with tree-lined fairways and quality putting surfaces. The Learning Course is perfect for beginners and families.

There is a state-of-the-art practice area and a full-service driving range. A 30,000 square foot practice green has three bunkers and a 3-hole practice course.

Blacklick Woods Metro Park Trails

There are six trails at this park. All are rated ‘easy’ and all are ADA-friendly.

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Beech Trail

0.7 miles | Easy | Hike | Gravel
This trail passes through a beech-maple forest with displays of spring wildflowers and continues past a swamp forest area.

Buttonbush Trail

0.5 miles | Easy | Hike | Gravel
The Buttonbush Trail runs through a hardwood swamp forest.

Multipurpose Trail

2.6 miles | Easy | Hike | Bike | Gravel
This trail goes through a forest and a meadow.

Blacklick Creek Greenway

16 miles | Easy | Hike | Bike | Pets | Paved
The Greenway connects three metro parks and several small parks from Reynoldsburg to Groveport.

Maple Trail

0.9 miles | Easy | Hike | Gravel
The Maple Trail crosses a hardwood forest and a small wetland. Perfect for birding.

Walter A Tucker Trail

0.1 miles | Easy | Hike | Gravel/Boardwalk
This trail links the Buttonbush and Maple trails.

Shelters

There are five reservable and two non-reservable shelters at Blacklick Woods.

Reservable Shelters:

• Butternut: Holds 100 people, with a kitchen, electricity, charcoal grills, play area, and restrooms
• Buttonbush: Holds 100 people, with a kitchen, electricity, charcoal grills, a play area, and restrooms
• Sassafras: Holds 64 people, with grills, electricity, a water fountain, a playfield, and restrooms
• Walnut: Holds 80 people, with grills, electricity, a water fountain, a playfield, and restrooms
• Beech-Maple Lodge: Holds 72 people with heating and air conditioning, a full kitchen, a gas fireplace, a large meeting room, WiFi, and restrooms.

Non-Reservable Shelters:

• Ash Grove Picnic Area has three shelters, grills, picnic tables, a playground, a playfield, and restrooms.
• Meadows Picnic Area has eight shelters with grills, picnic tables, playground equipment, a playfield, and restrooms.

More Activities

The Nature Center features exhibits of local and natural history. There are observation windows to view the wildlife.

A 54-acre swamp preserve features wetlands and a wide variety of trees and shrubs.

A sledding hill at the golf course is available when the weather permits.

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Where is Blacklick Woods Metro Park Located?

• Address: 6975 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
• Website | Facebook

Location Map for Blacklick Woods Metro Park

Let’s Visit Blacklick Woods Metro Park!

Have you visited this metro park, or any others in central Ohio? Which is your favorite? We’d love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience.

Some more Columbus & Franklin County Metro Parks that we really enjoyed are Blendon Woods (Columbus), Three Creeks Metro Park (Groveport), and Inniswood Metro Gardens (Westerville).

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There is ample parking at the Buttermilk Falls Trailhead, and the scenic overlook is a short walk across Buttermilk Falls Parkway.

The overlook is a wooded deck providing a view of the geology of North Chagrin Reservation.

The water from Buttermilk Creek travels to the Chagrin River, which flows into Lake Erie.

Nearby attractions include the North Chagrin Nature Center, Squire’s Castle, and North Chagrin Oxbow Lagoon.

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Where is Buttermilk Falls Located?

• Address: Mayfield, Ohio 44143
• Website Trailhead | Website Scenic Overlook

Location Map for Buttermilk Falls

Let’s Visit Buttermilk Falls!

Have you visited Buttermilk Falls? We want to know what you thought! Leave a comment below and share your experience.

If you love to visit Ohio State Parks, Ohio Metro Parks or Ohio State Nature Preserves, be sure to check out Mt. Gilead State Park and Clifton Gorge!

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There are many services available at the Emerald Necklace Marina. The Marina Store and Courtesy Dock has live bait, fishing tackle, boating necessities, bagged ice, cold beverages, gifts, and much more.

There is a dry rack for boats from 18 to 23 feet long. The dry rack includes winter storage.

A gated boatyard for winter and summer storage is available, with access to the boatyard during operating hours. A trailer yard for summer storage is also available.

The Emerald Necklace Marina Café gives visitors the chance to recharge with snacks, including nachos, pretzels, Mozzarella sticks, and buffalo cauliflower. Mains include chicken tenders, summer salad, black bean burger, and cheeseburger. Gluten-free buns are available.

There is a selection of soft drinks, tea, and coffee available too.

The Ice Cream Bar sells a variety of Honey Hut ice cream as well as a good selection of beers, wines, and cocktails.

Kayaks and paddleboards are available for rental at 41 North Coastal Adventures. Reservations are recommended.

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Where is Emerald Necklace Marina Located?

• Address: Rocky River Reservation, 1500 Scenic Park Dr, Lakewood, Ohio 44107
• Phone: 216-226-3030 | Website

Location Map for Emerald Necklace Marina

More Fun in the Rocky River Valley

Have you visited the Emerald Necklace Marina? Did you rent a kayak? We’d love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience.

The Rocky River Valley has a lot to offer visitors. Here are some of our favorites: Big Met Golf Course, Rocky River Stables, and Rocky River Nature Center.

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The Rocky River Nature Center has exhibits about the early inhabitants of the Rocky River Valley, including the giant fish of the Devonian sea, Dunkleosteus.

The deck overhangs the river and offers amazing views of a 360 million-year-old shale cliff.

Visitors also have the opportunity to learn about current Ohio wildlife.

HideAway Hollow is a giant oak tree where kids can play and parents can check out the Cleveland Metroparks Nature Shop.

The gardens outside lead to over five miles of trails that pass by the river’s edge, a wetland forest, ponds, hilltops, and ancient Native American earthworks.

The Nature Center hosts many free programs and events, such as nature quests, trail walks, arts & crafts, and wildlife exploration.

Free onsite parking and free admission. The parking lot can get full during school trips and on weekends.

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Where is Rocky River Nature Center Located?

• Address: 24000 Valley Parkway, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
• Phone: 440-734-6660 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Location Map for Rocky River Nature Center

More Nature Areas in Ohio

Have you visited the Rocky River Nature Center? Did you hike the trails? We’d love to know! Share your experience in the comments below.

Ohio has a huge number of metro parks, owned and managed usually by the county, and offering great activities and facilities. Some of our favorites are Clear Creek Metro Park in Hocking Hills, Penitentiary Glen Reservation in Lake County, and Metro Parks Farm in Canton.

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The Worden’s Ledges trail is an easy hike with beautiful rock formations. Nobel Stuart, who married Nettie Worden in 1951, sadly, Nettie passed away within a year of the marriage, leaving everything to Nobel, who went on to spend his time creating the rock carvings and sculptures that hikers will come across.

Look out for the trail markers that depict a raccoon’s face along the trail. A short way into the trail, hikers will come to a well-marked junction. Turning left will lead in a clockwise direction, passing the carvings and sculptures.

For horseback riders, there is an adjacent bridle path, but it does not go past the carvings. Hikers can add to their walk by taking the bridle path before or after the hiking trail.

Hinckley Reservation has many activities and amenities if you want to make a day of it or are staying in the area.

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Where is Worden’s Ledges Located?

• Address: 895 Ledge Rd, Hinckley, Ohio 44233
• Website

Location Map for Worden’s Ledges

Let’s Go to Worden’s Ledges!

Have you been to Worden’s Ledges? Were you more intrigued by the rock formations or the carvings? We’d love to know! Share your experience with us in the comments below.

Check out some more places for great hiking: Split Rocks Trail in Hocking Hills, Clifton Gorge in Yellow Springs, Cedar Cliff Falls in Cedarville, and Blacklick Woods Canopy Walk in Reynoldsburg.

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Play golf and enjoy the stunning scenic views of Big Creek Reservation and the Rocky River.

The course was originally named Course #1 and was the idea of the sports director of the Cleveland Press, Rodney C. Sutton. He proposed that a ‘pay-as-you-play’ course should be built by the Cleveland Metropolitan Park Board to enable more people to be involved in the up-and-coming game of golf.

Big Met is believed to be Ohio’s most played golf course and has hosted more than six million rounds of golf since it opened in 1926.

Golf club rentals and power and hand cart rentals are available. There are also putting greens. Check for discount days and junior rates.

Visit the website for rental information and to book your tee time online.

The Big Met Grille serves burgers, hot dogs, chicken tenders, fries, and more.

The Terrace is available for private rentals. See more information on the website.

Snowshoeing and cross-country skiing are available in winter, with equipment rental available at the golf course.

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Where is Big Met Golf Course Located?

• Address: 4811 Valley Parkway, Fairview Park, Ohio 44126
• Phone: 440-331-1070 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Location Map for Big Met Golf Course

More Outdoor Fun in Ohio

Have you played a round or two at Big Met? Did you enjoy the surroundings? We’d love to know! Share your experience in the comments below.

Ohio has a lot to offer when it comes to outdoor fun. In the same area is Rocky River Stables. If you enjoy miniature golf, you may like to visit Hocking Hills Mini Golf. Summer days on the river are always a favorite! Check out our articles about River Tubing and Canoeing in Ohio.

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