Rocky Fork Metro Park

Last Updated on August 14, 2023 by Cindy

Rocky Fork Metro Park features more than three miles of walking trails, a bridle trail, and an off-leash trail for dogs. It is located in Westerville, Ohio, and is part of the Metro Parks of Central Ohio. It is one of the newest Metro Parks, established in 2015.

Visit Rocky Fork Metro Park

Situated in Highland County, very close to New Albany, Rocky Fork Metro Park has more than three miles of walking paths, a large dog park, a bridle trail, a play area for kids, non-reservable shelters, and more.

The paved walking trails at this metro park are especially wide, providing ample room for all using them and making them wheelchair and stroller friendly.

Each time we have visited, there has been a ranger on site.

Rocky Fork Dog Park

In the spring the dog park can be a bit muddy due to the rain, but still lots of fun for the pups! You are likely to have a dirty dog at the end of your visit!

Rocky Fork Metro Park Video

Rocky Fork Metro Park Trails

You can bring your dogs on a leash on most of the trails, and biking is also allowed on three of them. Three of the five hiking trails are paved, so are accessible to all. One of the six trails if for horseback riders only.

Beech Woodland

1.3-miles | Easy | Hike | Bike | Pets | Paved

This is a loop trail that runs through a wooded area with large beech trees. Dogs and biking are both welcome on this trail.

North Meadow

1.2-miles | Easy | Hike | Grass/Dirt

This is an easy one-way trail that passes over a small earthen dam, along a pond and loops around a restored native meadow.

Millstone Connector

0.5-miles | Easy | Hike | Bike | Pets | Paved

This is a one-way trail that runs parallel to the park road and links from Walnut Street to the Millstone Picnic Area. It connects to the Beech Woodland trail and the Bevelhymer Connector Trail.

Bevelhymer Connector

0.3-miles | Easy | Hike | Bike | Pets | Paved

This is a one-way trail that links the Millstone Connector Trail at Rocky Fork Metro Park to New Albany's Bevelhymer Park.

Dog Trail

0.4-miles | Easy | Hike | Pets | Dirt

This is an off-leash pet friendly trail with two loops through a wooded area and past a wetland. The entire trail is 0.4 miles, but there are various sections where you can get off the loop and head back to the parking lot.

Bridle Trail

2.8-miles | Easy | Horseback only | Semi-Paved

This is an easy 2.8-mile loop trail for horseback riders that passes through woods and open fields. There is a separate park entrance for horse trailers.

Facilities at Rocky Fork Metro Park

There are good facilities at this Metro Park, kids, adults and pets are well catered for here.

Non-Reservable Shelters

Millstone Picnic Area:

This shelter has two grills, a fireplace and space for 68 people. A playground is designed around three large boulders with an elevated boardwalk. The top of an earthen mound includes picnic platforms where visitors can overlook the play area and surrounding parkland. There are restrooms here.

Grill Pad in the Woods:

The grill pad in the woods has one grill and a table for six people.

Dog Park Picnic Area:

This shelter seats 14 people, or can be used as two seven-seater areas, each with a grill. There are restrooms and a play area.

There is a downloadable map of Rocky Fork Metro Park available.

Rocky Fork Metro Park Information

Rocky Fork Metro Park is open:

• April 1 to September 30: 6.30am to 9pm
• October 1 to March 31: 6.30am to 7pm

Location of Rocky Fork Metro Park:

• Rocky Fork Metro Park: 7180 East Walnut St., Westerville, OH 43081
• Phone: 614-595-9979 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Horse Trailer Parking Lot: 8189 Bevelhymer Road, Westerville, OH 43081

Let's Visit Rocky Fork Metro Park

Have you been to Rocky Fork Metro Park? Did you enjoy the more open aspect of this park? We'd love to know! Leave a comment below and share your experience.

Why not visit some other attractions in Central Ohio while you're in the area, such as the historic Ohio Village, Hayden Falls, and check out Things To Do In Lancaster, Ohio!