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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September 18, 2025 @ 11:00 am – 5:00 pm

The Little Brown Jug series of harness races will be held on Thursday, September 18, 2025. Soak in the excitement of these lightning-fast, half-mile races!

The Little Brown Jug race is one of the final events of the Delaware County Fair. It is not only one of the fastest tracks for harness racing, but it is also one of the only race meets where you can stroll around the area and meet the trainers, drivers, and owners.

If you are in the area, you should not miss out on this unique opportunity to see the great fun sport of harness racing!

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Winans Chocolate offers a perfect balance of coffee and chocolate to satisfy your cravings while you relax and socialize.

They have flavored coffees, like Blackberry Bourbon, Peppermint Bark, and Highlander Grogg. Winans Chocolate also features special holiday drinks. Peppermint Mocha, Sugar Cookie Latte, Nutcracker Latte, and Frosty Mint Oreo Frappucino are a few favorites for the winter holidays.

If you are a tea lover, they have Super Fruit Tea in flavors like Pomegranate Green, Blueberry Green, and Ginger Peach.

You will find a variety of delectable, handcrafted chocolates to choose from, like the Watershed Bourbon Cherry, Sea Salt Caramel, and Pecan Bark to Cherry Cordial, Cashew Wurtle, Coconut Almond Bliss, and Buckeye Caramel Crunch. They have a sugar-free selection, too.

Winans Chocolates also has pastries, seasonal treats, candy, coffee bundles, gift boxes of chocolates, and Winans gear available to purchase.

Where is Winans Chocolate Located?

The dropdown box below has details of all of the Winans Chocolate locations in Ohio.

• Website | Facebook | Instagram

Map of Winans Chocolate Locations

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More Food and Drink in Ohio

If you are looking for more places to eat and drink, try a wine-tasting flight at Cask 307. Are you in the mood for comfort food? Hocking Hills Diner is a great place to get some tasty food classics or take in the history and the beautiful scenery while enjoying some homestyle cooking at Clifton Mill.

Check out more local gems in Ohio – Remember When Tea Room, Groovy Plants Ranch, Kampfire Coffee Roasters, The Pearl Dublin, and Yutzy’s Farm Market.

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May 3, 2025 @ 11:00 am – May 4, 2025 @ 5:30 pm

Central Ohio Folk Festival is an annual folk music festival that takes place in early May at the Highbanks Metro Park in Lewis Center.

Presented by the Columbus Folk Music Society, the Central Ohio Folk Festival promotes roots, folk, and acoustic music and makes folk arts accessible to the public. 

Over 30 music workshops will be offered, as well as ongoing jam tents dedicated to Old-Time, Folk, Folk-Mix, and Bluegrass. One tent is dedicated purely to song. There are also drum circles and community songs. 

There will be young adult offerings. Kids’ music and crafts will also be available. 

Enjoy the food service and beer garden while you are there.

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About Columbus

Columbus is the capital and most populous city in the state of Ohio and the 14th most populous city in the US. It is the county seat of Franklin County and it also extends into Delaware and Fairfield Counties. Columbus contains the confluence of the Scioto River and the Olentangy River. It is the largest city in the world named after Christopher Columbus.

Map of Fun Things to Do in Columbus

Fun Things to Do in Columbus with Kids

Columbus Zoo and Aquarium

Columbus Zoo welcomes more than 2 million visitors each year and is regarded as the best zoo in Ohio.

Areas of the zoo are Adventure Cove, Asia Quest, Australia and Islands, Congo Expedition, Heart of Africa, North America, Polar Frontier, and Shores and Aquarium.

You can easily spend a full day at the zoo, and the kids will love it from start to finish!

• Address: 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, Ohio 43065
• Phone: 614-645-3400 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Zoombezi Bay Water Park

Zoombezi Bay Water Park has a variety of water rides such as Cyclone, Dolphin Dash, Otter Banks, and Python Plunge. Activity areas include Baboon Lagoon, Croctail Creek and The Sandbar, and Wild Tides Wave Pool. Enjoy a full day of fun here for the whole family! Located right next door to Columbus Zoo.

• Address: 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, Ohio 43065
• Phone: 614-645-3400 | Website

COSI: Center of Science and Industry

COSI combines science learning and fun, with more than 300 hands-on exhibits. Exhibits include Nature of Color, Little Kidspace, and Dinosaur Gallery. There are 3D exploration areas for kids as well as adults to enjoy. The whole family can have a few hours of fun here!

• Address: 333 West Broad St, Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Phone: 614-228-2674 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Topiary Garden Park

This unique park is a living recreation of Georges Seurat’s post-Impressionist painting, A Sunday Afternoon of the Island of LaGrande Jatte. This is a great place to have a picnic, or just go along for a rest during a busy day. Look out for the marked ‘As he saw it’ spot, which is how Seurat saw the scene as he painted it. Admission is free.

• Address: 480 E. Town St, Columbus, Ohio 43215
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ZipZone Outdoor Adventures

ZipZone offers zip line tours, a tree-top obstacle course, and a ground-level kids’ park. Special events include Night Flight Zip Line Tours, Flight Club, and there are also Free Kids Nature Hikes.

• Address: 7925 N High St, Columbus, Ohio 43235
• Phone: 614-847-9477 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Legoland Discovery Center

Legoland Discovery Center has a lot of fun activities for kids to enjoy. Families can easily spend a large part of the day at this center.

• Address: 157 Easton Town Center, Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Phone: 614-407-7721 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Magic Mountain Fun Center

Magic Mountain Fun Center has miniature golf, an arcade with over 80 games, go-karts, batting cages, bumper cars, and KidsGym Climbing Playland. Passes and group bookings are also available.

• Address: 5890 Scarborough Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43232
• Phone: 614-490-5071 | Website | Facebook

Scene75 Columbus

Scene75 has 16 indoor attractions and more than 200 arcade games. Kids and adults are promised a great day out here! Attractions include Go-Karts, Laser Tag, Blacklight Mini-Golf, and a Batting Cage Simulator. There are also five eating and drinking areas within the facility.

• Address: 5022 Tuttle Crossing Blvd, Dublin, Ohio 43016
• Phone: 614-495-8660 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Check out our article about Scene75 Columbus!

Central Ohio Fire Museum

If your kids love fire trucks, they will really enjoy this museum! A guided tour will take you around antique fire engines, old fire equipment, and more. A play area includes a fire truck that the kids can climb into.

• Address: 260 N 4^th St, Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Phone: 614-464-4099 | Website | Facebook

Columbus Museum of Art

The Columbus Museum of Art contains the Wonder Room which is a magical place for kids to enjoy. Kids can also explore artistic concepts with hands-on art activities. The JPMorgan Chase Center for Creativity offers hands-on activities for kids to explore art and they can even get to display their own works of art in the hallways.

• Address: 480 E Broad St, Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Phone: 614-221-6801 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Fun Things to Do with Older Children

Coliseum X

Coliseum X has a few fun activities for the whole family to enjoy.  Extreme Laser Tag has three arenas where combatants need to navigate through obstacles in search of the opposition. There is a choice of seven weapons and 20 missions. Children over 8 years old can participate.

• Address: 100 Dillmont Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43235
• Phone: 614-567-3020 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Dueling Axes

Experience the exciting sport of axe throwing at Dueling Axes. The setting is safe, comfortable, and modern, with digital scoring installed at every target. There is no specific minimum age, but Dueling Axes suggests that 10-year-olds and over do best.

• Address: 309 S 4^th Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Phone: 614-221-1600 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Otherworld

Otherworld is an immersive art museum, with over 40 scenes of mixed reality playgrounds and secret passageways. Visitors can freely explore and interact with a surreal world of science. Children under the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

• Address: 5819 Chantry Drive, Columbus, Ohio 43232
• Phone: 614-808-6433 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Game Show Battle Rooms

Game Show Battle Rooms offer two choices of TV game show simulations, Classic Showdowns and Prime Time Showdowns. Bring your family for a fun experience, or bring your employees or teammates for some team-building time.

• Address: 3786 Fishinger Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43026
• Phone: 614-907-7180 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Buckeye Raceway

Enjoy a day out riding high-performance electric karts on this indoor karting track. The carts are capable of speeds up to 45 mph. The road course is a quarter mile long. If you want to bring the family, children must be at least 8 years old. If you have a junior in your party, all of your karts will be throttled back to half speed.

• Address: 4050 West Broad Street, Columbus, Ohio 43228
• Phone: 614-272-7888 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Fun in Columbus Strictly for Adults

SegAway Tours of Columbus

Experience Columbus on a Segway. This is a two-hour tour where you will explore miles of parkland along the Scioto River, the Short North Arts District, the Arena District, as well as historic downtown. Your guide will keep you entertained with stories throughout the tour. Training is provided.

• Address: 400 N High Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Phone: 614-222-3005 | Website | Facebook

Shadowbox Live

Shadowbox Live is the largest resident theater company in the US. Here you can see comedy shows, live rock ‘n’ roll, dance theatre, and more. There is a full bar with a bistro-style menu, so arrive early if you would like to indulge before the show! Educational programs for ages 15 and older are available.

• Address: 503 S Front St. Ste 260, Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Phone: 614-416-7625 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Columbus Food Adventures Brewery Tour

This adult beverage tour takes you around the historic Brewery District of Columbus. See the stately brick buildings as well as sampling a variety of local beers.  This walking tour lasts approximately three hours and involves a leisurely one-mile stroll. Some food is provided. Guests must be 21 and older.

• Address: 201 W Hubbard Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Phone: 614-440-3177 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Take Flight Ohio

Take Flight Ohio is a flight simulation experience. You take the captain’s seat on a commercial airliner. Your flight will be tailored to your level of experience. You will fly through challenging weather conditions, practice your landing skills, and also take in the scenery through a 210-degree wrap-around visual screen.

• Address: 4816 Sawmill Road, Columbus, Ohio 43235
• Phone: 614-947-7370 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

More Fun Things to Do in Columbus

Museums

Ohio Railway Museum

• Address: 990 Proprietors Road, Worthington, Ohio 43085
• Phone: 614-885-7345 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum

• Address: 13515 Yarmouth Drive, Pickerington, Ohio 43147
• Phone: 614-856-2222 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Wagner-Hagans Auto Museum

• Address: 476 E Kossuth St, Columbus, Ohio 43206
• Phone: 614-271-0888 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Sporting Venues

Columbus Clippers at Huntington Park

• Address: 330 Huntington Park Lane, Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Phone: 614-462-5250 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Columbus Crew at Lower.com Field

• Address: 96 Columbus Crew Way, Columbus, Ohio 43215
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Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium

• Address: 411 Woody Hayes Dr, Columbus, Ohio 43210
• Phone: 800-462-8257 | Website | Facebook

Columbus Blue Jackets at Nationwide Arena

• Address: 200 West Nationwide Blvd, Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Phone: 614-246-2000 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Escape Rooms

The Escape Game

• Address: 3960 Easton Station, Columbus, Ohio 43219
• Phone: 614-412-5372 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Breakout Games

• Address: 835 Grandview Avenue, Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Phone: 614-796-4073 | Website | Instagram

Lockology Escape Rooms

• Address: 86 Village Pointe Dr, Powell, Ohio 43065
• Phone: 888-693-7105 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Escape It Grandview

• Address: 1666 W 1^st Ave, Columbus, Ohio 43212
• Phone: 614-636-4848 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Let’s Have Fun in Columbus!

Have you done any of these fun things in Columbus? Maybe you have had a fun day at a venue we have missed? Leave a comment below and share your experience!

For more things to do in Central Ohio, check out our articles Breweries in Columbus, Prairie Oaks Metro Park, Hayden Falls, and Highbanks Metro Park.

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About Ohio

Ohio has a population of nearly 11.8 million. Its capital and largest city is Columbus, with other large cities Cleveland, Cincinnati, Dayton, Akron, and Toledo.

The nickname of Ohio ‘The Buckeye State’ derives from the buckeye trees that grow along the Ohio River Valley. The small nuts the trees produce resemble the eye of a deer. It is considered that carrying a buckeye nut in your pocket is good luck.

The flag of Ohio was officially adopted in 1902 and is the only state flag that is not rectangular.

Things to Do in Central Ohio

The major city in central Ohio is, of course, Columbus. The other cities we are focusing on here are Dublin and Lancaster.

Columbus

Columbus has a multitude of things to do, places to visit, parks, and shopping experiences. The dropdown box below gives details of 10 great things to do and places to visit in Columbus.

Dublin

Dublin, as the name may suggest, has very strong Irish roots. Located in the northwest corner of central Ohio, Dublin is the second largest city in this region.

• Check out our article for more information on things to do in Dublin!

Lancaster

Lancaster is in the southeast of central Ohio and is the gateway to the Hocking Hills region. It is the county seat of Fairfield County and also hosts the Fairfield County Fair each year.

• Check out our article for more information on things to do in Lancaster!

Other Places to Visit in Central Ohio

• Newark | Licking County
• Delaware | Delaware County

Things to Do in Northwest Ohio

Northwest Ohio has a coastline along Lake Erie. The largest city in the northwest is Toledo, with other cities such as Sandusky and Put in Bay.

Toledo

Toledo is in the north of the northwest region of Ohio, and it sits on the Maumee River and Maumee Bay area of Lake Erie.

• Check out our article about things to do in Toledo!

Sandusky

Sandusky is the county seat of Erie County and is located on the shores of Lake Erie. This is a place where visitors will feel they are on vacation as soon as they arrive

• Check out our article for more information about things to do in Sandusky!

Put in Bay

Put in Bay is one of Ohio’s most visited vacation destinations. Situated on South Bass Island, surrounded by Lake Erie, you would not be wrong in thinking there are a lot of water activities available here. However, Put in Bay has so much more going on too!

• Check out our article for more information about things to do in Put in Bay!

More Places to Visit in Northwest Ohio

• Findlay | Hancock County
• Port Clinton | Ottawa County
• Lima | Allen County

Things to Do in Northeast Ohio

Northeast Ohio is the most populated region of Ohio, with cities such as Cleveland, Akron, Youngstown, Canton, and Mansfield.

Cleveland

Cleveland has six script signs around the city in perfect photo-op locations. Even if you don’t know much about Cleveland, you will have seen the script signs across the internet or in movies.

• Check out our article for more information about things to do in Cleveland!

Akron

Akron has the Ohio and Erie Canal running through it, separating east from west. It was once the Rubber Capital of the World, being home to Goodrich, Goodyear, Firestone, and General Tire companies.

• Check out our article for more information about things to do in Akron!

Youngstown

Youngstown sits on the eastern edge of Ohio. It is the county seat of Mahoning County. Before World War II, Youngstown had a booming steel industry.

• Check out our article for more information about things to do in Youngstown!

More Places to Visit in Northeast Ohio

• Mansfield | Richland County
• Cuyahoga Falls | Summit County
• Canton | Stark County
• Lorain | Lorain County
• Berlin | Holmes County
• Millersburg | Holmes County
• Sugarcreek | Tuscarawas County

Things to Do in Southeast Ohio

Southeast Ohio is home to the stunningly beautiful Hocking Hills region, which is just east of central Ohio. Notable cities in the southeast are Athens, Marietta, and Chillicothe.

Logan

Logan is in the heart of the Hocking Hills region, and benefits from the stunning countryside this region has to offer. Many of the Hocking Hills visitor attractions are located in or around Logan, but there are also many other things to do in this delightful town.

• Check out our article for more information about things to do in Logan!

Chillicothe

Located along the Scioto River, Chillicothe was once Ohio’s capital city. It is the only city in Ross County.

• Check out our article for more information about things to do in Chillicothe!

Athens

Athens is the county seat of Athens County and is located along the Hocking River in southeast Ohio.

• Check out our article for more information about things to do in Athens!

More Places to Visit in Southeast Ohio

• Portsmouth | Scioto County
• Marietta | Washington County
• Coshocton | Coshocton County

Things to Do in Southwest Ohio

Southwest Ohio has two large cities, Cincinnati and Dayton. Other cities in the southwest include Mason, Yellow Springs, and Hamilton.

Cincinnati

Cincinnati is Ohio’s third largest city by inner-city population, and the largest by metro population. The city crosses the Ohio River into Kentucky and crosses the county line into Indiana.

• Check out our article for more information about things to do in Cincinnati!

Dayton

Dayton is known as the home of the Wright Brothers, so there are many visitor attractions dedicated to them and flying in general in Dayton.

• Check out our article for more information about things to do in Dayton!

Yellow Springs

Located in Greene County, Yellow Springs has a tiny population of just over 3,500 and an area of 2.02 square miles. Yellow Springs is, however, a great place to visit for anyone!

• Check out our article for more information about things to do in Yellow Springs!

More Places to Visit in Southwest Ohio

• Beavercreek | Greene County
• Springfield | Clark County
• Hamilton | Butler County
• Mason | Warren County

Let’s Visit Ohio Today!

Have you visited any of these places in Ohio? Do you think we have missed a gem that you love to visit? Leave a comment below and share your experience.

If you want to take the kids out for the day, check out our article about Things to Do in Ohio with Kids, or Resorts in Ohio lists a lot of fun places to visit either with or without the kids!

For nature lovers, Things to Do in Hocking Hills and Caves in Ohio have all you need to know! Round your day off with a visit to an Ohio Winery.

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When is the Total Eclipse in Ohio?

Ohio will see the total eclipse on April 8, 2024, between the hours of approximately 3:08 pm and 3:15 pm. The duration will usually be around 2 to 4 minutes. The moon will start to cover the sun at around 1:50 pm and the sun will be completely uncovered by about 4:30 pm.

The last total eclipse seen in Ohio was in 1806, and the next one will be in 2099.

Check out the NASA website page dedicated to this total solar eclipse.

Which Ohio Cities are on the Path of Totality?

The Path of Totality is expected to be about 124 miles wide and will stretch across 13 states, including a line through Ohio from the southwest to the northeast regions.

Cities and regions just outside of this path will experience a partial eclipse, which is still an amazing spectacle!

The list below shows the cities that are on the path of totality, the expected time of total eclipse (EDT) all times are PM, and the expected duration of total eclipse (in minutes and seconds). This list is broken into regions of Ohio, so is not strictly in time order – although each region is.

Locations in Southwest Ohio

Locations in Northwest Ohio

Locations in Central Ohio

Locations in Northeast Ohio

Map of the Cities on the Path of Totality

Events Celebrating the Eclipse

Below is a directory of websites that have details of events, festivals, and spaces dedicated to the total solar eclipse in Ohio. This list is not exhaustive, there are some venues that at the time of writing have no details available, so do check for venues in your area, especially if you live on the path of totality.

Please Note: following the eclipse some of the dedicated pages were removed. We have retained the text but removed the links where necessary.

Eye Protection for the Solar Eclipse

This is a quote from the NASA website about watching a solar eclipse:

When watching a partial or annular solar eclipse directly with your eyes, you must look through safe solar viewing glasses (“eclipse glasses”) or a safe handheld solar viewer at all times. Eclipse glasses are NOT regular sunglasses; regular sunglasses, no matter how dark, are not safe for viewing the Sun.

Do NOT look at the Sun through a camera lens, telescope, binoculars, or any other optical device while wearing eclipse glasses or using a handheld solar viewer — the concentrated solar rays will burn through the filter and cause serious eye injury.

For more detailed information about safe viewing, visit the NASA website.

Fun Facts About the 2024 Solar Eclipse

• This will be the first total solar eclipse in the continental U.S. in 7 years.
• A solar eclipse occurs when the Sun, the Moon, and Earth are aligned, or in syzygy.
• A solar eclipse only happens at New Moon, but not at every New Moon.
• Everyone in the continental U.S. will be able to see at least a partial eclipse.
• This eclipse will be the most-viewed ever.
• Totality is safe to look at.

The Next Total Eclipses Worldwide

If you want to chase total eclipses, the next ones that are due in the 2020s are:

• August 12, 2026 – Greenland, Iceland, and Spain
• August 2, 2027 – Spain, Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Libya, Egypt, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Somalia.
• July 22, 2028 – Australia and New Zealand.

Spain has the extremely rare bonus of having a total eclipse two years running!

A total solar eclipse will not happen again in Ohio until 2099!

Watch the Total Solar Eclipse in Ohio!

If you get to see the total or partial eclipse in Ohio, please leave a comment below and share your experience. We would love to hear about it!

Keep informed about events and festivals in Ohio happening in your area with our Events Calendar!

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About Ohio Sledding Hills

Many of us have fond childhood memories of sledding down local hills. If you want to recreate those childhood memories or help your children make memories of sledding, we can help you find places to go sledding near you!

Listed below are more than 65 of the best places to sled in Ohio. The list is in regional sections, so whichever region of Ohio you live you will find your nearest sledding hills here, but please do check the websites of these sledding hills before you visit for opening times and conditions.

Map of Ohio Sledding Hills

Sledding Hills in Central Ohio

Bubly Tubing Park

This sledding/tubing park is part of Mad River Mountain. It is the perfect winter adventure for adults and children. Purchase tickets online.

• Address: 1000 Snow Valley Rd, Zanesfield, Ohio 43360
• Phone: 800-231-7669 | Website | Facebook | Instagram
• Check out our article about Mad River Mountain!

Fryer Park

Fryer Park is a 110-acre destination park with a designated sledding hill. Just like most sledding hills, it can be a steep walk back up, but it has a great downhill ride that will keep sledders coming back for more.

• Address: 3899 Orders Road, Grove City, Ohio 43123
• Phone: 614-539-8747 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

Big Run Park

This is a bigger sledding hill. It has bumps on one side, and the other side is a smoother ride. This particular park has limited parking, and the restrooms are not always open.

• Address: 4205 Clime Road, Columbus, Ohio 43228
• Phone: 614-645-3380 | Website

Blues Creek Park

This sledding hill is at the center of the park, with parking and restrooms located right there.

• Address: 9627 Fontanelle Road, Ostrander, Ohio 43061
• Phone: 740-524-8600 | Website

Antrim Park

Antrim Park offers some fun outdoor recreation all year long. The sledding hill at Antrim Park is a smaller hill, great for beginner sledders and those just wanting to have fun!

• Address: 5800 Olentangy River Road, Columbus, Ohio 43085
• Phone: 614-645-3380 | Website

Clinton-Como Park Sledding

This park features a very gentle hill for sledding. It is great for families with younger children who want a longer, smoother ride that isn’t too steep. There is not much parking at this sledding hill.

• Address: 301 W. Pacemont Road, Columbus, Ohio 43202
• Phone: 614-645-3380 | Website

Ballantrae Park

(With the Dancing Rabbits Sculpture). Start at the top with the bunnies and enjoy the ride! (Located at the splash pad if you are familiar with this area).

• Address: 6350 Woerner Temple Rd, Dublin, Ohio 43016
• Phone: 614-410-4700 | Website

Scioto Park (Leatherlips Park)

Some caution that this gets very crowded, and the bales of hay around trees and at the bottom are dangerous.  Gentle and steep hills, plus a walkway for getting to the top of the hill.  Parking and restrooms are available.

• Address: 7377 Riverside Dr., Dublin, Ohio 43017
• Phone: 614-410-4400 | Website

Metro Parks with Sledding Hills

• Battelle Darby Creek | 8465 Alkire Road, Galloway, Ohio 43119
• Blacklick Woods | 7309 E. Livingston Ave., Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068
• Blendon Woods | 4265 E Dublin Granville Road, Columbus, Ohio 43081
• Highbanks | Sledding Hill Parking Lot, Lewis Center, Ohio 43035
• Quarry Trails | 2600 Dublin Rd, Columbus, OH 43228
• Scioto Audubon | 400 West Whittier Street, Columbus, Ohio 43215
• Scioto Grove | 5172 Jackson Pike, Grove City, Ohio 43123
• Sharon Woods | 6911 Cleveland Avenue, Westerville, Ohio 43081
• Walnut Woods | 6716 Lithopolis Rd, Groveport, Ohio 43125

State Parks in Central Ohio with Sledding Hills

• A.W. Marion State Park | 7317 Warner-Huffer Rd, Circleville, Ohio 43113
• Deer Creek State Park | 20635 State Park Rd 20, Mt Sterling, Ohio 43143-9501
• Alum Creek State Park | 3615 S. Old State Road, Delaware, Ohio 43015
• Delaware State Park | 75 Downing Rd, Delaware, Ohio 43015

Sledding Hills in Northwest Ohio

Blue Creek/Nona France Recreational Area

This manmade and unlit sledding hill is 60 feet above ground level, so sledding is only available during daylight hours. You can enter the sledding hill area from Providence Street Park.

• Address: 7035 Providence Street, Whitehouse, Ohio 43571
• Phone: 419-877-5383 | Website

Fort Miamis Park

This historic sledding hill is the site of the former British Fort Miamis and overlooks the Maumee River. It is a great sledding area for younger children. The city of Maumee allows sledding but asks that the hills with steel rails are not used. You can sled here until dark.

• Address: 600 Michigan Avenue, Maumee, Ohio 43537
• Phone: 419-360-9187 | Website

Harroun Park

Locally known as “Suicide Hill”, this hill is located near Harroun Park’s parking lot. The walk up the hill will leave you out of breath, but the downward ride is totally exhilarating! This is one sledding hill that is recommended for bigger kids. You can sled here until dark.

• Address: 5500 Main Street, Sylvania, Ohio 43560
• Phone: 419-885-8733 | Website

Ottawa Park Sledding Hill

You can find this park located at Bancroft and Ottawa Parkway. The actual sledding hill is situated behind the Toledo Police Museum and you can sled during daylight hours. Head over to Ottawa Park for the lit open-air ice rink, where you can stay until 10 pm.

• Address: Ottawa Pkwy, Toledo, Ohio 43606
• Phone: 419-245-2875 | Website

Conneaut Park

Tucked into the site of the city’s old reservoir system, this sledding hill is the ideal spot for winter fun for kids of all ages!

• Address: 420 Conneaut Ave, Bowling Green, Ohio 43402
• Phone: 419-354-6223 | Website

Glass City Metropark

Toledo’s newest Metropark has a lit sledding hill! With views of the beautiful Maumee River and the amazing downtown Toledo skyline, this is definitely one hill you will be adding to your winter sledding traditions!

• Address: 983 Front St, Toledo, Ohio 43605
• Phone: 419-360-9178 | Website

State Parks in Northwest Ohio with Sledding Hills

• Maumee Bay State Park | 1400 State Park Road, Oregon, Ohio 43616
• Harrison Lake State Park | 26246 Harrison Lake Rd, Fayette, Ohio 43521
• Mary Jane Thurston State Park | 1466 State Rte 65, McClure, Ohio 43534
• Van Buren State Park | 12259 Township Rd 218, Van Buren, Ohio 45889
• Lake Loramie State Park | 4401 Ft Loramie Swanders Rd, Minster, Ohio 45865

Sledding Hills in Southwest Ohio

Embshoff Woods

Sledding is allowed everywhere except for golf courses, conservation areas, and natural areas. There are restroom facilities available in the park.

• Address: 4050 Paul Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45238
• Phone: 513-521-7275 | Website

Harbin Park

The sledding hill at this park is huge!!! Fun for all ages, but watch out for reckless sledders!

• Address: 1300 Hunter Road, Fairfield, Ohio 45014
• Phone: 513-867-5348 | Website

Keehner Park

• Address: 7411 Barret Rd, West Chester Township, Ohio 45069
• Phone: 513-759-7312 | Website

Chill Hill at Voice of America MetroPark

• Address: 7850 VOA Park Drive, West Chester Ohio 45069
• Website

Miami Whitewater Forest

Near the harbor overlook.

• Address: 9001 Mt Hope Rd, Harrison, Ohio 45030
• Phone: 513-367-4774 | Website

Stanbery Park

One of the most popular sledding hills in town!

• Address: 2221 Oxford Ave, Cincinnati, Ohio 45230
• Phone: 513-352-4080 | Facebook

Winton Woods

Be on the lookout for Butterfly Bluff in Harper Meadows.

• Address: 10245 Winton Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45231
• Phone: 513-521-7275 | Website

Woodland Mound

You can sled behind the Ranger Station!

• Address: 8250 Old Kellogg Rd, Cincinnati, Ohio 45255
• Phone: 513-521-7275 | Website

State Parks in Southwest Ohio with Sledding Hills

• Kiser Lake State Park | 4889 N State Rte 235, Conover, Ohio 45317
• Hueston Woods State Park | 6301 Park Office Rd, College Corner, Ohio 45003
• Cowan Lake State Park | 1750 Osborn Rd, Wilmington, Ohio 45177
• Rocky Fork State Park | 9800 North Shore Dr, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133

Sledding Hills in Southeast Ohio

There are 13 State Parks in southeast Ohio that have sledding hills.

• Blue Rock State Park | 7924 Cutler Lake Rd, Blue Rock, Ohio 43720-9728
• Salt Fork State Park | 14755 Cadiz Rd, Lore City, Ohio 43755
• Dillon State Park | 5265 Dillon Hills Dr, Nashport, Ohio 43830-9568
• Lake Logan State Park | 30442 Lake Logan Rd, Logan, Ohio 43138
• Lake Hope State Park | 27331 State Rte 278, McArthur, Ohio 45651
• Paint Creek State Park | 280 Taylor Rd, Bainbridge, Ohio 45612
• Pike Lake State Park | 1847 Pike Lake Rd, Bainbridge, Ohio 45612
• Lake White State Park | 2767 State Rte 551, Waverly, Ohio 45690
• Shawnee State Park | 4404 State Rte 125, West Portsmouth, Ohio 45663
• Jackson Lake State Park | 921 Tommy Been Rd, Oak Hill, Ohio 45656
• Forked Run State Park | 63300 State Rte 124, Reedsville, Ohio 45772
• Burr Oak State Park | 10220 Burr Oak Lodge Rd, Glouster, Ohio 45732
• Strouds Run State Park | 11661 State Park Rd, Athens, Ohio 45701

Sledding Hills in Northeast Ohio

Mill Creek – Wick Recreation Area

• Address: Belle Vista Ave, Youngstown, Ohio 44509
• Phone: 330-740-7114 | Website

Bradley Nature Park

• Address: Bradley Rd, Westlake, Ohio 44145
• Phone: 440-871-3300 | Website

Recreation Center Park

• Address: 28955 Hilliard Blvd, Westlake, Ohio 44145
• Phone: 440-871-3300 | Website

Cahoon Memorial Park – West

• Address: 27600 Lake Rd, Bay Village, Ohio 44140
• Phone: 440-871-2200 | Website

Cuyahoga Valley National Park

Sledding is available at Kendall Hills, visitors should head for the Pine Hollow Trailhead parking area.

• Address: 5465 Quick Rd, Peninsula, Ohio 44264
• Website

Friedt Park

• Address: 425 Leatherman Rd, Wadsworth, Ohio 44281
• Phone: 330-335-1521 | Website

Lake County Metroparks with Sledding Hills

• Chagrin River Park | 3100 Reeves Rd, Willoughby, Ohio 44094
• Chapin Forest Reservation | 10381 Hobart Rd, Kirtland, Ohio 44094
• Hidden Valley Park | 4872 Klasen Rd, Madison Twp, Ohio 44057
• Riverview Park | 4895 Bailey Rd, Madison Twp, Ohio 44057

Cleveland Metroparks with Sledding Hills

• Big Creek Reservation | Brooklyn, Ohio 44144
• Brecksville Reservation | 9000 Chippewa Rd, Brecksville, Ohio 44141
• Euclid Creek Reservation | 850 Euclid Creek, Cleveland, Ohio 44121
• Hinckley Reservation | 432 Bellus Rd, Hinckley, Ohio 44233
• Huntington Reservation | 28728 Wolf Picnic Area Dr, Bay Village, Ohio 44140
• Mill Stream Run Reservation | 16200 Valley Parkway Strongsville, Ohio44136
• North Chagrin Reservation | 3037 SOM Ctr Rd, Willoughby Hills, Ohio 44094
• Rocky River Reservation | Valley Pkwy, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070
• South Chagrin Reservation | Miles Road, Bentleyville, Ohio 44022

Summit County Metroparks with Sledding Hills

• Cascade Valley | Oxbow Area |1061 Cuyahoga St, Akron, Ohio 44313
• Firestone | Tuscarawas Meadows | Harrington Rd, Akron, Ohio 44319
• Firestone | Warner Rd Area | 200E Warner Rd, Akron, Ohio 44319
• Goodyear Heights | Main Entrance | 2077 Newton St, Akron, Ohio 44305
• Sand Run | Nth Hawkins Area | 800 N Hawkins Ave, Akron, Ohio 44313
• Furnace Run | Brushwood Area | 4955 Townsend Rd, Richfield, Ohio 44286
• Munroe Falls | Lake Area | 521 S River Rd, Munroe Falls, Ohio 44262

Medina County Parks with Sledding Hills

• Allardale Park | 401 Remsen Rd, Medina, Ohio 44256
• Carolyn Ludwig Mugrage Park | 4985 Windfall Rd, Medina, Ohio 44256
• Green Leaf Park | 1674 S Medina Line Rd, Sharon Center, Ohio 44274
• Hubbard Valley Park | 8600 Hubbard Valley Rd, Seville, Ohio 44273

State Parks in Northeast Ohio with Sledding Hills

• Malabar Farm State Park | 4050 Bromfield Rd, Lucas, Ohio 44843
• Wingfoot Lake State Park | 993 Goodyear Park Blvd, Mogadore, Ohio 44260
• Punderson State Park | 11755 Kinsman Rd, Newbury, Ohio 44065
• Headlands Beach State Park | 9601 Headlands Rd, Mentor, Ohio 44060
• Mosquito Lake State Park | 1439 State Rt 305, Cortland, Ohio 44410
• Beaver Creek State Park | 12021 Echo Dell Rd, East Liverpool, Ohio 43920

Let’s Go Sledding in Ohio

We have included all the sledding hills in Ohio we could find with internet links for information, but have we missed some? If your favorite or local sledding hill doesn’t appear on our list, please leave a comment below and we will be sure to add it.

For more winter fun in Ohio, be sure to check out our articles Snow Tubing in Ohio, Ski Resorts in Ohio, and Cross-Country Skiing in Ohio.

A particularly great place to visit in the winter is Snow Trails, where you can ski, snowboard, and snow tube!

For some festive fun, see our articles Christmas Tree Farms in Ohio, Carriage Rides in Ohio, and Drive Through Christmas Lights in Ohio.

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November 21, 2025 @ 5:00 pm – January 4, 2026 @ 9:00 pm

Columbus Zoo springs to life during the evenings from late November to early January . Enjoy all the sights and sounds of winter at the zoo with millions of LED lights!

The season comes alive during Wildlights at Columbus Zoo, with animated musical light shows, Santa, reindeer, and more holiday festivities.

Take the HOOFit 3-mile stroll around the zoo with 30 designated stop locations to see most of the zoo and to keep you healthy at the same time!

Take the North American Train Ride to visit the native animals such as wolverine, reindeer, and moose. Or enjoy a golf cart ride around the zoo and see the animals from the best viewpoint. Book this tour early as it sells out quickly!

Other activities include the 4D theater and a ride on the 1914 Mangels-lllions carousel.

You can grab refreshments at locations around the zoo, from warm pretzels to the best fried chicken.

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About Wildlights at Columbus Zoo

Wildlights at Columbus Zoo has millions of LED lights, animated musical light shows, Santa and his reindeer, and much more!

Admission is included with zoo admission, so don’t forget to visit the winter-loving animals while you’re there.

The North American Train will take you around North America where you may see a wolverine, reindeer, or moose.

Go back in time and take a ride on the historic 1914 Mangels-Illions Carousel.

Take a two-hour VIP Wildlights tour on select dates. Bring your own blankets and snuggle up with a hot chocolate, while you are escorted on a golf cart through specially-selected areas of the zoo to see the animals like never before!

Warm up while watching a movie in the Zoo’s 4D theater. Hear holiday music from local choirs and bands every night at the Lakeside Theater.

Have a homemade s’more and hot chocolate to wash it down. Sip on a seasonal beer or cocktail as you walk through the endless dazzling lights. Dine in areas around the zoo, feasting on everything from warm pretzels to the best fried chicken.

Please visit the website and/or social media for up-to-date schedules and operating hours for this event.

Where is Wildlights at Columbus Zoo Located?

• Address: 4850 W Powell Rd, Powell, Ohio 43065
• Phone: 614-645-3400 | Website | Facebook | Instagram

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