This 48-acre park is located downtown adjacent to the Historic First Capital District and offers softball/baseball fields, tennis courts, basketball courts, shelter houses, picnic areas, handicap accessible playground, bike path […]
Paint Creek State Park
Located amid the breathtaking scenery of the Paint Creek Valley, this 5,652-acre park features a lake for fishing, boating, and swimming along with meandering trails to explore the rolling hills.
Highlands Nature Sanctuary
The heart of the 3,100-acre preserve is the breathtakingly beautiful Rocky Fork Gorge, a 100-foot high steep-walled dolomite canyon renowned for its stunning rock formations, ancient white cedars, grottoes, springs […]
Earl H. Barnhart Buzzards Roost Nature Preserve
Nearly 1,200-acres of the most rugged and scenic country in the area with ponds, vernal pools, crumbling remains of old homesteads, and deep, wooded ravines. Magnificient views of the vertical […]
Pike Lake State Park
The park features a 13-acre lake along with a nature center, hiking trails, shelter houses, and a swim beach.
Great Seal State Park
The 1,682-acre park has trails for everyone whether its hiking, mountain biking or horseback riding. Amenities include a disc golf course and shelter houses. The hills of the park are […]
Ross County Park District
The Ross County Park District aims to provides the best possible outdoor experience through nature conservation and education with well maintained recreational facilities.
Ross Lake
Features a 127-acre lake surrounded by 1,112-acres of wildlife area. Amenities include a two-lane boat ramp, three parking lots, and three earthen fishing piers.
Scioto Trail State Park
The ridgetops and winding forest roads offer breathtaking views of southern Ohio’s Scioto River Valley. Trails, fishing and paddling are just a few of the adventures that await.
Kinnikinnick Fen Nature Preserve
This 154-acre wetland complex features a 1.8-mile walking path that follows Kinnikinnick Creek and passes through picturesque wetlands, woods, and newly planted wildflower fields. Three observation decks offer wonderful views […]