Blendon Woods (Northeast)
Address: 4265 E Dublin Granville Rd, Columbus, OH 43081
Directions: Turn right at ranger station then second left to parking lot. Entrance at far end of the lot.
A 10-acre area with a wooded hillside and ravine where kids can safely roam and enjoy unstructured play in nature by climbing trees, playing in the dirt and other fun adventures.It includes some great play features for the Wild Child in all of us, including a zip line, teeter-totter, basket swing, c argo climbing net, a tether-ball game and various stepped logs over ravines and streams. Read Michelle and Maris Zugaro’s poignant story behind their donation
Glacier Ridge (Northwest)
Address: 9801 Hyland-Croy Rd, Plain City, OH 43064
Directions:
The 1-acre play area features cedar structures with towers, ramps, ropes, ladders and a zipline and was designed and built by students from the Ohio State University Knowlton School of Architecture.
Highbanks (Northwest)
Address: 9466 Columbus Pike, Lewis Center, OH 43035
Directions: Turn left at the intersection in the Big Meadows Picnic Area and stop at the first parking lot. Entrance on left.
Explore the 15-acre area with a forest and path to the Olentangy River, where kids and caregivers can safely roam and enjoy unstructured play in nature by climbing trees, playing in the dirt and other fun adventures.
Sharon Woods (Northeast)
Address: 6911 Cleveland Ave.,Westerville, OH 43081
Directions: Enter from the last parking lot at the Apple Ridge Picnic Area. Entry sign on right side of the lot.
A 7.5-acre area with wooded hillside and creek. Kids and their caregivers can wander off-trail, climb trees, dig in the mud and experience unstructured play in nature.
Three Creeks (Southeast)
Address: 3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport, OH 43125
Directions: Go to the Confluence Trails Area and look for the entry sign on the right.
A 12-acre area with a pine forest for kids and caregivers to have fun and adventure in nature.
