22 acre eco-friendly park, Henceroth features a wooded nature trail, solar lights, a playground made from recycled materials, and a walk/run/bike path with exercise equipment. The butterfly garden and bluebird boxes add an element of beauty as wel
Aquatic Center is located here along with tennis courts, soccer fields, shelters and picnic areas.
Visitors enjoy the area’s only “Boundless Playground”, butterfly garden, a bird watching station and fire pit. Take the opportunity to walk or bike the park’s 1.2 mile paved trail and enjoy a hike through the woods on the hiking trail.
Cool off with the park’s splash pad, which is open from Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day weekend. The Splash Pad is now closed for the season.
This is a unique playground area with several playhouses that kids can go inside and use for pretend play. There are swings, a slide, a pretend fire truck to drive, some musical equipment and a few other things to keep the kids busy. The large shelter house can be rented out for parties and includes a fireplace, kitchen area and bathroom. Take a walk through the nature area to see the river.
3 parks in one! Zip line along with 2 playgrounds- one is a blue green area and then a wooden castle playground. There is a third smaller playground around the corner as well.
This 34.5 acre park features tennis and basketball courts, a playground, ball diamond and just under one mile of walking trails. There is also plenty of green space, ponds, catch and release fishing, heated restrooms and a rentable, covered shelter.
This is a wonderful community park! It is located in close proximity to the Miller Park Library in a neighborhood. Despite the small parking lot, there is a lot of street parking available nearby. The playground equipment is divided into two areas, one for 5-12 year olds, and the other for the younger kids. There is a small trail with a bridge for bikes!
McCord Park is 25-acres and located adjacent to the Worthington Community Center. It was built primarily as an athletic complex and is home to various sports leagues and activities. The park features softball fields, a soccer field, basketball court, two playgrounds, tot lot, a Community Garden and a shelter house that includes restrooms and picnic tables.
The 1.4-acre Heischman Park is located along Worthington-Galena Road. This small neighborhood park includes a playground, tot lot, picnic tables and a drinking fountain. The playground was renovated in 2016. Now utilized by neighboring residents, we know that pioneers traveled this way before. While digging in some flower beds, a parks crew technician found an old iron horseshoe from times past.
This playground has just been revamped and reopened recently. There’s a soft rubber surface at the playground with multiple climbing structures. The playground is enclosed with a fence and there are a few trees outside of the fence area to offer from shade. There is inclusive equipment such as ramps and swings that can be used by children of all abilities. On the playground structure, there are several interactive pieces that play music when pressed.
Near the playground are basketball courts, sand volleyball and tennis courts. There’s also a fishing pond and during the winter a hill to use for sledding.
This 44-acre park offers a quiet, country atmosphere with a covered bridge, train station replica and two barns. Other features include shelters, a 2.5-acre fishing pond, play equipment, and courts for sand volleyball and basketball. A three-quarter mile paved trail, great for hiking, biking, running, or walking your leashed pet, winds through the park and connects to the 6.1-mile Heritage Rail Trail.
2 playgrounds, shelter area, and baseball fields.
In addition to the regal flora and fauna found on the grounds, Jeffrey Park also contains a myriad of amenities; from the Bexley Community Pool, two shelter houses, kayak and canoe equipment and access, playground, outdoor classroom, two tennis courts, a boardwalk along Alum Creek, the Bexley Historical Society and of course Jeffrey Mansion.
Time has been turned back to the 1880s at Slate Run Living Historical Farm. Experience first-hand what life was like on an Ohio farm. As you stroll through the gardens, barns and farmhouse, you will see the farm costumed staff and volunteers going about their daily chores. Pigs, geese, turkeys, Percheron horses and other heirloom animals can be seen.
The gothic revival farmhouse was built in 1856 and restored by Metro Parks for authenticity. Guests can tour the living room, parlor and kitchen and watch the ladies prepare the meals and tend the house. The multi-bay barn was built by Samuel Oman, the fourth owner of Slate Run Farm, and restored by Amish carpenters.
New Playground has been added in Spring of 2019. Follow signs to the Buzzard Roost Picnic Area!
This park offers shade! It has two playgrounds to enjoy. There are swings, a house for imagination and play. It also has bridges to climb on and variety of swings.
All inclusive playground with several types of play activities. Includes a roller slide and roller table and a lot of shade! There are some elements of a baseball theme.
There’s also another playground within walking distance near the tennis courts.
There are a few playground areas and a big basketball court with a rubber type of flooring.
Bring fishing poles because there is a water area (used to be a quarry) and a dock to stand on while you cast.
There is a covered picnic table area but not much shade in the rest of the playground area.
Fenced (mostly) in park that is great for toddlers.There is a separate play area for older children as well.
This park offers a toddler section as well as a playground for older children. There is a Handel’s nearby so it’s a good place to get ice cream and then play!