{"id":316,"date":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","date_gmt":"2012-06-30T18:06:15","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.websitefix.net\/clients\/Generic\/?page_id=316"},"modified":"2023-05-23T17:48:41","modified_gmt":"2023-05-23T17:48:41","slug":"parks-nature","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/DaytonOH3\/Irongate\/?page_id=316","title":{"rendered":"Parks & Nature"},"content":{"rendered":"

SPORTS & RECREATION \/ PARKS & NATURE<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>
\nSouthwestern Ohio is dotted with open space and panoramic parks that offer hiking and biking trails, campsites, shimmering lakes, and wooded beauty. Several of the state parks provide resort amenities and a vacation paradise atmosphere. Deep green valleys, rolling hills, and wondrous rock outcroppings and formations create a scenic backdrop for every imaginable outdoor adventure. Within the region’s cities and towns, local parks are filled with sports facilities and recreation programs ensure an active lifestyle for residents of all ages.<\/p>\n

Regional State Parks<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>\u00a0<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Adams Lake State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>14633 State Route 41
\nWest Union 740-858-6652
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Alum Creek State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>3615 S. Old State Road
\nDelaware 740-548-4631
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

A.W. Marion State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>7317 Warner Huffer Road
\nCircleville 740-869-3124
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Buck Creek State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>1901 Buck Creek Lane
\nSpringfield 937-322-5284
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Buckeye Lake State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>2905 Liebs Island Road
\nMillersport 740-467-2690
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Caesar Creek\u00a0State Park <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>8570 East State Route 73
\nWaynesville 513-897-3055
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Cowan Lake\u00a0State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>1750 Osborn Road
\nWilmington 937-382-1096
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nMarina 937-289-2656
\nCottage 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Deer Creek State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>20635 Waterloo Road
\nMt. Sterling 740-869-3124
\nCampground 740-869-3508
\nGolf Course 740-869-3088
\nLake Conditions 740-869-2243
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

East Fork\u00a0State Park <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>3294 Elklick Road
\nBethel 513-734-4323
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Great Seal State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>635 Rocky Road
\nChillicothe 740-887-4818
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Hueston Woods\u00a0State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>6301 Park Office Road
\nCollege Corner 513-523-6347
\nGolf Course 513-523-8081
\nCampground 513-523-1060
\nLodge 513-664-3500
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Jackson Lake\u00a0State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>35 Tommy Been Road
\nOak Hill 740-682-6197
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

John Bryan State Park<\/strong>
\n3790 State Route 370
\nYellow Springs 937-767-1274
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Kiser Lake State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>4889 N. State Route 235
\nSt. Paris 937-362-3822
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Lake White\u00a0State Park <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>2767 State Route 551
\nWaverly 740-493-2212
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Little Miami\u00a0State Park & National Scenic River<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>8570 East State Route 73
\nWaynesville 513-897-3055
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Madison Lake State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>20635 Waterloo Road
\nMt. Sterling 740-869-3124
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Paint Creek\u00a0State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>14265 U.S. Route 50
\nBainbridge 937-365-1401
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Pike Lake\u00a0State Park <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>1847 Pike Lake Road
\nBainbridge 740- 493-2212
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Rocky Fork\u00a0State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>9800 North Shore Drive
\nHillsboro 937-393-4284
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Scioto Trail\u00a0State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>144 Lake Road
\nChillicothe 740-887-4818
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Shawnee\u00a0State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>4404 State Route 125
\nPortsmouth 740-858-6652
\nGolf Course 740-858-6681
\nCampground 740-858-4561
\nResort Lodge 740-858-6621
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Stonelick\u00a0State Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>2895 Lake Drive
\nPleasant Plain 513-734-4323
\nCamping 866-644-6727
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Sycamore\u00a0State Park <\/strong>
\n<\/strong>4675 N. Diamond Mill Road
\nTrotwood 513-523-6347
\nhttps:\/\/parks.ohiodnr.gov<\/a><\/p>\n

Nature Centers & Preserves<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>
\nAullwood Audubon Center & Farm<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>1000 Aullwood Road
\nDayton 937-890-7360
\nhttps:\/\/aullwood.audubon.org\/<\/a>
\n<\/u>
\nAullwood Garden MetroPark<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>955 Aullwood Road
\nEnglewood 937-275-PARK
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Avon Woods Nature Center<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>4235 Paddock Road
\nCincinnati 513-861-3435
\nhttps:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/cincyparks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Brukner Nature Center<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>5995 Horseshoe Bend Road
\nTroy 937-698-6493
\nwww.bruknernaturecenter.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Caldwell Nature Center<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>430 W. North Bend Road
\nCincinnati 513-761-4313
\nhttps:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/cincyparks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

California Woods Nature Center<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>5400 Kellogg Avenue
\nCincinnati 513-231-8678
\nhttps:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/cincyparks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Carriage Hill MetroPark<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>7800 E. Shull Road
\nDayton 937-278-2609
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Cincinnati Nature Center<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>4949 Tealtown Road
\nMilford 513-831-1711
\nhttps:\/\/www.cincynature.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Garden<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>3400 Vine Street
\nCincinnati 513-281-4700
\nToll free 800-94-HIPPO
\nhttps:\/\/cincinnatizoo.org\/<\/a>
\n<\/u>
\nClifton Mill & Gorge<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>75 Water Street
\nClifton 937-767-5501
\nhttps:\/\/www.cliftonmill.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Cox Arboretum MetroPark<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>6733 Springboro Pike
\nDayton 937-434-9005
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Culberson State Nature Preserve<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Cowan Lake State Park
\n1750 Osborn Road
\nhttps:\/\/ohiodnr.gov\/go-and-do\/plan-a-visit\/find-a-property\/culberson-woods-state-nature-preserve<\/a><\/p>\n

Darke County Nature Center<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Shawnee Nature Preserve
\n4267 State Route 502 West
\nGreenville 937-548-0165
\nwww.darkecountyparks.org<\/a><\/p>\n

Deeds Point MetroPark<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>510 Webster Street
\nDayton 937-275-PARK
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Eastwood MetroPark<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>1385 Harshman Road
\nDayton 937-275-PARK
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Edge of Appalachia Preserve System<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Cincinnati Museum Center
\nCincinnati 513-287-7000
\nToll free 800-733-2077
\nhttps:\/\/www.cincymuseum.org\/nature\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Englewood MetroPark<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>4361 National Road
\nButler Twp 937-275-PARK
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a>
\n
\n<\/strong>The Garbry Big Woods Reserve & Sanctuary<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>6660 Casstown-Sidney Road
\nPiqua 973-335-6273
\nhttps:\/\/www.miamicountyparks.com\/<\/a>
\n
\n<\/strong>Germantown MetroPark<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>7101 Conservancy Road
\nGermantown 937-275-PARK
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Grant Park Nature Nook<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>501 Normandy Ridge
\nCenterville 937-433-5155
\nhttps:\/\/www.cwpd.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Great Miami River Recreation Trail<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Dye Mill Road
\nTroy 973-335-6273
\nhttps:\/\/www.miamicountyparks.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Hauck Botanic Garden<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>2625 Reading Road
\nCincinnati 513-352-4080
\nhttps:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/cincyparks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Hidden Meadows Day Camp<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>501 Normandy Ridge
\nCenterville 937-433-5155
\nhttps:\/\/www.cwpd.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Highfield Discovery Garden<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Glenwood Gardens
\n10405 Springfield Pike
\nWoodlawn 513-771-8733
\nhttps:\/\/www.greatparks.org\/parks\/glenwood-gardens\/the-highfield-discovery-garden<\/a>
\n<\/u>
\nHills & Dales MetroPark<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>2655 Patterson Boulevard
\nKettering 937-275-PARK
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Huffman MetroPark<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>4439 Lower Valley Park
\nFairborn 937-275-PARK
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Indian Mound Reserve & Cliff Falls<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Greene County Parks & Trials
\nXenia 937-562-6440
\nhttps:\/\/www.gcparkstrails.com\/parks\/indian-mound-reserve\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Island MetroPark<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>101 E. Helena Street
\nDayton 937-275-PARK
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

James Ranch Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>177 Fairgrounds Road
\nXenia 937-562-7440
\nhttps:\/\/www.gcparkstrails.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Krohn Conservatory<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>1501 Eden Park Drive
\nCincinnati 513-352-4080
\nhttps:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/cincyparks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

LaBoiteaux Nature Center<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>5400 Lanius Lane
\nCincinnati 513-542-2909
\nhttps:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/cincyparks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Mount Airy Forest & Arboretum<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>5100 Arboretum Road
\nCincinnati 513-352-4080
\nhttps:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/cincyparks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Narrows Reserve & Nature Center<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>2575 Indian Ripple Road
\nBeavercreek Twp 937-562-7440
\nhttps:\/\/www.gcparkstrails.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Parky’s Farm<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>10037 Daly Road
\nCincinnati 513-521-7275
\nhttps:\/\/www.greatparks.org\/<\/a>
\n
\n<\/strong>Possum Creek MetroPark<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>4790 Frytown Road
\nDayton 937-276-7062
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

RiverScape MetroPark<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Interactive Fountains & Gardens
\n111 E. Monument Avenue
\nDayton 937-274-0126
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Spring Lakes Park<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>2191 Ferry Road
\nBellbrook 937-562-7440
\nhttps:\/\/www.gcparkstrails.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Trailside Nature Center<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Brookline Drive in Burnet Woods
\nCincinnati 513-751-3679
\nhttps:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/cincyparks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Wolff Planetarium<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>3075 Cliff Top Drive
\nCincinnati 513-751-3679
\nhttps:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/cincyparks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Parks & Recreation Contacts<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>National Park Service<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Northeast Region
\n215-597-7013
\nhttps:\/\/www.nps.gov\/index.htm<\/a><\/p>\n

Ohio Department of Natural Resources<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>State Parks & Resorts
\n614-265-6561
\nWatercraft
\n877-4BOATER
\nNatural Areas\/Preserves
\n614-265-6453
\nhttps:\/\/ohiodnr.gov\/<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Cincinnati Parks<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>513-352-4080
\nhttps:\/\/www.cincinnati-oh.gov\/cincyparks\/<\/a><\/p>\n

City of Dayton Parks & Recreation<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>937-333-8400
\nhttps:\/\/www.daytonohio.gov\/422\/Recreation<\/a>
\n<\/u>
\nDarke County Park District<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>937-548-0165
\nhttp:\/\/www.darkecountyparks.org\/<\/a>
\n
\n<\/strong>Five Rivers MetroParks<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>937-275-PARK
\nhttps:\/\/www.metroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Greene County Parks<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>937-562-7440
\nhttps:\/\/www.gcparkstrails.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Hamilton County Park District<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>513-521-7275
\nhttps:\/\/www.greatparks.org\/<\/a>
\n<\/u>
\nMetro Parks of Butler County<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>513-867-5835
\n877-PARKFUN
\nhttps:\/\/butlercountymetroparks.org\/<\/a><\/p>\n

Miami County Park District<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>973-335-6273
\nhttps:\/\/www.miamicountyparks.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

National Trail Parks & Recreation District<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Clark County\/Springfield Area
\n937-328-7275
\nhttps:\/\/ntprd.org\/<\/a>
\n<\/u>
\nWarren County Park District<\/strong>
\n<\/strong>Lebanon Area
\n513-695-1109
\nCincinnati Area
\n513-925-1109
\nFranklin\/Middletown
\n513-261-1109
\nDayton Area
\n937-425-1109
\nhttps:\/\/www.co.warren.oh.us\/parks\/<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

SPORTS & RECREATION \/ PARKS & NATURE Southwestern Ohio is dotted with open space and panoramic parks that offer hiking and biking trails, campsites, shimmering lakes, and wooded beauty. Several of the state parks provide resort amenities and a vacation paradise atmosphere. Deep green valleys, rolling hills, and wondrous rock outcroppings and formations create a […]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":0,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"open","template":"","meta":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/DaytonOH3\/Irongate\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/316"}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/DaytonOH3\/Irongate\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/DaytonOH3\/Irongate\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/DaytonOH3\/Irongate\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/DaytonOH3\/Irongate\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=316"}],"version-history":[{"count":6,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/DaytonOH3\/Irongate\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/316\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":757,"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/DaytonOH3\/Irongate\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/pages\/316\/revisions\/757"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.sunraydirect.com\/DaytonOH3\/Irongate\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=316"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}