Miller Park in Upper Arlington was remodeled in 2021. The playground is right behind the Miller Park Library. This park has play structures for toddlers and older kids so there is something here for everyone! There are a lot of mature trees in this park so there are plenty of opportunities for shade AND the park has shade umbrellas on the playground. There is a creek nearby the park, too and if you combine your visit with a trip to the library, it makes for a great outing with kids! Address: 1903 Arlington Ave, Upper Arlington, OH 43212 Website Features of Miller Park include: A smaller play ..read more

McCord Park in Worthington was remodeled in 2022 and the new playground has a wooden and rope obstacle course that kids will love! This playground is great for the 5 and up crowd and if you have older kids who might be aging out of playgrounds, there’s a good chance this one will keep them engaged! McCord Park is right next to the Worthington Community Center and there is also a caboose in the park for kids who love trains! Address: 333 E Wilson Bridge Rd, Worthington, OH 43085 Website Features of McCord Park include: A wooden obstacle course with a “Start” button so you can time yourself L ..read more

Towers Park is a great park for younger kids! It has some little houses that are adorable and have lots of play features. There is also a wood and rope play area that has a lot of climbing options for older kids, too. There are also a few swings for the older kids. There is partial shade at Towers Park, which was a nice perk for the little ones. If you use the main address listed for the park on Google Maps, it will take you to the baseball fields. To find the playground, turn on N. Spring Rd.. There is a parking lot for the playground area at 161 N. Spring Rd., Westerville. Address: 61 N. Sp ..read more

The Roger A. Reynolds Municipal Park in Hilliard covers 130 acres and includes the Hilliard Family Aquatic Center, sports fields, an 18-hole disc golf course, a fishing pond, a walking path, a shelter house, a sledding hill and more! This blog post will focus on the playground at Roger A. Reynolds Park! This park was recently remodeled and it is tons of fun! It has a soft, rubber surface and the playground has accessible features for children of all abilities. There are fun aspects for kids of all ages! One great thing about this park is that it is largely fenced-in! It is not gated shut, but ..read more

Academy Park is a fun park for kids who like dinosaurs! Dinosaur lovers will enjoy the two you can climb on at this park. Unique park equipment will keep your kids entertained for a long time. There are several different options for kids of all ages at this park in Gahanna, Ohio! Check out this list of other fun things to do in Gahanna to help you plan your outing! Address: 1201 Cherry Bottom Rd, Gahanna, OH 43230 Website Restrooms available Features of Academy Park include: This main play structure is geared to older kids, but is doable for younger with an adult The swings, dinosaurs, bell ..read more

Henceroth Park in Grove City was remodeled in 2023! If you’re feeling nostalgic, you can see some of the old features in this blog post! It was a favorite of my kids with the big vehicles to play on! But, nevertheless, this post will show you what the updated playground at Henceroth Park has to offer! Check out this list of fun things to do in Grove City for more ideas of things to do in the area when you plan your trip to Henceroth Park! Address: 2075 Mallow Ln, Grove City, OH 43123 Website Features of Henceroth Park include: A small playground area geared toward ages 5 and up Various clim ..read more

Scioto Park is home to the memorial of Leatherlips, a local Wyandot legend. This 12 foot stone statue is quite a sight to see! Nearby is a playground with a picnic shelter, nature trails, a sledding hill and an amphitheater that is the location of community concerts. Chief Leatherlips was fun to explore and you can also go behind the statue and stand for a picture. Little ones will need a boost. Address: 7377 Riverside Dr, Dublin, OH 43017 Restrooms are near Chief Leatherlips but are accessible by steps or trail up a small hill A natural amphitheater that is fun to create a play or just cli ..read more

Dorrian Green is a multi-use park in downtown Columbus located right outside COSI on the Scioto Mile. The park is home to activities for kids and adults alike! Dorrian Green hosts summer concerts and festivals and has a great playground for kids! The park is located just outside the former Central High School (now COSI) and the park entrances feature salvaged limestone from the school stadium. Address: 50 Belle St, Columbus, Ohio 43215 Public restrooms available Underground, paid parking garage or street parking available Features of Dorrian Green Include: Climbing structures A round swing ..read more

Milstone Creek Park is a really awesome park that has so much to offer! There are natural elements and accessible elements so there is really something for all kids at this great playground in Westerville, Ohio! This park is huge! There are so many things to play with and on. It is also made for kids with special needs. Climbers will love all the challenging features. There are musical instruments throughout the park and it is handicap and stroller accessible Address: 745 N Spring Rd, Westerville, OH 43082 Restrooms available Features of Millstone Creek Park include: Features for younger and ..read more

Fryer Park Splash Pad and Playground are tons of fun for kids in the summer! The playground was remodeled in 2023 so the play structures are very new! The splash pad is open Memorial Day through Labor Day and is free! There is a sledding hill in the park for snowy days and a nice restroom area. The park also includes Century Village, a historic village that hosts special events. See more details on this list of things to do in Grove City! 3899 Orders Road, Grove City, OH, 43123 Website Restrooms available Features of Fryer Park Include: Lots of opportunities for climbing A large tunnel slid ..read more