Wheelchair-accessible car park
Yes
Blendon Woods Metro Park in Columbus
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Location on the map
Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio, US
Accessibility
Wheelchair-accessible entrance
Yes
Amenities
Good for kids
Yes
Phone: +1 614-620-1861
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Opening hours
- Monday:6:30AM–10PM
- Tuesday:6:30AM–10PM
- Wednesday:6:30AM–10PM
- Thursday:6:30AM–10PM
- Friday:6:30AM–10PM
- Saturday:6:30AM–10PM
- Sunday:6:30AM–10PM
Comments (199)
Came here for the disc golf and course and was not disappointed. Wonderfully tucked into the forest and hills of the park. A fun and challenging course. I would give 5 stars but we havent seen the rest of the park yet. Looking forward to seeing more soon.
Beautiful shady walking trails and we saw turkeys, nice restrooms
The Natural Play area is worth it. My 3 & 6 yr old loved it. They have a swing Zipline, wood teeter totter, some climbing nets, balance beam. I like that involves walking around in the woods. Just dont go on a muddy day like I did.
Beautiful park! The trails are well kept, there is plenty of nature to be seen if you look for it, there is a natural playground for the kiddos, plenty of open space for casual sports or picnics and even a number of shelters that can be reserved. I am making this park a regular destination.
As always, our Metro Parks are beautiful and well maintained. This one has a lot of different trails with different things to see. The nature center deserves a visit.Some trails are specific for dogs and humans and both! I am thankful for our Columbus Metro Parks.
Nice park overall! The playground equipment is awesome, great for kids and the whole family. There is even a natural playground. I took my dog, there arent a ton of options for dog trails, but it was still a great walk for both of us. Prepare to get a little muddy on the dog tail. 🐕🦺
Love the lookouts facing the pond/lake. So nice and beautiful. Staff at the nature center are super helpful Nd nice!
This park has some great trails, shed for you to have great parties (usually its FCFS basis), many parking spots, children play area. Definitely a great place yo hangout
My father in law passed and my mother in law requested a Buckeye tree be donated to the park in his memory. We were able to rent THE pavilion where this tree is planted for the celebration of life event. There were plenty of other pavilions obviously rented out for the same purpose as we drove in.Having the rented area was really great for the privacy of the event. The area was immaculate when we came and a Ranger checked in with us shortly after arriving to go over a few things.There were enough tables for the 70ish family members we had present. The shelter over most of the tables was beautiful and even had lights inside it that could be turned on.We accidentally left a pair of flip flops behind and called the Ranger station. They said they had found them and were holding onto them through the evening before putting them in the lost and found. We were able to drive right back and pick them up from the Ranger.Some really great customer service and were going to look into having another tree donated and planted soon. 💗 My father in laws tree is just pending its memorial plaque.
We tried out there natural play area today and I came with low expectations. It turned out to be pretty impressive they got a really nice zipline swing thing that thats very secure and sturdy and actually runs over a creek its really nice. Theyve also got two really long nice ropes that the kids can swing on that were also nice.
My kids loved the natural play area. What a great area that leaves a little of the fun risks and dirt of outdoor play. We all enjoyed the story trail and Thoreau pond, too.
The Natural Play Area was a fun and unique outdoor adventure for our family. It was neat to see all the surprises as we wound along the trail. The zip line was great (ages 5 and up, max rider weight 350 lb). I hopped on the giant teeter-totter opposite my 8-year-old. Wear your walking shoes - my sandals didnt cut it. The kids also enjoyed the other playgrounds and swings.
One of the best nature parks I have seen for kids till date. Zip line and swings etc. Plenty of parking. They have very good trails as well and many picnic tables.
Im absolutely in love with this place!! Gods natural wonder 💕
This is a very big park! It has amazing trails and its 95% shaded by the very tall trees that they have. Love the little information board they have along the trails. Beautiful park all together.
Beautiful, well-tended, with great trails and plenty of recreation options. Short drive from anywhere near 161, just off the Little Turtle exit. Surprisingly quiet and wild despite being nestled in northeast Columbus!
One the best park in Columbus city area, nice trails and well maintained. Lake Thoreau observation decks are nice to watch wildlife and they do have wild turkeys and they live near one of the Observation deck. So dont miss visiting lake thoreau observation deck. Added lots of pics, one thing to remember there are plenty of parking lots and make sure you remember where you parked, mark it on your google map as you will easily get lost in park if you are new. I met couple of people who lost their way to parking and we cannot guide them as we dont know which parking they parked so be mindful.
Fun little walk in the heat today. Now I will say that I havent been all over Columbus, but I havent been so immersed in a forest here as I was today. Not too much walking distance, but the forest was alive with cicada love songs. Wonderful.
The Park has good Bird Watching, nice, well kept trails, easy and safe walking.Nice, well maintained Shelter Houses, Park Benches, Picnic Tables, Clean Bathrooms.Beautiful Metro Park, nice, friendly, informative Staff, and Wonderful Information Center and Displays.
Beautiful park. Great place to take a walk or run. Clean paths. Sort and long trails. Over all great place to go by yourself or take the family and have a cook out.
Very nice nature center and the trails are great! Disc golf course has always been a favorite, it is just challenging enough to be funny but easy enough for the novices.
We will definitely be going back however I was disappointed with how many attractions and exhibits were broken. I know that this is not necessarily a reflection only on this park, but on the parks department as a whole but was nonetheless I was surprised. Still clean and enjoyable and like I said we will be back just hopefully they can get things back in order.
Absolutely gorgeous! Its amazing theyve kept this much natural ground in tact for us to enjoy!
Big park. My kids love it and I believe you will enjoy it too!.
Very awesome underrated park. They have nice trails but me and my wife have been walking from end to end on the roads/grass area to avoid human contact as much as possible due to covid-19. Great route to get the heart pumping especially where the hills are. And plus there is awesome scenery along the road path on the hills with streams and animal gazing. This park is bigger than I thought. Bbq grills are there and disc golfing is available. So much wildlife and open fields to enjoy .
Nice trails, great learning center, really peaceful and beautiful. Not a high intensity hike, the paths are flat packed and wide, so its good for just about everything.
Lots of nice playgrounds and trails. Disc golf course is well maintained.Reservable shelters are a great deal and nice spaces to rent.
Great nature in the busy city. Restrooms are clean. The grounds are well kept. This has always been one of my favorite metro parks!
The Natural Playground was amazing! Even though it was muddy, the kids and I enjoyed getting dirty and just being able to be outside, enjoying the sunshine! People were socially distanced and the park was clean!
I booked the Dogwood shelter for a team building work picnic. We had the space all day (9am-3pm).The reservation process was easy. The facilities were very clean and in great condition. There is ample seating under the shelter, with electrical outlets and a large counter space where we placed all the food for the event. There is also a double grill close to the shelter, and more picnic tables in the sun.The space was secluded and a great setting for the picnic. There is lots of field space for games and play. The bathrooms are very close to the seating area, and were kept in great condition as well.It was also easy to walk out to the walking trails close by-- and the trails are paved, which makes it ideal for strollers if you have young children.Overall, its a beautiful park with great facilities. It was perfect for a June event.
Great park with a little of everything, nature trails at the back, water fowl pond, disc golf, playsets, shelters, reservable areas for large crowds, really big park for the location.
Park is very nice. They should repair muddy patches on one of the trails.
I have been visiting this Metro Park for decades so I may be biased, but it truly is a beautiful gem that is barely a mile from 270 and 161. Abundant wildlife, including migrating waterfowl at the lake, deer and turkey everywhere, a longtime population of red tailed hawks, owls, woodpeckers and raccoons. The disc golf course is fun, and fairly challenging but very short. There are cross-country skiing trails and a skating pond available in the winter. The nature center features great displays and lots of windows to a wildlife viewing area.
I cannot believe Ive been in Columbus for 20 years and never knew about this hidden gem! I grew up in West Virginia and Ive never seen a place that reminded me of home like this around here. Absolutely beautiful well-maintained trails and scenic views everywhere you look. I even played the disc golf course while I was there and it was nice, too! No matter where you are in the park, make sure you stay in the areas where you are supposed to be... both for conservation and for your own good since there is poison ivy everywhere off the trails!
Beautiful and clean metro park. Lots of picnic areas, trails and places for fun adventures. Great for singles, couples, families, groups and parties. We had a delightful picnic together. Very pleased and looking forward to our next visit. Highly recommend to others. Godspeed to all.
Great metro park! Some went disk golfing (free!)- each hole is par 3 and others played. Staff was present and cleaning equipment. Bathroom was cleaned at least once while we were there.
Blendon is a mostly flat, compact 18 hole course that can (and probably should) be played as a par 3 course. Generous pars with great tees, signage, benches, trash cans, and paved pads under every basket make it an IDEAL beginner course. If youre introducing someone to the sport, start them out at Blendon. Can be played in under an hour with low traffic, sometimes a little crowded but the smart layout keeps the pace flowing.
We love this park. The trails are nice and the natural play area is a lot of fun.
Its beautiful and the course is fun 😁
This park is truly a gem, being the perfect place to escape from busy life in the city. Traveling down the well maintained paths leads you to the serenity that is found by the water, wildlife, and plant life which surrounds you. The visitor center is beautiful and staffed with friendly and knowledgeable people who are happy to tell you anything you want or need to know about this and surrounding parks. Make sure to take time to look through the extended picture windows to watch the wild turkeys and chipmunks play in this wonderful, picturesque setting. This was a fantastic way to relax and commune with nature, which didnt cost a cent.
This place has an amazing natural playground, perfect for young kids. Adults will have fun joining their kids on this playground as well.There are many reservable picnic shelters that are often used for birthday parties or graduation celebrations.Fun extra: there are wild turkeys that often roam about the park, especially near the main road.
Great place for disc golf
We walked the Goldenrod pet trail today (see picture). The weather was perfect and the field of Goldenrods are in full bloom! So pretty.We also walked the Lake trail and saw a white crane!Both trails are nice and easy. Almost everyone was wearing masks.
A typical bird watchers paradise that has simple trails for most beginners. The Thoreau lake is one of the most serene spots youll find in this part of the city. No entry fee. A good place to bring kids. Look out for scheduled activities in the monarch center.
Wonderful place for family fun many things to do in this metro parkNature trails, dog trail, kids play area, bird watching outdoor fun .
Blendon Woods is so much fun for a family with kids. The nature center was fun and informative. The trail to the viewing area was also lots of fun and the signs are full of good information. The best part is the viewing area, on our last visit we saw eight turkeys and a deer. Overall, Blendon Woods was a great experience!
Beautiful park with many trails and playgrounds for the kids. We saw an owl, chipmunks. Frogs and more.
Great park that has been around for decades. Picnic areas are reservable. The nature center is super fun and has a great bird watching area. Go to the natural play area. No matter what age you are, you will love it. They have a zipline!
Im from Wichita Kansas and this is one of my favorite parks to play when I visit! Friendly people and easy to navigate.
Blendon Woods is one of the most rustic parks of all the central Ohio metro parks. It is most known for its bird audubon. They also have an annual monarch butterfly send off where you are able to interact with some beautiful monarchs before they venture south. The attached photos capture fall at the park on one trail.
Great park, but the sugarbush trail was muddy as heck. Pretty much impassable. Be nice if they could throw down more gravel on the trail. Id go back and try again.
One of the best hikes in columbus if you like hills! Great cardio and relaxing trails
Dogs were not permitted on the nature trails and several roads were closed off. Alot of people in playground areas, trails, everywhere.
This was my first time visiting the park, Im impressed especially this days of fall. I❤️nature very much.
Excellent park. Clean and well-maintained. The zip line, natural playground, and tree swings are totally worth the visit of you have young kids.
This park is just amazing it has everything you could want great built out trails creeks nature just surrounds you in this park there a deer frogs a birds everywhere in the fall the nature is elevated. It is definitely the best metro park and has continued to grow the natural play area is the greatest playground for kids I have ever seen it includes a zip-line and tree swings it is really a child’s dream best park in Columbus
My favorite park in the Columbus area! Beautiful woods, bird sanctuary and viewing blind, creeks, trails, Meadows, places to picnic, yoga classes, dog park area. Anything you could want.
Great trails and mature trees. Very nice and clean covered shelters
Great park, but if you want to walk your dog, the only trail that allows dogs is VERY muddy. Otherwise, the park has a number of other paved and well maintained trails.
I love Central Ohios Metro Parks. Blendon Woods is a great one. No matter when you visit, youre sure to run into wild turkeys. Likely theyll be much closer than you expect. The wild play area is really great, with a zip line and creeks to play in. This is how childhood should be! The nature center is a great place to read a book or just bird watch. There is a great blind over one of ther ponds to sit and watch wildlife. This is a great park to get out and get refreshed!
My kids love to play on the many playgrounds that are offered there, plus seeing the wildlife makes it a truly great an memorable place for kids of all ages. The park is very clean an has a friendly staff on site. Plenty of trails to be walked or biked for the community. Tons of parking with bathrooms throughout the entire park. Also plenty of benches to sit or eat at with park grills on site if you choose to grill out with friends or family. Also on site there are nature centers for kids to learn about the wildlife in and around Ohio. Pet friendly area for dogs (on a leash). Also included is a Frisbee Disc Golf course. An many more fun activities offered throughout the year. Overall I give it a 5/5
Lots of well-kept trails, several fun play areas for kids, and a giant flock of turkeys are all good reasons to visit. The natural play area features cargo nets, a zipline, and several fun activities made from downed trees. The disc golf course is one of the best wooded courses Ive been on.
One of the many excellent parks. Kids and I had a blast and will be back soon.
Nice Metro Park. I havent been there since I was a kid. Its been probably 20 years. Its a huge park with plenty of trails to go hiking or running. My only complaint was it started raining once we left the visitor center. (Not the parks fault!)
Lots of turkey and deer. Great trails and activities for kids.
It was my first time at this beautiful park. A lot of walking trails and historical information along the way. Nice place for family walk time and individuals. Will surely be back.
The trails are lovely, but you cant beat the bird/wildlife observation shacks.
Nice park, plenty of space, beautiful spot, lots of play areas. Took a hike, let little man climb and play, kicked around the soccer ball.
Blendon Woods is a wonderful park maintained by Franklin County Parks department. I love the trails, lakes, party shelters and frisbee golf course.
Not many trails for dogs and the one they have for dogs is really short and not that exciting. other than that the other trails are nice and provide a good walk
Great trails and natural play area. The regular playgrounds were a little hot with not much shade. Very nice picnic shelters. We had about 30 people in one and were very comfortable.
Love this park, have for years. Wish the dog situation was a little bit better maintained. But overall great park, trails and educational programs.
A beautiful Columbus park with trails of all difficulties. I definitely recommend taking the hike to see the lake and going into the nature center! The butterfly tent was also beautiful. The staff were extremely friendly, quick to answer my questions, and I could tell they were working hard to keep the park looking clean and beautiful.
They have the best disc golf course in the Columbus metro area for beginners. And beautiful!
This course is a timeless gem. I just wish they still sold discs there.
Great for birding! Youre going to have a great time here! Definitely in the top 5 Columbus parks.
A very fine park. We went to one of the shelter houses for a party, and it was really nice. We reserved it in advance, and the ranger was very accommodating with checking us in. Once we were there, we had a nice time. Playground and covered pavilion with electricity and bathrooms, and plenty of parking.
No idea what these are; but theyre pretty... and there were tons of them! Our dog enjoyed them on the 1.25mi Pet Friendly Golden Rod Trail. Multiple other trails, but this is the only pet friendly one.
Back for a round of frisbee golf after 35 years. Great times but a little muddy. What happened to the frozen snickers shack?
An amazing park and park system, Ohio gets this right. Cant wait to take customers.hiking in Ohio with my company Barefoot
A wonderful Metro Park with a variety of terrain and wildlife. Even in a drizzle its an inviting slice of nature.
Beautiful Metro park. Great trails and creeks. We find so much wildlife while exploring. Anything from turkey, to various birds, salamanders, frogs, toads, fish, crawdads, etc. The outdoor play area and zipline are great. The nature center has nice reptile displays and photos of native birds and taxidermy. Ranger Brett and all the others are great.
Great park with lots of trails. Theres a lake for duck watching and also a flock of turkeys that hang around.
Amazing park. There is a natural play area in the back behind the natural looking park with the tire swing and it has a zip line swing and giant seesaw. Its awesome!
Wonderful local park tucked in there off of 161. They have a cool natural playground for kids and a bunch of little trails that have a variety of scenery and terrain to navigate. The dirt trails have some really nice loops to walk or jog. Most all of the trails are shade covered which is awesome if you are there in the summer during a hotter part of the day.We were hiking last year and go caught out in a rain storm and hardly got wet thanks to how dense the canopy was. It was really nice being out there with how cool the shade made it plus the air from the rain was wonderful.They do events here all the time too. We went to a 4th of July cookout last year during the day and they were giving out free hotdogs and such. Their nature center is quite large as well with a lot of cool information about the plant/wildlife. The rangers are super friendly and always welcoming.They also have a nice dog walking trail as well that is a grass trail that is just a little loop but it was so nice for older mastador before he passed away. He loved going over there and probably could have lived out there if we let him. It is not hilly either which is awesome for older/bigger dogs who may not be able to climb very well like our older boy couldnt do very well towards the end of his life. I see dogs on it all of the time when we are out there, its awesome to see.We have also seen quite a few wild turkeys over here from time to time and it makes everyone stop start taking pictures, its so cool to see them just kinda hop on the trail, walk a few hundred meters, then pop back into the woods. My wife and son always get a kick seeing them.If you are in the area or even on the east side of town, I would honestly recommend Blendon Woods over Blacklick Woods any day of the week. Definitely a great place to go decompress, learn about local wildlife, go exercise, or just about anything you would want in a local metro park. Blendon Woods is an awesome park that you should not pass up if you like taking a tour of local parks. I am looking forward to a new spring/summer/fall this year with my family over here.
What a treat to have such a lovely metro park close to me. Great place for some simple woods walking. Also lots of potential for picnics etc....And a Frisbee golf course. Watch your speed, its 25 mph and they will pull you over.
They have a lot of playgrounds, clean bathrooms, but the zip line wasnt working. The seat was gone. :-/
Very nice place to park and hike. The ponds are really cool to see as well. Since it is a nature preserve, dogs are not allowed on most of the trails. The dog friendly trail isnt the best.
Well kept and very clean! The restrooms were exceptionally clean and the natural play area here was much more than I would have ever expected. Once you walk down the path behind the first natural rope section, you have access to the really cool teeter totter and a fun little zip line swing! Theres so much more than I would have thought!
This park is absolutely refreshing. Well maintained, easy to navigate and great setup.
Dedicated dog path, multiple areas for kids to play. 7 out of 10 visits you see wildlife here which you cant typically find in Columbus city.During the spring months or generally any time significant rain fall occurs, dress for mud.
Lovely trails and just challenging enough to give you a good workout.
Awesome place to go pokemon hunting. One time I cought a chilly, so thats awesome place here
Great quiet park. Lots of playgrounds, trails, and a nature center.
Love taking my best friend there Otis. Hes is all tuckered out and fast asleep now that we are back
Dont miss a visit to the 2 bird blinds. On our short trip, we saw a great blue heron and Eastern kingfisher, then were greeted by 2 does cheerfully munching on the trees as we walked on the hiking loops. Mostly flat though a bit muddy when we were there, so dress appropriately. The story trail & interactive displays were a nice touch for the kiddos. The nature center was closed so didnt get a chance to see the exhibits.
Great pace for short, beginner hiking, picnicking, exercising, and seeing some of the local bird species.
First time to this beautiful Columbus Metro park with my Father-in-Law. This is a wonderful park with mostly deep woods trails making it feel primeval since much of it appears to be a climax forest. Lots of well groomed trails and rentable picnic event areas. Really nice nature center with lots of planned activities. This park is a gem and should be on your list to explore.
The zip line and tire swings were a lot of fun.
Very enjoyable, with beautiful scenery and plenty of wildlife sightings.
Nice hiking trails. Great duck blind for observing migrating birds. A very nice disc golf course, not too difficult. New playground equipment
Large field for play. Con is rusty and old play area equipment. Also need more trash bins around.
Very nice park, great place to walk and see nature!
Blendon Woods Park is the role model for what a metro Park should be. Everyone is incredibly kind and friendly. The park is clean and very well kept.I love to come here often and sit in the blinds enjoying nature.
This park is simply beautiful and peaceful. Its an entirely different world, away from the hustle and bustle of the city. You dont even know youre in Columbus. Amazing place to bird-watch and see other wild animals up close.
Was a great place. Very clean and unique place. Kids had a blast
Seriously the coolest park Ive taken my daughter to so far! Her and I both had so much fun together. She was super excited about the zip line swing! Trails were clean, great hiking!
Outdoor activities for the kids and nice shaded walls. Turkeys are very friendly.
What an amazing park! Can not wait to return!
Great trails throughout the park that range from easy to somewhat challenging rises in elevation. Quite a variety of birds and other wildlife in the park, too.
I go for the disc golf, but there are playgrounds for kids, workout enthusiasts, or anyone else. Plenty of picnic areas and bathrooms. I assume there are nature trails and running trails. I think there is plenty more to explore that I dont even know about. My rating is mainly for the disc golf. Its an easy course for people of all skills who have an hour or two to kill.
One of the few old growth forests left in Ohio, and two great playgrounds.
Great place to walk and experience fall. There is plenty for the kids to do with play areas, zip line, ropes to swing on, and a teeter totter made from a log. Beautiful time to be there.
We always love the goldenrod trail for our dogs in this park! The turkey viewing shelter is cool, too.
My son and his wife were married there last week and it was a beautiful setting. The park rangers provided wood and even started the fire for us for the rehearsal the day before the wedding.
The only dog trail open right now is really muddy. Everything else is fine.
My kids had so much fun here on the natural play area... this is the 3rd metro park in Ohio we have been to and this is their favorite by far
Great trails and a fun disc golf course.
Beautiful park. Staff were doing a great job making sure park AND bathrooms were clean and inviting.
Lots of wildlife to see when you visit Blendon Woods Metro Park. Especially wild turkeys!
Lots of metro parks around Columbus, some are more metro and some are more park. Blendon Woods is for sure more park and more wooded park for sure. Their Nature Play Area is great and includes a self service, family friendly zipline.
Very good park with lots of tracks, play area and clean washrooms. Spotted a small snake, turkey, deers and an owl
My family and I attended the creeking event and enjoyed quite a bit. They provide the nets and tubs. They also have little magnifying cups. There is a small hike (less than 1/2 mile) to get to the creek.
Pretty decent course to get a few quick rounds in. It is also very popular and busy most of the time. Due to the popularity of the course it can stay very muddy after rains and snow melts.
Not really any holes longer than 300. You can usually see the basket from the teepad. Course kept clean, signs are in great condition, easy to find discs in the woods. Took me, a single player, 1 short hour to play. Will come back soon with friends.
Beautiful place. We do enjoy our walk.
A pretty park in northeast Columbus. Worth the drive from anywhere in the area. Drive slowly so you dont hit a turkey!
Love this park!! Beautiful nature station, nicely maintained trails, fun activities for kids!
Beautiful place with short hiking trails, we saw chipmunks, turkeys, squirrels on our mini hike. It was fun
The jumbo playground and zip lines are awesome. Disc golf course is great for beginners or intermediate disc golfers, definitely a great place to play. A whole host of things to do with friends, family or just by yourself.
It has natural trails and also with paviment, so you can choose. In some of them is allowed to get your dog with you, but not in all. Same with bicycles.It is a beautiful place in general. There is also a small lake, but you can only watch it from a booth.
Beautiful little metro park. Great place for a hike or a leisurely walk with your dog.
Plenty of parking today and the woods were beautiful, covered in snow. Saw a Pileated Woodpecker. Very cool. Wearing boots the trail had been well packed by previous guests and we had a joyful hour long hike today.
The trees are so beautiful this time of year. Fall colors everywhere!
Family reunion was held here. Its clean and good for events. Tables and shelter provided along with a swing set and restrooms all private. Nice environment and family outing friendly.
Nice park, they had a scavenger hunt for kids and a kids story walk going on (but it still wasnt too crowded). Well kept trails, beautiful area. Also some nice blinds for looking at the pond
I love fungus, this park features many beautiful fungi species.
We went birding on a frigid April day. Blendon Woods had birdfeeders, which attracted beautiful species. Among others, we watched a White-breasted Nuthatch and Carolina Chickadee enjoying the seeds. A Downy Woodpecker pecked the trunk of a nearby tree. A few species of sparrows, including a White-throated Sparrow, hopped along the ground and low branches near the feeder. We had a fantastic view of the lake as we stood shivering in the duck blind watching a male and female Wood Duck. Blending Woods is a birders paradise.
Great park. Plenty of spots to picnic.
Fun park - if you go to the natural play area there are tall nets to climb on and a tire swing. If you continue on the path there are lots of things made from natural wood - a train, teeter totter, tether ball, tic-tac-toe, a log to cross the creek, a rope swing hanging from a tree, an amazing zip line that you sit on as a swing. At points on the trail there are steep inclines. It’s a short dusty dirt trail with all those features along the way.
LOVE this park with its natural beauty - mostly wooded land with a little stream. I only wish I could bring my dog on the winding, wooded trails, rather than be restricted to a plain field area. This is the only reason Im giving 4stars. Other than that, its a fantastic park for a relaxing walk.
Beautiful park. Trails are well kept, mostly gravel, and shaded. My favorites are the nature trail out to the pond and then the Ripple Rock/Overlook/Brookside Loop (about 2 miles). There’s only one trail that allows dogs and it gets super muddy if it rains, but other than that this place is great. Bathrooms are always clean. Usually wild turkeys and TONS of birds to look at.
By far my favorite place in the area!! You can forget that youre even in the city.
Good variety of easy trails, some good obstacle for kids.
Had a family picnic here...the Sycamore area... great bathrooms close and nice for handicapped. Kitchen and pavillion the best I have seen for a park. Rangers close felt very safe and relaxed.
Beautiful private setting for our annual family reunion. My son and nephew loved seeing the wild turkeys
Lovely and beautiful place. Full of snow on the winter.
Great place always! Wonderful spot for family events too. Great place to jam guitars in the park!
Very nice park with a dog walking path that is really nice in the fall. Nice place to take a pup or go with the family.
Beautiful trails and great walking experience. I love the rangers who are excited to share their passion for local wildlife. Will absolutely visit again. Please continue to fund our fantastic metro parks.
Its a nice park, great for most anything. However you cant walk your dog on the trails, just the road. The roads are nice though, so thats why I gave it 4 instead of 3 stars.
A lot of great trails that are full of wildlife.
Beautiful place to walk with a lot of dynamic trails. I seriously didnt think hiking would be enough of a challenge for me to exercise, but with all the hills and plenty of Pokemon stops, I feel great! The pond walk is also great for a cool down walk for the days I want to take it easy!
Another jewel of a spot in Columbuss metro parks system. Before we even reached the nature center we saw three turkeys and a whitetail buck. The nature center is great, with many wildlife specimens on display and a window where you can watch and listen to birds and chipmunks feeding. Hiking trails are well-maintained and clearly marked. The 600+ acres of park are an oasis of wildlife and native plants. We were there on a holiday weekend, so there were many visitors but it never felt crowded. The park rangers were all very friendly and helpful. We are already looking forward to our next visit!
Actually a really nice park, tons of space to spend the day. The low rating is only for the disc golf course, it’s pretty boring. More or less straight shots throughout the entire thing. Just a quick little thing. Check out other course in the area instead.
Great place for families, individual, and groups outing. Good job on the restrooms. They are very clean. I was impressed. Good for barbecue, playing, or exercise in nature.
This is my favorite metro park, plenty of hills in the middle if youre looking for a challenge.
Pretty nice park. Plenty of pavilions where you can sit. Also picnic tables scattered around the park. A number of small playgrounds. They have a swing set with swings for older and young children. The restrooms were clean when I was there. There is a natural play area here. Great place to walk around in nature.
One of many parks to boast about locally !
A short disc golf course. I like the wooded technical holes. Its a great course to practice different throws or for less experienced disc golfers who cant get the huge distances.
Great afternoon hiking with the family or friends. Clean park, nice trails and easy to find your way around. Nice play area for the younger kids.
This park is actually a park and a waterfowl refuge combined into one. The trails are well kept and gave some great views of the creeks that wind through the park. At some of the creek beds you can see the layers of sedimentation on the cliffside. Although not open, the reservable areas of the park are very nice with a large shelter, grills, open space, swings, and picnic tables.
This park has been a nice small park that has a verity of things to do since I was a kid and after 35+ years still go back. It has a great beginners course for disc golfers. Hope they let the course regrow a bit tho because when I grew up you couldnt see Cherrybottom now you can see it and you loose the nature feeling. You can reserve shelter buildings for gatherings, hike, & pet friendly.
Its amazing park..me and grandson had a great adventure 👍👍👍💯♥️
Huge park with lots to do. I rented a pavilion about a month ago and it was perfect. Ranger was super helpful with protocol and provided everything we needed for volleyball, horseshoes, and disc golf. Ive gone back a couple times now to play disc golf and its a really fun course. It isnt super challenging so it perfect for beginners. Some of the holes are out in the open and others are covered by forest so its a nice variety. Would recommend to anyone!
I had a really great time here with my grandchildren ! Theres alot to keep them busy! They love all the nature and the playgrounds! Great place for a picnic!!
This park is quiet, and scenic. It has a great variety in terms of elevation making a walk and run productive fitness-wise. Also has a dog trail. Its my favorite park for the fall and spring because most of its trail is under dense tree cover.
Awesome! We spend about an hour here- look for the small path that will lead to more nature play areas. The kids were climbing and having a bunch of fun even in the cold weather
This metro park is huge! There are so many things to do here. There are several nature trails, play grounds for kids, a natural play area which I think is the coolest. There is also several wide open areas to play ball. There is a disk golf course with 18 holes. Additionally, there are picnic areas with fireplaces. The park is well maintained by the friendly and helpful park ranger staff. Blendon woods also will host corporate events but you need to make reservations for those spots ahead of time.
Miles of walking trails with varied terrain and mobility levels. Plan on seeing local wildlife on your strolls. An ever changing scenic area nestled at the edge of the city.Good sized shelters for group events with open air food prep areas. Plenty of play areas & nice nature education center for families.
Loved it here!!Sooo clean and peaceful
This place is wonderful! Took my toddler son here and he had a great time looking at the animals in the nature center and playing with the toys in the kids area. The staff here is very nice too. This place is going to become a regular stop in our weekend routine!
I had a great walk at Blendon Woods. I even saw some deer.
One of my favorite parks to go to. Birthday parties, weddings, family get togethers. My kids love the new natural play area. Its always clean, and the rangers are always helpful should you need them.
Amazing park! Plenty of wildlife to observe. I was on my way to the disc golf course and saw two turkeys just off to the right of the road. Then at hole 17 saw an entire family of deer on the other side of the creek thats there, also to the right. Even when the park is busy, there is still plenty of room so you can still have any outing with loved ones.
Love this metro park. Just watch out for the turkeys.
The metro park is so great! There are so many things to do. Multiple playgrounds. Lots of trails of different lengths. They do a good job of keeping the places clean too! There are also a bunch of pavilions to hang out in and have parties. The nature center has different seasonal activities for kids and adults too!
Very well kept and kids love to explore here!
Always clean and beautiful. Turkeys usually wandering. Awesome.
I love this park!! But bring your mud boots if you plan on hiking Sugarbush trail in the spring. Wow, was it muddy. My son was covered with mud up to his knees. He lost his tennis-shoe in a mud puddle! Might want avoid this trail if you have young children? Or maybe you’re into that! 🤣
PERFECT!!! perfect place to walk/jog/run!! such a beautiful place everytime i go i find something new!!!! a new animal, a new insect!!! such a wonderful place to destress and get your vibes or energy back up!!! i spend hours here!!!
Great park with beautiful hiking trails. It is a birding hotspot in spring as it attracts a wide variety of warblers and other songbirds. It is also famous for its numerous wild turkeys. I dont consider my visit official unless I see a Blendon Woods wild turkey. Their nature programs are very good. The naturalist, Bruce, is an excellent and enthusiastic birding expert.
New ropes are great in the Natural play area!
What a beautiful park this time of the year! The trees are breath taking, and fun seeing the turkeys running through the woods!
Absolutely great park to take the kids and have some fun. Plenty of places for a picnic and lots of trails to explore the woods.
Great metro park with walking paths both paved and unpaved. Has several playgrounds, frisbee golf course. Lots of wildlife can be seen.
Always a beautiful place. Love to run here. The nature trails are amazing!
Fantastic park, my 3 year old and I love to walk back to the lake to have an onubtrusive look at the wildlife from the sheltered viewing shelters. We also check out the Nature Center and the new natural play area is an amazing addition providing a great change of pace from the usual playground equipment!The park also has a fairly nice, short disc golf course that is great for beginners. I played my first round here and was instantly hooked on this relatively affordable active hobby.
Not as difficult as some other parks in town but well maintained. It took me a long time to figure out how to find all the trails in here as they arent marked all that well. The two longest off shoots connect from the back parking lot.
Total reviews rating 4.7
199 Reviews for Blendon Woods Metro Park 2023:
Review №1
2022-03-17This is one of the famous park in Columbus area. This one is located next to intersection of I-71 and 161. This is very big park with different sections. One of my favorite is the natural playground. I have added most of the pics kids love this one as this is made up of all words and natural trail. You will have enough area for barbecue and your picnic. Each area has its own parking and shelters. Most of the area has kids playground as well. Best for one day outing in spring/summer/ fall. Lot of trees and trails so you will love it.
Review №2
2022-06-08One of the Columbus area Metro Parks, Blendon Woods is conveniently located near I-270 and state route 161. The main entrance on E Dublin-Granville Road ushers visitors into the park with a gorgeous hilly drive that leads to the nature center at the southeastern end. From this parking lot, you can access several of the trailheads. The walking trails here are short and generally flat, so not difficult in terms of elevation change, which makes it very family friendly. Some of the trails connect to others. The longest trail is Sugarbush, which is unimproved - meaning a natural surface that can be quite muddy if it has recently rained. The Lake Trail leads to a pair of observation shelters that overlook Thoreau Lake. There are playgrounds and restrooms throughout the park, picnic shelters, and a disc golf course, if thats your thing. Something for everyone!
Review №3
2022-06-09The new play structure is really nice for bigger kids too! Mine are 8 and 10 yrs old. The natural play area is a fun place to explore. We ended up taking the less traveled path and waded through the winding creek until we found another dirt path. The creek is really shallow and my kids loved it!We were a little bummed that they removed the zipline.
Review №4
2022-06-20Great day to hike at Blendon Woods! Did the Sugarbush trail and caught a glimpse of an owl along the way. I love how quiet and peaceful the park is compared to others.
Review №5
2021-11-03Beautiful place. Met some cool people who were friendly and enjoying the walk. Bring your kids to get them in tune with mother nature.
Review №6
2022-06-16One of the best parks in Columbus! There are a lot of picnic benches and shelters that are available as first-come, first-served for those looking for a place to host a casual gathering. Very nice trails, both paved and unpaved. The biggest downside is that dogs arent permitted on most of the trails, but they are allowed in the picnic areas (on leashes, and please pick up after them).
Review №7
2021-12-05One of my favorite local parks. Heavily wooded and cool walk in the summertime. Very scenic walks in the autumn.
Review №8
2021-07-20This is one of my favorite metro parks. The nature center is back open, with restroom access. There are several bird and animal watching lookouts--one at the nature center, two more lookouts on the trails looking over the lake and wetland habitats, with free distance viewers.The turtles and butterfly tent was outside. Today we saw plenty of wildlife--a leucistic squirrel, chipmunks, a baby rabbit, dragonflies, butterflies, and a great blue heuron.The natural play area offers a lot of great opportunities for kids to climb and swing, including a zip line. Theres plenty of tables and shelters and smaller conventional playground and swing sets.Theres a game room in the nature center with puzzles, oversized Jenga, various live critters in terraria, and assorted nature manipulatives.
Review №9
2022-03-22Nature filled trails. There are one or two white and black squirrels running around. Deers found in the woods. Great trails to experience nature and walks.
Review №10
2022-04-02Nice little golf course. Short enough to get a quick round in. Hit two aces today here. Hole #3 and hole #10. A bit muddy though.