Things to do with kids in Columbus, OH

Hocking Hills State Park

Iconic state park with hiking trails, waterfalls, caves, and scenic gorges.

4.8 (17770)FreeLogan, OH

💬 1 local tip

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Beautiful botanical gardens with seasonal plant displays, glass art, and a dedicated children's garden.

4.8 (11986)$$Columbus, OH

💬 18 local tips

Highbanks Metro Park

Scenic park with hiking trails, river views, and a nature center.

4.8 (5395)FreeLewis Center, OH

💬 6 local tips

Ohio Caverns

Guided walking tours through extensive limestone caverns with unique crystal formations.

4.8 (4925)$$West Liberty, OH

💬 1 local tip

Blacklick Woods Metro Park

Large nature preserve with wooded hiking trails, wildlife viewing, and a nature center.

4.7 (4230)FreeReynoldsburg, OH

💬 2 local tips

Columbus Park of Roses

Beautiful 13-acre public garden featuring thousands of rose bushes and walking paths.

4.8 (4051)FreeColumbus, OH

💬 1 local tip

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park

Expansive nature park with bison pastures, hiking trails, and creek access.

4.8 (3786)FreeGalloway, OH

💬 5 local tips

Inniswood Metro Gardens

Beautiful botanical gardens with walking paths, a children's garden, and nature trails.

4.8 (3553)FreeWesterville, OH

💬 1 local tip

Blendon Woods Metro Park

653-acre park with a nature center, waterfowl refuge, disc golf, and seasonal ice skating.

4.7 (3542)FreeColumbus, OH

Hayden Falls Park

Scenic park featuring a boardwalk leading to a 35-foot waterfall and overlook.

4.5 (3151)FreeDublin, OH

Indian Run Falls

Forested urban park with nature trails and a picturesque cascading waterfall.

4.6 (2429)FreeDublin, OH

Olentangy Caverns

Guided underground cavern tours, gemstone mining, a petting zoo, and mini-golf for a full day of family fun.

4.5 (1722)$$Delaware, OH

💬 1 local tip

Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve

Scenic nature preserve with paved and unpaved trails for hiking and biking.

4.8 (1707)FreeHeath, OH

💬 1 local tip

Delaware State Park

Large state park with hiking trails, a reservoir for swimming and boating, and camping facilities.

4.6 (1689)FreeDelaware, OH

Slate Run Metro Park

Expansive nature park featuring hiking trails, a historic farm, and diverse wildlife habitats.

4.8 (1474)FreeCanal Winchester, OH

Franklin Park Conservatory and Botanical Gardens

Expansive botanical garden with indoor biomes, seasonal exhibits, and a children's garden.

4.8 (1269)$$$Columbus, OH

Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park Nature Center

Nature center featuring interactive exhibits and educational programs about local wildlife.

4.8 (1015)FreeGalloway, OH

Chestnut Ridge Metro Park

Metro park offering scenic hiking trails and outdoor recreation opportunities.

4.7 (806)FreeCarroll, OH

Grange Insurance Audubon Center

Nature center with trails, bird watching, and educational exhibits near the river.

4.8 (554)FreeColumbus, OH

💬 3 local tips

Blacklick Woods Nature Center

Nature center with educational displays and access to surrounding forest trails.

4.8 (551)FreeReynoldsburg, OH

Shale Hollow Park

Tranquil park featuring forest trails, a small stream, and natural play areas for kids.

4.8 (503)FreeDelaware, OH

Rocky Fork Metro Park

Nature-focused park with extensive hiking trails and open meadows.

4.7 (452)FreeNew Albany, OH

Hoover Dam Nature Trail

Scenic nature trail along the Hoover Reservoir, perfect for walking and bird watching.

4.7 (444)FreeWesterville, OH

Ohio Wildlife Center Rehabilitation Center

Wildlife hospital and education center that provides care for injured animals and public educational programs.

4.7 (395)$Powell, OH

💬 2 local tips

Gahanna Woods State Nature Preserve

Wooded preserve known for spring wildflowers, swamp forests, and quiet nature trails.

4.5 (392)FreeGahanna, OH

Quarry Trails Millikin Falls Area

Park area featuring a waterfall and trails within the larger Quarry Trails development.

4.7 (350)FreeColumbus, OH

ML "Red" Trabue Nature Reserve

Local nature reserve with walking paths and scenic views.

4.7 (312)FreeDublin, OH

Rocks and Roots Trail Trailhead

Popular trailhead for hiking and mountain biking through wooded terrain.

4.5 (207)FreeLewis Center, OH

Boyer Nature Preserve

Quiet nature preserve with walking trails through wooded areas.

4.6 (147)FreeWesterville, OH

Chadwick Arboretum North

University campus gardens featuring diverse plant collections and a labyrinth.

4.6 (130)FreeColumbus, OH

Quarry Trails Metro Park

Unique park built on a former quarry with hiking, biking, and scenic overlooks.

4.7 (117)FreeColumbus, OH

Boehnke Nature Preserve

Small nature preserve offering peaceful walking trails.

4.5 (79)FreeColumbus, OH

Everett H. Kruger Nature Center

Nature center providing educational resources and trail access.

4.7 (75)FreeLewis Center, OH

Quarry Trails - Swan Lake

Scenic lake area within Quarry Trails park, suitable for walking and nature observation.

4.7 (64)FreeColumbus, OH

Chadwick Arboretum

Peaceful campus gardens showcasing native and non-native trees and plants.

4.6 (59)FreeColumbus, OH

Woodward Nature Preserve

Local nature preserve with walking paths.

4.6 (40)FreeColumbus, OH

Warner Woods Park

Local park featuring walking trails and natural areas for outdoor family exploration.

4.6 (28)FreeWesterville, OH

💬 1 local tip

Lower Olentangy Urban Arboretum

Community-focused urban green space with various tree species.

4.2 (28)FreeColumbus, OH

Alum Creek State Park Hiking Trail

Extensive hiking trails within Alum Creek State Park.

4.5 (22)FreeGalena, OH

Shepherd's Corner Ecology Center

Nature preserve with walking trails, gardens, and educational programs about ecology and farming.

4.8 (9)FreeJefferson Township, OH

Sycamore Creek Park Arboretum

Public park area with walking paths and diverse tree plantings.

4.8 (8)FreePickerington, OH

Rush Run Nature Preserve

Small nature preserve with walking trails.

4.8 (6)FreeColumbus, OH

Olentangy Trail

A long, paved multi-use trail perfect for family bike rides, stroller walks, and jogging along the river.

FreeColumbus, OH

💬 1 local tip