Hidden gems: Parks in Columbus

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Columbus. This list contains 47 places from Park category.

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Veterans Park
Park
5.00 (6 reviews)
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Tuttle Park
Park
5.00 (5 reviews)
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Goodale Park Gazebo
Park
👍👍 Beautiful. Benches to rest on. Dog friendly. Lovely fountain. Serene.
4.90 (22 reviews)
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Northmoor Park
Park
👍👍 It is and will always be my park. I have been running that park for 55yrs. It is the Columbus Park. Wish they would bring back the Fishing Dock!
4.90 (18 reviews)
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South Trailhead of Alum Creek Trail & Start of Blacklick Creek Trail
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👍 Love it! Found a new place because of google. Bathrooms, air pumps, shelters, picnic tables galore, fishing pond, basketball court, playgrounds. There is everything here.
4.90 (7 reviews)
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Nature Center
Park
👍👍 My favorite nature spot in Columbus! Really enjoy talking with the knowledgeable staff here and getting to pet the rat snake named Dale. Their butterfly tent is so cool. My kids love to come and observe the wild turkeys and deer from the windows inside with the binoculars.
4.80 (135 reviews)
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Fall Line Trace Psalmond RD
Park
👍👍 Great trail to skate, some parts have debris and heavy traff but really beautiful trail
4.80 (77 reviews)
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Sawmill State Wildlife Education Area
Park
👍👍 This vibrant wetland preserve is an oasis of nature in northwest Columbus. It has a lovely perennial pollinator garden and boardwalks to visit the wetlands without disturbing the natural area.
4.80 (56 reviews)
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Parking for Quarry Trails, Millikin Falls area
Park
👍👍 First time to be here, what a surprise! I think once all developed and done, it would be much more green around the area. Looking forward to come back.
4.80 (33 reviews)
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Columbus Commons Carousel
Park
👍👍 Carousel located on the south end of the Columbus Commons. Right across the street, the parking lot offers cheap parking for anyone wanting to spend time in the park. The Carousel has very specific hours so make sure you check on that before arriving. The locals look forward to the time when this Ca...
4.80 (23 reviews)
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Hammock Park
Park
👍👍 If you actually set up hammocks there, the west horizon is visible if you wanted to watch the sunset
4.80 (12 reviews)
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Northgate Park
Park
4.80 (9 reviews)
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Freenotes Harmony Park
Park
👍👍 More of an extension of the park next door, this park boasts musical instruments, a large selection of playground equipment (slides, swings, see-saws, etc.) and musical instruments. The ground is soft in case young kids take a spill or two, benches, shade for parents. Best when the weather is nice o...
4.80 (5 reviews)
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South Oval
Park
😐 Smaller than the Oval, and not surrounded by as pretty buildings.
4.70 (102 reviews)
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Polaris Founder's Park
Park
👍👍 Super cute little park with a great covered space. What an amazing space, tucked away in the middle of shopping and the interstate. We enjoyed discovering this great space. It hasn't bloomed yet, but we are defiantly planning a summer return for another visit and to grab some pictures. This would m...
4.70 (84 reviews)
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Donner Park
Park
4.70 (83 reviews)
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Quarry Trails Metro Park, Lake Area
Park
👍👍 Really nice park to walk. There is a playground for kids, canoe/kayaking spot, multiple waterfalls and trails. I took a walk here on a Saturday and it was decently busy but not too bad. Very pretty spot, especially great to check out after it rains when the waterfalls are really going!
4.70 (30 reviews)
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Moeller Park
Park
👍👍 Nice small and clean park in the German Village area. There is a small play area for our little ones to enjoy obstacles and laughter. Our four-legged friends are welcome. Meter free parking surrounding the park.
4.70 (15 reviews)
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