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Three Creeks Metro Park

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This sizable park with trails, sports facilities & dog areas also offers fishing, boating & more. People often mention park, trails, trail, area, clean, great, nice, beautiful, paths, Great,


Address

3860 Bixby Rd, Groveport, OH 43125, United States

Website

www.metroparks.net

Contact

+1 614-409-9914

Rating on Google Maps

4.60 (2.3K reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Tuesday: 6:30 am to 10 pm
  • Wednesday: 6:30 am to 10 pm
  • Thursday: 6:30 am to 10 pm
  • Friday: 6:30 am to 10 pm
  • Saturday: 6:30 am to 10 pm
  • Sunday: 6:30 am to 10 pm
  • Monday: 6:30 am to 10 pm

Featured Reviews


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  • 5/5 Bethany H. 1 year ago on Google • 41 reviews
    Beautiful! Everything is super well kept, the trails are well marked. Loved the bridges over the creek and being able to sit on the benches by the water. There was also a Tiny Library right by the parking lot!
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Drew P. 11 months ago on Google
    came here on my mission to visit every columbus metro park this summer. theres a pond called turtle pond and a pond called egret pond and let me tell you they live up to their reputation (saw a turtle and egret). also there are three creeks (in the name)
    9 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Christi H. 1 year ago on Google • 25 reviews
    After moving to the area last year we have explored many metro parks in the Columbus area. We really enjoyed this park with the beautiful fall leaves, looking at the creeks, the pond, and the manmade and natural play area for our grandson. The restrooms were very clean and it seemed that many people use this park so it is not isolated. There are little touches such as a concrete corn hole set that includes a mailbox for the corn hole bags. We also saw postings for events that seemed unique and family friendly. We saw bikers people walking dogs and children. Will definitely be coming back!
    6 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Rochelle S. 1 year ago on Google • 110 reviews
    The dog park is so large and spacious! I did end up going for a walk and realized there are several other spots and playgrounds. The walk was okay. Not a ton of shade so be prepared to be in the sun directly (so it will be great in the winter lol). Very beautiful and very large.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jackie F. 1 year ago on Google • 67 reviews
    Found this little gem thanks to alltrails and a wacky GPS. Nice trails, playground, lookout point, beautiful lake view picnic tables grills and clean restrooms. There's even a dog path and kids natural playground. I love that metro parks encourages you to get off the beaten path and find your own trails.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Lauren Z. 1 year ago on Google • 6 reviews
    Three Creeks Metro Park is one of my favorite Columbus metro parks. The park facilities are good it has upkept restrooms, water fountains, and the trails are well maintained. This park has it all. It has a dog park, bike paths, hiking trails, picnic areas, wildflowers, an off trail area, lakes, beavers, play area, and not one, not two, but three creeks. If you like choose your own adventure games this is the park for you. If you want to go on a nice stroll through the woods they have cement paths. They have dirt paths which will serve you a more traditional hike and take you right along the creek. If you are OK with coming out of the park a little more messy to looking like you barely escaped a fight with a bog monster check out the off trail area. Interested in living out your cottage core dreams? May is a great time to come to this park. Blue bells overtake almost every grassy surface of this park. The small blue flowers all but pour into the creeks around them creating a fairytale scene. A feast for the eyes.
    5 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cristian Suazo Rivera s. 2 months ago on Google • 506 reviews New
    A beautiful place, you can walk or cycle is excellent and there is plenty of space.

  • 5/5 Robert T. 1 year ago on Google • 27 reviews
    The park is a hidden gem right on the edge of 270. Lots of green space as well as beautiful trails alongside the specific Creeks. Of particular interest are the Virginia Bluebells that bloom from mid April to early May! They are alongside the Creeks themselves.... So wear shoes that can take some mud and perhaps wet spots. The Bluebells are marvelous! Hundreds of thousands of them. Don't miss them! Bring your camera and get ready for a spectacular show!
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 John Paul Combs (. 2 years ago on Google
    Great park with easy access to bike/walking trails. Absolutely love the trails in this area, awesome mix of woods and open prairie combine to provide great views and recreation.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Leavy P. 2 years ago on Google
    This park is great for scenery and bicycle. There are many park areas connected to the trail. The bridge overlooking the part where the 3 creeks combine it quite impressive for a walking bridge. The ponds have quite some views and the wildlife is mesmerizing. I saw fish, turtles, hummingbirds and then some!
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Peter Q. 3 months ago on Google • 314 reviews New
    Really nice park but it was zero degrees when we went for the half marathon so we’ll have to go back.

  • 5/5 Sheena “SA125” I. 2 years ago on Google
    I love this park and the big lake in the center... If not in the mood to walk trail can circle it a few times. The trail reaches some other areas too. I know one point will get you all the way to College & Waters Edge area.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 James K. 2 years ago on Google
    One of the best metro parks in Columbus! Everything is so clean and new. Park rangers and staff are very friendly and helpful! They have miles and miles of trails, including part of the Alum Creek and Blacklick Greenways. Dog park and dog trail. The scenery is amazing. They offer cornhole with free bags right next to the big shelter. Clean bathrooms. Always busy. They also have a "off trail" preserve that you can explore and reconnect with real nature. Amazing place with several different areas to explore.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 2 Dudes & Some F. 2 years ago on Google
    Hands down the best metro park in Columbus. Friendly park rangers and plenty of beautiful scenery and trails. Dog park and multiple different areas of the park. They also have a "off trail" preserve that you can go off trail and see some real close up nature.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 ايمن �. 9 months ago on Google
    This place is more than wonderful. It is a very quiet and beautiful park. I recommend visiting it👍👍❤️❤️😍😍😍
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Beth H. 3 years ago on Google
    Lovely park with different types of trails, green space, water, and lovely amenities. Very picturesque.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Tiffany M. 3 years ago on Google
    This park is fun and family friendly. Great for walking or biking. It is apart of the Blacklick to Alum Creek trails. There are public restrooms and shelter house. Its is very clean and safe. They have lots of off trail hiking. The ponds are nice for fishing too. Plenty of outdoor space to social distance and enjoy time alone or with family and friends.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Dawn T. 2 years ago on Google
    I went to three creeks after work just to unwind... I also had my fishing gear(never leave home without it)but I didn't fish...it was awesome just to get out after being cooped up for 2 years of restrictions...I really just listen to wildlife.. just watch the water flowing was good for me.... go check Three Creeks ...
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hunter L. 1 year ago on Google
    Very pretty well maintained park and trails. As an avid walker I love walking at all the local parks and finding new ones! This is by far one of my favorites in this area of town! Multiple different paths to take to many different views and locations!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Loren L. 3 years ago on Google
    Great trail, for cycling, jogging, Hike or walk. Very clean & I feel safe, secure. Awesome place for alone time or bringing kids & family.. Diverse scenery. Wooded paved & unpaved trails. Bridges, creeks, ponds, prairie, winding paths etc. Some areas feels like you're in the middle of no where, but you're always close to a safe area to find help, in case of emergency.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Kaley L. 3 years ago on Google
    I love the Blacklick trails. Wish they'd connect it to the Olentangy trail since it's so close.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 K W. 6 months ago on Google • 29 reviews
    Beautiful park. Plenty of nice hiking trails and picnic areas. Great park guides! Playground area is nice for the little kids.

  • 5/5 Mr B. 6 months ago on Google • 20 reviews
    This is my favorite place to visit. I love spending my mornings here.

  • 5/5 Dale K. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place for a very enjoyable bike ride

  • 1/5 Beverly D. 3 years ago on Google
    Went by there but did not go in

  • 3/5 Kristina M. 3 years ago on Google
    Didn't see anything but geese

  • 4/5 T H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice hiking trails and bicycle paths, clean and modern facilities. Cool areas in the creek for fossil hunting.

  • 5/5 Scott L. 3 years ago on Google
    Had a great weekend at the Central Ohio CrossCountry Invitational (COCCI) this weekend. Great running competition! Course at Three Creeks is runner friendly. See you next year for the 45th!

  • 5/5 Pat P. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful park. Lots of open space and great scenery.

  • 5/5 Epic R. 3 years ago on Google
    Really nice area to run and ride bikes.

  • 5/5 Victoria C. 2 years ago on Google
    My dog and I love coming here. A great, safe place for him to meet new friends and run. The mosquitoes can gang up on me sometimes so I bring repellant. I brought my grandchildren one time, and it was a bummer as there is no playground.

  • 5/5 David A. 2 years ago on Google
    Gorgeous place to take a walk or go fishing. Lots of beautiful access and spots to sit next to the creek.

  • 5/5 nicole s. 2 years ago on Google
    Great place to walk around and be one with nature

  • 5/5 Richard S. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful

  • 5/5 Andreas B. 7 months ago on Google
    Nice park. Take the dogs here all the time. All the dogs and people are friendly. Nice place tucked out of the way

  • 5/5 Hunter's H. 1 year ago on Google
    This Metropark has easy access and is clean and easy to use. I saw a Hawk, geese, huron and deer along the banks as I puddles to the confluence of Alum Creek, Big Walnut and Blacklick Creeks. about 4.5 miles of very novice level water.

  • 5/5 Andrew H. 8 months ago on Google
    Absolutely love this park! I ride on the trails every weekend and they're incredibly well maintained. There are plenty of paths to take and they connect to a few other trails that will take you further south or north through the city. Might be my favorite place around Columbus to get in a 20-30 mile ride.

  • 5/5 Ross D. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice park

  • 5/5 Michael Glaze J. 3 years ago on Google
    I really enjoyed the trail that my mommy and I went on. I look forward to going back so we can walk on the other trail. Have a blessed one and stay safe out there.

  • 5/5 ไทซั่น ลูกชายแม่ Tyson 's M. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice place, very clean . My family love this place.

  • 5/5 Henry Y. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice paved multipurpose pathes. Great place for walk , bike, picnic, etc for all year around.

  • 5/5 Miklos K. 3 years ago on Google
    Well maintained.

  • 5/5 Alexandra S. 3 years ago on Google
    Loved that place

  • 4/5 James B. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice park wish was warmer so could enjoy more

  • 3/5 Bonnie D G. 3 years ago on Google
    Easy scenic walking and biking trails. Clean, well maintained

  • 5/5 Penny Hunt M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great Metro Park.

  • 4/5 Kristinia A. 3 years ago on Google
    It was clean how ever that's the only thing nice I can say

  • 5/5 Ben C. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice park with extensive greenway trails

  • 5/5 Chloe H. 4 years ago on Google
    This is one of my favorite parks to visit! Nice park areas for the kids to play as well as beautiful trails for walking or bike riding! There is also a really spacious and fenced dog park that is well maintained! Additionally, there is pond that you can fish out of or just simply enjoy the view. Definitely a nice park to visit during the spring/summer and fall!

  • 5/5 Rebecca H. 3 years ago on Google
    This is a beautiful park connected to several others through the paved trail system. I've biked through here with friends and we recently went with a tripod to take some family photos and the setting against the tree lines were perfect

  • 5/5 Della R. 3 years ago on Google
    My husband and I lived there forever. In the old farm house then eventually into the big beautiful ranch! My husband moved there with his parents when he was about 12 yrs old, he's 61yrs old now! We raised our two children there as well! Now today we take the grandchildren and watch them explore, ride bikes, climb their parents old favorite trees!! Very fond memories! Many good times!!

  • 5/5 Matthew W. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent place to take the family! The confluence trail was bery meat with lots of plant life including pawpaw trees. If the water levels are low enough, there is a great place to do some creeking! The path is excellent for walking, just watch out for bicycles. Scott the Naturalist was wonderful and a wealth of information. Overall, I will certainly be going back soon!

  • 5/5 Cliff B. 3 years ago on Google
    I am fortunate to live close to this park. The dog park and bicycle / hiking paths are wonderful. You can cycle for miles. My dog loves the dog park, hard to get her to leave. Metro Parks does a great job. Clean, neat, safe, wonderful green spaces, great playgrounds, picnic tables even a basketball court nearby.

  • 4/5 Andy M. 3 years ago on Google
    Great park. Well managed. The paths are all plowed. Rangers are patrolling the paths. Bathroom was clean.

  • 5/5 Angie W. 3 years ago on Google
    Quiet,peaceful and picnic tables. Also alot of nature and wild life!

  • 5/5 Megan C. 3 years ago on Google
    Fishing here was really great with 4 kids. Plenty of places to cast.

  • 4/5 Iurii S. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Great place for walks (Original) Чудове місце для прогулянок

  • 5/5 Anthony C. 3 years ago on Google
    Run here often very well upkeep

  • 1/5 Alyson R. 3 years ago on Google
    Park rangers were very rude

  • 4/5 James S. 3 years ago on Google
    A nice place to spend some time.

  • 5/5 Raymond H. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice place to view the fall colors!

  • 5/5 Gary S. 3 years ago on Google
    Awesome Awesome Beautiful scenery great place to visit & exercise 👍.

  • 4/5 Teasha H. 3 years ago on Google
    Lots of space for the dogs to run. I wish there were more tables for owners and more shade on hot days.

  • 5/5 Priscilla c. 3 years ago on Google
    Very peaceful and well-treated

  • 4/5 Paula L. 3 years ago on Google
    Nice asphalt paths, large dog park, clean.

  • 5/5 katie s. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful.

  • 5/5 Kent-Johnson G. 3 years ago on Google
    Very clean park and pond. Workers are nice and very helpful.

  • 4/5 Adam P. 3 years ago on Google
    Lots of trails. large area.

  • 5/5 Arthur G. 3 years ago on Google
    Beautiful Trails with easy access

  • 5/5 Marisa T. 3 years ago on Google
    One of my fave spots in Cbus!


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Amenities


  • Pets
    • ✓️ Dogs allowed
  • Activities
    • ✓️ Hiking
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance

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