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French Creek State Park
State park
This 7,730-acre park offers forests, lakes, wetlands, hiking trails, campsites & picnic areas.
4.70 (2.4K reviews)
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Cincinnati Nature Center
Nature preserve
👍 I don't make it to CNC very often any more due to physical limitations but this place is amazing and I'm hoping it is still well hiked!! Red wing trail!! Not 5 stars because the aforementioned trail is ALWAYS muddy! Bring old shoes and you'll have a blast!
4.90 (1.2K reviews)
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Veterans Memorial Park
Park
👍👍 Beautiful park. Very peaceful. They have outlets under the covered shelter so you can plug in your phone or laptop and work. This would also be handy for a gathering! This is a Vietnam Veterans Memorial as well, they have an actual helicopter on display that was flown during the Vietnam war. There h...
4.60 (1.1K reviews)
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Shikellamy State Park: Overlook Section
State park
👍👍 Had a brief visit, and saw some really nice views of the river. The ranger there was very friendly. We were on the mountain side and stopped while passing through the area.
The pictures may be hazy - we’ve had lots of hazy air lately from forest fires so I expect the view to hopefully only get m...
4.70 (957 reviews)
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Swatara State Park
State park
The fields, woods & streams draw visitors for fishing, hunting, hiking & cross-country skiing.
4.70 (728 reviews)
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Clepper Park
Park
👍 The park has a few nicely paved path. There are multiple picnic areas that are available to be reserved for larger parties, a playground for children which needs a make over, soccer and baseball fields, lots of open spaces for pets and picnics, disabled parking and accessible entrances to the publi...
4.40 (480 reviews)
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Shor Park
Park
👍 Very nice park. Playground for kids, a nice shelter and restrooms, and a nature trail, which i still need to walk.
Very nice nature trail that goes thru do.e wetlands and fields.
They need to fix the water fountains there, especially the one for dogs.
4.60 (445 reviews)
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Licking Park District
Park
👍👍 Excited about the the new nature playscape! Phase One opening was Nov 17, 2021. Several more phases and elements to be constructed over the next couple of years
4.80 (266 reviews)
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Scotland Meadows
Park
👍👍 It's good to see they added the paved walking trail, I saw several people walking all around on it. Very clean park, I wish there were more benches, and there's some good spots in the middle to fly kites on a windy nice day. We've been here in the past for birthday parties, balloon quest, and feedin...
4.50 (178 reviews)
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Union Township Recreation Area
Park
👍 Can't wait to go back and explore more! If you take the road to the right, you can drive right up to the river. We walked on the berm trail in the spring, just before the leaves grow...and what a beautiful sight-the vernal pools!
4.60 (126 reviews)
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Four Seasons Park
Park
👍👍 The place is awesome. Playground equipment is unique and fun, kept clean and tidy, lots to do. Walking paths, fishing pond, nice restrooms, friendly people. I recommend this place over and over.
4.80 (124 reviews)
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Infirmary Mound Park
Park
👍👍 The Fairy Trail is really fun to see all the houses. Infirmary Mound is hidden behind the horse arena with no signage.
4.80 (76 reviews)
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French Creek Cabin 2
Park
👍👍 Great trails! Well marked and beautiful views. Some parts can be muddy and slippery so please watch your step, specially if you are jogging or running. There’re public restrooms and water fountains.
4.70 (64 reviews)
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Schott Nature PlayScape
Park
😐 An ok playscape. The area is gated, has a restroom and shelter picnic area. The kids area is separated into different sections. There is an area for kids to climb/discover rocks, a section to observe birds by the feeders and a place to build/move large wood pieces. The Artswave installation was neat...
4.60 (57 reviews)
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Paws 2 Play Dog Park
Park
👍👍 One of the largest dog runs I've been to. Separate areas for large, small, and mixed use. Also nearby great pet friendly trails.
Several playgrounds for kids, picnic areas, restrooms, etc.
4.70 (41 reviews)
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Lickdale Rail Trail
Park
👍👍 Stars are for this area as a kayak take-out. Nice ramp. Well marked. Plenty of parking. Warning: if you use Google Maps it will take you to Easy Lane (a private location). The parking entrance is off Monroe Valley, west of creek. This is not a good place to put-in as there is a dam down stream.
4.50 (32 reviews)