General Information
Battelle-Darby Creek Metro Park is the largest park in the Columbus area at 6,633 acres. The members of OES started visiting this park long before the OES was formed. Inside the park there are numerous hiking trails, spots for fishing, an Indian Mound, remnants of pioneers, a cemetery, sports fields, and playgrounds. The Big and Little Darby Creeks are home to more than 86 species of fish, five of which are on Ohio's endangered species list, and 41 species of freshwater muscle call the waterways home. There are ten miles of trail winding through this enormous and beautiful park for all to enjoy.
 
 Location Information: Public Park
Battelle-Darby Park is located at 1775 Darby Creek Drive in Galloway, Franklin County.
 
 Photographs
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A large hill near the canoe access parking lot.