On this page you will find all of the parks and nature sites visited by the Ohio Exploration Society, arranged alphabetically by county. We have more park and nature photos to upload so make sure to subscribe to our email updates to be notified whenever we update the site. Remember, we do not condone trespassing on any private property. Always seek permission before entering private property. If you have photos of a park or nature site that you would like to share, please submit them to , and we will post them with credit given to you. If you'd like to suggest a place for us to explore, please use the Exploration Submission Form and we'll do our best to check it out.
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 LOCKVILLE PARK
 Fairfield
County   Public Park
 
This small park in rural Lockville is full of canal locks and includes a covered bridge.

 

 BATTELLE-DARBY PARK
 Franklin
County   Public Park
 
Opened in 1959, this large and beautiful park is on the Darby creeks.


 
 GANTZ PARK-FAMILY HOMESTEAD
 Franklin
County   Public Park
 
This park in Grove City features an amazing garden and large gazebo.

 
 GLEN ECHO PARK
 Franklin
County   Public Park
 
This park/ravine north of the Ohio State University campus is haunted.

 
 HAYDEN FALLS
 Franklin
County   Public Park
 
This magnificent waterfall is one of Columbus' best kept secrets.

 
 INDIAN RUN FALLS
 Franklin
County   Public Park
 
These breath-taking falls are located in a small Dublin park.

 
 THREE RIVERS PARK
 Franklin
County   Public Park
 
Now known as Three Creeks Park, this is the largest park inside I-270 in Columbus.

 
 TINKER'S CAVE
 Hocking
County   Public Park
 
This haunted cave deep in the woods of Hocking county has a history of Civil War thievery.

 
 SLATE RUN HISTORICAL FARM
 Pickaway
County   Public Park
 
Step back-in-time to see what life was like in the 1880s by visiting this living farm.

 
 SLATE RUN PARK
 Pickaway
County   Public Park
 
Opened in 1981, this park had its start after World War One when trees were replanted in the area.

 
 MALABAR FARM
 Richland
County   Public Park
 
This large rural farm once belonged to author Louis Bromfield.

 
 BRANDYWINE FALLS
 Summit
County   Public Park
 
A forgotten village once surrounded this beautiful waterfall in the Cuyahoga Valley National Park.