Location, location, location

Finding a location doesn’t have to be a challenge. Here is a list of spots in Central Ohio that have been a favorite with families. Of course, there are plenty of others, and I’ll work with you to help decide.

Parks
Nature galore, with green space, trees, open areas, and flowers. Locations with an asterisk(*) also have water.

  1. Coffman Park + Homestead, Dublin, Ohio

  2. Riviera Park (within the Riviera subdivision), Dublin, Ohio*

  3. ML Red Trabue Nature Preserve, Dublin, Ohio*

  4. Riverside Crossing Park, Dublin, Ohio

  5. Honda Wetland Preserve, Dublin, Ohio*

  6. Karrer Barn (Dublin Road + Waterford Drive), Dublin, Ohio

  7. Homestead Park, Hilliard, Ohio*

  8. Highbanks Park, Columbus, Ohio*

  9. Innis Woods, Westerville, Ohio

  10. Everal Barn and Homestead, Westerville, Ohio*

  11. Park of Roses, Columbus, Ohio

  12. Goodale Park, Columbus, Ohio*

Urban
Gorgeous architecture (contemporary and traditional). These spots can create a completely different vibe, if you’re looking for something other than a park setting.

  1. Old Dublin, Dublin, Ohio

  2. BridgePark, Dublin, Ohio

  3. Old Worthington, Worthington, Ohio

  4. Uptown Westerville, Westerville, Ohio

  5. German Village, Columbus, Ohio

  6. McFerson Commons Park (Arena District), Columbus, Ohio

  7. Scioto Mile, Columbus, Ohio

  8. Creekside, Gahanna, Ohio

  9. The Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio