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- When Is The Best Time of Year to Visit Highbanks Metro Park?
- What Is The History of Highbanks Metro Park?
- Birdwatching
- Visit The Adena Burial Mound
- Hike The Overlook Trail
- Hike The Dripping Rock Trail
- Fishing
- Visit The Natural Play Area
- Visit The Nature Center
- Sledding
This is a tough question to answer. The truth is that visiting at different times throughout the year can offer completely unique experiences. In the winter you can enjoy cold-weather hikes and sledding. In the spring, fresh blooms and wildlife burst onto the scene. During the summer, you can enjoy all sorts of outdoor activities like canoeing, bir...
The natural beauty that visitors can enjoy at Highbanks Metro Park is the work of millennia. The bluffs that the park is named for were formed a million years ago. The bluffs are made up of limestone, Ohio black shale, and Olentangy shale and the view from the top is a one-of-a-kind vista in Central Ohio. Now that we’ve answered some of the most bu...
Highbanks Metro Park is one of the best places to go birdwatching in Central Ohio. From woodland birds like woodpeckers, Barred Owls, Great Horned Owls, Red-tailed Hawks, and Cooper’s Hawks to nesting birds like Baltimore Orioles, Orchard Orioles, Warbling Vireos, and Yellow-throated Warblers, there is no shortage of impressive wildlife to enjoy. Y...
Dating back to 700 b.c.e., this ancient burial ground is quiet and peaceful. The area had a rich history long before earlier colonizers and settlers moved to the region, and that’s evident when you see this ancient earthwork.
You can’t visit Highbanks Metro Park without taking a stroll along the Overlook Trail. The trail also features some ancient earthworks (an early irrigation system) but most impressively, it boasts some ridiculous views of the Olentangy river from the top of the bluffs.
Along this moderate trail, you’ll find plenty of picture-perfect opportunities. The real gem of this hike is the bridge that crosses a tributary of the Olentangy. In the autumn, it genuinely looks like it hopped right out of Middle Earth.
Fishing is located along the Olentangy River. You’ll find a small dock area where you can cast your line, but it can get a little crowded on good weather days so be sure to plan accordingly.
The park has a 15-acre area set aside for kids can safely explore. The kids are encouraged to participate in unstructured play, allowing them to focus on old-school activities like climbing trees, playing with dirt and sticks, and gaining an appreciation for nature.
There’s nowhere better to learn about the history of the park than the Nature Center. There you can get more information about the bluffs themselves and you’ll also have the opportunity to see wildlife up close as they eat from the feeders around the center.
Of course, sledding is a seasonal activity. But if it’s snowed recently, you can take the kids to enjoy two different sledding hills at Highbanks Metro Park. One of the hills is specifically for kids 10 and under so that everyone can have a safe, enjoyable experience. No matter when you visit Highbanks, you’ll probably be impressed. It’s just that ...
- Aquarium Adventure. Address: 3649 Fishinger Blvd, Hilliard, OH 43026. Aquarium Adventure is an aquarium store in the Mill Run area of Hilliard. You can get pretty much anything you might need if you’re into aquariums, but even if you’re not, they’re totally welcoming of kids who want to come and look at the thousands of fish that are for sale!
- The Naz Play Place. Address: 4770 Hoover Rd., Grove City, OH 43123. The Naz Play Place is a really great free indoor play area inside the Naz Commons at The Naz Church in Grove City.
- The Ohio State University Airport. Address: 2160 West Case Rd., Columbus, OH 43235. A trip to The Ohio State University Airport is a real treat for kids who love airplanes!
- Battelle Darby Nature Center. Address: 1415 Darby Creek Dr., Galloway, OH 43119. One of our favorite Nature Centers is at Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park!
Oct 27, 2021 · Putt N Play. 4021 Thistlewood Drive, Grove City; 614-594-0077; puttnplayfuncenter.com. Miniature golf is a main attraction at Putt N Play, but the mostly outdoor family fun center also offers batting and soccer cages and an arcade. Golf is $7.50 for adults and $6.50 for kids; batting and soccer cage tokens are $2.
Nov 6, 2020 · Play: CBUS. By Hayleigh Colombo – Staff reporter, Columbus Business First. Nov 6, 2020. A new indoor adventure park featuring ninja courses, a two-story ropes course, climbing walls, a ...
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