What to do and see in Springfield, Ohio (OH): The Best Nature & Parks

September 26, 2021 Flossie Demartino

Rich with history and looking to the future, Springfield is a lively Midwestern city with all of the charm of a small town and the amenities of a larger city. Its past, dating to as early as 700 B.C. with ancient First Nations settlements, is preserved in artifacts, village sites, the new Heritage Center Museum - once the Springfield City Hall - and historic buildings along the National Road. Springfield's artistic trailblazers are celebrated in the city's theaters, dance venues and galleries.
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1. Little Miami Scenic Trail

Springfield, OH http://www.littlemiamibiketrail.com
Excellent
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4.5 based on 98 reviews

Little Miami Scenic Trail

Used by hikers, bikers and horseback riders, this scenic trail is part of an 80-mile trail network extending from eastern Cincinnati to Buck Creek State Park.

Reviewed By JayneT567 - Cuyahoga Falls, United States

Cycling the LMST is great. The surface is paved and the terrain is flat. You can ride to bike friendly towns mostly under 30 miles.

2. George Rogers Clark Park

936 S Tecumseh Rd, Springfield, OH 45506-4238 +1 937-882-6000 http://www.clarkcountyparks.org
Excellent
72%
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4.5 based on 43 reviews

George Rogers Clark Park

Reviewed By PJAveryVermont - New Albany, United States

Such a beautiful park to spend a few hours at. Ample things to do for the entire family. We enjoyed the Woodland Indian Village, exploring the different type of buildings that were found in an Indian village. Not only did we enjoy the village, but the trails as well. Trails were easily marked and were suitable for all ages. We enjoyed the trail that to took us to the waterfall just above Hosterman Lake. Highly recommend this place if you enjoy the outdoors for hiking and picnicking. Or looking to learn how local Indians lived and took care of the land. Want to return when the nearby interpretive center and historical house are opened (closed due to COVID)

3. Snyder Park

Snyder Park Road Snyder Park Road and US Highway 40, Springfield, OH 45503 http://www.ntprd.org/Park/Snyder_Park.html
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4.5 based on 24 reviews

Snyder Park

4. Gallagher Fen State Nature Preserve

4709 Old Columbus Rd, Springfield, OH 45502-8874 http://naturepreserves.ohiodnr.gov/gallagherfen
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Gallagher Fen State Nature Preserve

5. Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve

2710 Dayton-Springfield Road, Springfield, OH 45506-1747 +1 937-882-6000 [email protected] http://www.clarkcountyparks.org/
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4.5 based on 2 reviews

Mad River Gorge & Nature Preserve

The recently opened Mad River Gorge + Nature Preserve offers some of the finest natural climbing cliffs in the Midwest ascending to nearly 50 feet! The Access Fund and Ohio Climbers Coalition partnered with the Clark County Park District to develop this exciting new natural area. The Gorge also offers scenic hiking trails and access to the Mad River.

6. Buck Creek State Park

1901 Buck Creek Ln, Springfield, OH 45502-8876 +1 937-322-5284 http://www.buckcreekstatepark.org
Excellent
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4.0 based on 135 reviews

Buck Creek State Park

Reviewed By BriTriWags - Marco Island, United States

Love near by and love to drive this park at dusk to see the wildlife. Never a disappointment. Very serene and something for everyone. Fishing at the marinA, beach area, cabins and camping, boating and jet skiing. Seeing more people playing frisby golf. Very well maintained. So fortunate to have this place in our community.

7. Rei Lakes

3785 Crabill Rd, Springfield, OH 45502-9332 http://www.reilakes.com/
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4.0 based on 8 reviews

Rei Lakes

8. C.J. Brown Dam & Reservoir

2630 Croft Rd, Springfield, OH 45503-2515 http://wildlife.ohiodnr.gov/cjbrownreservoir
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5.0 based on 12 reviews

Reviewed By laurelboo - Tipp City, United States

Our daughter, son-in-law and four of our grandkids live in Springfield, Ohio and we often visit this beautiful Lake. It makes us proud to live and play in Ohio.

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