One of the first parks in the district, the forests and amenities of Goodyear Heights Metro Park tell its nearly 100 year history. The 400-acre park offers open space for fishing, hiking, skiing, picnicking, and a wildlife-attracting marsh.
The Akron Zoo is a non-profit zoo located just west of downtown in Akron, Ohio. The zoo sits on 77-acre (31 ha) of which 35-acre (14 ha) are occupied with by habitats, amenities, and support. The Akron Zoo is home to over 1,000 animals representing over 100 different species.
Buckeye Pheasant Hunting Preserve is Ohio’s premier pheasant hunting destination, offering guided hunts and over 195 acres of prime highland bird habitat. Head to Buckeye Pheasant Ranch for some of the best guided birding in Southwest Ohio. They offer guided highland hunts, hounds and gear, and some of the best bird dogs.
Part of the Twin Valley Conservation Corridor, Germantown MetroPark is your gateway to a wilderness adventure. Discover the largest areas of old-growth forest within Montgomery County, creating some of the best habitats for wildlife. From tall trees to water-carved ravines, colorful prairies and meadows to the scenic Twin Creek corridor, this park traverses some of the region’s most beautiful landscape.
Montgomery County is in the southwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. At the 2020 census, the population was 537,309. The county seat is Dayton. There are 24 cities in Montgomery County, Ohio.
Located in Salem, OH, near the Pennsylvania border, Quaker City Motorsports Park stands as Ohio’s premier motorsports destination, offering high-speed thrills, adrenaline-pumping action, and unforgettable experiences. The park is a 1/4-mile IHRA drag racing facility, as well as a mile long karting and autocross track.
Mahoning County is located in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 228,614. Its county seat and largest city is Youngstown. The county is named after the Mahoning River and was formed on March 1, 1846.
Hamilton County is located in the southwestern corner of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 830,639, making it the third-most populous county in Ohio. The county seat and most populous city is Cincinnati.
Summit County is an urban county located in the northeast region of the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 540,428. Its county seat and largest city is Akron. It was named Summit County because the highest elevation on the Ohio and Erie Canal is in the county.
Franklin County is a county in the U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 1,323,807, making it the most populous county in Ohio. Most of its land area is taken up by its county seat, Columbus, the state capital and most populous city in Ohio.
Toledo is a city in Lucas County, Ohio, United States, and its county seat. It is located at the western end of Lake Erie along the Maumee River. Toledo is the fourth-most populous city in Ohio, with a population of 270,871 at the 2020 census.
Battelle Darby Creek features 7,358 acres of forest, prairies and wetlands. It stretches along 13 miles of the Big and Little Darby creeks, both State and National Scenic Rivers. Besides the areas surrounding the creeks, there are also over 1,600 acres of restored wetlands and prairies. Bison have been reintroduced to the park and roam freely within two enclosed pastures.
Lucas County is a county located in the northwestern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. It is bordered to the east by Lake Erie, and to the southeast by the Maumee River, which runs to the lake. As of the 2020 census, the population was 431,279. Its county seat and largest city is Toledo, located at the mouth of the Maumee River on the lake.
Cuyahoga County is a large urban county located in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio. The county seat and most populous city is Cleveland. As of the 2020 census, its population was 1,264,817, making it the second-most populous county in the state.
Lorain is a city in Lorain County, Ohio. It is located in Northeast Ohio on Lake Erie, at the mouth of the Black River about 25 miles (40 km) west of Cleveland. It had a population of 65,211 at the 2020 census. It is the most populous city in Lorain County. Lorain, Ohio, is known as “The International City” because the city is home to over 70 different nationalities.
Stark County is a county located in the northeastern part of U.S. state of Ohio. As of the 2020 census, the population was 374,853. Its county seat is Canton. Stark County is nationally recognized for serving as the location of the NFL Professional Football Hall of Fame.
Lorain County is a county in the northeastern part of the U.S. state of Ohio As of the 2020 census, the population was 312,964. Its county seat is Elyria, and its largest city is Lorain. Lorain County is part of the Cleveland, OH Metropolitan Statistical Area. The county is home to Oberlin College.
Carlisle is the largest of the Lorain County Metro Parks, encompassing 1,917 acres when included with Forest Hills Golf Course which lies at the northeastern end. Carlisle Reservation also offers a large variety of events and activities throughout the year, and is home to the administrative offices for the entire park system.
Canton is a city in Stark County, Ohio, and its county seat. It had a population of 70,872 at the 2020 census. Canton is best known as the home of the Pro Football Hall of Fame and the birthplace of the National Football League. Explore museums, shopping, dining, events, and family fun.
The Children's Museum of Cleveland, established in 1981, is located in Cleveland, Ohio. Originally in University Circle, it relocated to its current site, a renovated Victorian mansion, in November 2017 after significant renovations costing over $10 million.
