Get Outside in Reynoldsburg, Ohio
Warmer weather means time to spend outdoors getting fresh air and enjoying a little time away. But where should you go? If you’re lucky, you already live somewhere with plenty of outdoor spaces to choose from. At Muirwood Village, our apartments for rent in Reynoldsburg are close to several public parks with plenty of amenities to enjoy. If you want to find some of the best outdoor destinations near Reynoldsburg, then keep reading!
Pickerington Ponds Metro Park is the perfect place for conservation enthusiasts. There are plenty of trails leading past local ponds, wetlands, meadows, and fields. There are also some observation areas so you can stop and watch for some incredible views of local wildlife. This area is particularly great for birdwatching. There are two parking areas that also have public restrooms and nearby picnic areas.
Big Walnut Park has features for nearly every kind of outdoor activity. If you’re looking to exercise, you can find a tennis court, athletic fields, basketball court, and baseball diamonds. For anyone with a dog, there’s also a pet exercise area where your furry friend can run around off-leash. If you want a more relaxing experience, you can stop to fish at the pond or just take a stroll down the lighted walking trail.
This state preserve is a unique place to visit if you want to take a break from the hustle and bustle of urban living. Their website describes it as “perhaps the best remaining complex of buttonbush swamps and vernal pools in central Ohio.” You can take a short, 1-mile hike to enjoy scenes of these swamps, pools, and wildflowers.
If you want to enjoy some stunning views of pine trees, then this is the park for you. It has plenty of forest and fields to wander through. You can enjoy almost 8 miles of trails if you’re in the mood for hiking. If you’re more interested in low-maintenance views, there’s an area where you can visit a playground, picnic area, or dog park close to parking and public restrooms.
This is the park for any water lovers out there. You can enjoy fishing, canoeing, kayaking, and fishing at this park. This park also has some unique natural areas, like prairie land and a natural play area for kids. Enjoy trails, sports fields, and even an amphitheater.
Blacklick Woods Metro Park is one of the most unique metro parks on this list because it has not only picnic areas, walking and biking trails, and great natural scenery but also fitness stations you can stop at, a nature center, and a beautiful golf course. This is the park that truly has it all. It also is part of the Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail. This 12-mile long trail connects Blacklick Woods, Three Creeks Park, and Pickerington Ponds.
Do you want to live close to all this outdoor fun? At Muirwood Village, our apartments in Reynoldsburg, Ohio keep you close to all of these outdoor destinations. In fact, Muirwood Village Apartments is an ideal neighborhood for fans of the outdoors because the last three metro parks on the list are all a 15-minute drive away or less. Our community also features maturely landscaped courtyards so you can find a dose of nature just outside your own front door. Ready to learn more? Give our leasing office a call at (614)-503-4076.