The best parks & outdoor spots in Westerville

“This large public green space features a track, a basketball court, a playground & ball fields.”

“Metro park for biking, sledding and hiking, featuring a waterfall, playgrounds, and more.”

“City park featuring a pedestrian tunnel.”

“Riverfront spot offering boating, trails, nature preserves, lighted woods & a disc-golf course.”

“City park with skyline views surrounded by Victorian homes & featuring a playground & tennis.”

“Park with scenic river views, picnic tables, and a splash pad, as well as an event venue.”

“City park with a playground, picnic tables, and a basketball court, as well as a trail.”

“Wooded, family-friendly park featuring playgrounds and sporting areas, plus a pond for fishing.”

“Wetland area with university research center, trails & an observation pavilion, open to the public.”

“Public green space with basketball & tennis courts as well as a pool & a recreation center.”

“Monument-filled green space along the Scioto River with a playground and paths.”

“Kid-friendly green space with picnic tables and a play area.”

“Hiking area with a rope bridge and a kid-friendly trail, plus picnic facilities and a restroom.”

“Popular, 643-acre park featuring wooded trails, wildlife sightings, picnic areas & other activities.”

“Sprawling playground featuring a roller slide, a musical board and a baseball field.”

“City park offering a playground, walking trails, picnic tables, and a waterfall.”

“With the Scioto Mile Fountain right there and a riverfront stage that keeps free fitness classes and live music rolling, Bicentennial Park is the midweek reset you forgot you needed. Grab a friend, breathe a little, and let the city soundtrack do the rest this week.”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 7, 2026

“Pastime Park is perfect when you want fresh air without a big production, with tent and RV camping, a peaceful walking path, a disc golf course and the aquatic center to cool off. Low key vibes, high payoff for a weeknight reset or quick weekend.”

From the Delaware newsletter, August 21, 2026

“Fenced park featuring a splash pad plus an ice rink in the colder months.”

“If your week needs a low-stress reset, Blackburn Park delivers with hoops, a futsal court, tennis courts that double for pickleball, a sprayground for cooling off, and a solid playground for the kids. Plus a community garden and an open air shelter make it an easy Near East hang.”

From the Columbus newsletter, August 14, 2026

“Village Green Park is your easy win this week. Let the kids go wild at the splash pad while you decompress at the solar pavilion that powers the Municipal Building, then linger for a simple picnic and actually finish a conversation.”

From the Delaware newsletter, August 13, 2026