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Top 14 locations in Ohio
byTiffany Woods
Live update: Updated July 29, 2021Copy link
Copy link1. Quail Hollow State Park Hartville
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Emy MooreQuail Hollow State Park has plenty of walking trails and picnic areas. The park overall is very well maintained, so you can focus on nature while you're picnicking. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
2. Brandywine Falls
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Joshua KaufmanThe Brandywine Falls in Sagamore Hills is a great place to get away from hustle and bustle. Viewing platforms make it easy to look at the waterfall, and nearby grass and tables make it a great place for a romantic picnic. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
3. Keehner Park West Chester Township
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanKeehner Park is a large, beautiful park hidden in a busy city. There are lots of picnic tables, a playground and a huge amphitheater! You can also take your picnic to free concerts all summer! Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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4. Tuscora Park New Philadelphia
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Joshua KaufmanThis is a small city park with rides for little kids, including a carousel, ferris wheel and trains. They also have pavilions, live show and concession stands. Overall, it’s an affordable, charming and fun picnicking place for families with small children. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
5. Eldean Covered BridgeTroy
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Julia SEldean Covered Bridge spans the beautiful Miami River, and there are grassy spots to picnic on both sides. The river is clean and the scenery is picturesque. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
6. Blue Rock State Park Blue Rock
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SThis is a gorgeous state park with rugged hills and a thick forest, which makes a great setting for a picnic. It also has a beautiful lake, canoeing, camping and trails. There's enough stuff to do to make it a day long trip Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
7. Burr OakGlouster
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SBurr Oak has a large lake with many amenities. It's a quiet and peaceful place with a lot of wooded picnic areas that have tables and grills to barbecue. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
8. Bruckner Nature CenterTroy
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SBruckner Nature Center is in a forest-like location overlooking the Stillwater River. It's quiet, very diverse and perfect for bird watching. It's a fun place to picnic. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
9. Heritage Park Westerville
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Julia SHeritage Park is a smallish park located in Westerville, Ohio, with a huge picnic shelter available for rent. It has a lot of trees and plenty of room for fun activities. There's also a large shelter for groups and a lot of open area to spread out. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
10. Highbanks Metro Park Lewis Center
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:
Tiffany WoodsHighbanks Metro Park has a ton of things to do and see like a scenic river, open fields, woods and more. There are nature trails and shelters, so you can go off the path a little bit to picnic or have a classic on at the tables. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
11. Mount Gilead State Park Mount Gilead
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsMount Gilead State Park is a small state park with walking trails, a lake and picnic areas. It's usually not crowded, and there are lots of birds to watch. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
12. Malabar Farm State Park multiple
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsFeaturing lakefront and estuary parks, the entire park is in the urban area. I particularly like the western Rocky River as it nears Lake Erie because it has been geologically stable for millions of years and therefore has carved a cliff of several hundred feet almost to the lake. The presence of wildlife and the ability to go birding or fishing, makes it a fun spot to picnic. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
13. Malabar Farm State Park Lucas
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsIf you want a quiet, secure place to picnic near a nice fishing pond, this is it. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
14. Dillon State Park Nashport
PEOPLE ARE SAYING:Tiffany WoodsDillon State Park has several locations that are great for picnicking. It's easy to get to and it usually isn't crowded unless you go to the beach location. Great fishing as well as beautiful scenery; there is a large lake, scenic overlook, and a dam with spillway. Source: https://www.thepicnicworld.com/best-picnic-spots/
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