Photo John Bonnett
Trails
Alum Creek Greenway
24.5 miles
Easy – Hike, Bike, Pets – Paved – ADA
Runs alongside Alum Creek and crosses a 300-foot bridge below the confluence of the Alum, Big Walnut and Blacklick creeks. Continues north to Westerville.
Blacklick Creek Greenway
16 miles
Easy – Hike, Bike, Pets – Paved
Connects three Metro Parks and several small parks from Reynoldsburg to Groveport.
Bluebell
1 mile
Moderate – Hike – Dirt
Runs alongside Blacklick Creek with a view of the confluence of Blacklick, Big Walnut and Alum creeks.
Confluence
1 mile
Moderate – Hike – Dirt
Runs alongside Alum Creek with a view of the confluence, passing giant sycamores, cottonwoods and American elms.
Evergreen
0.5 miles
Easy – Hike, Pets – Grass, dirt and boardwalk
Goes through a white pine tree grove and loops around the natural play area.
Heron Pond
0.6 miles
Easy – Hike, Bike, Pets – Paved
Loops around Heron Pond.
Madison Mills
0.2 miles
Easy – Hike, Bike, Pets – Paved
Short loop around a play area for kids.
Sycamore Fields and Smith Farm
1.2 miles
Easy – Hike, Bike, Pets – Paved
Loops around athletic fields, with a spur that crosses the Alum Creek Greenway and leads to Smith Farm.
Turtle Pond
0.4 miles
Easy – Hike, Pets – Gravel
Loops around Turtle Pond.
Shelters
Non-Reservable Shelters
Shelter House
- Enclosed on three sides
- Seating 16
- Grills
- Fishing in Turtle Pond
- Access to paved Blacklick Creek Greenway Trail (16 miles), pets permitted
- Access to paved Alum Creek Greenway Trail (24.5 miles), pets permitted
- 0.5-mile pet trail (unimproved)
- 1-mile nature trail (primitive or unimproved trail)
- Playground
Non-reservable shelters are available free to use on a first-come, first-served basis. Shelters are available when the park opens at 6:30am and can be retained while someone from your party remains at the shelter.
Activities
Alum Creek Greenway: 24.5 miles
Blacklick Creek Greenway: 16 miles
Heron Pond Trail: 0.6 miles
Madison Mills Trail: 0.2 miles
Sycamore Fields & Smith Farm Trails: 1.2 miles
Turtle Pond Trail: 0.4 miles
On Alum Creek (access) leading to Big Walnut Creek (exit).
At Heron Pond and Turtle Pond and on the creeks.
A 12-acre area with a pine forest for kids and caregivers to have fun and adventure in nature. Go to the Confluence Trails Area and look for the entry sign on the right.
PET TRAILS
Alum Creek Greenway: 24.5 miles
Blacklick Creek Greenway: 16 miles
Evergreen Trail: 0.5 miles
Heron Pond Trail: 0.6 miles
Madison Mills Trail: 0.2 miles
Sycamore Fields & Smith Farm Trails: 1.2 miles
Turtle Pond Trail: 0.4 miles
Domesticated dogs and cats are also permitted in picnic areas, parking lots and on roadways. Pets shall be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
DOG PARK
A 4-acre dog park in the Sycamore Fields Area is managed by City of Columbus Recreation and Parks (3066 Spangler Road, Groveport)
A shelter in the Confluence Trails Area with tables, grills and play equipment. Free and available for all to use on a first-come first-served basis.