Metro Parks
Prairie Oaks
Open 6:30 a.m. to dusk
OverviewFacilitiesProgramstab_trails (1K)

Prairie View Picnic Area
Coneflower Trail (south loop) 1.6 miles

1 shelter
 Seats 60
 Restrooms and drinking fountain


Whispering Oaks Picnic Area
Coneflower Trail (north loop) 0.8 miles

1 shelter 
 Seats 60
 Restrooms and drinking fountain


Sycamore Plains Area (off Amity Road)
Sycamore Plains Trail (pets are permitted on this trail) 1 mile
Osage Opening Trail (pets are permitted on this trail) 0.5 miles

3 picnic tables
 Portable restroom
No drinking water in this area


Darby Bend Lakes
2755 Amity Road, Hilliard

2 shelters 
 Each shelter seats 60
 with eight picnic tables
and one grill



Prairie Oaks also offers

Carry In-Carry Out trash program to:
  • Help keep the park clean and beautiful
  • Encourage us to reduce, reuse, and recycle
  • Conserve our valuable natural resources
  • Reduce pests and unpleasant odors