Hours and Info
April 1-September 30: 6:30am-10pm
October 1-March 31: 6:30am-8pm
Phone: 614-949-1078
Reservations: reservations@metroparks.net
Map & Directions
Photo Rachel Black
Trails
Arrowhead
0.7 miles
Easy – Hike, Pets – Natural
Goes through woods and connects to the REI River Trail.
Connector
0.2 miles
Easy – Hike, Pets – Natural
Connects the Overlook and Multipurpose trails.
Mingo
2.5 miles
Easy – Hike, Pets – Natural
Loops around the southern section of the park and runs alongside the Scioto River.
Multipurpose
2 miles
Easy – Hike, Bike, Pets – Paved
Passes through fields and prairies.
Overlook
1.2 miles
Easy – Hike, Pets – Natural
Traverses woods and fields.
REI River
1.8 miles
Easy – Hike, Pets – Natural
Runs alongside the Scioto River, with stepping stones across a creek and an adjacent swinging bridge.
Ridge Top Course
0.3 miles
Easy – Through 3D Archery Course – Natural
(For use by archers only) Runs through the Ridge Top portion of the 3D archery course, with six difficult targets.
Woodland Course
0.3 miles
Easy – Through 3D Archery Course – Natural
(For use by archers only) Runs through the Woodland portion of the 3D archery course, with six targets starting easy and becoming progressively more difficult.
Shelters
Reservable Shelters
The Grove
The Grove Lodge is one of our newest indoor facilities with a large meeting room with beautiful floor to ceiling windows on three sides that overlook the park, a kitchenette, male and female restrooms, central heating and cooling, and an outdoor patio. Hourly reservations available, with hourly rental minimums. For hourly rentals starting on the half hour email info@metroparks.net. *Please note the prices are hourly and this facility requires a security deposit (20 percent of the total rental fee). The entire rental fee, including the security deposit, is due at the time of reservation.
Non-Reservable Shelters
Arrowhead Picnic Area:
Three shelters with grills
Hickory Picnic Area:
One shelter with grills
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
Our 3D archery course has 12 foam animal targets for you to test your archery skills. There is also a traditional archery range. All kinds of bows can be used, but broadhead arrows are not allowed. See BLOG: 3D Archery makes its Bow at Scioto Grove
Backpacking is available along the REI River Trail for those just getting into the sport, as well as those seasoned backpackers who want a quick overnight without having to journey several hours. For additional information and to make a reservation visit SignUpGenius. Backpacking is available every weekend (Friday and Saturday nights), from the first weekend in April through the last weekend in October.
Ride your bike on the 2-mile Multipurpose Trail.
Enjoy canoeing and kayaking on the Scioto River.
North Launch Area: 4994 Jackson Pike, Grove City OH 43123
South Launch Area: 282 Hibbs Road, Lockbourne OH 43137
Bring your discs for a round or two on our 18-hole disc golf course south of Grove Lodge, by the archery course.
Enjoy fishing on our two catch-and-release ponds or on the Scioto River.
PET-FRIENDLY PARK
Scioto Grove is a pet-friendly park. Leashed pets (leash no longer than 6 feet) are welcome in all areas of the park.
The Arrowhead Picnic Area has three shelters, tables and grills. The Hickory Picnic Area has one shelter with tables and grill.
A sledding hill is available for winter fun near to Backpacking Site #2.