Archery
Backpacking
Biking

Almost 75 miles of trails are suitable for biking. Bike trails are at these parks:
In addition, biking is allowed on all park roads and on picnic area paths.
Boating

Scioto Audubon has a boat ramp to launch motorized boats onto the Scioto River.
Canoeing/kayaking

Canoeing and kayaking is available at:
In addition, visitors can canoe or kayak on Darby Bend Lakes and Beaver Lake at Prairie Oaks.
Cross-country skiing

Cross-country skiing is available on all trails when ski conditions exist.
Some trails are closed to all activities except cross-country skiing when conditions are suitable, at:
Day Camps

Organized youth groups can reserve day camps at:
Disc Golf

Blendon Woods and Glacier Ridge have an 18-hole disc golf course.
Fishing

Fishing is permitted at:
In addition, kids 15 and younger can fish on ponds at Chestnut Ridge and Slate Run, and adults age 60 and older can fish on Schrock Lake at Sharon Woods.
Fitness
Golfing

Blacklick Woods Golf Courses feature an 18-hole and a 9-hole course, plus a driving range.
Horseback riding

There are bridle trails at:
Ice skating

Battelle Darby Creek and Blendon Woods have ice skating ponds when conditions are suitable.
Mountain biking

Chestnut Ridge features a 9-mile mountain biking trail.
Natural Play Areas

Areas where kids and caregivers can have fun and adventure off-trail are at:
Nature Centers

There are nature centers at:
Nature Preserves

State nature preserves are at
Obstacle Course

Obstacle courses with multiple activity stations at:
Pets

Dog Parks
Dog Swimming Areas
Pet Trails
There are designated pet trails for leashed pets (no longer than six feet) at:
In addition, leashed pets can be walked on park roads and on picnic area paths. Rocky Fork Metro Park also has a short off-leash trail.
Picnicking

Picnic shelters with grills are available free on a first come-first served basis at:
Play Areas

Play areas are available in picnic areas at:
Rock Climbing
Sledding

There are sledding hills at: