Springfield
Top Adventures in Springfield
Disc Golf at Snyder Park
4.0
This course, sponsored by Hazy Shade, is not for beginners! It is for disc golfers who have some experience and are willing to challenge themselves and live on the edge. Almost every hole has a water hazard, with several of them being in spots tha...
Climb at Mad River Gorge
1 mi
Just a short hike down from the parking lot lies a half mile of cliffside full of climbing opportunities! Plenty of variety for different skill levels, although someone in your group will need to lead climb to set up the route first. There are hoo...
Stroll along the Dam at the CJ Brown Reservoir
3.0
1.2 mi
This walk is safe, open, flat and perfect for getting some exercise with a view! The dam is 1.2 miles round trip, and open for a variety of activities - walking, jogging, biking, skateboarding, and rollerblading! At the far end of the dam is a l...
Hike the Stone's Throw Trail
4.0
0.8 mi
This 0.4 trail is tiny but mighty! It is hidden up the hill from the CJ Brown Reservoir Visitor Center, and leads down a small wooded path to a less accessed part of the lake. This is a common spot for birdwatching, and a favorite place for Spri...
Swim at Buck Creek SP
4.0
Officially opened in 1975, Buck Creek State Park is home to a 2,120 acre lake with 1,896 acres of land consisting of forests, meadows, a beach, and two dams.
On a warm summer day, this beach is the place to be! Plenty of free parking and plenty of...
Explore the History of George Rogers Clark Park
5.0
The George Rogers Clark Park has over 6 miles of nature hiking trails as well as a fishing pond. There are large A-frames at several points in the park to set up for the afternoon and grill some hotdogs, and plenty of field space to lay out some b...
Float the Mad River near Springfield
4.0
This section is perfect for the beginner river adventurer or a family with little ones. It is only 2.5 miles long, and is extremely calm and pretty. Depending on river levels and speed, it should take around 60-90 minutes to complete (kayak/canoe)...
Visit the Tecumseh Sunflower Field
4.0
If you're driving along US 68 towards Yellow Springs, Ohio in early September, you just may be lucky enough to come upon the Tecumseh Sunflower Field in full bloom! You only have about two-three weeks where the flowers will be bright, happy and a...
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2630 Croft Road
Cj Brown Dam And Reservoir Dam Site (Oh)
Overview
C.J. Brown Reservoir is located in west-central Ohio, two miles northeast of Springfield; thirty-five miles northeast of Dayton,...
Waynesville, Ohio
Caesar Creek Lake
Overview
Caesar Creek Lake is located in southwest Ohio, centered between Dayton, Cincinnati and Columbus. Visitors flock to Caesar Creek...
Williamsport, Ohio
Deer Creek Lake Day Use
Overview
Deer Creek Lake Day Use Area is located just below the dam at Deer Creek Lake, 35 miles southwest of Columbus, Ohio. The lake pr...
Galena, Ohio
Alum Creek Below Dam Area
Overview
Alum Creek Lake is located in Delaware County, Ohio, just 30 minutes north of Columbus. The lake provides an ideal location for ...