dog friendly park

Cox Arboretum MetroPark

Overview: Cox Arboretum MetroPark is rated 4.8/5 from 3345 Google reviews. Visitors say this arboretum offers beautiful flowers, walking trails, a tree tower, and ponds stocked with fish and turtles. Amenities: Reviewers often mention shade and tree cover.

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4.8Google rating

3,345reviews

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4.8(3,345 reviews)

Visitors say this arboretum offers beautiful flowers, walking trails, a tree tower, and ponds stocked with fish and turtles. They also highlight the well-maintained grounds, peaceful atmosphere, and family-friendly environment.

Best for

dogs that need room to run

Quick facts

Address6733 N Springboro Pike, Dayton, OH 45449, USA

Phone(937) 275-7275

City pageKettering

Imported fromDayton, OH, Kettering, OH

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Thomas Russ3 months ago

Superbly maintained, large park. Has a nice mix of paved and unpaved walking trails, including some through forests and tall grass prairies. Nice views from the tower. Visitor's Center could use more displays about local wildlife, especially birds.

Cass Briana month ago

A great place to have lunch and enjoy fresh air. Great place to walk and see all kinds of trees and flowers. There are 3 good size ponds to walk around. More toward summer this place has fun activities for kids to do outdoor gardening and learn about nature. The place also has a public observation tower to climb to see Miamisburg for miles. Very family oriented park.

T K5 months ago

Play area has a lot of uneven rocks and rough ground, which makes it unsafe for kids to run or play. It would be great if the surface could be leveled or made safer for families. Until then, I’d advise parents to be careful when bringing children here.

Ian Cull5 months ago

A beautiful place with shorter and longer walks, so many trees, and a beautiful tower to climb! We got lucky with late fall foliage.

Gavin Brooks11 months ago

Cox Arboretum MetroPark is a truly stunning gem of nature. 🌿 The park offers a peaceful retreat with its beautiful plants, vibrant flowers, and serene lakes and ponds. The winding paths invite you to explore and immerse yourself in the breathtaking natural surroundings. This park is one of the few places where nature truly shines, making it a perfect spot for dog walks and relaxing picnics. The tall treehouse adds an extra layer of magic, providing a spectacular view that enhances the overall beauty of the park. The waterfalls are equally magnificent, adding a calming touch to the already perfect atmosphere. 🌸🌿 Everything about this place is simply beautiful—it's an ideal destination for nature lovers!

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Monday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Tuesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Wednesday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Thursday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Friday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Saturday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM
Sunday: 8:00 AM – 10:00 PM

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