dog friendly park

Prairie Oaks Metro Park

Overview: Prairie Oaks Metro Park is rated 4.7/5 from 1905 Google reviews. Visitors say this metro park offers scenic walking trails around ponds, a dog beach, and opportunities for fishing in the ponds and Big Darby Creek. Amenities: Reviewers often mention restrooms nearby. Crowd: Reviews describe a sense of community among regular visitors.

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4.7Google rating

1,905reviews

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4.7(1,905 reviews)

Visitors say this metro park offers scenic walking trails around ponds, a dog beach, and opportunities for fishing in the ponds and Big Darby Creek. They also highlight the clean and well-maintained facilities, including restrooms and ample parking.

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social dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowd

Quick facts

Address3225 NE Plain City-Georgesville Rd, West Jefferson, OH 43162, USA

Phone(614) 208-4321

City pageColumbus

Imported fromColumbus, OH

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social dogs and owners who enjoy a regular crowdparktourist attraction6 Google photos1905 reviewsOpen now

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Michelle Lesher7 months ago

This park has the best rangers! Very east to talk with and ask questions. Taking the kids to this park now for over 20 yard and seeing it grow into such a beautiful reserve for our community. There are events all the time to check out for all ages. There is a lot of construction going on.

Leslie Pequignot5 months ago

My dog Sequoia and I go here often. It’s a 10/10 right outside of Columbus. Love that dogs can swim at the dog park freely here 🤍

Alex Deni2 years ago

Amazing park! The trails are easy to follow, and you can really customize how far or long you want to walk. Great for dogs. Awesome sunset views! It's definitely worth the trip. I find it best to park by the dog park area instead of the main, but that's just personal preference.

jake simon7 months ago

Beautiful park - but the experience is ruined by all the off leash untrained dogs that will harass you while walking. And of course the dog poop thoughout the trails. At least I hope it's dog poop hard telling this close to Columbus.

Jenny Ewing9 months ago

Love this place. I come here a few times a week to paddle board. On the smaller side, but very clean. We always see turtles, birds, and fish. The rangers are very involved and seem like they truly care about your safety.

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Monday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Tuesday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Wednesday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Thursday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Friday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Saturday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM
Sunday: 6:30 AM – 8:00 PM

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