About Sharon Woods
Sharon Woods offers a diverse range of outdoor activities suitable for families, including hiking, biking, fishing, and well-designed play areas for children. Its combination of natural beauty, ample facilities, and accessibility makes it an attractive destination for family outings.
What parents should know
Summarized from real visitor reviews.
Best for: Family outings and picnicsBirthday parties or group eventsToddlers to preschoolers: Enjoy play areas and picnic spotsSchool-aged children: Engage in hiking, biking, and fishingAdults: Suitable for jogging, walking, and social gatherings
Why families love it
- Multiple play areas for different age groups
- Clean and stocked bathroom facilities
- Paved and unpaved trails for varied hiking experiences
- Dog-friendly with waste bags provided
- Catch and release fishing lake
- Multiple picnic areas with grills
Insider tips
- Visit early in the day to secure parking
- Bring a picnic to enjoy at one of the many designated areas
- Check the weather before planning your visit as it can get busy on nice days
Good to know before you go
- Visiting during peak hours on weekends
- Going on particularly nice weather days if you dislike crowds
- Limited parking availability on nice days
- Crowded conditions during peak times
- Crowds
- Busy on weekends and nice weather days
- Value
- Entry to the park is free, providing excellent value for access to a variety of outdoor activities without hidden costs.
- Food
- Food and drink allowed in picnic areas
- Accessibility
- Handicap parking available
- Safety
- Clean and stocked restroom facilities
What parents say
"This park is amazing. Plenty of things to do whether you’re an adult or child. They have everything from bike paths to walking paths, a beautiful fishing catch and release lake, and multiple play areas for little ones and older kids as well. They offer lots of picnic areas and park benches, this park has it all. They have a natural play area too. They have walking trails through the woods and ones that are paved so truly something for everyone. It was busy but there’s so many different areas and they each of lots of parking so you shouldn’t have trouble finding a spot. They also have handicap "
a month ago
"I’ve been coming to Sharon Woods for years. I had a blast yesterday fishing, hiking, and enjoying the weather for the first time this year. I would definitely recommend it. The only con was that because it was such a nice day, there was very little parking available. Other than that I would have gave it five stars."
2 weeks ago
"Hiking, biking and general outdoor activity are available here. Plenty of parking and opportunity to gather with friends or just be alone on a nice nature walk. Playgrounds are well designed and the bathroom facilities were clean and stocked. Having lived in Columbus in the past, I knew of Sharon woods but hadn't visited myself. It was a nice morning walk and exercise prior to meeting some folks for brunch. Definitely will hike and exercise there again."
2 months ago
Reviews sourced from public Google data.
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