Location: Delaware
Top Things to do in Delaware
What to do and see in Delaware, Ohio (OH): The Best Nature & Parks
Delaware is a city in and the county seat of Delaware County, Ohio, United States. Delaware was founded in 1808 and was incorporated in 1816. It is located near the center of Ohio, is about 30 miles (48 km) north of Columbus, and is part of the Columbus, Ohio Metropolitan Area. The population was 34,753 at the 2010 census, while the Columbus-Marion-Chillicothe, OH Combined Statistical Area has 2,002,604 people.
Restaurants in Delaware
1. Deer Haven Preserve
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 17 reviews
Reviewed By rjbmann
Great hiking trails with a water fowl observation area. There is a cozy nature center with exhibits of local wildlife. There is also bird watching windows where you can stay dry and warm while observing all the birds, squirrels, and chipmunks that come to visit.
2. Stratford Ecological Center
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 13 reviews
3. Gallant Woods Preserve
4. Gallant Farm Preserve
5. Alum Creek State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 174 reviews
Reviewed By Toyota1994 - Chicago, United States
Visited Alum Creek State Park in December; not the best time to enjoy all the recreational opportunities, including water sports, available at this State Park. But, I stopped at three salient features of the park- the Beach (campgrounds), the Visitor Center, and the Dam. Each place has its own parking area. Walked on the concrete paved trail in the beach area, and then hiked to the Visitor Center (closed due to the pandemic). Then went to the dam parking area and walked on the paved trail up to the dam. Enjoyed the view of the water flow at the dam. The dam trail continues for about three miles east but it is not paved. Also, there are several unpaved hiking trails both upstream and downstream of the dam, but they were too wet or iced up during my visit. Alum Creek State Park would be well worth the visit when the weather is good to enjoy all the recreational options available at the park.
6. Delaware State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 67 reviews
Reviewed By MyBigTrip - Delaware, United States
This facility is well organized, with swimming, fishing, disc golf, playgrounds and more. If you camp, be sure you lock up your food well, the raccoons enjoyed our eggs, got those right out of the cooler...lol. Kids all enjoyed the stay.
