Parks in Dayton

Downtown Dayton's flagship park along the Great Miami River. A hub for festivals, outdoor concerts, and year-round recreation.

Centered on Eastwood Lake, this park is a favorite for fishing, picnicking, and casual hikes just east of downtown.

A peaceful island park on the Mad River with easy walking trails, butterfly gardens, and scenic river views.

Formal gardens, a Children's Discovery Garden, and woodland trails make this one of the most unique parks in the region.

A west-side gem with a popular disc golf course, fishing ponds, and open meadow trails.

A working organic farm and nature education center on 350 acres of native prairie, woodlands, and wetlands. One of the most peaceful spots in the region.

A stunning 189-acre botanical garden featuring specialty gardens, prairie grasses, mature forests, and one of the largest native Ohio butterfly houses in the region.

The largest park in the Five Rivers system — over 1,900 acres of river bottom land, wooded ravines, open meadows, and a reservoir with camping and fishing.

Rolling wooded terrain perfect for trail running and hiking, with a great sledding hill in winter.

A working 1880s farm surrounded by miles of trails. Incredible for families who want a rural experience close to the city.

A peaceful river park along the Great Miami with miles of paved trails connecting to the regional trail network, scenic meadows, and dense woodlands.

One of the most scenic parks in the region — dramatic limestone gorges, cedar cliffs, and pristine woodland trails.

Hidden gem with a natural swimming hole, waterfall, and scenic creek-side trails through a shaded gorge.

A massive 10,000-acre park with a reservoir lake, sandy beach, camping, and over 43 miles of trails. 30 min south of Dayton.