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Highbanks Metro Park
Lewis Center Metro Park with Big Meadows playgrounds, natural play areas, and short paved paths.
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Why Highbanks Metro Park why was this picked
Highbanks gives toddlers two picnic areas built for running around: Oak Coves and Big Meadows both pair large playfields with playground equipment and ADA accessible restrooms. The park also lists natural play areas and a nature center, which is open 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. from October through March. A paved trail passes meadows and playfields, so a stroller can skip the 2.3-mile gravel Overlook route. The entrance is at 9466 Columbus Pike in Lewis Center.
- Playgrounds and 15-acre Natural Play Areas
- Short paved paths for strollers
- Lewis Center Metro Parks destination on US 23
Know before you go
Highbanks Metro Park in Lewis Center ranks fifth on our best outdoor activities for toddlers list for Big Meadows and Oak Coves playgrounds plus Natural Play Areas. Short paved paths keep strollers moving without a cliff-rim hike. A sledding hill for ages 10 and under stretches winter visits.
Nature Center programs add optional indoor time. Confirm phone lines at (614) 906-3149 for park questions and (614) 846-9962 for the Nature Center.
- Parking
- Lots off Columbus Pike (US 23 N) in Lewis Center.
- Reservations
- Shelters book through Metro Parks; playgrounds open access.
- Tip
- Use Big Meadows playgrounds and Natural Play Areas for toddlers; save long rim trails for older hikers.
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