Forest park trails in Delaware, Ohio

Scioto Township Park and Nature Area is a beautiful outdoor space located at 4363 Marysville Road in Delaware, Ohio, United States. This park offers a tranquil escape from the hustle and bustle of city life, with sprawling green spaces, walking trails, and scenic views of nature. Visitors can enjoy picnicking, birdwatching, and exploring the diverse plant and animal life that calls this park home. Whether you're looking for a peaceful retreat or a fun day out with family and friends, Scioto Township Park and Nature Area is the perfect destination for nature lovers of all ages.

Gallant Farm, located at 2150 Buttermilk Hill Road in Delaware, Ohio, is a park that offers visitors a glimpse into life on a Depression-era farm. The farm includes a farmhouse with period furnishings, a historic barn, a granary, machine shed, barnyard, demonstration crop fields, vegetable garden, orchard, and pond. Visitors can interact with costumed interpreters as they go about their daily chores, such as plowing fields, tending the garden, and cooking on a wood-burning stove. The farm was purchased in 2003 with funds from the CleanOhio Fund and offers a variety of programs and special events throughout the year. Visitors can learn about preserving produce, making sausage, preparing the garden for planting, and cooking on a wood stove. Special events include Maple Syrup Time, an Antique Tractor Show, Music under the Paper Moon, and Winter Evening on the Farm.