Butler County Outdoors
Glorious time in the outdoors is the perfect way to relax and unwind or find a little adventure. Whether you're looking for a serene escape or high-flying thrills, there are so many outdoor things to do in Southwest Ohio. Here you'll find a list of our top picks for a day outside.
Indian Creek MetroPark
3800 Indian Creek Rd. Oxford OH 45056Indian Creek Preserve is 135 acres of beautiful wooded hillsides. This park features abundant wildlife, native trees, wildflowers, and the Indian Mound Trail. Check out the scenic banks of Indian Creek and step back in time by exploring historical sites!
Jacot Park
4501 Grand Ave. Middletown OH 45044Located off of Tarrimore Circle, this park features playground equipment, picnic tables, a .81mi walking trail and AK Soccer Fields. Grab some friends and get to this beautiful park to play your favorite games!
Joyce Park
25 Joe Nuxhall Way Hamilton OH 45014Joyce Park features a variety of sporting facilities including soccer fields, baseball fields, and more. With 313 acres of land, there's something for everyone to do here! Enjoy the bike path, play on the playgrounds, or rent out a picnic shelter with friends! This is one of the best parks Hamilton...
Keehner Park
7211 Barret Rd. West Chester OH 45069Keehner Park features 123 acres of natural beauty and also provides visitors with a glimpse into history. The park features the Cabin in the Clearing, circa 1833 that has been reconstructed by volunteers. Other fun features of Keehner Park include an outdoor amphitheater, hiking trails, picnic...
Lake Butler
7505 West Chester Rd. West Chester OH 45069Fishing fans this is the place for you! Lake Butler is a hassle free fully stocked pay lake. You can win jackpots on Catfish and Carp. There is an on-site bait and tackle shop for all your fishing needs, and shelters are available for relaxing around the lake. Grab a bite to eat at the on-site...
Lake Liberty
7308 Linn Rd. Liberty Township OH 45044Lake Liberty is a great place for beginner and experienced fishers to cast their lines. Grab a rod and live bait from the tackle shop and enjoy catch and release fishing. Bring a friend and catch the biggest fish here!
Lefferson Park
2159 Breiel Blvd. Middletown OH 45044This 23 acre park features playground equipment, picnic tables, a four-diamond softball complex, basketball court, and 16 pickleball courts including 10 lighted ones. Enjoy this beautiful park full of amenities in Middletown.
Liberty Park
6757 Yankee Rd. Liberty Township OH 45044Liberty Park is a 16.5 acre-park featuring 2.2 acres of natural land, with almost 1 mile of paved path around and through the park. This Liberty Township park also has two picnic shelters and playgrounds. Come take a walk, run, or bike through Liberty Park, or enjoy a picnic with friends.
Lindenwald Park
700 Minor Ave. Hamilton OH 45015Featuring playgrounds, open spaces, and beautiful trees, this park in Hamilton is a great place to spend time with family and friends. Enjoy the volleyball court or bask in the sun while taking in the nature surrounding you!
Line Hill Mound MetroPark
3620 Hamilton Middletown Rd Hamilton OH 45011The Line Hill Mound MetroPark provides access to the 1.2-mile Earthworks Trail. It includes two main trails, the more forested Pond Trail and the Mound Trail which is more fields and scrub.