Blacklick Woods Metro Park

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A hungry raccoon in Blacklick Park
Blacklick Woods Metro Park is a 643-acre park in Columbus, Ohio. Blacklick Woods is the oldest of the Metro Columbus Parks, and has been one of the most popular Ohio parks since it opened in 1948. It includes the Walter A. Tucker Nature Preserve, a swamp designated a National Natural Landmark.

Outdoor adventure opportunities in Blacklick Woods Metro Park include Ohio hiking, biking or jogging on the more than 6 miles of trails, cooking out at the picnicking facilities, or doing some Ohio cross-country skiing. Blacklick also offers meeting facilities, a nature Center and restrooms.

The 100-acre beech-maple forest in Blacklick Woods Metro Park is one of the least disturbed woodlands in Central Ohio, and is home to Ohio wildlife like foxes, meadow vole and white-tailed deer. Seasonal ponds are home to abundant aquatic and plant life and migrating waterfowl.