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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.

Veterans Park

20 New London Rd. Hamilton OH 45013
Location: Hamilton

Veterans Park is a community recreation facility featuring 3 baseball/softball diamonds, public restrooms, and shelters available for rent. There is also a playground and even a dog park for faithful furry friends! Veterans Park offers plenty of recreational activities for everyone, both active and...

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Village Green Park

301 Wessel Dr. Fairfield OH 45014
Location: Fairfield

Village Green Park, with its beautiful fountains, sculptures and amphitheater, is one of Fairfield's premier venues for community events and is home to a popular summer concert series and numerous festivals. Let the kids get their energy out at the playground while you lounge in the gazebo!

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Voice of America MetroPark

7850 VOA Park Dr. West Chester OH 45069
Location: West Chester

Voice of America Park was formerly known as the Voice of America Bethany Relay Station until broadcasts ceased in 1994. Now the Voice of America Park is home to a variety of grassland bird species and other wildlife. The site also features miles of walking/jogging trails, premier athletic fields and...

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Wake Nation

201 Joe Nuxhall Way Fairfield OH 45014
Location: Fairfield

Wake Nation in Fairfield, Ohio is the only cable wake park in the region. No boat, no problem! Check out Wake Nation for the perfect place where you can wakeboard, wakeskate, water-ski and kneeboard all without a boat! Featuring a cable system suspended 30 ft above a 10 acre lake that can tow up to...

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Walking Trail at Miami University Middletown

4200 North University Blvd. Middletown OH 45042
Location: Middletown

Stroll through the beautiful wooded areas on the campus of Miami University Middletown. This 1.5 mile loop trail is great for hiking, birding, and walking, and is very serene. Bring your furry friend for a change of scenery!

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Wetlands Park

6950 LeSourdsville West Chester Rd. Hamilton OH 45011
Location: Liberty Township

The Wetlands Park is a 42-acre park featuring nature trails through wetland and wooded areas, native wildlife, and bird watching. They have four unique ponds and so many different habitats for wildlife!

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Woodsdale Regional Park

1917 Woodsdale Rd. Trenton OH 45067
Location: Trenton

This park features picnic sites, hiking trails, and outdoor education features. It is 119 acres of pure beauty situated next to the Great Miami River. A portion of Elk Creek also resides here! Stop by this lovely park for some refreshing time spent in nature.

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