Things To Do | Outdoors
Lace up your tennis shoes and unleash you inner athlete at one of the many sporting activities and park programs that Butler County, Ohio has to offer! From world-class sporting complexes to impressive wildlife parks, and nationally recognized sporting events to scenic hiking trails, there's always something sporty happening in Butler County.
Voice of America Park in West Chester is home to abundant local wildlife, includes six miles of walking and jogging trails, houses athletic fields, and the Wiggly Field Dog Park. While Smith Park in Middletown features playground equipment, picnic tables, grills, baseball diamonds, a seven acre fishing pond, and a number of events throughout the year. You can explore your daredevil side with a lesson in skydiving with Start Skydiving also located in Middletown. Joyce Park is home to attractions including Wake Nation and also hosts nationally recognized events throughout the year.
Go get out and get active at one of the many Butler County sports and recreation facilities!
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Dart Arena
4950 Provident Dr. West Chester OH 45246Location: West Chester
Dart Arena offers an incredible Nerf War experience unlike any other! Grab your very own blaster and get ready to battle it out in their premium Nerf arena! This awesome gaming experience is the perfect destination for birthday parties, and is so much fun to play with friends and family as well!
Disc Golf Course (Miami University)
Miami University Recreational Sports Center Oxford OH 45056Location: Oxford
Try to reach the "green" and put the disc in the "hole" in as few shots as possible. This course features 18 holes of differing distances and difficulties in order to cater to the beginners and the professionals. There are both wooded and open areas throughout the course. Grab your friends for some...
Douglass Park
Minnesota St Middletown OH 45044Location: Middletown
This park is divided into two sections. To the south this park features playground equipment, 3 picnic shelters, grills, picnic tables, garden plots, and the Middletown Community Center. To the north this park features playground equipment, splash pad, tennis court, picnic tables, 1 lighted...
Dowling Park
4600 Sophie Ave. Middletown OH 45042Location: Middletown
Dowling Park features playground equipment, picnic tables, a baseball/softball diamond, and a basketball court. Bring your friends to play your favorite game, bring your dog on a walk, or let your kids enjoy the playground! Have loads of fun enjoying this lovely park!
Dudley Memorial Park
5700 Yankee Rd. Liberty Township OH 45044Location: Liberty Township
Dudley Memorial Park features 7.5 acres of natural, bridged, and mulched hiking trails across an 11.4 acre park. There is a large playground area, charcoal grills, picnic areas, and tons of fishing spots so everyone will be able to find something they enjoy.
Dudley Woods Park
5591 Hankins Rd. Liberty Township OH 45044Location: Liberty Township
Dudley Woods Park encompasses 11.4 acres of natural hiking trails in the woods around the pond, picnic shelter, playground, wildlife watching, and many more family activities. Enjoy native wildlife hiking along Gregory Creek. They have charcoal grills, fishing, and restrooms available. This is a...
Elk Creek MetroPark
5580 Elk Creek Rd Middletown OH 45042Location: Middletown
Elk Creek MetroPark's beautiful natural setting provides views of the wooded hills forming the walls of the creek valley while the open lawn areas of the park serve as recreation space for visitors using the park's 11 covered picnic shelters and three play areas for children. For the horse back...
Fairfield Optimist Park
194 Forest Lake Ln. Fairfield OH 45018Location: Fairfield
The Fairfield Optimist Soccer Association (FOSA) plays its games at the Optimist Park off of River Road in Fairfield, near Hamilton's Joyce park.
Forest Run MetroPark
1810 New London Rd. Hamilton OH 45013Location: Ross Township
This 342-acre scenic preserve includes a creek, woods, a prairie, meadows, and wetlands, all of which provide a diverse habitat for the variety of area wildlife. Soak up the scenic views of Butler County as you enjoy birding, fishing, hiking trails, play areas, and bike trails at Forest Run...
Fort Liberty Playland
6869 Van Gorden Rd. Hamilton OH 45011Location: Liberty Township
Located on Van Gorden Road north of Highway 129, this 7.5 acre park is home to a child's dream come true. A state-of-the-art playground was built in 1999 with the help of Friends of Liberty Parks and Recreation (FLPR) and from community contributions. A large mowed area is great for flying kites...