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!
Oakwood Park
1 Jupiter Ct. Fairfield OH 45014Oakwood Park is 23 acres and is surprisingly secluded: an unexpected treat to first-time visitors. They offer basketball courts, ball diamonds, and soccer fields as well as plenty of open room to run and play. There is also a shelter, picnic facilities, and a playground! Everyone can enjoy this park...
Oxford Community Park
6801 Fairfield Rd. Oxford OH 45056Oxford Community Park is a 113 acre park that features 4 lighted baseball/softball fields, basketball courts, volleyball court, and soccer fields. There are also walking and biking paths, and natural areas! This park is beautiful and a great place for families and friends to gather together!
Oxford Skate Park
6025 Fairfield Rd. Oxford OH 45056Geared for beginner and intermediate level skaters, the park was created for the use of skateboards and in-line skating. This is a great park for those who are wanting to learn how to skate and improve their skills!
Paintball Country
5110 Lesourdsville West Chester Rd. Liberty Township OH 45011Looking for some fast-paced action? Paintball Country at Niederman Family Farm is the perfect place for you! Paintball Country is the largest paintball facility in the tri-state, and features two-story fort fields, 10 different playing fields, speed ball, and woods. Your group is sure to have a...
Pater Wildlife Area
5351 Reily Millville Rd. Reily Township OH 45013Pater Wildlife Area located in Reily Township is a 192 acre Ohio Department of Natural Resources wildlife area. The wooded park has hiking trails, and is a great bird watching spot. Enjoy a nice stroll and view of streams, crops, and woods!
Point Pleasant Park
2001 Resor Rd. Fairfield OH 45014Located in Fairfield on Resor Road at Windermere Lane, Point Pleasant Park has a variety of amenities. This 10 acre park features a shelter, basketball courts, biking and walking trails, and a soccer field. Point Pleasant Park is also home to the Cincinnati Dockers Austrian Rules Football Club...
Rentschler Forest MetroPark
5701 Reigart Rd. Fairfield OH 45011With almost 400 acres, the Rentschler Forest Preserve and Miami-Erie Canal includes about a half-mile frontage along the Great Miami River, acres of woodland, remnants of the old Miami-Erie Canal, a prehistoric Indian earthwork, a reconstructed wetland, and ample opportunities for a wide variety of...
Reserves Park
5119 Grandin Ridge Dr. Liberty Township OH 45011Reserves Park is the perfect place to recharge and enjoy the day in the great outdoors. Walk or bike along their pathways, hike the nature trail, enjoy a rousing round of Disc Golf on their course, fish in the pond, and more.
Shaffer's Run Park
6485 Vonnie Vale Ct. Fairfield Township OH 45011Shaffer's Run Park is located in Fairfield Township, and features playgrounds for little to big kids, a shelter, tennis and pickleball courts, basketball hoops, walking paths, and restrooms. Your pups will love the park's dog park, with areas for both small and large dogs.
Silvoor Biological Sanctuary
910 Silvoor Ln. Oxford OH 45056Silvoor Biological Sanctuary at Miami University is home to an easy 0.3 mile hiking trail and an extensive wildflower garden with over 60 species on display! Attend one of the planned wildflower walks each spring to get up close and personal with flowers, songbirds, and other wildlife!