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🧗 Outdoor Adventures for Kids in New Albany, OH

3 hiking, farms, nature centers, and outdoor adventure spots rated and reviewed by families.

Activities & Venues in New Albany

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Inniswood Metro Gardens park in Westerville, OH🌳 Park
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4.8(3,410)$5 mi · Westerville

Inniswood Metro Gardens offers 123 acres of botanical beauty where kids can run free on meandering trails, discover fairy garden installations, and explore themed garden spaces from herb gardens to rock gardens. The wide-open lawns are perfect for picnics and letting little ones burn energy while parents enjoy the peaceful surroundings and stunning seasonal blooms.

🕑 1.5-3 hours
Big Walnut Trail park in Gahanna, OH🧗 Adventure
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4.6(41)Free5 mi · Gahanna

Big Walnut Trail offers families a beautiful, paved multi-use path perfect for introducing kids to outdoor adventures in a safe, accessible environment. This scenic trail winds through Gahanna's parks and nature areas, making it ideal for family bike rides, nature walks, scavenger hunts, and spotting local wildlife along the creek. With connections to multiple parks and playgrounds, you can easily turn a simple trail outing into an all-day adventure.

🕑 1-3 hours depending on distance covered and park stops
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Geroux Herb Gardens at Creekside offers a delightful sensory experience for families, with themed garden beds bursting with fragrant herbs that kids can smell and learn about. The educational signage makes it easy to turn a peaceful stroll into an interactive nature lesson, while the beautiful landscaping provides a calming backdrop perfect for young explorers to discover different plants and insects.

🕑 30-60 minutes

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