When it comes to parks, Ohio is home to some pretty unique ones. (Be sure to check out this kayak park.) Tucked away in a shopping plaza in Gahanna, there’s a little-known waterfall park that features the perfect blend of adventure and modernity. It’s surrounded by natural beauty and boardwalk trails, but it’s just minutes away from patio dining and plenty of shopping.

Here’s why Creekside Park in Gahanna is worth its own day trip:

Nestled alongside Big Walnut Creek, this one-of-a-kind park and plaza is a true hidden gem for visitors and a beloved best kept secret by locals.

OhioTea/Trip Advisor You’ll find it at 123 Mill St., Gahanna, OH 43230. It’s adjacent to Creekside Plaza.

Creekside Park features several manmade waterfalls and fountains that make a stroll here downright picture perfect.

mszymko/Trip Advisor You can even cool your feet off in the summer months when the heat is just a little too much.

Along the park’s walking path, there are several shops and restaurants to keep you busy.

Rebecca M/Trip Advisor For more information about the Creekside District and its attractions, click here.

Attached to the waterfall portion of the park, there are 5 acres of boardwalk trails that wind through the woods, adding the perfect touch of nature.

196ramalingamm/Trip Advisor It’s like a little escape right next to city life.

You can even take a kayak down Big Walnut Creek or rent paddle boats. It’s also the perfect place to indulge in some fishing on a lazy afternoon.

mszymko/Trip Advisor During the summer months, festivals also take place in the area, including the annual Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival and the Creekside Live Summer Concert Series.

Many of the restaurants bordering Creekside Park feature patio dining. Take a minute to enjoy some dinner or a delicious lunch while you’re here.

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Creekside Park is located at 123 Mill St., Gahanna, OH 43230. Have you ever been here before? If so, we want to know what your experience was like!

OhioTea/Trip Advisor

You’ll find it at 123 Mill St., Gahanna, OH 43230. It’s adjacent to Creekside Plaza.

mszymko/Trip Advisor

You can even cool your feet off in the summer months when the heat is just a little too much.

Rebecca M/Trip Advisor

For more information about the Creekside District and its attractions, click here.

196ramalingamm/Trip Advisor

It’s like a little escape right next to city life.

During the summer months, festivals also take place in the area, including the annual Creekside Blues & Jazz Festival and the Creekside Live Summer Concert Series.

For more waterfall attractions in Ohio, check out our previous article: The Breathtaking Waterfall Restaurant In Ohio Where The View Is As Good As The Food.

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