Alum Creek is a large 4,630-acre park in central Ohio just a short drive from Columbus and a popular spot where families like to spend a hot weekend.
The main attraction is a cool blue artificial lake, a boater’s and fishermen heaven, but the rolling green fields that surround the lake are perfect for all sorts of other activities for kids and adults.
The fishermen can spend a day in quiet coves surrounded by steep shale cliffs while kids and sun-worshipers can have fun on the largest inland beach in Ohio. There is a campground for those who want to spend the night, and it has a boat launch ramp, a playground, its own beach, and a nature center. There is even a dog park with a doggies’ own swim beach.
Alum Creek, 3615 S Old State Rd, Delaware, OH 43015-9455, Phone: 740-548-5992
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