Battelle Darby Creek Metro Park

Category: Park in Galloway, Ohio

Address: 1775 Darby Creek Dr, Galloway, OH 43119, USA

Phone: +16143706254

Opening hours

Sunday: 6:30AM–10PM

Monday: 6:30AM–10PM

Tuesday: 6:30AM–10PM

Wednesday: 6:30AM–10PM

Thursday: 6:30AM–10PM

Friday: 6:30AM–10PM

Saturday: 6:30AM–10PM

Reviews

Nathaniel Landis

Jul 26, 2022

My family has gone to this park several times and we really enjoy it! If you are coming in off the 40, there are two parts to the park. There is the metro park where the buffalo, nature center, and some trails are, and there is a second entrance for Darby Creek Park that has playgrounds, trails, volleyball, pavilions, and other uncovered places to grill. Both are great and well maintained. However, just went there today (7/25/22) and they are tearing down and rebuilding the two larger playgrounds. They have another smaller one designed for 2-5 year olds. Well maintained facilities with some gravel trails that are less intense. Darby creek park has a very easy trail that may be less than .25 miles to an overlook with a decent view of the river and forest. Off to the side of the overlook there is a small trail that opens up a little bigger to a little more difficult hike with a couple steep hills. You can also check out the ranger station for more info and maps.

Vanessa Denney

Apr 20, 2022

All of Battelle parks are great. Wild life along the trails and don't forget the fishing.

Mondoe G

Apr 20, 2022

This park is spectacular, there's so much to do here. There's a volleyball court a big wide space were you can play football, soccer, freesby, a basketball court and two areas were the kids can play. The trails are awesome, one trail takes you to the nature center were you can see the Bison run free in their habitat. It's a must to visit this park.

Audrey McGuire

Dec 31, 2021

Its such a beautiful park been going to this park since I was little kid an still love it to this day. I love going on the old trails that were taken out and you are really not suppose to use but it brings back good memories being on those old trails

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Questions & Answers

Can we see bison

randall parker | Jan 7, 2018
Kimi Dodd | Jan 8, 2018

Absolutely!!

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How much walking involved to see bison? I'm handicapped, can't walk far.

dp9649 p | Jan 7, 2019
Linann Kay Knodel Duren | Jan 8, 2019

The bison are fed on Fridays, usually. There is handicap parking right next to pathway to The Nature Center....which The entrance, by the way, is the next gate past the park entrance gate (about a quarter mile)... same side of the road. The pathway leads to the Nature Center (which deserves a look see, too), and the fencing and field is just beyond where they are feeding during the winter months. Our granddaughter and I went for a workshop, looked out the center windows and thought we saw big boulders, watching awhile we saw those boulders move, then stand... thrilling. Seven females, one male at this time.warmer months the bison are moved up closer to the main road, but triple fenced

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Has the nature center opened up yet since covid?

Carrie Miller Beitzel | May 11, 2021
Sharon E | May 12, 2021

It's currently still closed . They plan on reopening in the summer. Their website has updates.

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Can you volunteer?

Shane Fuller | Apr 11, 2021
Stephanken Shaffer | Apr 12, 2021

Yes, but covid limited involvement for normal or routine volunteers.

Anyone know the story behind the rusted car on the Terrace trail?

Sarah Reuss | Jan 7, 2020
Louis Folino | Jan 8, 2020

I like to know

Anyone seen a fox at this park?

Cameron Belmont | Jan 7, 2020
Rebecca Bickerdt | Jan 8, 2020

Yes, several times

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Can we kayak at big darby creek park?

Larry Cope | Jan 7, 2019
eric bonner | Jan 8, 2019

Yes

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Is archery hunting allowed anywhere in the park

Howard Haack | Jan 7, 2019
David Harris | Jan 8, 2019

I think only in certain areas, when in season

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Does this park offer deer gun hunting in season

Noah Baker | Dec 7, 2021
doughboy 2 | Dec 8, 2021

Not in the park but there are multiple areas to hunt around the park

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Does this park have well water?

Griffin Glaze | Oct 8, 2021
Bonnie's Pins and Needles (Bonnie Atwell) | Oct 9, 2021

Yes

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I saw one disc golf basket, but couldn't find any other details...is there a course here?

Kendra Webb | Jun 10, 2021
Jerry Sowers | Jun 11, 2021

There is a good Frisbee course at the metro on 104.

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How big is Osprey Lake (acres)?

James Easley | Jan 6, 2021
Mike Worley | Jan 7, 2021

About 14!

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How do I gfet there/

William Baker | Jan 7, 2020
Kevin Keller | Jan 8, 2020

I go out 62 to alkire rd turn right go all the way to darcy rd. If you go right on darb you go to the main park. If you go staiat it takes you to more trails and launch area. If you turn left you find more trails. The park is hugh and really spead out.

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What days and hours are you open?

Linda Zuschlag | Jan 7, 2020
Eddie Serrano | Jan 8, 2020

You need to call

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Can you rent by the month and if so what is the cost?

Dale Longfellow | Jan 7, 2020
Rebecca P | Jan 8, 2020

Yes, what Myria Williams said.

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Can I rent a shelter out for a birthday party or can we just arrive .

Briana Jean | Jan 7, 2020
A9 “Magic” Modi | Jan 8, 2020

You can call the management and book the shelter for a small amount per hour charge. I think it's $10/hour but it keeps changing based on demand, season, event duration, etc.

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Does it have bike trails?

David Busby | Jan 7, 2020
John LeVally | Jan 8, 2020

No

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Can you fish after dark

Heather Speakman | Jan 7, 2020
Brian Craft | Jan 8, 2020

No they have a gate but some spots you can park near the gate and walk to the creek

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Since when did Darby Park have bison?

Cameron Belmont | Jan 7, 2020
T. S. | Jan 8, 2020

One for a long time

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What kind of animals/critters are their? Last time l was there l saw a frog.

Cameron Belmont | Apr 11, 2021
Stephanken Shaffer | Apr 12, 2021

Some say Bigfoot roams there

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Hi I would like to book the the privat outdoor area for graduation party in May. Do you have anything available?

Rajal Rawal | Jan 7, 2020
Eric Reiner | Jan 8, 2020

You can see reservable areas and make reservations on the parks' website, metroparks.net.

Is there anywhere you can ride a dirt bike or quad?

Lucas Luster | Jan 7, 2019
Eric Reiner | Jan 8, 2019

No motorized vehicles are allowed on the trails. Several trails are open to bicycles.

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Is there anywhere you can ride dirt bikes and quads?

Lucas Luster | Jan 7, 2019
Michael Aman | Jan 8, 2019

No. The park rangers patrol pretty regularly as well

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Is there a place to safely have a small bonfire? Thanks

James Downs | Jan 7, 2019
Randy Westgate | Jan 8, 2019

Yes several

Is there a footgolf course here?

Michelle Parsons | Jan 7, 2019
Steve White | Jan 8, 2019

I haven't noticed one neither.

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Do you have to rent the shelter houses to throw a party?

Kristina Ward | Jan 7, 2019
Jamie Jones | Jan 8, 2019

No you don't have to rent one but if you don't you won't get one unless you sit there and hold it and you don't need advanced notice for more than 2 days,not weeks. Also all them are first come first served unless you rent it out. It's worth it to rent it out rather than trying to get lucky and find one. Good luck.

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how far is the shelter houses from the playgrounds?

Samantha Lofton | Jan 7, 2019
Rachel Callahan | Jan 8, 2019

Not far at all.

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Can you cook out there and do they have grills there

Brian Gundelfinger | Jan 7, 2019
David Reese | Jan 8, 2019

The have the metal ones around. Know if they're in all locations but I think they are. There are multiple entrances. I would just take some tin foil or something to put it on the grill if that's what you are looking for.

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What is the policy on collecting/harvesting wildflowers?

Cambra Alexis Monet | Jan 7, 2019
greg cook | Jan 8, 2019

"Persons shall utilize any Park in such a way as to not injure, deface, destroy, or remove any tree, flower, shrub, or other vegetation, or fruit or seed thereof,..." in other words do not.

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Are there any owls at the park? If so, which kinds?

David Von Dusseldorf | Jan 7, 2019
Jeff | Jan 8, 2019

There are signs on the trails informing about wildlife in the park. Barred owls are listed.

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Can my son go fishing here

Tawania Riley | Jan 7, 2019
Greg Cook | Jan 8, 2019

Simply "Yes"

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When is a good time to see new buffalo calves?

Reid Prinkey | Jan 7, 2019
Tim Rowe | Jan 8, 2019

Hard to say. Generally late May to mid June. No births as of yesterday.

Where are the Bison located ?

Damequa Cooks | Jan 7, 2019
Melissa Leonard | Jan 8, 2019

At the entrance to the park

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Where is sledding hill a park?

Cindy Ebbinghaus | Jan 7, 2019
John Steines | Jan 8, 2019

8399 Alkire Rd, Galloway, Oh, 43119 Parking is available at the hill.

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Is there basketball hoops ?

Eric Ellis | Jan 7, 2018
MILKtoast | Jan 8, 2018

There is a basketball hoop but there is no basketball court with hoops on both sides.

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Will you have solar eclipse glasses available on Monday?

Eva Skaruppa | Jan 7, 2018
Tina sowards | Jan 8, 2018

I dont know yet

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