Dog walking in Circleville

A.W. Marion State Park

Just 10 minutes outside of Circleville is the beautiful A.W. Marion State Park. The park sits on 209 acres with a sparkling lake, offering visitors a serene destination for a day trip or an overnight stay. Pack the tent and sleeping bag and spend the night with Fido for a more rugged adventure, but make sure he stays safely secured! Check out the short Squawroot Trail or explore the 5-mile Hargus Trail for a more scenic experience! On a hot summer day, take Fido to the off-leash dog swim area, where they can frolic in the lake alongside other four-legged adventurers.

Downtown Circleville

Just off N. Court St and E. Main St is the start of downtown Circleville. Here, you’ll find Circleville Plaza, the yearly Pumpkin Show, and pet-friendly accommodations like The Mitchell House B&B. Looking for a nearby park to stretch all six of your legs? Check out the Ted Lewis Park, named for one of the city's most famous residents. You’ll have to keep your pooch leashed and bring your doggy bags, but this park has a charming community vibe and is within walking distance of the area! Looking for a more purr-manent accommodation? Check out one of the pet-friendly apartments available nearby.

Northridge Road

North of Downtown is the neighborhood spanning Northridge Road. This area is well-known for its pet-friendly vibe, so it’s pawfect for you and Lassie to settle down in! At the end of the city limits, you’ll find the expansive Mary Virginia Crites Hannan Park, which sits on 74 acres of land. For running, hiking, and biking, the park has a 1.2-mile trail to explore. Four-legged friends are always welcome and are free to run around off-leash at the Jeanine Leist McDowell Dog Park. The bark park has two separate areas for large and small pups, plus free parking for pet parents!

Ohio Street

A small little neighborhood just east of Downtown Circleville is Ohio Street, where a quaint row of house lines the street. The area has lots of lush green space surrounding it, eventually making way to Barthelmas Park, located in the southeast corner of the city. The small park is only 35 acres, and you must keep your pets leashed, but it can make for a fun pit stop during your drive home. This popular park attracts visitors from all over Circleville, so you are sure to run into friendly neighbors here! Just keep in mind driving is recommended, as there is a long path to the entrance.

Bixby Ridge

Just a 30-minute drive north is the city of Groveport. Located in the neighborhood of Bixby Ridge is a vast parkland with tons of activities and facilities for the whole family to enjoy – four-legged friends and all! Three Creeks Metro Park, named for the confluence of three local creeks that occurs there, is split into four areas spanning over 400 acres. It even has a 4-acre doggy park for Fido to run around! The park is in the Sycamore Fields area, and you can access the nearby trail for a fun hike with your pet! Just don't forget the water and waste baggies.