Pickerington Ponds Metropark Tours

Protected from development, Pickerington Ponds Metropark attracts plenty of birds and animals. Learn how the local community has worked to preserve the natural history here.

This nature reserve in South Columbus is well-liked by many travelers, so be sure to put it on your must-see list. Don't think that's all there is to do here, though. There are a lot more options waiting for you to check out after Pickerington Ponds Metropark. World Harvest Church, Magic Mountain Fun Center East, and Motorcycle Hall of Fame Museum are close by.

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Hampton Inn by Hilton Columbus I-70E/Hamilton Rd

Hampton Inn by Hilton Columbus I-70E/Hamilton Rd

2.5 out of 5
Eastland
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7/10 Good! (34 reviews)
Front Desk Clerk was excellent getting us checked in and taking care of directions, dinner choices, and amenities from the hotel! Much appreciated!

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Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Columbus Downtown by IHG

3 out of 5
Brewery District
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8.2/10 Very Good! (1,002 reviews)
Just great. So good I’m going to stay in another Holiday Inn express as the next place on my road trip. Great service. Super clean, super quiet.

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The Parkside by Jungle House – Short North Boutique Suites

The Parkside by Jungle House – Short North Boutique Suites

5 out of 5
Downtown Columbus
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10/10 Exceptional! (8 reviews)
We enjoyed our stay!! Would definitely recommend.

Reviewed on Nov 6, 2025

Popular places to visit

A pair of hungry slugs making a meal out of a cluster of Orange Mycena mushrooms

Blacklick Woods Metro Park

After visiting Blacklick Woods Metro Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Reynoldsburg. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Blacklick Woods Metro Park
All luck, no skill on this downhill slope with a view of the castle on the mini-golf course at Magic Mountain Family Fun Center.

Magic Mountain Fun Center East

Have a fun-filled day with the family at Magic Mountain Fun Center East as part of your trip to Columbus. Experience the area's lively festivals and great live music.

Magic Mountain Fun Center East
The bluebells trail along Alum Creek at Three Creeks Metro Park is awash in #green and #blue with the blossoming of all the Virgina Bluebells

Three Creeks Park

Explore the great outdoors at Three Creeks Park, a lovely green space in Columbus. Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

Three Creeks Park
A closeup of moss, lichens and liverworts making a home on the sandstone walls of the canal locks. Lockville Canal Park is a 7 acre green space that contains three intact locks that once made up part of the central section of the Ohio and Erie Canal, a 308-mile highway of water that connected Lake Erie at Cleveland to the Ohio River at Portsmouth. Construction on the locks began on July 4th, 1825 and took over seven years to complete. The canal system propelled Ohio's economy from last in the nation to nearly first in just a few years.

Lockville Canal Park

Explore the great outdoors at Lockville Canal Park, a lovely green space in Carroll. Experience the area's festivals and entertainment venues.

Lockville Canal Park

World Harvest Church

World Harvest Church is just one of the places to see in Canal Winchester, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music and acclaimed theater scene.

World Harvest Church

Hunters Run

Enjoy an outing to Hunters Run during your stay in Pickerington. Attend a sporting event or simply visit the area's shops.

Hunters Run

Best Lodging Options Near Pickerington Ponds Metropark

Pickerington Haven - Home for 10

Pickerington Haven - Home for 10

Pickerington OH
Pickerington Haven - Home for 10
Nature’s Haven Farmhouse in Pickerington w/ Deck

Nature’s Haven Farmhouse in Pickerington w/ Deck

Pickerington OH
Nature’s Haven Farmhouse in Pickerington w/ Deck
5-acre Vacation Home w/ Woods & Hiking Ground

5-acre Vacation Home w/ Woods & Hiking Ground

3 out of 5
800 Diley Rd Pickerington OH
5-acre Vacation Home w/ Woods & Hiking Ground
Spacious 4-bedroom house in awesome Pickerington with fitness room, WiFi

Spacious 4-bedroom house in awesome Pickerington with fitness room, WiFi

Pickerington OH
Spacious 4-bedroom house in awesome Pickerington with fitness room, WiFi
Hampton Inn & Suites Canal Winchester Columbus

Hampton Inn & Suites Canal Winchester Columbus

2.5 out of 5
700 West Waterloo Street Canal Winchester OH
Hampton Inn & Suites Canal Winchester Columbus
DogHouse Columbus

DogHouse Columbus

2.5 out of 5
100 Gender Road Canal Winchester OH
DogHouse Columbus
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Canal Winchester

Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Canal Winchester

2.5 out of 5
6349 WINCHESTER BOULEVARD Canal Winchester OH
Fairfield Inn & Suites by Marriott Columbus Canal Winchester
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area

La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area

3 out of 5
2447 Brice Rd Columbus OH
La Quinta Inn by Wyndham Columbus Airport Area
A Concierge VRBO that provide a full vacation pagué services with car if need

A Concierge VRBO that provide a full vacation pagué services with car if need

Pickerington OH
A Concierge VRBO that provide a full vacation pagué services with car if need
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