If you don’t want to rest during the downtime from the reunion, Hueston Woods State Park offers many wonderful activities to enjoy as a family:
1) Golfing: The park has an 18 hole, par 72 course and a driving range. For more information, visit: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/golf/huestonwoods/tabid/513/Default.aspx.
2) Hiking/Biking: Enjoy 12 shorter hiking trails of easy or moderate difficulty as well as the Bridle Trail (18 miles) and the Mountain Bike Trail (12 miles). Bikes can be rented at the park. For details, please call 513-523-1316 or 513-726-4100.
3) Swimming: Soak up some sun and make a splash at the 1500 foot swimming beach on Acton Lake which has a bath house and concession stand.
4) Boating: Boat rentals, launch ramps, public docks and fuel are available to explore the 625 acres of Acton Lake. (Note: Some are wheelchair accessible.)
5) Fishing: A valid Ohio fishing license is required to fish for largemouth bass, crappie, channel catfish, saugeye, bluegill, etc. on Acton Lake.
6) Disc Golfing: Bring your own equipment to use at the 36 hole course at no cost.
7) Nature Center: Enjoy bird and flower walks, slide talks, educational/hands-on displays and fossil hunts. Open 10:00 am to 4:30 pm.
8) Bird-Watching: Look for the park's 150 species.
9) Paintballing: Three full paintball fields and a target range await your visit. Group reservations are available. Open 10:00 am – 5:00 pm. Bring your own equipment, or you can rent it there. Call 513-664-3500 or e-mail: paintball-hw@xanterra.com.
10) Horseback Riding: 18 miles of bridle trails are available for those who can bring their own horse.
11) Mini Golfing: Located near the marina, you can enjoy this activity from 7:00 am until 8:00 pm for $3.00 per person.
15) Archery: An outdoor range operated by the park is open to the public, but you must bring your own equipment.
16) Fossil Collecting: Hueston Woods has an abundance of Ordovician fossils and allows collection for personal use at two areas. For more information, visit this site: http://www.dnr.state.oh.us/Portals/0/publications/pdfs/huestonwoodsfossils.pdf.
17) Volleyball court, basketball court, horseshoe pits, playground… boredom is not an option!
** If interested, Saturday night there is a movie showing at the campground which is put on by the park and has concessions available.
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