Use our comprehensive, hyper-local activity guides below to plan your ultimate park itinerary and make unforgettable memories out on the land and waves!
Hiking & Storybook Trails
Alum Creek offers an array of well-maintained hiking pathways customized for every stride. From gentle, family-oriented loops that tell a story to challenging cross-country multi-purpose tracks, lace up your boots and see the best of Ohio's natural flora and fauna.
- Core Highlight: The kid-friendly Storybook Trail near the beach, featuring an interactive storybook walk and a free, miniature neighborhood library exchange.
Mountain Biking
Alum Creek houses some of the most famous, highly curated cross-country mountain bike trails in the state. Test your balance across elevated log-overs, tight ravine drops, wood banked wallrides, or a kid-friendly skills pump track.
- Core Highlight: The legendary root networks of Phase 1 (P1) and the heart-pounding technical challenges of Phase 2 (P2).
Marina & Boat Rentals
Alum Creek Reservoir boasts 3,400 acres of open, unlimited-horsepower water perfect for making waves! The newly built, full-service Alum Creek Marina on the western shore offers an elite rental fleet, convenience shop, and fuel docks.
- Core Highlight: Hourly and daily rentals of 115-HP ski boats, expansive party pontoons, utility fishing crafts, and canoes / single or tandem kayaks.
Public Beach & Dog Beach Paradise
Welcome to the largest inland sandy beach in the entire Ohio State Park system! Stretching an incredible 3,000 feet, the public beach is the premier spot for sunbathing, volleyball matches, and swimming. Best of all, your four-legged family members have their own dedicated paradise nearby!
- Core Highlight: The 4-acre off-leash Alum Creek Dog Park features dedicated run fields and a secure, fenced private sandy dog swimming beach.