Tallmadge Meadows Area Metropark — Attraction in Tallmadge

Wonderful place for a walk in the shade or in the sun. PROs: TRAILS: The paths are clearly marked, but my favorite is the loop. It's not too long, and it's not shaded, but it's all level. I've gone into the woods off the loop before, but that's a very long walk. If you start off on the loop and turn to your left, you will soon pass a pasture with a few old graves. The pasture is a cool place to stroll on a hot day. BEAUTIFUL VIEWS: There's a lot of wild flowers that are just beautiful. SEATs: There are plenty of picnic tables covered and in the sun. There are also benches along the loop walk. CONs: TOILETs: There are bathrooms, and they are well stocked, but they smell. Perhaps someday the park system will install toilets that are more than a hole in the ground and ventilation. CROSS WALK: As you're driving in or out, there is a crosswalk where people can cross the road from the woods. Just be careful not to run them over. NO BIKES: There are no bikes permitted on the trails, but the loop is probably a good option for...

This is a great place to walk. You can do the loop several times to get your heart rate up or you can do the trails in the woods. Lots of wildflowers in the summer & fall so the wildlife is plentiful. Bathrooms are usually clean even if they may have a strong odor on the outside. Pavilion is small but in a good spot. Parking lot is big enough to accommodate a...

There are two trails here. One is called the loop and is a multipurpose trail meaning it is flat and paved (mileage is 0.35). The other is called Meadow (mileage is 2.0). There are drinking fountain here, bathroom facilities, benches, picnic tables,...