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Indian Run Falls
700 Shawan Falls Dr, Dublin, OH 43017, United States
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Br
Review №1

This place is awesome, and its right in town. There is a decent amount of parking available. They have 2 shelters and tables to use for picnics. There are 2 viewing decks and both are wheelchair accessible, as the path to those is flat. Nice place to spend some time listening and viewing the falls. And Hayden Run Falls is just a short drive from these.

Ph
Review №2

Great for a short walk that feels like youre far in the woods but pips you right downtown

Er
Review №3

The water level was really low. Unfortunately no waterfalls. You are discouraged to go into the gorge as well because of a city ordnance, nice walk through the woods, there are several observation decks, was a short drive where we were from the botanical garden in Columbus, and the parking lot was sooo small.

Ni
Review №4

So peaceful and relaxing place to visit and enjoy listening to the water from the waterfalls.

je
Review №5

Beautiful area with a couple of trail options with plenty of places to stop and rest. Animal friendly.

He
Review №6

Ive been to Dublin for business and shopping, and never realized this was here. There were 2 waterfalls here, with viewing decks. The paths were either gravel or wooden. Signs posted everywhere no swimming, or walking in the creek bed, but there were lots of people playing in the falls. The trails visit both sides of the gorge, and each side needs walked for good views of each fall. Would be a great place for rock climber as cliffs are steep.

Ma
Review №7

Such a beautiful, relaxing get away. Great time for the kids and a little sense of outdoor adventure. Def my favorite spot

Ka
Review №8

Its a decent little park for going for a walk, however the water falls are barely visible from the trails so dont plan on seeing too much other than brush and trees. The lower areas to actually observe the falls are all restricted access with posted signs.

Da
Review №9

Short and simple trail.Great for a daily walk. Can be visited from Dublin library side. Its very small fall but well maintained and located in the heart of Dublin.Great for families. Visit if you are in Dublin.

La
Review №10

Theres a snake in my boot. A loved it, relaxing beautiful falls, and snakes. Pay attention they like it too

Aa
Review №11

Very nice gorge and falls. even water in October. Short trail but one of the nicest ravines in columbus

Tr
Review №12

Im sure its delightful when the water level is higher... but when we went, it was little more than a trickle/puddle, and considering they discourage going down to the river level, youre left looking at some dry riverbed from a high vantagepoint. Nice walk through a small woods I suppose? Parking lot is also very small.

We
Review №13

Narrow, but easy trails. Great for a casual stroll in pretty, natural surroundings. Perfect for a short walk - definitely not wheelchair or stroller accessible.

SP
Review №14

Wonderful!! Small park but full of nature. You walk down on a small trail lane and enjoy the beauty on both sides. You can hear water fall sound making you feel happy. Good for photography. In between places are there to sit and enjoy with the family. You can down till the flow of stream and enjoy making your feet wet. Worth visiting to view nature.

Ma
Review №15

Was Very disapointed! when you expect to walk up and the last 2 pictures and you see signs posted EVERYWHERE!!!!!!! and people are still ruining such a beautiful spot the way we saw today. If you want it to be a swimming hole. charge money so it will help keep it clean and pay for a bigger parking lot cause the parking lot was way too small the amount of people that were in there that people were parking at the post office. WILL NEVER GO BACK AGAIN!!!!!!!!

Ha
Review №16

Very pretty views! Was a little smaller than I expected but I would say this place is worth the beautiful view!

An
Review №17

Great relaxing views of nature and a waterfall that are typically not too crowded. A real hidden gem in Dublin

To
Review №18

It was nice, but there was very little water

Jo
Review №19

Nice park with easy gravel paths. Some steps and uneven ground. Meanders along the river in the woods. People playing in the water and lounging in hammocks. Most people were wearing a mask!

Za
Review №20

Its a great place to take a walk (with proper shoes) and enjoy nature. Parking is a bit limited so its a hit and miss to find a spot. i didnt see much water falls but still enjoyed the walk among the trees.

St
Review №21

Not very big water falls, but nice hiking trails!!!

La
Review №22

Beautiful......its a very busy spot but not much parking

mo
Review №23

Small park ideal for light evening run and to take dip in the water after the run. Trail is very small and easy, water is not deep enough to swim and hence there is a board at the entrance clearly stating that diving is prohibited. People come here for photography as well. This place is open around the clock but there are no lights so be careful.

Jo
Review №24

Its a very pretty park and an enjoyable walk. Couldnt really see the falls that well. Was sad to see so many kids and adults ignoring all the signs saying no swimming or going in the creek. Trash was all around the pretty paths.

Da
Review №25

Only has about 16 parking spaces. The paths were nice and smooth. The falls are small but after a rainy day there is a good flow of water. Good place for a family with young kids. Several spots to get your feet wet. The other end of the path leads to a small veterans memorial park. Was hoping for larger falls.

Mi
Review №26

I love taking my dog here for walks. Always friendly people to say hello to. Nice trails to walk on.

Ma
Review №27

Beautiful however parking is slim atleast where we went. There is additional parking by the library

ma
Review №28

Beautiful. Easy to walk trails.

Es
Review №29

VERY small, but simple and beautiful!! Not much parking though and can get crowded quickly!

Jo
Review №30

Seasonal waterfall but still a great fall stroll through the mature ravine.

St
Review №31

Great short hike within walking distance of restaurants, bars, and library!

jo
Review №32

I love it so cool I found a really cool shell

Li
Review №33

So much fun. Trail is a lil short but its kid friendly and safe for walks.

Oh
Review №34

What a gorgeous hidden gem Unfortunately, my first visit was accompanied with a mixture of 4 inches of snow/mud & flooding, so safe terrain was of major concern. But I can’t wait to go back and get some better angles on some greater shots. Calm & relaxing sounds with a slight, rage of the Run overtone built-in to help to make this a definite must see for Parkees

Pr
Review №35

Wonderful short trail off Olde Dublin downtown... Great to see the fall at the end!

gi
Review №36

This place is like a hidden gem. Make sure you have some waterproof shoes on because you will want to go down and go in the river. It was pretty low when we went so it was pretty safe. If you are feeling gutsy you can really get deep in the thick of it. If you want to keep it safe you can have a nice time too. I tool my 2 kids across the river so its not too bad at all in some spots. In other spots it is very dangerous. Be careful but have a good time!!!

Br
Review №37

A nice park. A little hard to get around and can get crowded on the weekends, but its a nice place to go to when you have some free time and weather permitting!

Re
Review №38

Nice walking paths through beautiful wooded area next to water and falls. Great place to walk dogs

Jo
Review №39

Although it was a bit crowded there were some beautiful waterfalls here and a nice walking trail with plenty of spots for safely viewing the scenery.

Zo
Review №40

Nice little trail that can take you to Bridge Park!

Ja
Review №41

Nice trails. Very cool scenery

Ic
Review №42

Way to short I expected a good long trail. But very nice scenery if youre looking for a short walk

De
Review №43

Nice trails but very elevated above creekbed,. Waterfalls barely flowing

Ja
Review №44

This is a gorgeous place in the middle of historic uptown Dublin. Great trails, beautiful falls/creek and shelters to enjoy a meal and relax. Highly recommend. Parking is a challenge.

Ha
Review №45

Nice trails, well maintained. Easily accessible views of multiple waterfalls!

sh
Review №46

Falls is very beautiful and awesome. Nice place to visit for a small refreshing walk. Colors look great during fall. Enjoyed a lot. Hope if you want to spend some good time then please take walk.

Me
Review №47

Great outdoor activity, big pathways for social distancing. Lots of shade so great even on sunny days.

Je
Review №48

Great if you just need to escape the daily grind and free your mind. I visit fairly often to re-center

Qu
Review №49

Like little hike. Lots to see. Places to sit and enjoy nature or even picnic. Cant wait to visit again once it opens fully.

Br
Review №50

Great little hike on a cool fall day.

Ja
Review №51

Great little park, beautiful scenery. Not a lot of parking.

Je
Review №52

Very cool waterfall and creek area to get down into but the trail is super short and it is very busy...basically a public pool.

La
Review №53

It was very refreshing and relaxing. My kids loved it. 5 star rating would love to come again.

J
Review №54

Worth the stop, it was pretty busy though. Nice trail that walks alongside the creek.

Co
Review №55

Never knew this place was here. Super nice. Like a super mini Hocking hills. Great scenic views and can access the creek easy. Nice local place.

Aj
Review №56

Amazing little place right in the heart of Dublin. Waterfall is serene and the walk path is awesome as well.

ar
Review №57

Nice place, wonderful colors.

An
Review №58

Was looking forward to seeing this beautiful little spot, but found it being destroyed by people disrespecting the area -- throwing trash on the ground and climbing over railings, entering clearly posted restricted areas. Banks of the canyon are stripped clean of vegetation in many areas by ppl climbing down to the riverbed. It breaks my heart.

Ke
Review №59

This place is a hidden gem. The trail is not long but its shaded and very green. The outlooks have great views of the water. There are two shelters with lots of picnic tables.

TR
Review №60

Beautiful place despite being a little crowded. Fellow hikers and waders were quite friendly. And with a rare exception, very little trash and debris in the woods and the water. Keep an eye out for the occasional small tree stump along some of the paths.

Sc
Review №61

Beautiful place, you would never expect this place by its surroundings. Definitely worth a visit.

wh
Review №62

This is a hidden gem and absolutely beautiful!

As
Review №63

Kinda small but very pretty. Very short walk, so if thats what youre looking for i would pick somewhere else. Signs everywhere instructing not to climb down to the water are not followed at all. Clearly those that frequent here know that the rules are not enforced, because the stream and waterfall were packed with people not distancing anything. The sad thing is all the trash all these people are leaving in the water and along the path made this place kind of a seen it and never go back place for me. It breaks my heart to see so many disrespectful people trash nature like that.

Ma
Review №64

Small and the cross bridge is closed. Beautiful though

Do
Review №65

If you can make it down to the waterfall you can get some sick photos. No swimming or wadding allowed tho ;)

In
Review №66

This place is right in the city but it feels like you’re far away in some beautiful forrest. It’s so peaceful, mesmerizing and relaxing.Would come back here any time I’d have a chance.

Is
Review №67

Amazing scenery and views! I didnt even know about this place until a couple of days ago, and it really left me speechless! Beautiful water falls and nice trails. I saw no trash on the trails. Amazing experience! I will be coming back again to Indian Run Falls!

no
Review №68

- Nice park- Good for a peaceful walk- Has a graveyard In the back from the 1800s- good for photography- Would highly recommend this place

Me
Review №69

We pretty much accidentally discovered this place after crossing the cool new pedestrian bridge in Dublin It is an absolutely fabulous wooded park nice and cool and serene, we really enjoyed it and highly recommend it and theres even a waterfalls

il
Review №70

This is a little nice trail. Very short walk, it would take 10 minutes at most

Sc
Review №71

It was quite crowded and signs were posted to not go into the water. Trail was well maintained, but is not a loop.

Li
Review №72

Its a wonderful place had a great time there

Ed
Review №73

Beautiful wooded park area with waterfalls hidden in the center of Dublin

Br
Review №74

Nice scenery, but prohibited from being in the water

Ae
Review №75

Lovely waterfalls and the paths were nice and clear. We saw lots of wildlife including bunnies, chipmunks, a raccoon, and even a snake climbing a tree all in one trip!

Ul
Review №76

Absolutely beautiful!! Took a short detour to this Gem of a place with my daughter and loved it!!

Me
Review №77

Wonderful gem in the middle of chaos! Such a relaxing walk and peaceful sounds. Hard to believe that its in the middle of the city. Nice place to get away from it all and just be still.

As
Review №78

Cute little waterfall. Lots of people in the water. Not being from the area we did not know what path to take, would have liked more signage. Otherwise a nice peaceful walk into nature.

As
Review №79

What a jem is this location is! Nestled near a suburb area gravel parking and bridges and a path way along the entire river. You can walk right into the water but careful it’ll be slippery! Dogs are welcomed on a leash, so don’t hesitate to bring your furry adventure buddy along. Well shaded area and good hike with kids that can keep up!

Sh
Review №80

Pretty park but NO BATHROOMS. Be forewarned.

La
Review №81

Its beautiful, also a very good workout.

Da
Review №82

Trail not marked so went quite ways on trail then turned around to observation deck other way. Pretty little falls but garbage everywhere unfortunately and trees obscured view some

Wo
Review №83

Nice, relaxing and wonderful for picnicking.I loved coming here in my free time in middle school and even highschool. I wish I had more free time. I love sitting on the stones and watching the falls go by. Absolutely gorgeous in the autumn!

Ja
Review №84

ABSOLUTE GEM!! If you live anywhere near the Dublin, Columbus, Powell, Lewis Center and Grove City areas in Ohio...this place is a must see!! When we come to Ohio to visit family we always try to find some of the natural wonders this place has to offer. And this time we truly found a gem! Its was probably one of the most intimate and beautiful nature park/trails weve seen here! Its great urban retreat from the hustle and bustle of the city...right in the middle of it!Its truly a natural hide away! The falls are like a wonder you would see in a rainforest in Costa Rica! The trails allow you to walk along the spring and listen to the refreshing sound of the water as it cascades into the falls. There are lots of overlooking points that make for great pictures or a spot just sit and take it all in! The kiddos love climbing up and down the sides of the rocks and perching. I liked the fact that pets are allowed too!!

Sa
Review №85

Its a hidden treasure behind the Dublin library, its an awesome park for a quick trek. This park has a small stream and small water fall which provides a nice photo spots

Ti
Review №86

Fabulous place. Clean and beautiful and safe.

Mi
Review №87

Neat quite place to walk and unwind. It gives the feel of being further away from the city than you really are.

Ma
Review №88

Dont tell anyone about this park. Its perfect for a walk along the creek.

Ce
Review №89

Its a beautiful place to go and enjoy a quiet and romantic time with your loved ones

do
Review №90

I love this place. A couple picnic shelters, nice walking paths with a few lookout spots. And in the summer, take off your shoes, play in the water and walk the stream

Et
Review №91

Great place for a walk or run. Trail is super short but the falls are nice and several benches available. Parking nearby helps too and trail leads to lots of restaurants in Dublin.

De
Review №92

Gravel trail with some bridges, steps, and overlooks. Great for a family walk in the woods along the creek behind Dublin Library and Schools.

Ky
Review №93

Beautiful park with a very nice path to walk through. Parking space is limited, only about 10-12 spaces to park.

Bo
Review №94

We love this place! Have trail(short) and its located just minutes away from down town dublin! Theres a small waterfall! Good for lite trail walking!

Fr
Review №95

Indian Run Falls Park hold a profound and poignant, indelible place in my heart and life. Its truly my favorite picturesque place of nature in Dublin. Its placid presence and tranquil surrounding offers soothing comity, from the steep, sedimentary banks of the rocky, diminutive horseshoe waterfall and the cool torrent of babbling water flowing gently along into the cascading winding tributary of rushing whitewater rapids, to the inviting silhouette of the trusty tarnished auburn bridge spanning atop...

si
Review №96

A very nice place just no parking really but overall we had fun

Ro
Review №97

Amazing place to get up close with nature. The peaceful serenity of the falls take you completely out of the busy hustle of life. Its a short hike and kids will have a blast. Its location is the perfect place for a park in all of Dublin.

He
Review №98

Nice walking paths.

Ab
Review №99

Small Park with plenty of Nature within City limits. Water streams are easily accessible. Plenty of space to explore the jungle.

Ro
Review №100

Great place for nature lovers!

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  • Address:700 Shawan Falls Dr, Dublin, OH 43017, United States
  • Site:http://dublinohiousa.gov/parks-open-space/indian-run-falls/
  • Phone:+1 614-410-4700
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:Open 24 hours
  • Tuesday:Open 24 hours
  • Wednesday:Open 24 hours
  • Thursday:Open 24 hours
  • Friday:Open 24 hours
  • Saturday:Open 24 hours
  • Sunday:Open 24 hours
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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