This is an actual former water bed. Not a man made fake fossil park. So imagine what fossils you can find in the multiple layers of land under an old bed of water. We found some old presserved fossilized bone and outlines from former crustaceans. It doesnt seem like anyone minds if you take what you find too. Definitely worth a look if you are in the area. Its behind some small industrial buildings

Trammel Fossil Park is amazing! Absolutely every step you take there, you are stepping on fossils. They have a beautiful area set up with educational information with benches to sit on. It is just a wonderful place to visit. I was so impressed.

Not many places that let you keep the fossils you find. They are literally just laying everywhere and all you have to do is pick them up. There is a bit of shade, but still, bring some water! Tools are fine but really unnecessary. However, good shoes are a must as you are climbing up somewhat crumbly rocks at a fairly step pitch. (You dont have to climb, but much more is available to you if you do.) Great view too, if you overlook the business park.

An excellent experience if You have never been there. I guarantee you will find fossils and also guarantee the smiles on your childrens face will be priceless! Plus the views are wonderful also. Definitely worth checking out!!!!!!!

There are loads of interesting fossils there. My 5 year old son had fun walking up and down the slopes and looking at the fossils that we found.

Fun place for the kids to explore a little and learn about the geology of the area.

So cool. Lived in o h I o my whole life never knew about it. My kids dig rocks for hours and then we hike. And for real its free. So nice.

Its OK place to see what you Wana see at Grand Canyon . Just an experience. Its definitely crowded and I wish the hike was pretty great except a quick walk to the hill. Or may be I am wrong completely..

If you have an interest in geology or youre looking for a place to take your science geek kid or grandkid, this place is great!

Whoa! This is the coolest place and never knew it was nearby. Fun for kids and adults. Its fairly quiet there compared to all of the other parks during the pandemic. Portable restroom and portable handwashing station on site. No grills for cooking food. Highly recommend for anyone who likes to explore!

Unique little fossil Park. It was our first time visiting. Take your own tools and enjoy.

Loved finding all kinds of awesome fossils

What an amazing site for prospecting multiple types of fossils! The layers of spillway and run off as well as the shrinking of the ocean is wrll marked as to which fossils from which eras are most likely to be found. Great place for homeschoolers, unschooling, and curious humans of all varieties.

Cool place. Easy to find fossils. Great for families

Just a fun time to take my kids too! Not a lot of shade so bring a hat and sunblock! We just love going there!

Go. Go to this place. Just go. Kid LOVED it. Sparked something inside of her. Weve been breaking rocks for three days now.

Lovely fossil hunting, but the land is very steep

Lots of rock/fossils even without digging. Almost no shade and things can be steep/slippery for little kids. But bring a shovel and bucket and find a spot of shade and your toddler can be occupied for a long time. There are picnic tables but no shade for those at all.

1st time ever doing something like this and I actually had a great time. Its free all ages welcome. Theres signs to show what to look for and where to look. Definitely will go back.

Amazing place if youre interested in geology or fossils, or want to go somewhere cool with your family and friends. Handicap accessible.

Great place to experience finding fossil that where in an ocean.

Not as big as I thought it would be and you can find the same kind of fossils anywhere the creeek or side of the road it was okay not horrible.

If you have children, they will have a good time here. You can find some nice small fossils for them to keep.

Great place, could use bathrooms.

Very nice place to find a lot of common fossils. Did run into quite a few ground hornets nest which resulted it two of my children getting stung.

Wow! This place was so cool!! Definitely recommend checking it out

We had a beautiful day for this and were in the area after visiting Kings island. We were told to bring our fossil crazed 9 year old here about a year ago. It is 3 hours from our home so I was going to plan a trip just to go here. I am glad that I didnt end up doing that. I thought that there would be a building/mini museum on the property. But it is more of a little city park. There is a driveway and a large gravel pit. There are a few signs and some picnic tables. No bathrooms. It would be amazing if someone added to this place, but maybe this is for the best. It was not crowded. We found a fossil within a minute of arriving. Even my 6 year old who totally didnt want to go to this, ended up finding fossils and loving it. We found mostly brachiopods and corals. We searched for trilobites with no success. I would suggest bringing a blanket or pad to sit on while you look. It would also be a great place for a picnic. Definitely a fun time with the family!

Lots of great exploration and information to help you understand what you are finding.

Super cute place. kids loves digging for fossils

Was a very nice experience would definitely recommend taking the little one garuntee to find fossils

Great hidden gem in the middle of industrial park. So much fun.

Bring a hammer and chisel (or old screwdriver) and have a ball digging into old limestone fossil beds. Just dont be fooled into thinking that this site has any special significance in terms of types of fossils found, or the quantity of them. Its the same as any exposed limestone hillside in the area, with the exception of it being fenced off for digging. There are some nice signs near tables where you can try to identify the coral and ancient undersea creatures you have unearthed. Kids love it.

First timer here.... Awesome finds! But yes, its a big pile of rocks... bring a shovel and bags for your keepsakes! We spent about 90 mins there. Oh and wear boots or some ankle supporting shoes, your feet will thank you later!

Great place. Kids loved it

Fun place for the kids to learn

What an amazing place hidden in plain sight!! Found awesome fossils

Great place to find the past

Absolutely an amazing place. Free and informative. Very educational for all ages. Fossils for days. My kids love coming here

Such an awesome find here the kids loved the fossil hunt

Even without digging, fossils were there on the ground, before your eyes! The moment you start your steps to the hilly part of the park, you immediately see seashells etched on big boulders of rock!

Cute place to spend an hour with kiddos to explore nature.

My 4 year old was in heaven.

Dont expect major fossil discoveries but its a good free entertainment for the small kids (up to say 10) to dig through dirt and rocks.

We LOVED our experience. My son didnt want to leave. He enjoyed exploring, discovering fossils and the freedom to dig to his hearts content.We returned the following day because the one hour I had planned to stay on our first visit simply wasnt enough.As a parent it was beautiful to see the unbridled JOY had in such a simple setting.

What a neat place!!

It was a fun place to look at Fossils. It was neat looking at the different types and telling my son about it. I wish there was shade around the areas that is teaching visitors about the different fossils, because it was BLAZING hot, so we couldnt stay there long. So bring some refreshments, an umbrella, and good hiking shoes.

Bring shovels and buckets! You’re guaranteed to leave with some cool fossils! The kids really enjoyed it!

What a nice park. So unexpected.

Its a great outing with the kids, and educational

Have fun looking for fossils. As much fun as looking for sea shells on the beach... minus an ocean. :)

A great awesome place a lot of history learning here take the walk on the journey and enjoy it.

Tons of fun for free. It was early March and there was no Portapotty, FYI.

Some cool finds

Very cool place. We had a blast looking around.

Great place to visit, and educational for children as well. There is signage detailing what kind of fossils to look for, and what their history was. TONS of fossilized coral! My son has come to love this place, especially when he finds a fossil.

I love this place! A great place to find fossils.the kids will love it. Bring something to dig with and a bucket for your treasures .There are tables explaining the area and the fossils you may find.

I love going to this place. Great place to take kids old enough to have a steady step. Learning opportunities too.

If you or your kids like fossils or mud or digging then its fantastic!

What a great /free thing to do with your kids - even if theyre not into dinosaurs! The kiddos just seem to really get into searching and youll end up dragging them home.

Free! Fun for the family take time to explore your archaeological side!

Super fun to find fossils with kids. Not crowded. Fun walking trails.

Its free, quiet & a great place to let you kids roam around. My kids enjoyed learning about fossils. Theres picnic tables & a portable restroom & hand washing station.

Great free park to look through rocks and the occasional fossil. Best to go when it is dry.

Awesome place to take your kid to dig up some cool fossils. Bring a chisel and a brush!

Husband says fantastic

Great place to visit. Super easy to find fossils. Family loved it. Thanks for the park.

Great. Kids loved it! Found numerous fossils that were clean!

It was so fun. If you love fossils go here. It was a great experience and a great adventure

I wish they had a regular bathroom instead of one port-a-potty and it would be nice if the picnic tables had some shade. I noticed someone had dumped a table and refrigerator in the parking lot so installing a few cameras might help with people dumping their stuff.

This is an incredibly interesting place. Bring a bucket and something to dig with! Dress according to the weather because there is no shelter. There are tables to sit at after you have climbed up the side of this steep hill however. I was fascinated and wish I could have stayed far longer!!

Awesome. Soft stones that constantly break down and expose fresh fossils. Worth the trip.

You get to dig up your own fossils and keep the ones you like. Perfect for kids needing something to do.

I didnt know what to expect, but I was surprised how wonderful this public park is. There are several different fossils easily identifiable from multiple periods dating back as far as 450 million years ago.

First time there my son had a blast

I could have spent the whole day there! My family and I passed through here on our way to a family reunion in Dayton last month. I was so fun.

My daughter loved searching for fossils! It was so hot but such a great experience! After watching Jurassic Park and World Series she was hellbent on finding fossils and trammel was a perfect place to letHer experience it for herself. (Obviously not Dino’s but shells and under water critters galore!) Super great park to teach and explain what this area was before we were here!

Great spot to find fossils. good activity for a cool day. theres no shade. also, if you go to the top of the hill and continue into the woods, there is an interesting wooded trail that goes back to an old school

Used to love going here and its still great for information, but its been picked over so much that we didnt find anything worth keeping after hunting for an hour. I would definitely suggest going after a good rain though, as more of the hill washes away Im sure great fossils will be exposed.

Way cooler than I was expecting. Found lots of neat fossils.

Thought there would be more to do and find some fossiles you have to take digging tools to find some good fossiles

It was good, but very little directions, like what the big net box thingys are for. ?

Fun place for my son. Lots of cool fossil finds.

Took8 year dto park. Loons lime a quarry. Goodparking. Pclean port a potty. Some some peopke in flip flops and sandals havi g miserable experience. Wear boots or solid tennis shoes. 8 year old enjoyed climbing rocks and findi g fossils. Toom one or two home to take to school. Website questions and anzwers said it was allowedto take fossils sincef tnere a plstjora of fossils at site.

We didnt explore the whole park. From what we did it seem more like a rock quarry.

A hidden gem. I could spend every day here looking for fossils

This place was definitely a interesting experience, you can litterly pick up any rock and spot a fossil within it. However there wasnt much direction of what to do.

We spent a couple hours here with the kids and had a great time. Keep the little ones (4 and under) close by as it can be dangerous in a couple spots. Lots of neat fossils.

Small, but great place to visit if you like rocks/fossils.

Just a rocky hillside, but to aspiring rockhounds, its paradise!Picnic tables, portapotty, HAND WASHING STATION, and many informational signs make up the amenities.There are signs saying what you can find where, signs saying how each strata was formed, and signs on the hillside pinpointing each formation.

Awesome, I will be bringing my kids next time I come. Also bring your own digging tools. Something really fun to do thats free.

A great park fully loaded with fossils

Pretty cool for something to do with the kids. I had fun myself.

Lots of fun.

Wish there was a playground as well but awesome free time

I could dig in the ground all day long!Great place to find a fossil.

Fossils are pretty picked through and youll find a lot of broken shells, corals and fossil plates. The hill is steep to climb, making falls possible with shifting rock. Its fun for a short visit though.

Cool place to visit. Plenty of fossils - mostly corals and bivalves.

So much fun

It was nice being able to see fossils with the family and enjoy being outside

A long, gentle slope of fossiliferous sandstone and mudstone. Mostly Devonian. No hammers or other tools allowed.Not a big place, but fun to poke around. Adults can sit under shade at the base of the slope and be able to see their children at all times. No significant falling hazards.