Outdoors

Enjoy Oxford's Natural Beauty

Beautiful fall foliage, extensive hiking trails, and numerous walking tours make Oxford an outdoor attraction hotspot.

A path in the middle of a garden with trees and flowers.

A garden surrounded by trees and bushes during sunset.

Dogwood Park/Formal Gardens

120 North Patterson Avenue
(513) 529-3770
A beautifully-landscaped garden and park area, great for leisurely walks, picnics and photography.

A metal basket with a disc golf hole in it.

Frisbee/Disc Golf

801 South Patterson Avenue
(513) 529-8181
Begin this 18-hole course behind the Richard and Carole Cocks Art Museum located on Miami University's Western Campus. Download the scorecard here.

A group of people enjoying the attractions of Oxford while looking for fossils in a stream.

Hueston Woods State Park

6301 Park Office Road
(513) 523-6347
State park located within 10 minutes of the city of Oxford. Find camping, picnics, golf, archery, hiking, biking and so much more to do outdoors!

A golf course with many green areas and buildings.

Indian Ridge Golf Course

2600 Oxford Millville Road
(513) 524-4653
Indian Ridge's four sets of tees offer an enjoyable playing experience to players of any skill range.

Leonard Howell Park playground with shaded trees

5200 Bonham Road
(513) 523-6314
The Leonard Howell Shelter has several picnic tables and large charcoal grills for cooking. It is located at Leonard Howell Park on Bonham Road. This park features a new playground, open green space, and access to the OATS trail and Miami Natural Areas trails.

Merry Day Park

Reaghs Way
(513) 523-6314
This park features a shelter, playground, basketball goal, and open green space for athletic play.

A road going through the middle of a forest.

Wildflower walk over the bridge at the Silvoor Biological Sanctuary trail

Miami University Natural Areas

(513) 524-2197
Over 1000 acres of natural areas include seventeen miles of hiking trails to explore at any level of activity.

Birdblind entrance with native flowers outside.

A field of blue flowers with purple centers.

Miami University Natural Areas Bird Blind and Pollinator Butterfly Garden

Across the trail from the DeWitt Log Cabin, you'll find Miami University Natural Area’s Bird Blind. The Bird Blind is a structure created for bird watching up-close, in a natural habitat.

A metal sign featuring two horses that says "Nation Road," a delightful addition to any ensemble.

Nation Road Horse Rental

6484 Morning Sun Road
(513) 255-5752
Guided trail rides, pony rides, carriage rides, and more for any skill range. Contact to book reservations.

A white dog retrieving a red ball in its mouth.

Northside Bark Dog Park

5160 Morning Sun Road
Take your furry best friend to this fenced-in dog park with amenities water fountains, a playground, benches, and plenty of space to run. Oxford area dog park for off-leash play.

A person riding a bike on the side of a road.

A person riding a bike on top of a road.

Oxford Area Trails

(513) 523-6314
Multi-use, paved recreational trails that are easily accessible to all. Visit OAT for trail updates and information.

A group of people in the grass near some trees.

A group of people playing basketball on an outdoor court.

Oxford Community Park

6801 Fairfield Road
(513) 523-6314
113 acres with lighted athletic fields and courts, playgrounds, concessions shelter, biking and walking paths, natural area trail, and a gazebo available for rent.

Two children swinging on a swing set in the park.

Peffer Park

4346 Millville Oxford Road
(513) 529-8512
The meeting spot for Wildflower Walks and sanctuary trails. This recreational park and natural area promotes outdoor recreation, education, and research in the natural sciences.

Ruder Preserve

Bonham Rd and Shadowy Hills Dr
(513) 524-2150
Three Valley Conservation Trust restored and built an ADA-compliant boardwalk with two resting platforms and benches.