Have Family Friendly Fun In Newark

This year, take your summer fun outdoors in and around Newark, Ohio. Swimming, golfing, and hiking are just some of the family-friendly activities you can explore. Whoever thought you could have this much fun in Newark ... so if you're ever thinking about moving here and want to see real estate for sale in Newark, check out our listings >

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Outdoor Summer Fun in Newark

Licking County’s capital city, Newark, is less than an hour’s drive east of Columbus and offers plenty of things to do and see for visitors and residents alike. Downtown Newark features a variety of shopping and dining options, but summer is the perfect time to explore the natural beauty of Central Ohio. Check out some of these great options for some outdoor summer fun.  Are you looking to move to the Newark area? Explore current home listing here.

The Trout Club

2250 Horns Hill Rd NE, Newark, OH 43055

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This beautiful golf club offers more than just eighteen holes. Open to the public, The Trout Club is a lively entertainment destination with two bars and nine dining locations. Start your day on the links, spend the afternoon by the pool, enjoy a snack while listening to the live music in the outdoor pavilion. Too tired to drive home? Spend the night in the Trout Club Villas.

Dawes Arboretum

7770 Jacksontown Rd, Newark, OH 43056

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Learn more about the trees around you while exploring the beautiful gardens of Dawes Arboretum. Start your tour at the visitors center to check the daily activities calendar. Enjoy a picnic on the banks of Dawes Lake before taking a relaxing hike in the Woodlands. Before you leave, don’t forget to stop at the Daweswood House Museum to see the Dawe’s collection of 19th and 20th century antiques.  

Blackhand Gorge State Nature Preserve

2200 Gratiot Rd SE, Heath, OH 43056

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Pack your bike and kayak and get ready to ride and row in this beautiful woodland. Blackhand Gorge features the only bike trail in an Ohio State Park in addition to ten miles of walking and hiking trails. The vibrant wildflower fields and extensive wetlands are also home to a diverse bird population.  

Newark Earthworks

455 Hebron Rd, Heath, OH 43056

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Catch a free guided tour of this incredible, architectural wonder which was built between 100 B.C and 500 A.D. A National Historic Landmark, the Newark Earthworks is the largest set of geometric earthen enclosures in the world. The Great Circle Museum explore the ancient cultures who once called Ohio home.

Coco Key Water Resort

915 NJ-73, Mt Laurel Township, NJ 08054

Not every summer day can be sunny, but that doesn’t mean you can’t still enjoy the pool. Coco Key Water Resort is a 50,000-square-foot indoor water park. A lazy river, water playground, and three different water slides will keep your family entertained for hours. Don’t forget to bring a towel!