Outdoors

Enjoy Oxford's Natural Beauty

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

A garden with trees and bushes in the background.

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.

801 South Patterson Avenue
(513) 529-8181
Nine-hole course located on Miami University's Western Campus.

A group of people enjoying the attractions of Oxford while looking at rocks in a stream.

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.

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.

A road going through the middle of a forest.

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

A field of blue flowers with purple centers.

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 horse with a harness on its head.

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.

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.

(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.

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.

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.

A wooden walkway through a wooded area in Oxford, Ohio.

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. 

An old black and white photo of a large house in Oxford, Ohio.

(513) 523-8687
Self-guided walking tour of the historic university district available for pick up, or digital download.

A black and white photo of a street with a water tower in Oxford, Ohio.

(513) 523-8687
Self-guided walking tour of the uptown business district available for pick up, or digital download.

A group of people playing hockey on an ice rink in Oxford, Ohio.

(513) 513-8687
Self-guided walking tour of the historic Western College for Women available for pick up, or digital download.