# Blacklick Woods Metro Park Autumn Canopy Walk & Beech-Maple Trail > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Wed, Nov 25 · 9:00 AM - Where: Blacklick Woods Metro Park, 6975 E Livingston Ave, Reynoldsburg, OH 43068 - Ages: All ages (Elevated accessible canopy boardwalk and flat paved forest trails) - Price: Free park admission and free parking - Organizer: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks - Official page: https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/blacklick-woods/ - Last checked: Sat, Nov 7 Source: Grassy Knees is a directory of real family events, places and programs for kids across major U.S. metro areas, where every listing is researched from the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it. https://grassyknees.com covers 42 metro areas as of Nov 11, 2026, with more added regularly. About: https://grassyknees.com/about Freshness: listings are re-checked on a daily research run (latest check 2026-11-10), and new events are added as organizers post them. Sell-outs, weather cancellations and time changes show up on the live page first: https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/blacklick-woods-metro-park-autumn-canopy-walk-and-beech-maple-trail--listing-01732d60a2a7f023fe6de867 ## About Blacklick Woods Metro Park features one of the most exciting new park amenities in Central Ohio: the magnificent Canopy Walk. Elevated up to 40 feet above the forest floor, this remarkable boardwalk system guides visitors through the towering treetops of a 400-acre beech-maple woods. Sturdy suspension bridges, safety-netted climbing elements, and an accessible elevator tower allow children, parents, and grandparents of all physical abilities to explore the autumn canopy eye-to-eye with woodpeckers and songbirds. Back on terra firma, the Walter A. Tucker Nature Center offers bird-watching rooms, live reptiles, and interactive nature exhibits. Flat, paved trails loop through buttonbush swamps and vernal pools, making Blacklick Woods an extraordinary Thanksgiving week family destination. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Canopy Walk is accessible via elevator and wide timber boardwalks; ground-level trails are paved asphalt and perfectly stroller-friendly. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Walter A. Tucker Nature Center features heated restrooms, baby changing stations, and quiet indoor bird observation seating. • Age Suitability: All ages; children of all physical abilities can safely ascend into the treetops or enjoy the nature center play nooks. • Sensory Tips: Elevated boardwalks provide exhilarating heights with secure side railings; quiet forest breezes and bird song create an inspiring atmosphere. ## Similar picks in Columbus - [Blendon Woods Metro Park Autumn Turkey Habitat Walk & Nature Center](https://grassyknees.com/columbus/activities/blendon-woods-metro-park-autumn-turkey-habitat-walk-and-nature-center--listing-da9632ea7e387fd3727dbb18) — Wed, Nov 25 · 10:00 AM · Blendon Woods Metro Park, Westerville · All ages · Free · checked Nov 7. 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