# Chestnut Ridge Metro Park Autumn Ridge Trail & Appalachian Foothill Views > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 10:00 AM - Where: Chestnut Ridge Metro Park, 8445 Winchester Rd NW, Carroll, OH 43112 - Ages: All ages (Paved wetland loop for strollers; Ridge trail for energetic hikers) - Price: Free admission and parking - Organizer: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks - Official page: https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/chestnut-ridge/ - 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/chestnut-ridge-metro-park-autumn-ridge-trail-and-appalachian-foothill--listing-8353b8f1310e4fece4816478 ## About Rising prominently on the southeastern horizon of Central Ohio, Chestnut Ridge Metro Park preserves the first high ridge of the Appalachian foothills. Rising roughly 1,116 feet above sea level, the park's centerpiece Ridge Trail leads hikers through mature black oak, chestnut oak, and sugar maple woodlands to an impressive observation platform. On crisp autumn days, visitors can gaze across the central plains all the way to the downtown Columbus skyline standing 17 miles in the distance. At the base of the ridge, families with young children can enjoy the peaceful Homesite Trail and a picturesque wetland pond where mallards swim and wooden docks offer serene seating. A charming playground and stone picnic shelter make this an exceptional post-Thanksgiving woodland escape. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Lower pond trails and picnic meadow paths are level and stroller-friendly; the upper Ridge Trail is an earthen foot trail best for walking kids or child carriers. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern heated restrooms with baby-changing tables are situated next to the main parking lot and playground shelter. • Age Suitability: All ages; younger children enjoy the pond, playground, and lower loop, while school-age children and teens love ascending the scenic ridge overlook. • Sensory Tips: Crisp mountain-air ambiance with rustling dry leaves and panoramic horizons; quiet and serene away from city bustle. ## 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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