# Prairie Oaks Metro Park Beaver Lake Family Trail > Event for families in the Columbus area (OH). Times are Eastern Time. - When: Sat, Nov 28 · 9:30 AM - Where: Prairie Oaks Metro Park, 2755 Amity Rd, Hilliard, OH 43026 - Ages: All ages (Flat lake loops, dog swimming beaches, and prairie trails) - Price: Free park admission and free parking - Organizer: Columbus and Franklin County Metro Parks - Official page: https://www.metroparks.net/parks-and-trails/prairie-oaks/ - 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/prairie-oaks-metro-park-beaver-lake-family-trail--listing-515847c0af3752fb6a93f26e ## About Covering nearly 2,200 acres across western Franklin and eastern Madison counties, Prairie Oaks Metro Park is celebrated for its sweeping grassland prairies and five sparkling post-mining quarry lakes. During late November, the Beaver Lake Family Trail provides a scenic, level circuit around crystal-clear waters where families frequently spot beaver lodges, migrating diving ducks, and great blue herons. Wide, crushed-gravel and paved trail sections make it easy for families pushing rugged strollers to explore the lake perimeters and the adjacent Big Darby State and National Scenic River corridor. Scenic wooden fishing piers, a dedicated dog swimming beach, and spacious rustic picnic pavilions provide welcoming spots to enjoy hot thermoses of cider and Thanksgiving leftovers outdoors. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Flat, broad crushed-limestone and asphalt pathways accommodate all-terrain strollers, jogging wagons, and family bicycles. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Heated public restrooms and covered picnic shelters located at the Darby Bend Lakes and Beaver Lake parking areas feature changing facilities and tables. • Age Suitability: Welcoming to all ages, from infants on scenic lake strolls to school-aged kids spotting wildlife and walking family dogs. • Sensory Tips: Exceptionally peaceful, quiet rural prairie setting with calming water reflections and minimal ambient traffic or crowd noise. ## 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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