Quarry Trails Metro Park Winter Boardwalk & Sledding

About this adventure

Quarry Trails Metro Park is one of Columbus's newest and most dramatic parklands, transforming a historic 200-year-old marble and limestone quarry along the Scioto River into a 220-acre outdoor adventure destination. In winter, towering 160-foot limestone cliffs and frozen quarry lakes create a striking, ice-carved landscape reminiscent of a mini mountain canyon. Families can explore the scenic Millikin Falls, where tumbling waters freeze into stunning natural ice sculptures. Wide, level floating boardwalks allow parents with strollers to glide safely over the crystalline quarry waters while observing winter birds. When fresh snow blanket the park, kids flock to the designated sledding mound for thrilling rides with safe, wide runout fields. Paved walking loops connect to viewing decks where visitors can take in panoramic views of the ice-dusted gorge. Family Experience & Accessibility: • Stroller Accessibility: Wide, modern paved multi-use trails and smooth wooden boardwalks with safety railings provide seamless access for strollers and wagons throughout the lower quarry. • Nursing & Rest Spots: Modern park pavilions with bench seating and ADA-compliant heated public restrooms with baby changing stations near the main trailhead parking plaza. • Age Suitability: All ages; the sledding hill is gentle enough for elementary schoolers, while boardwalk strolls are accessible for infants and toddlers. • Sensory Tips: Crisp, dramatic quarry acoustics with open winter air, the rush of falling water, and dramatic contrasting limestone textures.