Yellow Springs Recreation, Play & Fun

( *Chamber of Commerce Member)

Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve
S.R. 343, 3 miles east of Yellow Springs
One of the finest examples of post-glacial canyon cutting; scenic waterfalls and rapids on the headwaters of the Little Miami State and National Scenic River. 268 acre park.

Gaunt Park Swimming Pool
937-767-9064
Open Memorial Day to Labor Day

Glen Helen Nature Preserve*
405 Corry St.
937-767-1902
Trailside science museum, nature shop, raptor center, outdoor education center, 25 miles of trails, wildlife and much more on a thousand acres.

Greene Country Club*
920 W. Dayton-Yellow Springs Rd.
Fairborn , OH 45324
937-767-5621
Private Golf and Sports Club

John Bryan State Park
3790 State Route 370
767-1274
Camping, multi-use trails, picnicking, fishing, bow hunting, rock climbing & rappelling, canoeing

Little Miami Scenic Trail
Downtown Yellow Springs; parking at the John Bryan Center
An 80-mile trail network that extends south from Yellow Springs to eastern Cincinnati and north from Yellow Springs to Urbana

Village Walkers of Path ‘n’ Glen
P.O. Box 92, YS
937-767-7605
Recreation & fitness/walk, swim, bike events

Young's Jersey Dairy *
6880 Springfield-Xenia Road
937-324-2050
A working dairy farm with homemade ice cream, two restaurants, bakery, miniature golf, driving range, batting cage, animals to pet and more!

Recreation Guide

Yellow Springs, Ohio is located on the Little Miami Scenic Trail, 72 miles of paved recreational trails which extend 38 miles north of Urbana and 63 miles south to Milford. If you find yourself wanting to ride the Trail but without a bike, rent one at Corner Cone Dairy Bar & Grill.

Public restrooms are available at Yellow Springs Station located at the north end of town on the bike path.

Throughout the year there are street festivals, craft fairs, art festivals, book fairs and many other community events. Yellow Springs boasts a seasonal swimming pool, fishing pond, sports fields, tennis courts, Skate Park, live theatre groups, a chamber music series with national and international visiting performers, and an art house theatre . In addition, visitors may enjoy the various galleries located within the village.

Take a peaceful walk through Glen Helen, a 1,000-acre nature preserve offering waterfalls, limestone cliffs, wooded areas, and the Yellow Spring. Hiking trails are open all year during daylight hours.

Close by is Clifton Gorge State Nature Preserve that has hiking trails through ancient rock formations. For more information please call 937-964-8794.

John Bryan State Park, a 755-acre wooded tract along the Little Miami River, is used for picnics, hiking, recreation, and camping. Group campsites & day use lodge available. For more information, call 937-767-1274.