The Top 15 Lakes in Franklin County
Looking to visit the best lakes in Franklin County? After all, there’s nothing better than the serenity of the lakeshore — or a quick dip when the weather’s warm. So, browse our list of Franklin County’s top lakes below as recommended by the komoot community, and experience more on your next adventure!
Last updated: October 1, 2025
The Hoover Reservoir Park (area) offers over 4,700 acres of peaceful and serene landscape just North of Columbus. The park and lake provide guests with a range of recreational activities …
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The Antrim Lake Deck serves as a viewpoint overlooking the calm Antrim Lake. It's important to note that the lake prohibits boats and swimming, but this also makes the lake …
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This 92-acre park has a rain garden, picnic tables, athletic fields and some woods. It also serves as the trailhead for the Blacklick Creek Trail.
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Thoreau Lake is a small lake within Walden Waterfowl Refuge. This area has a bird blind observation building for birders to admire the many bird species of the area. Visitors …
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Heron Pond is a small fishing pond in Columbus, Ohio. There are shady spots along the grassy banks, benches, picnic areas (with grills), and porta potties. It can be a …
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Schrock Lake is a 14-acre lake in Sharon Woods Metro Park. The lake has four fishing docks in different areas on its banks. There are picnic shelters and opportunities for birding around the lake as well.
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Brookside Trail passes through Blendon Woods and over a small waterway. It is a great trail for an autumn walk to Lake Thoreau. The small brook that it crosses has …
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Mirror Lake was integral in the decision of the founders of The Ohio State University to build the school where they did. This lake was once a spring and information …
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Metro Parks of Franklin County created this park from what used to be the grounds of an abandoned quarry called Marble Cliff Quarry. This park was the 20th Metro Park …
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Darby Bend Lakes is a collection of three small lakes that are very close together. They get their name from their proximity to a sharp bend in Big Darby Creek. They are known for ample fishing and birding opportunities.
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