Gantz park

Gantz park is home to Gantz farm which has a huge barn that has been converted into a rec center of sorts. There are all kinds of activities for the kids and even summer camps. The farm is mostly know for the huge herb garden and the Arboretum. I'll be honest we didn't see the garden or learn anything about trees. In fact we didn't even see the east side of the park. There was a incident involving a water bottle, a nose, and an abrupt ended to our trip, Darn kids, but we did have alot of fun while we were there.

The playground is fun, swings and slides... the usual... they was even a mini climbing wall. My 9 year old was not overly impressed and started to wander. It didn't take him long to discover a little creek or crick (depending on what side of the Mason Dixon line you grew up on.)
It started innocently enough throwing rocks trying to walk across by stepping on the rocks that were sticking out of the water. I knew it was only a matter of time and the kids were wading in the shallow waters. There was work done on a damn that someone else had started and a few tadpoles that the kids feverishly chased after. As we were wading in behind the kids and watching them have so much fun, My friend made the comment "this is what childhood should look like". I have to say I agree. They had so much fun. They were a little nervous at first, but that did not last long. Thankfully I had a change of clothes and a towel for them in the car.What I liked.

This is an over all great little park. Huge picnic shelter with bathrooms (You'll be mad if you don't pack a lunch because you don't get access to a spread like that very often.) Well maintained. Oh I almost forgot if you cross the bridge there is a huge pile of bushes that seem like just a wild untamed mess.... but if you go in... its the coolest little fort. There were kids running in and out and all around.

Didn't care for

There was alot of wrappers and pop cans floating in the water. (But that can change if we all pick up something while we are there) and at one spot there seemed to be broken glass so next time the kids will definitely have on shoes.

Getting there

From I 270 take the Grove City Exit US62/OH3 and head south take your first left (Home Rd) and the park is down a ways on your right. For my Map Quest friends, 2255 Home Rd, Grove City, OH 43123