69 Things to do near Kent State University
first prev 1 2 3 4 next lastShowing results within 50 miles Distance miles of Kent State University near Kent, Ohio City, Zip, or Address
Mulligan Springs
Mogadore, Ohio
6.4 miles SSet on a former ball golf course, Mulligan Springs pairs manicured fairways with five lakes for a pretty and technical disc golf round — call ahead on weekdays to check availability.
Disc Golf
Smithgrind
Tallmadge, Ohio
6.8 miles SWAn 8,000 sq. ft. skatepark in Tallmadge with a street course, bowl, 6-ft. mini ramp, and a 7-ft. vert ramp — solid variety for all skill levels.
Skateboard
Hudson Springs Park Disc Golf Course
Hudson, Ohio
8.3 miles NWA challenging 18-hole disc golf course in Hudson with a short technical front 9, longer open back 9, rolling hills, and a beautiful lake.
Disc Golf
The Hangar - Wingfoot Lake State Park
Suffield Township, Ohio
8.4 miles SA semi-technical disc golf course on former Goodyear land beside a blimp dock lake — dual concrete tees, protective foliage, elevation, and water in play from the long tees.
Disc Golf
Aurora Skate Park
Aurora, Ohio
11.8 miles NA street course in Aurora, Ohio with a kink rail, C rail, box, pyramid, stair set, handrail, hip transfer, bank, and picnic table — located behind the fire department.
Skateboard
The Grassman at West Branch State Park
Ravenna, Ohio
12.7 miles EA technical gem at West Branch State Park with narrow tree-lined fairways, five water holes, and dual tees — red tees offer alternate lines to avoid throwing over water.
Disc Golf
Hiram College Disc Golf Course
Hiram, Ohio
15.6 miles NEA compact disc golf course playing east of the sports complex around the athletic fields at Hiram College.
Disc Golf
Turkeyfoot Beach
New Franklin
16.0 miles SWA free 900-foot sand beach on Turkeyfoot Lake at Portage Lakes State Park in New Franklin, south of Akron. No lifeguards, daylight swimming only, and boats share the lake.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Pheasant Run Loop Portage Lakes State Park
Akron, Ohio
16.5 miles SWBoating, swimming, and fishing on several surrounding lakes, plus wetlands that draw waterfowl and shorebirds — Portage Lakes State Park packs a lot into 411 acres near Akron.
Hike
Rabbit Hill Loop Portage Lakes State Park
Akron, Ohio
16.5 miles SWA scenic loop at one of Ohio's highest points, where the watershed divides between Lake Erie and the Ohio River, steeped in Native American and settler history.
Hike
Portage Lake State Park- Planet Walk Trail
Akron, Ohio
16.5 miles SWA 411-acre Ohio park with boating, swimming, and fishing on several surrounding lakes, plus wetlands that attract waterfowl and shorebirds for hunting and wildlife watching.
Hike
Shoreline Trail Portage Lakes State Park
Akron, Ohio
16.5 miles SWA 5-mile trail at Portage Lakes State Park in Akron that winds past Rex Lake, a dog park, the Big Oaks Picnic Area, and Turkeyfoot Beach — accessed via the Planet Walking Trail from the park office lot.
Hike
Boettler Park
North Canton, Ohio
16.8 miles SWSlight elevation changes and baskets tucked into the trees amid tall grass that can swallow lost discs — a free community course with great park amenities all around.
Disc Golf
Portage Lakes Disc Golf Course
Akron, Ohio
16.9 miles SWA beautifully wooded disc golf course in Portage Lakes State Park with elevation changes, water in play on 5 holes, and dual concrete tees — free to play.
Disc Golf
Schneider Park
North Canton, Ohio
18.8 miles SA disc golf course at Schneider Park in North Canton with a pleasing mix of wooded holes and grassy rolling hills.
Disc Golf
Craig Beach at Lake Milton State Park
Craig Beach, Ohio
18.8 miles EA 600 foot public swim beach on the east shore of Lake Milton, in the village of Craig Beach, where an amusement park with a roller coaster stood a century ago.
Canoe, Hike, Kayak, Swim
Quarry Rock Falls
Bentleyville
19.0 miles NA tiered shale cascade on the Aurora Branch of the Chagrin River at Quarry Rock in Cleveland Metroparks' South Chagrin Reservation, Bentleyville. Free entry, wading at your own risk, no lifeguards.
Hike, Swim
Nelson Ledges Quarry Park
Garrettsville, Ohio
20.0 miles NEA privately owned quarry park with strikingly blue-green water, a swimming beach, cliff jumping, and camping — see the website for current pricing and available events.
Swim
Chagrin Falls
Chagrin Falls, Ohio
20.3 miles NA natural waterfall tumbles right through the center of town in a riverside park where you can actually swim — a rare and charming small-city attraction year-round.
Swim
Mill Creek Day Use Area
Berlin Center
20.3 miles SEFree Army Corps of Engineers picnic area on Berlin Lake near Berlin Center, Ohio, where swimming is allowed from the shoreline. There is no designated beach and no lifeguard.
Swim
