69 Things to do near Mt Vernon Nazarene University
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Thayer Ridge Park Disc Golf Course
Mount Vernon, Ohio
4.0 miles SWA 15-acre recreational disc golf course on grassland with hiking, mountain biking, horseback riding, and a unique vernal pool wetland — all free and abundant with wildlife.
Disc Golf
Gatton Rocks
Bellville, Ohio
15.8 miles NCLOSED. Posted No Trespassing. The owners of this private property used to be relaxed on the people who trespassed here but due to severe abuse of property, it is now enforced and trespassers will be prosecuted. A multilevel swimming hole on Clear Fork River with deep pools, shallow wading areas, and a grassy beach — but check current access, as No Trespassing signs have been posted.
Swim
Ohio Dreams Action Sports Camp
Butler, Ohio
16.7 miles NSkateboard near Butler, Ohio
Skateboard
Mohican State Park
Perrysville, Ohio
19.6 miles NEFive miles of scenic Clear Fork river, 1,110 acres of park, and a full slate of fishing, hiking, picnicking, camping, cottages, and lodge stays in the heart of Ohio's Mohican Country.
Camp, Hike, Horseback, Mountain Bike
Horns Hill Park
Newark, Ohio
19.9 miles SA free hilltop disc golf course in Newark with white tees all under 300 feet, longer blue tees, a wooded hillside back section, berms, dirt jumps, and DH mountain biking also on site.
Disc Golf, Mountain Bike
Lakeview Pines at Mt. Gilead State Park
Mount Gilead, Ohio
21.4 miles NWA fun and challenging disc golf course with steep terrain on a few holes and dense to moderate woodland throughout — the first nine built by Friends of the park.
Disc Golf
River View Disc Golf Course
Newark, Ohio
21.9 miles SA short, pleasant disc golf course that plays along a little river and jogging path in Newark, Ohio — with some wooded holes tucked in the trees.
Disc Golf
Everett Skatepark
Newark, Ohio
21.9 miles SA free skate park in Newark, Ohio with a mini ramp and street course — bring your pads.
Skateboard
Kinslow Disc Golf Course
Sunbury, Ohio
22.0 miles SWA free public disc golf course in Sunbury with a wooded front nine and links-style back on a field — generous fairways cut twice a month, and hole 17 plays 420 feet slightly uphill.
Disc Golf
Cherry Valley Lodge
Newark, Ohio
22.2 miles SA short disc golf course designed for family play at the Cherry Valley Lodge — must be a hotel guest to play.
Disc Golf
Kinslow Park
Sunbury, Ohio
22.3 miles SWShort and technical with a creative mix of wooded and open holes, plus a couple of long open bombers — a well-rounded little disc golf course near Sunbury.
Disc Golf
Star Hill
Heath, Ohio
24.3 miles SA mostly singletrack climb up to an underground water tank on the hill in Heath, Ohio — a short, simple local ride.
Mountain Bike
Berkshire Lake Campgrounds
Galena, Ohio
24.3 miles SWA family-owned campground 10 miles north of Columbus with full hookups, a swimming pool, fishing lake, restaurant, kids' activities every Saturday, and year-round camping options.
Camp
Blackhand Gorge
Heath, Ohio
25.8 miles SEA peaceful 4.7-mile paved out-and-back bike trail through Ohio's only Nature Preserve bike path, hugging the Licking River with spectacular scenery and opportunities for kayakers and canoeers.
Mountain Bike
Alum Creek Reservoir
Sunbury, Ohio
26.1 miles WA canoe-access swimming and skinny-dipping area on Alum Creek Reservoir north of Columbus — paddle 15–30 minutes east of the Howard Road bridge to find secluded rocky outcroppings along the shore.
Swim
Alum Creek Beginner Loop Trail
Galena, Ohio
27.3 miles SWA beginner mountain bike loop across from Alum Creek Phase 1 — well maintained, featuring enough challenges to engage new riders while staying very approachable in a great starting loop.
Mountain Bike
Alum Creek Phase 1 Trail
Galena, Ohio
27.3 miles SWA fun, mostly beginner-accessible trail in Galena with technical sections to build skills — it stays wet after rain, so stay off when it hasn't drained, and a 2-mile beginner loop is across the road.
Mountain Bike
Alum Creek Phase 2 Trail
Galena, Ohio
27.5 miles WA technical singletrack beside Alum Creek Reservoir with log piles, ladder bridges, and side-slope dirt that stays fast and loose — built by COMBO and not for beginners.
Mountain Bike
The Players Course at Alum Creek
Galena, Ohio
27.6 miles SWA controlled, technical disc golf course in Galena with narrow wooded fairways, water hazards, elevation, and fast greens that reward accurate shot placement.
Disc Golf
Hoover Dam, Brent Hambrick Memorial Disc Golf Course
Westerville, Ohio
27.9 miles SWA three-nine disc golf course with a scenic open front, a thick evergreen back with blind holes and a deep ravine, and a new wooded nine — multiple tees and pin positions keep it fresh.
Disc Golf
