Free & Cheap Things to Do in Newark, OH

  • The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, Ohio, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • From Dawes Arboretum to Horns Hill Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Zanesville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna and Lancaster.
  • The list below includes 40 free or cheap things to do in or near Newark, Ohio, including 70 different types of inexpensive activities like History Museums, Specialty Museums, Historic Sites and Bowling.
  • From Dawes Arboretum to Horns Hill Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Newark and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Zanesville, Reynoldsburg, Gahanna and Lancaster.
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25.3 Miles
96% 89 votes
Parks 203 E Fair Ave, Lancaster, OH MoreLess Info
At Rising Park, young children can access playground equipment and families can set up a picnic meal on the site's tables. The location also features a pond and a hiking trail.
25.3 Miles
41% 17 votes
Mini Golf 161 Granville Street, Gahanna, OH 43230 MoreLess Info
Glow Putt Mini-Golf is an indoor entertainment complex that offers miniature golf illuminated by black lights and glowing decorations. The facility also hosts parties and corporate events, and has a number of party rooms.
25.3 Miles
100% 3 votes
Parks 150 Oklahoma Avenue, Gahanna, OH 43230 MoreLess Info
Although small, Friendship Park offers a lot of opportunity for outdoor fun. Along with both tennis and basketball courts, the park has a pond where fishing, canoeing and other water activities can be enjoyed.
25.4 Miles
89% 79 votes
Parks 123 Mill St., Gahanna, OH MoreLess Info
Creekside Park consists of 5-acres of multi-purpose parkland, located along the meandering banks of Big Walnut Creek in Old Gahanna. Visitors can enjoy paddleboat rentals, picnics, strolling the walkways, and even splashing in the creek.
25.4 Miles
67% 3 votes
Neighborhoods 101 South High St., Gahanna, OH 43230 MoreLess Info
Established in 1965, the Gahanna Historical Society Settlement is a historical location that strives to promote and educate about the history of the local area. The society operates numerous picturesque gardens in addition to maintaining three historical 19th century homes.
25.4 Miles
100% 13 votes
Neighborhoods Mill Street, Gahanna, OH 43230 MoreLess Info
A peaceful retreat with natural and landscaped areas for strolling, picnicking, or playing, Creekside offers a variety of amenities. Visitors can take paddle boats out on the lake, or spend an afternoon shopping or dining.
25.6 Miles
88% 16 votes
Nature & Wildlife Areas 4265 E Dublin-Granville Road, Westerville, OH 43081 MoreLess Info
Activities visitors can enjoy at Blendon Woods Metro Park include sledding, cross-country skiing, and ice skating. The local also contains picnic tables, a disc golf course, and nature play areas.
25.6 Miles
100% 2 votes
Disc Golf 4151 Central College Road, Westerville, OH 43081 MoreLess Info
At Brent Hambrick Memorial Disc Golf Course, visitors can challenge themselves with a 27 hole disc golf course on flat terrain. Half of the course takes golfers through a portion of the surrounding pine forest.
25.6 Miles
- 0 votes
Mini Golf 1760 River Valley Cir S, Lancaster, OH 43130 MoreLess Info
Crystal Falls Mini Golf & Batting Trainers is a clean, professional, and service oriented place. It has 18 holes of ADA approved mini-golf, arcade games, and batting cages that can each pitch from 40 to 70 mph.
25.6 Miles
100% 1 votes
Playgrounds 1201 Cherry Bottom Road, Gahanna, OH 43230 MoreLess Info
Spacious with lots of outdoor recreation, Academy Park is very busy. It offers fun for the entire family including fishing ponds, baseball fields and basketball courts. The park is further designed with trails for walking, running, bicycling or skating.
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