Hoover Dam Park

A view looking south from atop the Hoover Dam. (No, not that one.) The park is chock full of scenic vistas this time of year. With dogwoods, redbuds, hawthorns, honeysuckles and numerous wildflowers all in bloom.
A view looking south from atop the Hoover Dam. (No, not that one.) The park is chock full of scenic vistas this time of year. With dogwoods, redbuds, hawthorns, honeysuckles and numerous wildflowers all in bloom.
The flowers of Cercis canadensis or Eastern Redbud. These flowers are indeed edible. They don't pack a huge amount of taste, just a very slight peppery flavor. Next time you come across some, give them a try and share them with someone special.
The flower of Podophyllum peltatum or May apple. This is a spring ephemeral that emerges from from rhizomes beneath the ground before the forest canopy above fully expands. The plant will produce a fruit in the summer that sort of resembles a small lemon. Both the fruit and flowers are easy to miss because the reside below the foliage. I had to lay on the ground to take this shot.
The Hoover Dam creates the Hoover Reservoir, a major source of water for the city of Columbus.

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A closeup of the flower on a Crataegus, or Hawthorn tree. The flowers have a peculiar odor that some people appreciate but most others detest.

Walnut Street Park

After visiting Walnut Street Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Westerville. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Walnut Street Park
A collection of sunflowers ranging from bi-color red to pale lemon to the golden yellow fully double petaled Teddy Bear variety.

Inniswood Metro Gardens

4.5/5(2 reviews)

You can take time to visit Inniswood Metro Gardens during your travels to Westerville. Attend a sporting event or simply enjoy the top-notch restaurants while you're in the area.

Inniswood Metro Gardens
You can catch cardinals here any day, even in the rain. A beautiful park, with a lovely paved walking path to a water fowl sanctuary and many wooded paths.

Blendon Woods Metro Park

Explore the great outdoors at Blendon Woods Metro Park, a lovely green space in Columbus.

Blendon Woods Metro Park

Johnston-McVay Park

After visiting Johnston-McVay Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Westerville. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Johnston-McVay Park

Spring Grove North Park

Spring Grove North Park is just one of the places to see in Westerville, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Spring Grove North Park

Walnut Bluffs

After visiting Walnut Bluffs, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Westerville. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area, or simply enjoy its restaurants.

Walnut Bluffs

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