Hudson, Ohio is home to one of Northeast Ohio’s most admired park systems—offering residents and visitors over 1,100 acres of natural beauty, active recreation, and year-round programming that encourages connection, wellness, and outdoor exploration.
Hudson’s Parks are a proud reflection of the city’s values—encouraging healthy living, environmental stewardship, and a strong sense of community. Whether you’re seeking a scenic walk, family fun, a round of golf, or a day on the lake, there’s something for everyone.
Hudson Dream Playground
Welcome to the newest member of the Hudson Parks! The 24,000-square-foot, fully fenced Hudson DREAM playground was thoughtfully designed for inclusive play, with adaptive swings, a wheelchair-accessible merry-go-round, ramp-accessible multi-level play structures, an accessible zip line, sensory play elements, quiet spaces, rubber safety surfacing, sunshades and fully accessible restrooms with child- and adult-changing tables.
The Hudson Dream Playground is located at Oak Grove Park, 2200 Barlow Road, Hudson
Get outside and explore more than 1,100 acres of parks, trails and natural spaces across Hudson. With 20+ parks and preserves, there’s plenty of room to hike, bike, picnic, play, fish or simply enjoy the scenery.
At Hudson Springs Park, paddle the 50-acre lake, wander wooded trails, spot wildlife or find a quiet place to take it all in.
Adventure, relaxation, fresh air—you’ll find it in Hudson.
Just minutes from Hudson, Cuyahoga Valley National Park offers a spectacular change of pace without going far. Explore miles of hiking and biking trails, waterfalls, forests, wetlands and scenic overlooks, or take in the valley by train on the Cuyahoga Valley Scenic Railroad.
Whether you’re looking for an afternoon outdoors, a scenic bike ride, a peaceful hike or a day of exploring, the park is an easy addition to any Hudson visit—and another reason to stay a little longer.
Ellsworth Meadows Golf Club is a beautiful 18-hole public course offering a great round for golfers of every skill level. With rolling fairways, challenging greens, strategically placed bunkers and water hazards, it’s a course that will keep you engaged from the first tee to the final hole.
Located between Cleveland and Akron, Ellsworth Meadows is a popular choice for a casual round, golf outing or special event, with a pro shop, snack bar, cart rentals and banquet facilities. The course is open year-round, weather permitting, with tee times recommended in advance during the busier spring, summer and fall months.
Located right here in Hudson, Wood Hollow Metro Park offers more than 300 acres of forests, wetlands and open spaces to explore. The park began with a remarkable 150-acre gift to Summit Metro Parks in 2009 and has grown through the addition of neighboring properties.
Follow the 1.2-mile Downy Trail through beautiful beech-maple woods, where you may spot woodpeckers, birds, amphibians, mammals and other wildlife. It’s a peaceful place to hike, enjoy nature and discover one of Hudson’s hidden gems.
