Nature Trails & Nature Fun
The park has over 20 miles of wooded trails for walking, hiking & cross-country skiing. There is also ample access to the Twin Creek, one of Ohio’s cleanest waterways. Seven miles of equestrian trails can also be accessed through the horse trailer parking lot at 8568 Morning Star Road.

Twin Valley Backpacking Trail (TVT)
Looking for a backcountry backpacking experience that traverses many different natural habitats with rich biodiversity and wildlife? Welcome to the Twin Valley Trail. Set in the rolling hills of the Twin Valley, it provides a backpacking experience reminiscent of backcountry wilderness trails with beautiful hills, babbling brooks, abundant wildlife, history and small town charm. Total mileage for the trail is over 22 miles and includes 3 areas for overnight camping.

Green Space
The High View Shelter located at 9688 Eby Road makes a great place for family picnics or quiet solitude.

Fishing
Fishing is permitted without a license at Dogwood Pond located at 10230 Eby Road. The pond is located just east of the parking area along a short hike that opens up to the scenic pond. Catch and release only.

Fishing is also permitted without a license at Lake George located at 8539 Morningstar Road. This pond is ADA accessible with a fishing pier. Catch and release only.

All fishing on the Twin Creek requires a state fishing license.

Camping
Groups, families, or individuals can reserve a campsite in a number of MetroParks. Most sites are primitive (pit toilet, fire ring, picnic table) and some are designed for large groups. Bring gear, food and water. Due to the threat of the emerald ash borer, do not bring firewood to any MetroPark facility. A limited supply of firewood is provided. Permits are required to camp at any of the available sites and must be obtained a week in advance. To reserve a free campsite, call (937) 277-4374 between 9am-4pm Monday-Friday.

Historic Features
Carlisle Fort features remnants of earthen walls built around 2,000 years ago by the Hopewell Culture. The first published descriptions of Carlisle Fort come from a letter written in 1835 by historian S. H. Binkley. Early historians, like Binkley, believed that these enclosure sites were made to defend the hilltop and so the term “fort” was commonly used in the name. Later archaeological work shows that hilltop enclosures were used for ceremonial purposes.

On February 26, 1974, the National Park Service listed the Carlisle Fort site in the National Register of Historic Places. Today the site is preserved as part of Twin Creek MetroPark, a facility of Five Rivers MetroParks. When visiting the site, you can clearly see the low, earthen embankments that follow the edge of the ravine. This ridge is about two feet high and is sometimes missing sections due to erosion. Following Twin Creek MetroPark's pink hiking trail to the left will take you through a gateway in the mounds after trail marker #6. From there, the pink trail proceeds down to Twin Creek.