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Shale Hollow Park

Delaware, OH · Grade C · #13 of 30 zoos · 4.8★ from 507 Google reviews

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Percentile vs other zoos (100 = best). Strongest: accountability and satisfaction; weakest: momentum.

SatisfactionC

ReliabilityD

Craft & service–

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Value–

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MomentumD

Track recordC

AccountabilityA

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Shale Hollow Park at a glance

Visitors frequently praise the park's short trails, clean restrooms, and natural play areas, particularly the creek where families enjoy wading and observing geological concretions. The facility offers a shaded, serene environment suitable for casual walking and picnicking, with some noting the availability of free fishing poles. A recurring criticism involves pet restrictions, as most trails and water areas prohibit dogs, leading to frustration for visitors expecting broader access. Additionally, limited parking and specific activity bans, such as for remote-controlled vehicles, draw negative attention.

Google rating: 4.8 out of 5 from 507 reviews (86% five-star).
Reviews on this page: 507 Google reviews (272 with written comments, 81 with photos).
Owner responses: the business replied to 0% of reviews.
Most recent review: October 24, 2026.
Service: Zoo serving Delaware, Ohio.

Data from Google, last updated October 25, 2026.

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Danny Dewey Jr.Local Guide · 129 reviews

★★★★★ Oct 24, 2026

Pretty cool place. Awesome exploring the Big Run and the concretions. Not a real big place but very nice trails and restrooms. Have a really nice shelter for picnics. Have a "natural" play area for kids to explore in and play along or in the creek. Have a moderate at times hiking trail with an abundance of exposed roots. Our first time visiting and it was worth it!