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About Nature Rx
Our prescription for a healthier, happier life!
Through the power of the great outdoors, Ohio State Parks offers the perfect setting to reduce stress, boost well-being and reconnect with nature – no copay required! Our daily lives keep us indoors and sometimes overwhelmed by daily demands.
Nature Rx Ohio is here to encourage Ohioans to swap screen time for green time and discover the restorative benefits of our Ohio State Parks.
How it works
- Get Ready! Sign up to receive tips about how to prepare and plan for your Nature Rx journey with the Ohio State Parks.
- Get Set! Choose an event from our curated list on this page or visit a park on your own time and do your own activity. Or, make a bigger commitment by joining a challenge.
- Go! Plan your trip, visit a park, and complete a mindful walk, a hike, a kayak trip, a bike ride, or a run at an Ohio State Park!
- Ahhhh! Reflect on how the visit to the park and the activity improved your mood, made you feel stronger, lowered your stress, or otherwise made you feel better.
Join us for a Hike!
Current challenges
Grandma Gatewood Virtual Challenge
5 Miles x 5 Hikes x 5 Parks x 5 Weeks
Join us for the Grandma Gatewood Virtual Challenge! Support our State Parks by hiking 5 miles in 5 parks in 5 weeks. Register by April 27. Click here to learn more and register!
Your path to wellness
Through the NatureRx Ohio program, you can:
Explore
Explore scenic trails, lush forests and serene lakes in Ohio's 76 State Parks.
Unwind
Unwind with guided mindfulness walks, yoga sessions and relaxation zones.
Move
Move with outdoor fitness programs, hiking challenges and biking adventures.
Connect
Connect with wildlife and fresh air.
Join the movement
Whether you’re looking to reduce anxiety, improve heart health or simply take a break from daily life, NatureRX Ohio is your invitation to reconnect with nature and reclaim your health.
