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Madison Lakes
581 Olive Rd, Dayton, OH 45417, United States
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Ti
Review №1

My first kiss took place at this park in 1978. Its been remodeled and looks really good. Of you want a nice outdoorsy peaceful place to chill for awhile thats nearby this is the place.

Ki
Review №2

Great place to take the family. Good fishing as well.

Jo
Review №3

Very nice clean lakes. Did not have a chance to fish, but will update review when I do.

Te
Review №4

Nice facilities. Lost a lot of fish hooks here. They stock the lakes, but Ive never caught anything. Time a day thing, maybe.

Lo
Review №5

This has been a place I have loved since I was a child. They have one beautiful swan me and my daughters love going to see its become a weekly ritual to go hike and find her

Jo
Review №6

Its ok for small get togethers and fishing for kids. Unfortunately not too good for big kid fishing though.

Jo
Review №7

The only problem is that the cook out spots need some serious renovating. There are beehives all over the areas and snakes. As much as I love the nature and outdoors, its not safe at all. Plus, the bathrooms are disgusting and covered with cobbwebs.

Sa
Review №8

It is beautiful and peaceful. Very little sound pollution. A very good place to take a loved one.

Ce
Review №9

Nice out of the way park with nice sized shelters with playgrounds near by, trails to walk and fishing!

Ro
Review №10

Great location for photos!

Li
Review №11

You can bring your family and friends for a cook out or have a relaxing day by the water. Bring your fishing poles.

Ro
Review №12

I love this place its a little bit of Paradise

ma
Review №13

Love to fish here with my son

Do
Review №14

Great park.i like to go eat my lunch up there

Ke
Review №15

Beautiful scenery very quiet and relaxing

Ro
Review №16

Nice relaxing place to fish!

Wa
Review №17

Great time walking

Li
Review №18

Nice quiet park.

NE
Review №19

Very calming and peaceful.

Ri
Review №20

Great place to get out the house and come to hand for the kids also

le
Review №21

Excellent park

Ja
Review №22

Great place to fish I used to live next door when I was a child and they were digging them Gravel Pit legs they are really deep

Wi
Review №23

Monsters are in here plenty crappie catfish and bass

Mi
Review №24

Really cool place

La
Review №25

For years I have been bringing my kids to this park, where weve enjoyed walking around the lakes, finding trails, fishing, having picnics & enjoying the wildlife. Its a good place to meet up at for birthday parties and such. Weve been visiting for years and will most likely continue for as long as its open.

Ca
Review №26

Beautiful park

Pa
Review №27

Such a great place

va
Review №28

Very nice to swimming

Ja
Review №29

Great lakes

Ca
Review №30

Beutiful place. I saw swans swimming... Will definitely go back soom.

ma
Review №31

I came to this lovely place due to an onboarding training for my job...its perfect for taking walks and/or just about anything you like to do in nature.

Ra
Review №32

Trash everywhere. So disappointing to see trash in the water and trash cans over filled. This park could be better.

Ja
Review №33

The neighboring town is a low quality drug infested place. The lake is beautiful but I wouldnt be there after dark

Ca
Review №34

My family and our pet had a great time there granddaughter enjoyed fishing

De
Review №35

Basicly, not much of nothn to do there, the lake is nice, a small jungle gym is there for kids, its clean, thats it

Ca
Review №36

For being where it is located they keep it pretty clean,an up to date,they really need to hold a lot more outing ,get-togethers concerts ,shows ,music fun things here at this location.. get together that include family,food an amusement..

jr
Review №37

This place has really went down here. The water is dirty has trash all in it. And they dont even try to keep the park up anymore.

Sa
Review №38

Beautiful, peaceful.

Cr
Review №39

Good time

Yo
Review №40

Nice place to go and think or just spend time with your love one.

Sa
Review №41

I live across from it rude people park in my driveway causing headaches, nobody mans it anymore

Ca
Review №42

Very clean and maintain Park also good for fishing

Ma
Review №43

Nice place to eat your carry out lunch,lots of ducks,geese n if you want to take a walk n fish, great place

Ga
Review №44

Frys were very good. sandwich was dry in places like was old meet. it soggy cold in place and very hot in others like they been microwaved. it has been awail since i been to one there restaurants and as bad as the food is and how high there prices are i will not be going back another of there restaurants

Mi
Review №45

Quiet and peaceful

Ro
Review №46

Nice park with a huge lake no swiming in the lake but theres a rock quarry around there its also no swimming but you see people swimming in there

Wa
Review №47

This park has always been a primary place in this community for local families and children to enjoy the wonderful outdoor atmosphere it offers. There are many different landscapes and several shoreside areas to fish or picnic, there are also two large shelters with several picnic tables each with lake views. It could use several updates including the docks and playgrounds, the children need swings. Despite its downfalls it satisfies the need for outdoor pleasure.

Du
Review №48

Cookout with family and friends really nice

Cy
Review №49

It used to be a really nice park but sadly like all of Drexel noone cares anymore and its just a place to buy drugs

Ca
Review №50

Beautiful spot for relaxing, reading or lunch.

Ca
Review №51

Great place in the Dayton Area to go for a swim, just watch out for fishing hooks and snakes.

Do
Review №52

Fun and beautiful place!

La
Review №53

Gotta watch your kids.... water is really deep!

Je
Review №54

Great place for a retreat to small conference with staff

Co
Review №55

Serenity , exercise , ing , friendly , security.

RO
Review №56

Its a wonderful place to fish and relax

Pr
Review №57

Need to clean up the pits of trash and empty cans. No real access to the big pit and who wants to fish through algae?!

Lo
Review №58

Great place to take a date

ma
Review №59

Great spot to get away

Du
Review №60

Looks better every year!

Li
Review №61

A nice place to fish for bass.I only wish theyd maintain the lake a little more.there is no swimming.The lake is deep and alot of kids have drowned.There are no life guards

Br
Review №62

Big ol cliff to jump off of

VI
Review №63

GREAT PLACE

Dr
Review №64

Beautiful and quiet love this place

Da
Review №65

Creepy!!! Meth heads were in the parking lot with their 5 year old kid on one end of the lot. Then there was a lady sitting in her car, on the phone, watching us, in another parking lot. We promptly left weirded out and also feeling like we needed a tetanus shot

Ja
Review №66

I give it 3 stars only because theres not many places to fish from the bank on the big lake in the back and small boats are prohibited.

Me
Review №67

This place is nice the fishing is suppose to be ok but I havent fished their.

Ki
Review №68

Nice place to fish

Co
Review №69

I live right behind this location plenty to do there always special events even though its by Drexel I would come here with my kids. The upkeep of this park is amazing

Cr
Review №70

Dont be scared homie

Sh
Review №71

Good times

Jo
Review №72

Nice place to walk

li
Review №73

Very pretty and a good place to hangout/take pictures at.

Cr
Review №74

There a 63 year old gentleman that comes out here from Huber Heights, volunteers his time and picks up the park. He shouldnt have to do that if people would take their trash with them when they leave. Its not up to the park rangers or a total stranger to pick up after grown people. There are several trash bins in the park, please use them grown people.

Ke
Review №75

Nice and its quiet

Na
Review №76

Perfect spot to take the grandkids fishing, picnicking and a playground too.

zv
Review №77

Clean and quiet small Park... Pond has many pan fish for Kids to enjoy..

Da
Review №78

Nice fishing spot

Mi
Review №79

Beautiful

Te
Review №80

Decent playground equipment though it is somewhat dated. My little one enjoyed her time here.

Je
Review №81

Seems to be a nice park

Am
Review №82

Sadly this place was trashed. There was tons of bread in the lake, it was over grown with alge. Bad fisherman left all their trash all over the place. My husband and I were trying to fish but the only thing that would bite was blue gill. We tried going again and had the same experience. It is very rocky here so you can get snagged a lot. They really need people to monitor and keep this place clean

Da
Review №83

Nice bass fishing

Ka
Review №84

Didnt catch anything, it was a nice place to chill.

Se
Review №85

Great place to fish

Ma
Review №86

Fun for the family and more clean and safe than one might think

Fr
Review №87

Nice quiet park

da
Review №88

Great place to sneak off and smoke lol had great time jumping off cliff with friends

Ka
Review №89

Loved the paddle boats. Do they still have them?

To
Review №90

Good park with easy access to the Lakes

Ri
Review №91

MY GRANDYOUNGINS AN I ENJOY FISHING THERE AN CATCH SOME FISH

Sa
Review №92

Good fishing if your willing to walk a while to find a good spot.

Ag
Review №93

A beautiful park in a quiet setting with 2 spring fed lakes, fishing, picnic and shelter facilities and The Madison Lakes Learning & Conference Center.

Li
Review №94

I love madison lakes grew up in this park. It for bday partys, reunions, fishing, walking, and family outings w/ children there are two playgrounds severl different picinic sheltet from small entimint ones to big celebratory ones

Mi
Review №95

Loved it but I just wanted to pick up trash and pressure wash goose poo

da
Review №96

Had a great time with my fianceè. We jumped the cliffs and made out in the water.

Je
Review №97

Junkie Den couldnt pay me to eat the fish

Ma
Review №98

Great group meeting location; indoors with wonderful lake views, so step outdoors & enjoy!

Ma
Review №99

It is not well maintained. There is a lot of trash and goose poop.

Cr
Review №100

Its been years and they havent painted or fixed swings on top of there no swings. Its just depressing .

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  • Address:581 Olive Rd, Dayton, OH 45417, United States
  • Site:http://www.mcohio.org/departments/parks_and_grounds/madison_lakes.php
  • Phone:+1 937-496-7134
Categories
  • Tourist attraction
  • Park
Working hours
  • Monday:7am–9pm
  • Tuesday:7am–9pm
  • Wednesday:7am–9pm
  • Thursday:7am–9pm
  • Friday:7am–9pm
  • Saturday:7am–9pm
  • Sunday:7am–9pm
Accessibility
  • Wheelchair-accessible car park:Yes
  • Wheelchair-accessible entrance:Yes
Amenities
  • Good for kids:Yes
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