Mansfield · Richland County, OH
Family things to do in Mansfield
Scout analyzed 59 Mansfield places and surfaced the ones that actually fit family.
Places analyzed
59
Matches
22
Typical spend
$25
Typical visit
1.6 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Pronto Pizza & Coffee - Mansfield, OH
Pronto Pizza & Coffee is a casual spot for an affordable meal, suitable for families or a relaxed outing. Expect to spend about 45 minutes and $10-25 per person.
Outdoors
Central Park
Seen in "The Shawshank Redemption," this 2-acre park features a playground, gardens & more.
Outdoors
Gorge Overlook Trail
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Bicentennial Park
Outdoors
Honey Run Waterfall
Outdoors
Mohican State Park
Sizable state park with a scenic gorge, river & hemlock forest, plus campsites & lake view cabins.
Outdoors
Charles Mill Lake Park
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North Lake Park
Cozy park adjacent to a paved rail corridor featuring a fishing lake, playground & picnic areas.
Outdoors
Kingwood Center Gardens
Former estate grounds spanning 47 acres featuring a variety of formal gardens, with tours available.
Outdoors
Mohican-Memorial State Forest
A nature retreat with forests, a river gorge, canoeing & fishing plus cabins, campgrounds & a lodge.
Outdoors
Malabar Farm State Park
This working farm features tours, gardens, a youth hostel, a restaurant & a historic mansion.
Outdoors
Mt. Gilead State Park
Outdoors
Mount Jeez
Outdoors
Ontario Marshall Park
Local park with a playground, pavilions & picnic areas popular for football, baseball & concerts.
Outdoors
Gorman Nature Center
150-acre preserve with a visitor center & trails, plus naturalist-led hikes & night-sky programs.
Outdoors
Ohio Bird Sanctuary
Arts & Culture
The Ohio State Reformatory
Built in 1886, this Romanesque Revival prison was featured in the film "The Shawshank Redemption."
Arts & Culture
Buckeye Imagination Museum
Hands-on children's displays including mini stores, a water table, a building zone & a train room.
Arts & Culture
Biblewalk
Waxwork museum with around 300 biblical figures, rare bibles, art & wood carvings, with tours.
Arts & Culture
Renaissance Theatre
A fully restored historic movie palace featuring theater, music, dance & comedy performances.
Outdoors
Big Lyons Falls
Sports & Recreation
Deer Ridge Golf Club & Black Dog Tavern
Outdoors
Patio, trail, or open-air.
No reservation needed
Walk in tonight.
What Scout found
- 22 of the 59 analyzed Mansfield places fit family.
- 82% of matches are outdoor or partly outdoor.
- 100% have easy parking.
- Dominant moods: Relaxed, Social.
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