Tarpy's Woods
Managed by Village of Marble Cliff
8 acres0.5 mi of trail
Dog rules not recorded
Directionsto the parking lot
Photo: Columbusite · CC BY 3.0–Not graded
Outdoors in Marble Cliff
9% of Marble Cliff’s land is conserved, and virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park
Virtually every resident lives within a half mile of a park. The biggest trail networks: Tarpy's Woods (0.5 mi). 9% of Marble Cliff’s land is conserved, about 16 acres.
Conserved land
9%
16 acres · of 0.3 sq mi of land
Trails
0.7 mi
2.5 per sq mi of land
Park land
15 ac
18 acres per 1,000 residents
Near a park
99%+
of residents within ½ mile
Bike routes
1.1 mi
0.7 mi paths
The map
Conserved land, trails & bike routes
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Easements protect land from building but are usually private.© OpenStreetMap contributors · USGS PAD-US
Places to walk
Pick a walk
The longest trail network is Tarpy's Woods, with 0.5 miles. Directions go to the nearest trailhead or public parking.
Who protects it
16 conserved acres
9% of Marble Cliff’s land. Who manages Marble Cliff’s conserved land, from the USGS Protected Areas Database. Approximate, because parcels can overlap.
Town or city9 ac
State natural resources6 ac
Not recorded1 ac
Local Park · 10 acState Conservation Area · 6 ac
The biggest protected parcels
| Parcel (PAD-US) | Managed by | Acres | Public access |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unknown Park Local Park | Town or city | 8 | Open |
| District 1 Headquarters Wildlife Area State Conservation Area | State natural resources | 6 | Open |
| Paul J. Falco Local Park | Town or city | 1 | Open |
| Cambridge Boulevard Local Park | Not recorded | 1 | Open |
Biking & sports
1.1 miles of bike routes
Bike lanes are often missing from the map in smaller towns, so that number is likely low.
0.7 mi
off-road bike paths
0.4 mi
shoulders & shared lanes
Courts & fields
1Beach volleyball
1Tennis
Includes school and college facilities, which aren’t always open to the public.
History along the way
History →1 place on the National Register
The country’s official list of places worth saving (National Park Service).
Lanman-Ingram HouseBuilding · listed 2021
About itWhen to get out
August is the best month for walking in Marble Cliff
NOAA’s 1991–2020 normals for the town and the daylight at its latitude. Outlined months have long days, highs of 59 to 86 °F and little rain for the place.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 9.6 | 10.6 | 11.8 | 13.2 | 14.4 | 15.0 | 14.7 | 13.7 | 12.4 | 11.1 | 9.9 | 9.3 |
| High (°F) | 37 | 41 | 51 | 65 | 74 | 82 | 85 | 84 | 78 | 66 | 52 | 41 |
| Rain (in) | 2.7 | 2.3 | 3.4 | 3.9 | 4.3 | 4.4 | 4.3 | 3.6 | 3.2 | 2.8 | 2.8 | 2.9 |
February is the driest month (2.3 in) and July the warmest (highs of 85 °F). 4.4 inches fall in June, the wettest month. The climate in Marble Cliff →
Next door
Marble Cliff and its neighbors
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| Town | Conserved of land | Trail mi per sq mi | Park acres per 1,000 | Near a park ½ mile | Outdoors |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Marble Cliff | — not graded: under 1,000 residents or part of its town | ||||
| Grandview Heights | 4% | 0.8 | 5 | 99%+ | B+ |
| Upper Arlington | 5% | 0.5 | 6 | 95% | B |
The four inputs of the Outdoors grade, from the engine; shares are of land, not water.
Questions about parks and trails in Marble Cliff
Where can I hike in Marble Cliff?
The longest trail networks: Tarpy's Woods, 0.5 miles. Each one is on the map above, with directions to the nearest trailhead or parking.
Are dogs allowed on Marble Cliff’s trails?
Tarpy's Woods doesn’t have dog rules recorded on the map; check the signs at the trailhead.
Where can I bike in Marble Cliff?
1.1 miles of bike routes are on the map: 0.7 of off-road paths and 0.4 of shoulders and shared lanes.
Is there public land near Marble Cliff?
13,492 acres of parks and open public land lie inside Marble Cliff or within 10 miles of it (PAD-US), 15 of them inside the town line.
Trail talk
Conditions, parking and favorite walks from Marble Cliff neighbors.
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Sources
Where this page comes from
Conserved and public land: USGS Protected Areas Database of the United States (PAD-US), service updated July 2026. Parks, trails, playgrounds, beaches and other places: OpenStreetMap (© OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL), map data as of 2026-10-28. Land and water area: Census 2025 Gazetteer. Residents near a park: 2020 Census blocks. National Register: National Park Service. How TownRatings grades the outdoors →