Dayton, OH

65-acre open-air museum opened in 1950, featuring the original 1905 Wright Flyer III and 30-plus historic buildings.

Montgomery County park district founded in 1963, protecting nearly 16,000 acres and named for the five waterways converging in Dayton.

Downtown riverfront park opened in 2001 and anchored by the Five Rivers Fountain of Lights, one of the world's largest fountains.

World's oldest and largest military aviation museum, dating to 1923, with over 360 aircraft displayed across four hangars.

Open-air mixed-use destination with 1.1 million square feet of shops, offices, and residences, opened in 2006.

Former steel-company retreat opened to the public in 2008, with a 110-acre lake, executive golf course, and expansive parkland.

Pond loop, bridge, and Creekside Trail setting give this 14-acre park a distinctive neighborhood character for quiet walks.

Fishing lake, skate park, and lakeside amphitheater anchor this 36-acre community park gifted by the Lofino family.

Castle Playground, baseball fields, basketball courts, and enclosed rental shelters make this city park easy for group outings.

Waterfalls, riverside trails, and a state-landmark pumpkin ash swamp forest spread across this 1,900-acre preserve.

Nature center exhibits, a 200-acre sanctuary, and a working educational farm shape this Audubon destination founded in 1957.

Wolf Creek Rail Trail access and Brookville Community Theatre, rooted in a city founded in 1832 with longstanding Dayton-area community identity.

204-acre flagship park with Atherton Amphitheater, disc golf, restored prairies, 5-acre pond, and protected wetlands.

Fossil-rich 217-acre former limestone surface mine featuring restored prairie landscapes and open, rocky trails for exploration and nature study.

Public 18-hole Brian Huntley-designed course founded in 1996, winding through woods and meandering streams for a scenic, natural round.

39-acre park featuring the John H. Agenbroad Amphitheater and a 30,000-square-foot all-accessible Dayton Children's Hospital playground.

137.5-acre athletic complex with 10 soccer fields, 8 ball diamonds, 2 playgrounds, and a 1.3-mile paved trail.

City-owned 18-hole championship course designed by Dennis Griffiths, former host venue of the Nike Tour's Miami Valley Open.

Founded in 1815 by Quaker Jonathan Wright, South Main Street district with documented Underground Railroad safe houses and preserved historic character.

2,120-acre C.J. Brown Reservoir recreation hub with unlimited-horsepower boating, multi-use hiking and bridle trails, cabins, and campground.

Gardens established in 2015 on a former golf course, with OSU Extension Master Gardeners and OSU turf research plots.

Depression-era folk-art environment featuring about 50 stone structures built in Ben Hartman’s backyard beginning in 1932.

Manager of the northernmost section of the Little Miami Scenic Trail, preserving a rail-trail corridor across Springfield and Clark County.

250-acre park featuring Hosterman Lake, the 1850s Hertzler House, and the historic site of the 1780 Battle of Peckuwe.

Downtown district anchored by the 1890 Heritage Center, a former City Hall and farmers market now serving as museum and archive.

618-acre park featuring the Three Sisters white oaks dating to about 1440 and a distinctive arching Osage orange tunnel.

City-owned 27-hole Gene Bates design opened in 1995, featuring a 32,000-square-foot clubhouse and indoor practice simulators.

local park offering playgrounds, athletic fields, walking paths, and seasonal events.

Arboretum with formal gardens, woodland trails, and the 65-foot Tree Tower overlooking 189 acres.

280-acre riverside recreation complex with 10 baseball diamonds, 10 soccer fields, bridle trails, skate park, and dog park.

216-acre preserve anchored by a 37-foot spring-fed waterfall, nicknamed Miniature Niagara, plunging through limestone cliffs and a gorge.

101-mile paved riverside route from Piqua to Franklin, backbone of southwest Ohio's 350-mile connected trail network for biking, walking, and regional exploration.

Historic district lined with preserved 19th-century brick storefronts in the Old Tippecanoe Main Street Historic District.

Nature preserve with 2 miles of trail and four welded steel sculptures created by the Hobart Welding Institute.

Fitness center, indoor aquatic center, and indoor track overlooking the 100-acre Sports Complex, offering year-round recreation and wellness amenities.

30.5-acre recreation destination with 6 lighted tennis courts, 8 pickleball courts, a 9-hole disc golf course, and softball fields.

4,200-seat fully covered outdoor amphitheater opened in 2015, city-owned and built within the 800-acre Heights development.

1,000-acre private preserve featuring 25 miles of trails, limestone cliffs, and the yellow spring that gave the village its name.

Limestone gorge carved by the Little Miami across 752 acres, with rock climbing and 16 hiking trails through dramatic river scenery.

268-acre dolomite and limestone gorge along the Little Miami River, designated a National Natural Landmark in 1968.

1869 red barn setting for homemade ice cream and Udders & Putters mini-golf at a long-running family dairy farm.

Walkable independent shops and galleries along Xenia Avenue, anchored by the Little Art Theatre, screening films since 1929.

Riverfront paved trails along the Great Miami levee with Float Troy’s riverside tent camping, combining scenic recreation and overnight outdoor stays.

Founded in 1919, landmark art museum housed since 1930 in an Edward B. Green-designed building modeled on the Villa d'Este and Villa Farnese.

popular bourbon destination offering tours, tastings, and insight into Kentucky’s distilling heritage.

Protected wetland corridor with boardwalks, an observation tower, and rare spring-fed fens along Little Beaver Creek.

90-acre nature reserve gifted by Fritz and Dolores Russ in 2008, featuring an all-natural playscape and a beekeeping apiary.

Paved rail-trail in 2 segments totaling about 16 miles, running northwest from Dayton past Sycamore State Park to Verona.

Six-site, 111-acre preservation landscape featuring the Wright brothers' cycle shop, Huffman Prairie Flying Field, and Paul Laurence Dunbar's home, established 1992.

Springboro’s original Designated Outdoor Refreshment Area at State Routes 741 and 73, host to a free summer concert series.

91-acre preserve featuring dolomite cliffs up to 50 feet high, opened for public rock climbing in 2017.

Founded in 1946, Ohio's only Smithsonian Affiliate art museum, with 8 galleries highlighting American and Ohio artists.

206-acre preserve with prairie, wetlands, and woodlands, featuring a 1-mile nature trail and 4 miles of bridle trails.

Landmark Roundhouse, tennis courts, and the Tippecanoe Family Aquatic Center within the city's oldest park north of downtown.

1,000-acre preserve established in 1929 with Ohio's first educational forest and recognition as a National Natural Landmark.

54-acre athletic complex with soccer, football, and baseball fields, shelters, concessions, and open space east of Bellbrook.

3.5 miles of gravel trails through a restored fen, upland prairie, and floodplain forest within a Greene County reserve.

Nearly 263 acres of preserved green space, making it the Bellbrook-Sugarcreek district's largest park for quiet outdoor time.

1,300-acre Buckeye Trail parkland spanning the historic Tadmor site, an early Ohio transportation crossroads with lasting regional heritage.

260,000-square-foot university arena seating up to 11,200 for concerts and Raiders basketball since opening in December 1990.

Serving undergraduate and graduate students, this public institution is noted for broad academic access, research activity, and strong ties to aviation, health, and applied fields.

Serving undergraduate and graduate students, this respected public institution pairs strong teaching with active research and a classic college-town undergraduate experience.

Serving undergraduate and graduate students, this Marianist institution stands out for engineering, business, and a residential culture shaped by community and service.

Serving transfer and workforce students, this institution offers affordable credentials, personalized support, and straightforward pathways into employment or bachelor’s degree completion.

Serving undergraduate students, this residential liberal arts institution stands out for close faculty access, strong sciences, and a campus culture centered on mentoring.

Serving undergraduate students, this small liberal arts institution is known for experiential learning, social engagement, and an intentionally unconventional academic culture.

Serving grades 6-8 in Beavercreek City School District, this campus connects leadership habits, campus engagement, and steady personal growth.

Serving grades 9-12 in Beavercreek City School District, this campus supports practical preparation, active campus life, and clear next-step readiness.

Serving grades 6-8 in Beavercreek City School District, this campus develops critical thinking, student belonging, and durable learning habits.

Serving grades K-5 in Beavercreek City School District, this campus builds positive work habits, foundational skills, and purposeful skill-building.

Serving grades 9-12 in Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District, this campus pairs long-range planning with arts participation and meaningful student participation.

Serving grades 6-8 in Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District, this campus emphasizes math persistence, hands-on projects, and secondary readiness.

Serving grades K-5 in Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District, this campus supports foundational study skills, joyful engagement, and broad early engagement.

Serving grades K-5 in Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District, this campus balances writing practice, teacher guidance, and consistent progress across subjects.

Serving grades K-5 in Brookville Local School District, this campus supports reading growth, student belonging, and a supportive daily rhythm.

Serving grades 9-12 in Brookville Local School District, this campus emphasizes advanced coursework, leadership roles, and steady personal growth.

Serving grades 9-12 in Miami East Local School District, this campus supports broad course access, co-curricular experiences, and growing independence.

Serving grades 9-12 in Northmont City School District, this campus balances academic challenge, advising support, and broader opportunity after graduation.

Serving grades K-2 in Fairborn City School District, this campus combines strong academic momentum, supportive mentoring, and well-rounded growth.

Serving grades 9-12 in Fairborn City School District, this campus pairs career pathways with extracurricular access and a comprehensive secondary experience.

Serving grades K-5 in Springboro Community City School District, this campus centers classroom routines, daily consistency, and healthy learning habits.

Serving grades K-5 in Springboro Community City School District, this campus emphasizes steady attendance habits, supportive transitions, and strong learning habits.

Serving grades 9-12 in Springboro Community City School District, this campus pairs technical coursework with well-rounded participation and practical next-step momentum.

Serving grades 6-8 in Springboro Community City School District, this campus pairs reading stamina with confidence across classes and strong school connection.

Serving grades K-5 in Bethel Local School District, this campus centers foundational study skills, joyful engagement, and broad early engagement.

Serving grades 9-12 in Bethel Local School District, this campus balances academic challenge, advising support, and broader opportunity after graduation.

Serving grades 6-8 in Bethel Local School District, this campus reinforces core-subject growth, activity access, and clear next-step preparation.

Serving grades 9-12 in Vandalia-Butler City School District, this campus reinforces advanced coursework, leadership roles, and steady personal growth.

Serving grades 6-8 in Vandalia-Butler City School District, this campus supports responsibility, club involvement, and broader independence.

Serving grades K-5 in Vandalia-Butler City School District, this campus supports math confidence, hands-on exploration, and next-grade readiness.

Serving grades 6-8 in Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District, this campus supports organization skills, STEM exposure, and purposeful exploration.

Serving grades K-5 in Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District, this campus pairs science curiosity with curiosity across subjects and confident classroom participation.

Serving certificate, associate, and transfer students, this access-focused public institution blends career-ready programs, community support, and practical routes into continued study.

Serving grades K-5 in Clark-Shawnee Local School District, this campus balances positive work habits, foundational skills, and purposeful skill-building.

Serving grades K-5 in Clark-Shawnee Local School District, this campus emphasizes problem solving, collaborative learning, and a welcoming school culture.

Serving grades 9-12 in Clark-Shawnee Local School District, this campus balances career pathways, extracurricular access, and a comprehensive secondary experience.

Serving grades 6-8 in Clark-Shawnee Local School District, this campus pairs reading stamina with confidence across classes and strong school connection.

Serving grades 5-6 in Lebanon City School District, this campus focuses on organization skills, subject-area depth, and a smooth step toward junior high.

Serving grades 6-8 in Fairborn City School District, this campus connects team participation, structured expectations, and maturing academic habits.

Serving grades 3-5 in Brookville Local School District, this campus supports college planning, campus engagement, and stronger self-direction.

Serving grades 3-5 in Fairborn City School District, this campus supports future-focused planning, service opportunities, and a balanced campus experience.

Serving grades 3-5 in Springboro Community City School District, this campus combines performance opportunities, skills beyond the classroom, and clear future direction.

Serving grades 9-12 in Yellow Springs Exempted Village School District, this campus supports college planning, campus engagement, and stronger self-direction.

Serving grades K-3 in Fairborn City School District, this campus supports future-focused planning, service opportunities, and a balanced campus experience.

Serving grades 3-5 in Bellbrook-Sugarcreek Local School District, this campus builds reading stamina, math fluency, and growing student responsibility.

Serving grades K-5 in Springboro Community City School District, this campus reinforces foundational skills, steady progress, and a strong home-school connection.

Serving grades K-5 in Beavercreek City School District, this campus supports early reading, hands-on learning, and consistent classroom routines.

Serving grades PreK-2 in Fairborn City School District, this campus centers early literacy, social readiness, and a supportive introduction to school.

Ohio's largest single-site employer, home to Air Force Materiel Command, the Air Force Research Laboratory and the National Museum of the U.S. Air Force.

A Dayton-based system built around Miami Valley Hospital, operating acute-care hospitals and the region's Level I trauma center.

A Seventh-day Adventist-affiliated network grown from Kettering Medical Center, now operating hospitals, emergency centers, and outpatient clinics across the Dayton region.

A Dayton-based nonprofit managed care plan serving Medicaid, Medicare, and marketplace members across several states.

The Monroe fulfillment operation on the Butler-Warren county line, staffing pick, pack, ship, and inbound receiving roles along the I-75 corridor.

Founded in 1866 as a business forms printer, the Dayton company now builds dealership management software for automotive retailers.

Caterpillar's Montgomery County facility, supporting production and engineering for the heavy equipment maker northwest of Dayton.

A public research university named for the Wright brothers, with a Fairborn campus known for its connecting tunnel system and disability accessibility.

A Clark County truck and engine assembly operation, one of the anchors of Springfield's manufacturing base since the plant opened.

The U.S. manufacturing operation of a Finnish lifting equipment maker, building overhead cranes and hoists in Clark County.

A Springfield community college offering associate degrees, technical certificates, and workforce training for Clark and Champaign counties.

Bon Secours Mercy Health's Clark County operations, including a hospital campus and a network of outpatient and primary care sites around Springfield.

The Enon headquarters campus of the convenience store and fuel chain, which was acquired by 7-Eleven from Marathon Petroleum.

A Troy welding school with a national reputation, training welders and certified welding instructors from across the country.

A Champaign County stamping and welding supplier producing body frame components for automotive assembly plants.

A family-owned Auglaize County manufacturer and one of the world's largest forklift makers, which began life producing temperature controls.

The Vandalia-based commercial airport serving the Dayton region, with passenger service alongside a growing air cargo and aerospace footprint.

A regional distribution facility for the footwear brand, handling e-commerce and wholesale fulfillment from the Dayton logistics corridor.

A small liberal arts college in Yellow Springs founded in 1850 and reopened as an independent institution in 2011, known for its cooperative work program.

A Clark County district serving Enon and Bethel Township, which consolidated its schools onto a single PK-12 campus.

A Premier Health hospital on a rural campus between Troy and Piqua, serving Miami County with emergency and inpatient care.

The Mason campus of the global eyewear group, supporting corporate functions, lens manufacturing, and North American brand management.

GE Aerospace's electrical power research operation on the University of Dayton campus, developing aircraft electrical and propulsion systems.

The Dayton-area operation behind legal and risk data analytics, tracing its roots to the LEXIS legal research system developed locally in the 1970s.

A Chinese automotive glass maker that reopened a shuttered GM plant in Moraine, later the subject of the documentary American Factory.

A Clark County operations center for the specialty insurance company, handling claims processing, customer service, and technology roles.

Founded in Yellow Springs in 1948, YSI builds water quality sensors and environmental monitoring instruments, now sold under the Xylem umbrella.

A Kettering Health community hospital in Xenia with emergency, inpatient, and outpatient services for Greene County.