Hours and Info
April 1-September 30: 6:30am-10pm
October 1-March 31: 6:30am-8pm
Phone: 614-216-8859
Nature Center: 614-971-5211
Reservations: reservations@metroparks.net
Map & Directions
Photo: Mike Heisey
Trails
Multiuse Trail
0.8 miles
Easy – Hike, Bike, Inline skate, Pets – Paved – ADA
Encircles the main activities area and connects to the 6.1-mile Heritage Trail.
![Homestead Nature Center across pond Homestead Nature Center across pond](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HOM_22x9_nature-center-across-pond_2016-11-22_BryanKnowles.jpg)
Shelters
Reservable Shelters
![HOM_Lakeside Pavilion from across pond_July_Leslie Dybiec Leslie Dybiec, photographer, ldybiec@wtwp.com. Office: 614.652.3928
Cell: 614.496.4064. Lakeside Pavilion from across the pond at Homestead. July 2011.](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/HOM_Lakeside-Pavilion-from-across-pond_July_Leslie-Dybiec-scaled-200x200.jpg)
Lakeside Pavilion
This is an open air shelter with two walls and is located at the north end of the park. It is immediately adjacent to the south edge of Homestead Lake. There are 16 fiberglass 6-foot picnic tables inside of the pavilion. It has two fireplaces and wood is provided upon request. Full-view overhead garage doors can be pulled down to enclose the shelter (staff must open or close the doors). There are electrical outlets, overhead lighting, two large grills, a balcony overlooking the pond, a drinking fountain (seasonal), and a playground nearby. The nearest restrooms are on the north side of the Barn Shelter, approximately 500 feet southeast. Parking spaces are also used by general visitors and are not guaranteed. Available for all day and half-day reservations.
Non-Reservable Shelters
![HOM-pine-pavilion_400px-sq HOM-pine-pavilion_400px-sq](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/HOM-pine-pavilion_400px-sq-1-200x200.jpg)
Pine Pavilion
This is an open air shelter with one wall located in the center of the park. The closest restroom is next to the Park Office, approximately 350 feet to the east. There are two 2-plug electrical outlets, six 6-foot tables, one charcoal grill, fireplace, nearby drinking fountain (seasonal), and nearby shared basketball courts. Parking lot 3 is the closest, with a capacity of 36 and two handicap parking spaces. These spaces are also used by general visitors and are not guaranteed. Available on a first-come, first-served basis.
Activities
![A child climbs in a tree near a playground at Homestead Metro Park. A child climbs in a tree near a playground at Homestead Metro Park.](https://www.metroparks.net/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HOM_Kid-climbs-a-tree-near-playground_March_Sarah-Hunter.jpg)
![Woman fishing at Homestead.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HOM_woman-fishing_July_Cheryl-Alfrey.jpg)
Visitors can fish on the 2.5-acre pond.
PET TRAILS
Multiuse Loop Trail: 0.75 miles
Domesticated dogs and cats are also permitted in picnic areas, parking lots and on roadways. Pets shall be on a leash no longer than 6 feet.
![Visitor grilling hot dogs at Homestead's Pine Pavilion.](/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/HOM_grilling-at-Pine-Pavilion_Leslie-Dybiec.jpg)
In addition to reservable areas, there are numerous picnic areas with grills available on a first-come first-serve basis. Two of these picnic areas are covered, the gazebo by the lake and the rail platform in the south end of the park. There are six more picnic areas with tables and grills, and two additional areas with tables only.
![Kids on play equipment at Homestead](/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/HST_gallery_kids-on-play-equipment_S-Boggs.jpg)
The park features two play areas, plus basketball and sand volleyball courts.