Whether you enjoy sweet treats, live music, serene parks or all of the above, Bryan, Ohio, delivers! This northwest Ohio destination is a great place to spend a summer day as a family. To help you plan your visit, we’ve listed some of our favorite summertime activities that kids and parents are sure to love.
Water Tower Selfie: A stop at the Dum-Dums water tower is an absolute must! Kids (and kids at heart) will be amazed at the award-winning tower’s eight 65-foot-tall Dum-Dums lollipops.
Disc Golf: Burn off steam while enjoying a wonderful park setting at the Recreation Park or Opdycke Park disc golf courses.
Sip the Unofficial Summertime Treat of Bryan: No fun summer day is complete without an icee from Par-T-Pak. Ask any local, and they’ll tell you that to enjoy yours like a Bryanite, it has to have a pretzel.
Play all Day: Bryan’s ample park system offers numerous playgrounds and biking/walking trails. Imagination Station & Lincoln Park Inclusive Playground are two of our favorite spots.
Spangler Candy World: Kids and adults alike will be entertained with the interactive history exhibits, big screen factory tour and STEM-inspired games. You can stock up on your favorite candy and candy-inspired merchandise, too!
Cool Down: Bryan is home to two public pools (Moore Pool & East End Pool),along with interactive fountains next to the Fountain City Amphitheater. The fountains provide a fun spot for kids to splash and play.
Catch a Show: The Fountain City Amphitheater offers high-quality entertainment ranging from live bands to story time. Check out the schedule and plan to wrap up your day with a free event in a beautiful outdoor setting!
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Be sure to check out our calendar of events to learn more about workshops, performances, special events other exciting things that are happening in Bryan, Ohio. Bryan is also home to great shopping and restaurants. Check out our map and start building your trip itinerary today!
Ohio’s Best Hometowns 2024-20525
Each year, Ohio Magazine recognizes places that make our state a great place to live, work and visit. The magazine selected Bryan in part for its historic downtown, thriving sense of community and reinvestment that continues to bring new and interesting businesses and attractions to the city.
Bryan will be one of five communities recognized in the Nov./Dec. 2024 and July/Aug. 2025 issues of Ohio Magazine, so stay tuned!