Hills and Dales MetroPark

History of Hills and Dales

Today the visitors to Hills and Dales MetroPark owe thanks to John H. Patterson, founder of National Cash Register Company.  John Patterson believed in outdoor exercise and the benefits to health and human productivity.  In improving his land, he hired the sons of a famed landscape architect, John Charles Olmsted, and Frederick Law Olmsted Jr. who accentuated the park’s picturesque creeks, rolling hills, dense woods, wildflowers, and wetlands.  Through the years, the park became overgrown with invasive honeysuckle.  After years of cleanup efforts, in 1999, 63 acres of Hills and Dales became part of the Five Rivers MetroPark System becoming Hills and Dales MetroPark. 

Hills and Dales MetroPark Features

Today the historic urban park features Adirondack-style shelters, a boardwalk, picnic areas, trails, and a monument to John H. Patterson which overlooks the park and his former land. 

Dogwood Pond:  The park reports this pond was part of the original design, and was recently restored back to its historic condition.

Dogwood Pavilion:  The Dogwood Pavilion overlooks the pond and capturing its reflection is a favored composition. 

Paw Paw Pavilion:  The Paw Paw Pavilion is gorgeous and holds a large stone fireplace.  The trees that surround these structures are gorgeous in the fall!

John H. Patterson Monument:  A large bronze sculpture depicts John H. Patterson on a horse and celebrates his contributions to prosperity, progress, industry, and education. 

Adirondack Trail:  I love exploring this trail in the early summer and during peak fall color. 

Fine Art Photography of Hills and Dales

These fine art photography prints capture Hills and Dales MetroPark during the prettiest days.  If you are an art consultant seeking Kettering or Oakwood Ohio scenic prints featuring key points of interest for your corporate art clients, this gallery will be helpful.