Did you know there are over 150 labyrinths in Ohio ? I have selected 10 of the best to visit that are accessible to the public from around the state, focusing on the large population areas. If you want a full list of labyrinths in the state check out the Worldwide Labyrinth Finder.
Before we get to my recommendations for Ohio I want to tell you about some statistics about labyrinths in the USA from some research I did. If you are interested in knowing things like what the largest labyrinth is in the US, where the Northernmost, Southernmost labyrinths are in the US, and similar questions, it is worth a read: Questions about US Labyrinths Answered. All of these Ohio answers and statistics were part of that research. We start with a chart summarizing the data from Ohio:
Here is how Ohio compares to the USA. It has the 12th most labyrinths in the US and ranks 14th in average labyrinth diameter.
Ohio Labyrinth Questions Answered:
What is the largest labyrinth in Ohio ? The largest labyrinth in Ohio is the Grailville Retreat & Program Center Labyrinth in Loveland, OH with a 200 foot diameter. It is also my recommended labyrinth #10 below!
What city has the most labyrinths in Ohio ? The city with the most labyrinths in Ohio is Cincinnati with 14. Tied for second with 6 labyrinths each are Cleveland, Akron and Columbus.
Are there any record setting labyrinths in Ohio ? Not an individual labyrinth, but overall yes: 3 states contain 8 large sized labyrinths: Minnesota, New York and Ohio. These are labyrinths with diameters of 100 feet and higher.
Why visit a Labyrinth ?
Labyrinths are ancient and mysterious symbols that have been used for centuries for meditation, contemplation, and spiritual renewal. They are also a lot of fun to explore! If you're looking for a unique and challenging experience, walk a labyrinth with intention - it often leads to self-discovery. Personally, I like to walk labyrinths between dawn and sunrise or at sunset until dusk, but any time of day works. You may not realize it, but there is probably a labyrinth near where you live. Today we explore…
10 Labyrinths to Visit in ohio
1. Ohio State University Chadwick Arboretum Labyrinth
Labyrinth at 0:21 in the video !
A medieval Chartres style labyrinth that is located in the Lane Avenue Gardens section of the arboretum. The labyrinth is located as an entry on Google Maps.
Location: Columbus, Ohio
Address:
2001 Fyffe Court
Columbus, Ohio 43210
2. University Hospitals of Cleveland - Schneider Healing Garden Labyrinth
An 11 circuit Chartres style labyrinth made from granite that is located in the Schneider Healing Garden, right off of Euclid Avenue. I was able to visit this labyrinth one day and write about it: Visiting another Labyrinth in Cleveland, Ohio. That blog post features a gallery of photos from my visit. The Schneider Healing Garden is an entry on Maps, making it easy to locate.
Location: Cleveland, Ohio
Address:
11206 Euclid Avenue
Cleveland, Ohio 44106
3. Centennial Barn Labyrinth
An 8 circuit medieval style labyrinth made from rocks is open during daylight hours. It is located to the west of the parking lot just off of Compton Road and can be seen in the satellite image above. Here is a nice photo of the labyrinth.
Location: Cincinnati, Ohio
Address:
110 Compton Road
Cincinnati, Ohio 45215
4. The University of Akron Labyrinth
This 11 circuit Chartres style medieval labyrinth is elevated slightly above the surrounding walkways and made from concrete. Located on Coleman Commons on the university campus. Search for Coleman Commons on Google Maps to locate easily. Read about the Les and Kathy Coleman Commons on the university website.
Location: Akron, Ohio
Address:
302 Buchtel Commons
Akron, Ohio 44325
5. Malone University Labyrinth
An 8 circuit medieval labyrinth made of bricks and pavers. The labyrinth is located down the walkway between the Founders Hall and Timken Science Hall and can be seen on satellite view easily.
Location: Canton, Ohio
Address:
515 25th St NW
Canton, Ohio 44711
6. Miami Valley Unitarian Universalist Fellowship Labyrinth
I wanted to include this labyrinth because it is a meandering version located at the southern end of the property behind the parking lot. The size of the labyrinth is 3/4 of an acre. The labyrinth was designed by Gail Cyan. Here is the labyrinth map.
Location: Dayton, Ohio
Address:
8690 Yankee Street
Dayton, Ohio 45458
7. Collingwood Presbyterian Church Labyrinth
This small (22 foot diameter) 7 circuit medieval labyrinth is located just off the main blvd next to the red entrance door of the church. It can be seen easily in street view !
Location: Toledo, Ohio
Address:
2801 Collingwood Blvd.
Toledo, Ohio 43620
8. Trinity United Presbyterian Church Labyrinth
A 7 circuit classical labyrinth located in the grass, lined by bricks on the west side of the church which incorporates the tree into the design. The labyrinth is open from dusk til dawn. Photos are courtesy of Bill Miska.
Location: Zanesville, Ohio
Address:
830 Military Road
Zanesville , Ohio 43701
9. St Paul's Episcopal Church Labyrinth
all photos courtesy of the church
Chances are visiting this labyrinth will happen when you are on vacation, visiting the South Bass Island of Put-In-Bay. I found it interesting there is not street view here (no Google car has ever ventured to the island I guess). The Chartres style labyrinth is open dawn to dusk and is made from a mix of bricks/pavers and local rocks. Read more about the labyrinth on it’s webpage.
Location: Put-in-Bay, Ohio
Address:
623 Catawba Ave
Put-in-Bay, Ohio 43456
10. Grailville Retreat & Program Center Labyrinth
I had to include this labyrinth because it is a 200 foot diameter. The labyrinth is located directly in front of the Oratory (the big white barn). There is also a labyrinth located inside that can be seen on the Centers Facebook page, including a small outdoor stone labyrinth.
Location: Loveland, Ohio
Address:
932 O'Bannonville Road
Loveland, Ohio 45140
5 TIPS FOR VISITING A LABYRINTH
Set an intention for your walk so you can walk with purpose. It could be prayer, reflection, meditation, contemplation, or openness.
Be sure to wear comfortable shoes, as you will be doing a lot of walking.
Bring water with you, especially if you are visiting on a hot day.
Take your time and enjoy the experience. There is no need to rush through a labyrinth.
Be respectful of other visitors. This includes not making noise and being respectful if walking with other people.
5 BOOKS TO READ ABOUT LABYRINTH WALKING
I wrote a blog post reviewing the following 5 books, each that deals with walking labyrinths. You can check them out yourself at the Amazon links below or read this blog post: 5 Books about the Spiritual Aspect of Labyrinths to learn a little about what each book teaches.
Walking a Sacred Path: Rediscovering the Labyrinth as a Spiritual Tool by Dr. Lauren Artress 201 pages. AMZN
Labyrinth : Your Path to Self-Discovery by Tony Christie 312 pages. AMZN
Exploring the Labyrinth: A Guide For Healing and Spiritual Growth by Melissa Gayle West 209 pages AMZN
Walking the Labyrinth: A Place to Pray and Seek God by Travis Scholl 240 pages AMZN
Labyrinths from the Outside In: Walking to Spiritual Insight by Rev Dr Donna Schaper and Rev Dr Carole Ann Camp 187 pages AMZN
If you are interested in more spiritual labyrinth aspects I suggest the following websites:
Lauren Artress website - For coaching, workshops and classes.
Veriditas - The nonprofit labyrinth group founded by Lauren Artress
Worldwide Labyrinth Finder - Find a labyrinth to walk near you, or while on vacation
I am a maze artist who lives in Ohio part time, so I have many mazes from Ohio (I bet you can figure out my city):
The Pro Football Hall of Fame Maze (Canton)
Rock n Roll Hall of Fame Maze (Cleveland)
Free Stamp (Cleveland)
Peter B. Lewis Building (Cleveland)
Hope Bridge Guardian of Traffic (Cleveland)
Agora Sign (Cleveland) and the Playhouse Square Sign (Cleveland) - each available in the sign maze section