At 14 acres, Great Council is considerably smaller than most Ohio state parks. “It’s pretty small but very meaningful,” said Mertz. The park is located just off U.S. 68 between Xenia and ...

The park offers tours of the interpretive center at 10 a.m. and 2:30 p.m., as well as 6 p.m. on Thursdays. Admission: Great Council, like all Ohio state parks, is free.