This park in Kettering Ohio is a small park that provides beautiful backdrops for engagement session photos in Dayton. This Dayton area engagement location features a pergola, a small pond, and easy access. There are trails as well, but most look similar. There isn’t a ton of options for various backdrops here, but what is there is beautiful.
Out of all the Hills and Dales engagement photos I have done, only one couple has gone to the stone castle-like building. There is very little room around it, so it is not ideal for photos. I almost always spend time around the pond. The pond is really small, but a photographer who knows what they are doing can create dozens of interesting and unique photos here. I really like when the water is calm and I can create reflections of the water. There are only about eight parking spots, so plan to get there early. Also, please know that this is heavily wood and hilly. Not a lot of sun reaches the area. Evening portraits will not work well at this park.
Hills And Dales MetroPark Photos & Engagement Session Location Info
Hills And Dales MetroPark Description
- Address: 2655 S Patterson Blvd, Kettering, OH 45409
- Permit Requirement: A daily or yearly permit is required for photo sessions
- Beautiful in fall
- Huge trees
- Pond with pergola
- Easy to walk to and through
- Reasons You Should Choose: Close parking and short walking trail.
- Reasons To Not Choose: Due to large trees, it gets dark earlier than at other places.
- Warning: Permit required
Hills And Dales MetroPark Highlights
TIP: Don't expect much sun here as the secluded nature and tall trees block the majority of direct sun.
