Parks
Our state, county and local recreational sites offer a number of amenities including hiking and nature trails; canoeing and kayaking; boating, fishing and picnic facilities; bike and equestrian trails; hunting; camping; athletic fields; and playgrounds.
Additional information about any of the areas or parks included here is available by directly contacting each site.
State Parks
St. Rte. 534 (north of St. Rte. 88)
West Farmington,
Ohio
44491
330.889.3280
Located northeast of West Farmington, this outdoor-enthusiast paradise is comprised of 7,231 acres and includes the Grand River, five tributary streams, 12 ponds, 15 man-made marshes and numerous beaver impoundments. As part of the largest semi-wilderness area remaining in heavily populated northeastern Ohio, many consider this forested land to be the only public hunting area in the vicinity where even the most experienced outdoorsmen should take precautions against becoming lost.
White tail deer, wild turkeys, ruffed grouse and waterfowl are the principal game species found here. Cottontail rabbits, fox squirrels, ring-necked pheasants and raccoons are plentiful and woodcock and snipe frequent the area.
Spring offers good fishing for walleyes and suckers in the Grand River while carp and most panfish are plentiful all season long. Panfish, bass and pickerel are major species of fish that inhabit the ponds.
Wildlife enthusiasts can take advantage of a three-quarter=mile observation trail that includes a boardwalk that crosses a beaver impoundment where beavers, river otters and a great variety of songbirds can be observed.
www.DNR.State.Oh.US/Wildlife
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Town Line Rd. and St. Rte. 87
Bloomfield,
Ohio
44450
440.685.4776
This 9,021-acre waterfowl-management area is located west of the Mosquito Creek Reservoir and includes lands that are flat and poorly drained as well as 830 acres of marsh and two ponds.
It provides a regional nesting place for Canada geese, a resting area for migratory waterfowl, quality public hunting opportunities and a place for wildlife enthusiasts to observe a large number of waterfowl and birds associated with wetlands.
Controlled waterfowl and deer hunting are offered by permit. Largemouth bass, northern pike, walleye, bluegills, bullheads, crappies, channel fish and white bass comprise the game fish population in the Mosquito Creek Reservoir.
Birding enthusiasts will find both nesting and migrant birds using the area. Spring migration brings shorebirds and warblers and fall brings the hawks. Red-tailed and marsh hawks are a common sight in the summer. Some rare and unusual birds that have been spotted include the African cattle egret, bald and golden eagles, white pelican, glossy ibis, king rail, goshawk, osprey and long-eared owl.
Canada geese have at times numbered 13,000. Small flocks of migrant blue and snow geese often stop over in the fall. Wood ducks and mallards are the most common, followed by teal, scaup and black ducks. Nearly 300 whistling swans use the area for close to six weeks in the spring and smaller numbers stop for shorter periods in the fall.
The area is also home to one of Ohio’s rarer species of reptiles: the eastern massasauga rattlesnake.
www.DNR.State.Oh.US/Wildlife
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St. Rte. 305
Cortland,
Ohio
44410
330.637.2856
This nearly 4,000-acre park, which is one of the most visited state parks in Ohio, with over two-million visitors annually, offers year-round recreational activities.
During the summer months, water recreation rules. Five launch ramps provide access to the water. Jet skis, pontoon boats, fishing and paddle boats are available to rent and there‘s a 600-foot beach for swimming.
Fifteen miles of hiking trail meander through the park and along its shoreline while horseback riders enjoy access to the park’s interior on a 10-mile wooded bridle trail. Mountain bikers are permitted on five miles of a multi-use trail.
The park offers 234 campsites, including 218 with electrical hook-ups that are situated among tall trees in a mature forest as well as those with shoreline access and panoramic views.
Fishing is popular throughout the year, with plentiful catches of walleye, bass, northern pike and crappies. Hunting is permitted within designated times and areas of the park and in the nearby Grand River Wildlife Area. Controlled hunts by draw are conducted in the Mosquito Wildlife Refuge at the north end of the lake in North Bloomfield.
Picnic areas, including tables and grills, can be found throughout the park.
In the winter months, snowmobiles can be found buzzing along miles of shoreline and wooded trails. Ice fishermen dot the frozen lake while ice skaters glide along the smooth surface. Cross country skiers take advantage of the miles of flat trails.
Birding enthusiasts will enjoy the many trails located throughout the park property and will find a haven of waterfowl and shorebirds during spring and fall migration periods. Additionally, bald eagles may be seen as they patrol the area for food.
According to Ohio DNR statistics from 2008, a total of 45 bald eagles were spotted in Trumbull County placing the county among the top three counties in Ohio with a significant bald eagle population.
www.OhioStateParks.org
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St. Rte. 88 (east of Vernon Center)
Vernon,
Ohio
44319
440.685.4776
This nearly 5,000-acre wildlife area stretches northwest along Pymatuning Creek from Orangeville to Kinsman and crosses through four townships.
Much of Shenango’s habitat is beaver swamp that is interspersed with upland fields and woodlands. Waterfowl, furbearers and songbirds are abundant. In the spring, this is an excellent place to watch woodcock mating flights at dawn and dusk.
The fish population at Pymatuning Creek includes largemouth bass, white crappies, sunfish, bullheads, carp and suckers. Spring is the best time to fish, with both live and artificial baits working effectively. The most productive bass fishing has been by canoe and casting lures.
One of the finer waterfowl marshes is located north of State Route 87 along Pymatuning Creek. From October to December and again in the spring, large numbers of migrant waterfowl can be found here.
Raccoon, muskrat and beaver are abundant. Other inhabitants include the fox squirrel, ruffed grouse, turkey, white-tailed deer, woodcock and pheasant. The cottontail rabbit is the most predominant upland game species in the area.
Canoeists and kayakers will find beautiful scenery and an opportunity to observe nature from the water. Hikers and birding enthusiasts will enjoy the variety of both nesting and migrant birds that use the area.
Parking lots are situated throughout the wildlife area.
www.DNR.State.Oh.US/Wildlife
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County Parks
Canoe City MetroPark
North Leavitt Rd.
Leavittsburg,
Ohio
44430
This 18-acre park, which began operation in 1920, is the oldest park in the system and has a rich history of regatta events. An excellent area for fishing as well as launching canoes and kayaks, this park also offers a picnic area with a pavilion and grills and features nature trails.
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Clarence Darrow MetroPark
Educational Hwy.
Champion,
Ohio
44483
This 32-acre park sits next to the Trumbull Campus of Kent State University and is the home of Young’s Run Disc Golf Course. Free to the public, this playing area features a challenging 15-hole permanent course and an 18-hole tournament layout.
Selected as an observation site for Trumbull County’s Audubon Christmas bird counts because of its mix of wooded and open spaces, this park is also a location for geo-caching, an adventure game played by GPS (global positioning system) users. Rumor has it that multiple caches can be located here.
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Cooperation Station Dog Park
Mosquito Lake State Park, St. Rte. 305
Cortland,
Ohio
44410
This public off-leash exercise facility allows dogs to run, play and socialize in a safe, legal area.
This site offers two separate fenced-in areas: the larger section is for general dog play, while the smaller is for puppies and shy and small dogs not quite ready for the larger area. For dogs who love to swim, access to the lake is provided.
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Near St. Rte. 534
Newton Township,
Ohio
44444
This three-acre park provides canoeists and kayakers great access to a 14-mile stretch of the Mahoning River to Canoe City. However, portage at the Newton Falls Dam is required. This park also offers picnic and parking facilities and seasonal restrooms.
www.TrumbullMetroparks.org/Parks/Foster.htm
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330.675.2480
The Trumbull County parks system is comprised of six parks totaling over 400 acres that are located in seven of the County's townships.
www.Metroparks.Co.Trumbull.OH.US
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Western Reserve Greenway
Champion Ave. E.
Champion,
Ohio
44483
This 14.65-mile multi-purpose, linear trail has been designed for hiking, biking and horseback-riding.
Surrounded by nature and safe from traffic, hikers, bicyclists, horseback riders, inline skaters and joggers can all enjoy this trail as it crosses through farmland and lush woodlands, travels over gently rolling hills and passes scenic waterways.
Utilizing the abandoned Penn Central 714 rail line, the Greenway runs parallel with State Route 45 and is part of the Great Ohio Lake-to-River Greenway, a 100-mile trail that is currently under construction and will ultimately cross four counties as it stretches from Ashtabula on Lake Erie to East Liverpool along the Ohio River. A total of 68 miles have been completed.
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Local Parks
Brookfield Area
Stewart Sharon Rd.
Brookfield,
Ohio
44403
330.448.4500
Baseball and softball fields, picnic facilities, grills, playgrounds and concessions.
www.BrookfieldTwp.org
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Cortland Area
Warren-Meadville Rd.
Cortland,
Ohio
44410
330.637.8816
Enjoy baseball and softball fields, picnic facilities, grills and playgrounds.
www.BazettaTwp.org
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Girard Area
Mosier Rd.
Girard,
Ohio
44420
330.545.3879
Baseball and soccer fields, tennis, basketball and bocce courts, picnic facilities, grills, a playground, horseshoes, musical performance venue, concessions, nature trails, hiking and cross-country skiing.
www.CityofGirard.com
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Lawrence Ave.
Girard,
Ohio
44420
330.545.3879
Baseball and soccer fields, basketball, bocce, tennis and volleyball courts, picnic facilities, grills, a playground, horseshoes, musical performance venue, nature trails, hiking and cross-country skiing.
www.CityofGirard.com
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Howland Area
Ridge Rd. SE
Warren,
Ohio
44484
330.856.9707
Tennis and basketball courts, baseball and softball fields, picnic facilities, grills, a playground, horseshoes, music performance venue, nature trails and cross-country skiing.
www.HowlandTownship.com
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Rosegarden Ave.
Warren,
Ohio
44484
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Access from Howland Township Park
Howland,
Ohio
44484
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Weir Rd. NE
Howland,
Ohio
44484
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Hubbard Area
249 Roosevelt Dr.
Hubbard,
Ohio
44425
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Jones St.
Hubbard,
Ohio
44425
330.534.5826
Baseball, softball and soccer fields, basketball and volleyball courts, picnic facilities and a playground.
www.CityofHubbard.com
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Waugh St.
Hubbard,
Ohio
44425
330.534.5826
Baseball, softball, soccer and football fields, basketball court, picnic facilities and a playground.
www.CityofHubbard.com
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Kinsman Area
Kinsman Township Park
Burnett E. Rd.
Kinsman,
Ohio
44428
330.876.6235
Baseball, softball, soccer and football fields, volleyball court, picnic facilities, grills, a playground, horseshoes, concessions, nature trails and hiking.
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Leavittsburg Area
Johnson Community Center and Park
800 Co. Hwy. 141
Leavittsburg,
Ohio
44430
330.898.6891
Baseball and softball fields, basketball and volleyball courts, picnic facilities and horseshoes.
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Liberty Area
Belmont Ave.
Liberty,
Ohio
44505
330.759.1315
Baseball and softball fields, basketball, bocce and volleyball courts, picnic facilities, musical performance venue, nature trails and in-line skate park.
www.LibertyTwp.com
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Churchill-Hubbard Rd.
Liberty,
Ohio
45417
330.759.1315
Baseball and softball fields, basketball, bocce and volleyball courts, picnic facilities, grills, a playground, musical performance venue and skate park.
www.LibertyTwp.com
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Lordstown Area
Rte. 45 and Salt Springs Rd.
Lordstown,
Ohio
44481
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6001 Tod Ave.
Lordstown,
Ohio
44481
330.824.2500
Baseball, softball and soccer fields, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, picnic facilities, grills, a playground, horseshoes, nature trails and hiking.
www.Lordstown.com
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McDonald Area
5th and Penn Aves.
McDonald,
Ohio
44437
330.530.5472
Baseball, softball and football fields, basketball, tennis and volleyball courts, picnic facilities, grills, a playground, musical performance venue, nature trails, hiking and sledding.
www.McDonaldVillage.com
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Newton Falls Area
West Quarry St.
Newton Falls,
Ohio
44444
330.872.5261
Baseball and softball fields, basketball and tennis courts, picnic facilities, grills, a playground and fishing.
www.Ci.NewtonFalls.OH.US
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Niles Area
Andrea Blvd.
Niles,
Ohio
44446
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E. Park Ave. and Langley St.
Niles,
Ohio
44446
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North Crandon Ave.
Niles,
Ohio
44446
330.544.9000 x 175
Soccer field, tennis courts, picnic facilities, grills, a playground, nature trail and sledding.
www.TheCityofNiles.com
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Warren and Park Aves.
Niles,
Ohio
44446
330.544.9000 x 175
Baseball, softball and football fields, volleyball courts, picnic facilities, a playground and swimming pool.
www.TheCityofNiles.com
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Orangeville Area
Andy Dorick Park
St. Rte. 609
Orangeville,
Ohio
44453
330.772.3552
Enjoy baseball and softball fields, basketball court, picnic facilities, fishing and a canoe and kayak launch area.
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Warren Area
Elmhill Dr. NW
Warren,
Ohio
44485
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W. Market St.
Warren,
Ohio
44481
330.841.2641
Picnic facilities, a musical performance venue and home to special events and festivals.
www.Warren.org
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Mahoning Ave.
Warren,
Ohio
44484
330.841.2641
Baseball and softball fields, tennis courts, picnic facilities, grills, a playground, horseshoes, musical and theatrical performance venue, nature trails, hiking, fishing, ice skating and sledding.
www.Warren.org
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