Park & Trail Alerts

Rain, thunderstorms, and flooding can be hard on trails. Visitors are encouraged to check for updates before their visit and to follow all posted trail and parking area closing signs. For safety reasons, trails are closed to all users while trail crews are using equipment to complete repairs and maintenance. The following list reflects the most up to date trail closings and construction projects as of April 18, 2024. Expect rough conditions after any flooding or storms.

Middle Branch Trail

Status Alert: Temporary Closure and Detour in Place

The trail through the Fountains at Edgewood development will be rerouted through the Lexington Farms development due to nearby construction. Please follow the signs for the temporary route.

Molly Stark Park

Status Alert: Park Closed

Molly Stark Park is closed until further notice. No access is permitted.

Petros Lake Park and Trails

Status Alert: Meadow Trail Closed

The Meadow Trail will be closed until spring while removal of an invasive species, Callery Pear, is in progress.

Sippo Valley Trail

Status Alert: Limited Access to Bridge Along Trail

The bridge between 17th St. and Bison Ave. is restricted to pedestrians and bicyclists. Horses and Motorized Vehicles should not be crossing the bridge for any reason.

Walborn Reservoir

Status Alert: Spring Hunting Season in Progress

Please wear bright clothing and use caution while hiking, horseback riding, or boating in the park as several hunting seasons run through the spring season.

Whitacre Greer Park

Status Alert: No Longer a Public Park as of June 1, 2024

Whitacre Greer Park will no longer be a part of Stark Parks beginning June 1, 2024 when the current lease expires.

Mahoning Valley Trail

Status Alert: Closed Due to Flooding

The trail is closed from Gaskill Dr. to Rockhill Ave. due to flooding and several downed trees. Once the water recedes, crews will be able to access and remove the trees.

Quail Hollow Park

Status Alert: Parking Lot Unavailable-May 31

The parking lot near the Carriage House will be closed on May 31 for a maintenance project.

Tam O'Shanter Park

Status Alert: 2024 Construction and Improvements

Parking lots are aging and the layout doesn’t serve park patrons as well as it could. A Clean Ohio site improvements grant will fund 75% of the cost to upgrade the entrance and parking. Crews will be staking out areas for revised parking lots and driveways, removing and relocating vegetation, and performing some initial grading. The parking lot and driveway construction is anticipated to start this summer and the first phase to be completed by the end of the year. Expect changes to current parking availability as well as changes to some of the temporary trail routes. Jackson Township is beginning construction of the ballfields at Schuring Park. For safety, the green trail will be rerouted to avoid the construction area. Please stay away from the construction area and temporary fencing. Long-term, this area will provide for parking and a future picnic shelter.