Fichtner Park and Trail

12833 Market Ave. Hartville, OH 44632

Open Daily: 6 a.m. to 11 p.m.

General Information: 330.477.3552

On-Duty Ranger: 330.353.2377

Rentals and Reservations: 330-409-8096

Stop by to enjoy hiking, fishing, picnicking, and wildlife viewing! With a wooded hiking trail, a fishing pond, and a wetland, the 13-acre Fichtner Park is a surprisingly secluded natural getaway right in the midst of Hartville’s shopping, dining, and small-town charm.

Once part of a small Mennonite muck farm, this park now honors the memory of David Fichtner. A chemical engineer at Goodyear, Fichtner loved nature and connected children with the outdoors through the Boy Scouts of America. Stark Parks continues Fichtner’s legacy by providing outdoor education and a natural retreat for the young and young-at-heart.

Park Trails (1)

Fichtner Trail

Fichtner Trail

Trail Length: 0.4 Miles

Butterfly watchers will enjoy this gently rolling natural surface trail, home to 19 different species of butterfly during the spring and summer, including monarchs, viceroys, tiger swallowtails, and red admirals.

The trail works its way around a small pond and through a wetland, allowing visitors a close look at birds, waterfowl, rabbits, fox, and white-tailed deer.

Activities

  • Fishing
  • Geocaching and Orienteering
  • Hiking

Amenities

  • Grills
  • Picnic Tables
  • Wildlife Observation Area

Photos & Videos

Snowy hike at Fichtner

The wetland covered with snow in the wintertime.

Interactive Map


Fichtner Park Map

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The Stark County Park District prohibits the use of motorized vehicles in this park and on its trails. Sections of trail may not be suitable for wheelchair access. Weather may impact the accessibility of trails, always use caution. Class 1 e-bikes are permitted to ride on multi-purpose trails (crushed limestone or asphalt).  E-bikes are not permitted on natural surface, equestrian, or mountain bike trails. A class 1 e-bike is a bicycle equipped with fully operable pedals and an electric motor of less than 750 watts that provides assistance only when the rider is pedaling and ceases to provide assistance when the bicycle reaches the speed of 20 miles per hour.