Bird Watching
Congressman Ralph Regula Towpath Trail Park
Enjoy 26 miles of the iconic Ohio & Erie Canal Towpath Trail in Stark Parks! Begin your hiking or biking adventure at any one of the 14 trailheads. The shady, flat terrain parallels the Tuscarawas River through deciduous forests and rural and urban landscapes. Stop for a picnic at Lock 4, Lake Ave., John Glenn […]
Cook’s Lagoon and Trail
Fish, picnic, and relax at this small natural retreat in the midst of Canton’s urban landscape. Cook’s Lagoon Park features a small fishing pond fed by the Middle Branch of the Nimishillen Creek, picnic tables, and a short loop trail. View fishing regulations. Cook’s Lagoon is the site for an annual fishing derby, held the […]
Deer Creek Reservoir
Immerse yourself in nature as you explore this 334-acre reservoir nestled among nearly 1,000 acres of forest. Tucked into the northeast corner of Stark County, Deer Creek Reservoir is a rustic oasis for fishing, boating, bird watching, and picnicking. Impressive trees create a canopy over popular fishing nooks and a spacious picnic area right on […]
Devonshire Park and Trail
Search for wildlife and relax while fishing the pond in this 77-acre pocket of nature near a suburban neighborhood in Jackson Twp. Explore the mowed nature trail through grasslands and conservation zones. Devonshire Park also serves as a headwater to Sippo Creek and features a small wetland.
Fry Family Park
This 360-acre property has beautiful rolling topography with a mixture of grasslands, hardwood forests, a pond, wetlands, and significant stream and wooded riparian corridor. It provides habitat for an array of songbirds, game birds, raptors, and small mammals. A catch and release fishing pond is a .30 mile walk from the parking area next to […]
Hoover Trail
Get your exercise and some fresh air on this suburban 5.40 mile trail connecting Washington Square, Walsh University’s Hoover Park, North Canton’s baseball fields, Hoover High School, and the Hoover District. Hike, bike, walk, run, or jog on the mostly limestone trail, reinforced with asphalt in a few spots. Surrounding natural areas provide ideal habitat […]
Iron Horse Trail
Get in a few miles of hiking or biking on the Iron Horse Trail or hit the trail with your pet! Just remember that dogs must be leashed at all times, and owners must dispose of pet waste! This former railroad right-of-way once connected Alliance to Minerva. The limestone surface trail begins at the First […]
Middle Branch Trail
Parking for the Middle Branch Trail is available at: Martindale Park (a City of Canton Park), 4000 block of Martindale Rd NE, Canton, 44714 Veterans Community Park (a Plain Twp. Community Park), 1714 Schneider St., Canton, 44721 Hike, bike, walk, run, or jog on this 7.7 mile trail connecting neighborhoods and nature from Canton to Plain […]
Minerva Connector Trail
May 24, 2023–Stark Parks has been awarded Transportation Alternative funds for an upgrade of a pedestrian bridge at Brock Park in the Village of Minerva. The bridge will serve as a critical connection in connecting the Village downtown with the Nickel Plate Trail to the north. To ensure the trail connectivity was feasible, the following […]
Nickel Plate Trail
Explore urban and rural landscapes as you hike or bike along this 1.0 mile trail connecting to the City of Louisville’s Metzger Park. The Nickel Plate Trail is a crushed limestone surface with a parking area at Pinevale Ave. and McKimm Ave. The trail continues south over Georgetown Rd. where it currently ends. Please obey all […]
