Walborn Reservoir

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

Nearly 1,800 acres of terrain and open water are your playground! Horseback riding, hiking, fishing, and boating adventures await you at the picturesque Walborn Reservoir, just miles from Alliance and Canton. Natural surface trails take you through pine woods, oak and hickory forests, and wildflower areas.  A designated equestrian area provides ties, mounting blocks, and trailer parking.

The Walborn Reservoir Marina offers affordable boat rentals and concessions beginning in May. Enjoy a day on the water in a row boat, motor boat, canoe, or kayak! Bait, tackle, and a selection of snacks and food are all available at the marina shop.  A fishing pier and boat launch (boats up to 25 feet and 10 hp) are also nearby.

The Overlook Shelter offers a beautiful view of the reservoir next to the Marina and is perfect for groups up to 70 people. The shelter is equipped with electricity and a grill.

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The Reeder Ave. Trailhead offers additional parking and trail access at 12824 Reeder Ave. NE, in Alliance.

The Eagle Observation Deck has traditionally been one of the most interesting places in all of Walborn Reservoir!  Wind storms in Spring 2023 took the nesting tree down that was in direct view from the Observation Deck.  As of early Summer 2023, the nesting pair have built a new nest visible from the current Eagle Observation Parking Area.  They seem to spend time around the new nest in the evening and just before sunset.  From the small gravel parking area, walk to the shoreline toward the peninsula and look north across the water.

The site is located at 13600 Marlboro Ave. NE, Alliance, OH 44601.  Read more about the nesting pair in this article and timeline.

Park Trails (4)

Green Trail

Trail Length: 3.9 Miles

Explore this network of trails with several loops on foot or by horse. You'll travel through several habitats and see views of the northern and southern parts of the reservoir.  Parts of this trail overlap with the Shoreline Trail.

Marina Loop Trail

Trail Length: 0.6 Miles

Start behind the Walborn Marina and travel under a canopy of pine trees to a popular fishing peninsula before looping back to the other side of the parking area, or continuing on the Shoreline Trail or shared Equestrian Trails.

Red Trail (Equestrian)

Trail Length: 1 Miles

This equestrian trail offers scenic views of Walborn Reservoir, north of Price St., with a short loop overlooking the water.

Shoreline Trail

Trail Length: 2.3 Miles

This natural surface trail wraps around the quiet and rugged shoreline from Price St. to Reeder Ave. taking you by a spillway and dam. Enjoy views of the creek from a small bridge and a wetland boardwalk as the reservoir comes in and out of view along the trail. Look for mayapple and trillium in bloom in Spring. You may see white-tailed deer, wild turkey, osprey, bald eagles, and migrating waterfowl.